The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the San Pasqual Valley Warriors host the St. John Paul II Catholic Lions on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Winterhaven, CA. Both teams enter looking to rebound from opening-week losses and secure their first victory of the season.
Game Details
○ Matchup: St. John Paul II Catholic (Avondale, AZ) vs San Pasqual Valley (Winterhaven, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: San Pasqual High School, Winterhaven, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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St. John Paul II Catholic Lions
The Lions enter ranked #13,947 nationally, #219 in Arizona, and #49 in their division. After a 42-8 loss in their opener, St. John Paul II Catholic will look to find more consistency on both offense and defense. Improved ball control and discipline will be critical to competing effectively this week.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #13,947
○ State Rank: #219 (AZ)
○ Division Rank: #49
○ Strengths: Athleticism, competitive spirit, motivated to rebound
○ Key to Win: Limit defensive breakdowns and sustain offensive drives
San Pasqual Valley Warriors
The Warriors begin ranked #13,955 nationally, #1,040 in California, and #50 in their division. Following a 14-7 loss in their opener, San Pasqual Valley will look to lean on their defense while finding ways to generate more scoring opportunities. Playing at home, they’ll aim to seize momentum early.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #13,955
○ State Rank: #1,040 (CA)
○ Division Rank: #50
○ Strengths: Defensive toughness, home-field advantage, determined roster
○ Key to Win: Finish drives offensively and maintain defensive pressure
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John Paul II Catholic Lions | 13,947 | 219 (AZ) | 49 | 0-1 | 8 | 42 |
| San Pasqual Valley Warriors | 13,955 | 1,040 (CA) | 50 | 0-1 | 7 | 14 |
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