The 2025 California high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the James Lick Comets host the American Eagles on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The game will take place at James Lick High School in San Jose, CA, with both teams beginning their seasons and looking to earn an early victory.
Game Details
○ Matchup: American (Fremont, CA) vs James Lick (San Jose, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: James Lick High School, San Jose, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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American Eagles
The Eagles enter ranked #13,509 nationally, #988 in California, and #15 in their section division. Starting the year on the road, American will look to lean on its roster depth and defensive toughness to challenge the Comets.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #13,509
○ State Rank: #988 (CA)
○ Section Division Rank: #15
○ Strengths: Defensive effort, roster depth, motivated start
○ Key to Win: Control the tempo and win the turnover battle
James Lick Comets
James Lick comes in ranked #14,014 nationally, #1,052 in California, and #14 in their section division. Playing at home, the Comets will look to use their offensive weapons and crowd support to set the tone in their opener.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #14,014
○ State Rank: #1,052 (CA)
○ Section Division Rank: #14
○ Strengths: Offensive potential, home-field advantage, young talent
○ Key to Win: Execute offensively and contain American’s defense
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Div. Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Eagles | 13,509 | 988 (CA) | 15 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Lick Comets | 14,014 | 1,052 (CA) | 14 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
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