The 2025 California high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Vanden Vikings host the Amador Valley Dons on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The game will take place at Vanden High School in Fairfield, CA, with both teams aiming to establish early-season momentum.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Amador Valley (Pleasanton, CA) vs Vanden (Fairfield, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: Vanden High School, Fairfield, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Amador Valley Dons
The Dons enter ranked #1,545 nationally, #126 in California, and #5 in their section division. Opening their season on the road, Amador Valley will lean on its disciplined defense and offensive consistency to challenge the Vikings.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #1,545
○ State Rank: #126 (CA)
○ Section Division Rank: #5
○ Strengths: Strong defensive unit, disciplined roster, motivated to start fast
○ Key to Win: Establish offensive rhythm and capitalize on defensive stops
Vanden Vikings
Vanden comes in ranked #1,450 nationally, #122 in California, and #1 in their section division. After a 27-6 win in their opener, the Vikings will look to continue their momentum at home with a balanced attack on both sides of the ball.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #1,450
○ State Rank: #122 (CA)
○ Section Division Rank: #1
○ Strengths: Balanced offense, tough defense, home-field advantage
○ Key to Win: Maintain defensive pressure and limit turnovers
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Div. Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amador Valley Dons | 1,545 | 126 (CA) | 5 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vanden Vikings | 1,450 | 122 (CA) | 1 | 1-0 | 27 | 6 |
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