The Mountain Empire Redhawks (Pine Valley, CA) look to stay unbeaten as they host the Calipatria Hornets in a non-conference matchup on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Mountain Empire opened the season with a road win, while Calipatria makes its 2025 debut.
Game Details
- Matchup: Calipatria (CA) vs Mountain Empire (Pine Valley, CA)
- Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
- Location: Mountain Empire High School (Pine Valley, CA)
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Calipatria Hornets
The Hornets hit the field for the first time this season, ranked #973 in California. Calipatria will look to build chemistry early and establish their running game against a Redhawks defense that gave up 25 points in its opener.
- 2025 Record: 0-0
- National Rank: #13,409
- State Rank: #973 (CA)
- Section Rank: #83
- Division Rank: #4
- Strengths: Speed in the open field, potential to control tempo
- Key to Win: Limit mistakes in their season opener and force turnovers
Mountain Empire Redhawks
Mountain Empire started strong with a 28-25 road win, giving them confidence heading into their home opener. Ranked #1,011 in California, the Redhawks will aim to ride their momentum and protect home turf.
- 2025 Record: 1-0
- National Rank: #13,707
- State Rank: #1,011 (CA)
- Section Rank: #86
- Division Rank: #7
- Strengths: Balanced offense, late-game resilience
- Key to Win: Get the ground game rolling and tighten up defensively in the red zone
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section/Division | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calipatria Hornets | 13,409 | 973 (CA) | Sec. #83 / Div. #4 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mountain Empire Redhawks | 13,707 | 1,011 (CA) | Sec. #86 / Div. #7 | 1-0 | 28 | 25 |
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