The Pacifica Tritons (2-0) will host the Newbury Park Panthers (1-1) in a non-conference showdown on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Oxnard, CA. Pacifica is unbeaten and surging with offensive firepower, while Newbury Park looks to pull off a road upset against one of California’s top-ranked squads.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Newbury Park Panthers @ Pacifica Tritons
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Pacifica High School, Oxnard, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Newbury Park Panthers
The Panthers come in at 1-1, rebounding with a strong home win last week after a tough road loss. Ranked inside California’s Top 60, Newbury Park boasts a potent passing attack and athletic defense capable of keeping pace with Pacifica.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #398
○ State Rank: #52 (CA)
○ Class Rank: #15 (Southern Section Division)
○ Key to Win: Protect the quarterback and establish an early offensive rhythm.
Main Squad:
○ Brady Smigiel – QB
○ Madden Smigiel – WR
○ Dylan Lee – WR
○ Sebastian Cervantes – RB
○ Tyson Wallace – WR
○ Jaxson Rodriguez – LB
○ Nathan Kirkpatrick – DB
○ Gavin Cardenas – LB
○ Diego Sandoval – DB
○ Ethan Johnson – OL
○ Cole Kramer – TE
○ Adrian Ortiz – DL
Pacifica Tritons
Pacifica (Oxnard) has stormed out to a 2-0 start, outscoring opponents 121-17. Ranked among the nation’s top 500, the Tritons feature a dominant rushing attack and a physical defense that has stifled opponents so far.
○ 2025 Record: 2-0
○ National Rank: #494
○ State Rank: #55 (CA)
○ Class Rank: #3 (Southern Section Division)
○ Key to Win: Control the line of scrimmage and sustain defensive pressure for four quarters.
Main Squad:
○ Cole Aragon – QB
○ Elias Chapman – RB
○ Isaiah Arriaga – WR
○ Julian Ramos – WR
○ Diego Salinas – RB
○ Joey Martinez – LB
○ Anthony Barrios – DB
○ Adrian Lopez – OL
○ Michael Herrera – DL
○ Angel Gutierrez – LB
○ Chris Gonzalez – WR
○ Nathan Torres – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Park | #398 | #52 (CA) | #15 | 1-1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | .500 | 48 | 76 |
| Pacifica | #494 | #55 (CA) | #3 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 121 | 17 |
