The 2025 California high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Castlemont (Oakland, CA) faces Dorsey (Los Angeles, CA) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will be played at a neutral site, with the Knights opening their season and the Dons looking to bounce back from an early loss.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Castlemont (CA) vs Dorsey (CA)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Neutral Site (Los Angeles, CA)
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Castlemont Knights
Castlemont enters the season looking to establish momentum early. With speed and athleticism across the roster, the Knights will rely on a strong run game and defense to set the tone.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #8,632
○ State Rank (CA): #582
○ Class Rank: #2
○ Key to Win: Control the tempo through the ground game and limit Dorsey’s big plays.
Main Squad:
○ Malik Robinson – QB
○ Jalen Carter – RB
○ Tyrese Williams – WR
○ Andre Miller – OL
○ DeShawn Johnson – LB
○ Marcus Green – DB
○ Elijah Brooks – WR
○ Cameron Harris – DL
○ Isaiah Thompson – RB
○ Xavier Lewis – DB
○ Jordan Allen – LB
Dorsey Dons
Dorsey comes into Week 2 at 0-1 after a tough loss, determined to find rhythm on offense. The Dons’ speed and physicality will be key if they want to bounce back against Castlemont.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #8,682
○ State Rank (CA): #590
○ Class Rank: #16
○ Key to Win: Protect the quarterback and capitalize on scoring opportunities in the red zone.
Main Squad:
○ Kevin Johnson – QB
○ Jamari Brown – RB
○ Malik Sanders – WR
○ Anthony Lopez – OL
○ Chris Daniels – DB
○ Isaiah Green – WR
○ Elijah Moore – DL
○ Jordan Taylor – LB
○ Andre Jackson – RB
○ Jaden White – DB
○ Terrence Hill – WR
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlemont | #8,632 | #582 (CA) | #2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | .000 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorsey | #8,682 | #590 (CA) | #16 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | .000 | 0 | 29 |
