The 2025 California high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the St. Augustine Saints host the Del Norte Nighthawks on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams dropped their openers and will be hungry for their first victory of the season.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Del Norte (San Diego, CA) vs St. Augustine (San Diego, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: St. Augustine High School, San Diego, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Del Norte Nighthawks
The Nighthawks enter ranked #2,604 nationally, #201 in California, and #20 in their section. Despite scoring 24 points in their opener, they allowed 42, struggling to contain their opponent defensively. Del Norte will need sharper execution to stay competitive on the road.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #2,604
○ State Rank: #201 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #20
○ Division Rank: #20
○ Strengths: Offensive playmakers, resilience, ability to move the ball
○ Key to Win: Limit defensive breakdowns and control possession
St. Augustine Saints
The Saints come in ranked #1,779 nationally, #149 in California, and #16 in their section. St. Augustine managed just seven points in their opener, showing offensive struggles despite a solid defensive effort. At home, they’ll look to find balance and protect their field with a stronger performance.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #1,779
○ State Rank: #149 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #16
○ Division Rank: #16
○ Strengths: Defensive toughness, home-field advantage, motivated to rebound
○ Key to Win: Execute offensively and avoid costly mistakes
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Division Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Norte Nighthawks | 2,604 | 201 (CA) | 20 | 20 | 0-1 | 24 | 42 |
| St. Augustine Saints | 1,779 | 149 (CA) | 16 | 16 | 0-1 | 7 | 22 |
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