The 2025 California high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Acalanes Dons host the Archbishop Mitty Monarchs on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams make their season debuts in a matchup featuring two strong Bay Area programs.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Archbishop Mitty (San Jose, CA) vs Acalanes (Lafayette, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Acalanes High School, Lafayette, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Archbishop Mitty Monarchs
The Monarchs come in ranked #1,585 nationally, #130 in California, and #8 in their section. With a tradition of physical football, Archbishop Mitty enters 2025 looking to establish consistency and compete in a tough season opener on the road.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #1,585
○ State Rank: #130 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #8
○ Strengths: Defensive toughness, experienced roster, disciplined play
○ Key to Win: Control the trenches and limit Acalanes’ offensive tempo
Acalanes Dons
Acalanes enters ranked #1,039 nationally, #91 in California, and #8 in their section. The Dons open their season at home with a talented roster capable of big plays on both sides of the ball. They’ll look to take advantage of their home-field edge to start 2025 strong.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #1,039
○ State Rank: #91 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #8
○ Strengths: Balanced attack, home-field advantage, offensive playmakers
○ Key to Win: Sustain offensive efficiency and force turnovers defensively
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Mitty Monarchs | 1,585 | 130 (CA) | 8 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Acalanes Dons | 1,039 | 91 (CA) | 8 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
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