The 2025 California high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Ripon Christian Knights host the Le Grand Bulldogs on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Both teams enter undefeated at 1-0, looking to build early momentum in what should be a competitive battle.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Le Grand (Le Grand, CA) vs Ripon Christian (Ripon, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: Ripon Christian High School, Ripon, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Le Grand Bulldogs
Le Grand enters ranked #10,093 nationally, #691 in California, and #103 in their section. The Bulldogs opened the year with a close win, showing grit on both sides of the ball. They’ll look to establish their running game and limit big plays defensively to stay unbeaten.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #10,093
○ State Rank: #691 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #103
○ Division Rank: #6
○ Strengths: Balanced attack, resilience in tight games, ground game consistency
○ Key to Win: Control time of possession and tighten defensive coverage
Ripon Christian Knights
Ripon Christian comes in ranked #3,733 nationally, #256 in California, and #40 in their section. The Knights looked strong in their opener with a productive offense and disciplined defense. Playing at home, they’ll aim to use tempo and defensive pressure to secure another win.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #3,733
○ State Rank: #256 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #40
○ Division Rank: #4
○ Strengths: Offensive efficiency, home-field advantage, disciplined defense
○ Key to Win: Maintain offensive rhythm and capitalize on turnovers
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Division Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Grand Bulldogs | 10,093 | 691 (CA) | 103 | 6 | 1-0 | 35 | 29 |
| Ripon Christian Knights | 3,733 | 256 (CA) | 40 | 4 | 1-0 | 35 | 21 |
Melvin Smith is a high school sports enthusiast with a passion for capturing the energy of student competitions. He enjoys sharing stories that celebrate athletes’ dedication and the community spirit of the game.