The 2025 California high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup in the annual Cattle Bowl, as the Red Bluff Spartans host the West Valley Eagles on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The game will take place at Red Bluff High School in Red Bluff, CA, with both teams eager to make a statement early in the season.
Game Details
○ Matchup: West Valley (Cottonwood, CA) vs Red Bluff (Red Bluff, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: Red Bluff High School, Red Bluff, CA – Cattle Bowl
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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West Valley Eagles
The Eagles enter ranked #8,493 nationally, #574 in California, and #4 in their section division. After a dominant 54-6 win in their season opener, West Valley will look to keep their momentum rolling against a tough Red Bluff team.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #8,493
○ State Rank: #574 (CA)
○ Section Division Rank: #4
○ Strengths: Explosive offense, momentum from Week 1, physical play
○ Key to Win: Control the pace and attack Red Bluff’s defense early
Red Bluff Spartans
Red Bluff comes in ranked #5,570 nationally, #364 in California, and #5 in their section division. Opening their season at home in the rivalry game, the Spartans will look to use their defensive toughness and crowd support to challenge West Valley.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #5,570
○ State Rank: #364 (CA)
○ Section Division Rank: #5
○ Strengths: Home-field advantage, defensive resilience, rivalry energy
○ Key to Win: Slow down West Valley’s offense and capitalize on turnovers
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Div. Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley Eagles | 8,493 | 574 (CA) | 4 | 1-0 | 54 | 6 |
| Red Bluff Spartans | 5,570 | 364 (CA) | 5 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
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