The 2025 California high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Cardinal Newman Cardinals host the Manteca Buffaloes on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at Cardinal Newman High School in Santa Rosa, CA, with Manteca looking to build on its strong opening win while Cardinal Newman makes its season debut.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Manteca (Manteca, CA) vs Cardinal Newman (Santa Rosa, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Cardinal Newman High School, Santa Rosa, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Manteca Buffaloes
The Buffaloes come in ranked #439 nationally, #53 in California, and #6 in their section. After a dominant 29-0 shutout in their opener, Manteca will look to continue their momentum with a strong ground game and physical defense.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #439
○ State Rank: #53 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #6
○ Strengths: Physical defense, powerful rushing attack, early momentum
○ Key to Win: Control the trenches and capitalize on red-zone chances
Cardinal Newman Cardinals
Cardinal Newman begins the season ranked #917 nationally, #79 in California, and #6 in their section. The Cardinals will look to protect home turf by using their balanced offense and disciplined approach to slow down Manteca.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #917
○ State Rank: #79 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #6
○ Strengths: Balanced offense, home-field advantage, disciplined play
○ Key to Win: Limit Manteca’s run game and create scoring opportunities early
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manteca Buffaloes | 439 | 53 (CA) | 6 | 1-0 | 29 | 0 |
| Cardinal Newman Cardinals | 917 | 79 (CA) | 6 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
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