The 2025 California high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the King’s Academy Knights host the Aptos Mariners on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams look to start their seasons with a statement in this Bay Area showdown.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Aptos (Aptos, CA) vs King’s Academy (Sunnyvale, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: The King’s Academy, Sunnyvale, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Aptos Mariners
The Mariners enter the 2025 season ranked #3,621 nationally, #251 in California, and #17 in their section. Aptos will look to use its physical rushing attack and experience to set the tone against the Knights.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #3,621
○ State Rank: #251 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #17
○ Strengths: Power running game, physicality, playoff-tested program
○ Key to Win: Control the ground game and limit turnovers
King’s Academy Knights
The Knights begin the 2025 season ranked #4,896 nationally, #317 in California, and #23 in their section. With home-field advantage, King’s Academy will look to rely on its offensive playmakers to spark an early-season win.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #4,896
○ State Rank: #317 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #23
○ Strengths: Passing attack, athleticism, home-field support
○ Key to Win: Spread the field offensively and pressure the Aptos defense
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptos Mariners | 3,621 | 251 (CA) | 17 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| King’s Academy Knights | 4,896 | 317 (CA) | 23 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
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