The 2025 California high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Bonita Bearcats host the Diamond Ranch Panthers on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Diamond Ranch is coming off a strong opening win, while Bonita will look to bounce back after a close loss in Week 1.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Diamond Ranch (Pomona, CA) vs Bonita (La Verne, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Bonita High School, La Verne, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Diamond Ranch Panthers
The Panthers are ranked #8,116 nationally, #542 in California, and #227 in their section. After a 42-20 victory in their opener, Diamond Ranch showcased offensive firepower and defensive resilience. They’ll aim to carry that momentum into a tough road matchup against Bonita.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #8,116
○ State Rank: #542 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #227
○ Strengths: Explosive offense, confidence from Week 1 win, versatile playmakers
○ Key to Win: Keep offensive balance and limit Bonita’s passing attack
Bonita Bearcats
Bonita enters ranked #1,605 nationally, #136 in California, and #71 in their section. The Bearcats opened with a 17-14 loss but showed defensive toughness throughout. Playing at home, Bonita will look to spark their offense while leaning on their experienced defense to slow down the Panthers.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #1,605
○ State Rank: #136 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #71
○ Strengths: Strong defense, home-field advantage, experienced roster
○ Key to Win: Improve offensive efficiency and capitalize on turnovers
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class/Section Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Ranch Panthers | 8,116 | 542 (CA) | 227 | 1-0 | 42 | 20 |
| Bonita Bearcats | 1,605 | 136 (CA) | 71 | 0-1 | 14 | 17 |
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