The 2025 California high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Newbury Park Panthers host the Arroyo Grande Eagles on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will be played at Newbury Park High School in Newbury Park, CA, with both teams aiming to bounce back after opening-week losses.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Arroyo Grande (Arroyo Grande, CA) vs Newbury Park (Newbury Park, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Newbury Park High School, Newbury Park, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Arroyo Grande Eagles
The Eagles come in ranked #2,972 nationally, #222 in California, and #24 in their section. In their season opener, they fell 35-28 on the road but displayed offensive firepower and competitiveness. They’ll look to clean up their defensive lapses as they face another tough opponent.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #2,972
○ State Rank: #222 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #24
○ Strengths: Offensive production, competitive spirit, experienced roster
○ Key to Win: Improve defensive consistency and finish offensive drives
Newbury Park Panthers
Newbury Park enters ranked #408 nationally, #49 in California, and #31 in their section. The Panthers struggled defensively in their opener, losing 49-20, but their high ranking reflects a talented roster with the tools to rebound quickly. At home, they’ll look to capitalize on their offensive playmakers.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #408
○ State Rank: #49 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #31
○ Strengths: Offensive weapons, high-level talent, home-field advantage
○ Key to Win: Limit big plays defensively and maximize scoring chances
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Grande Eagles | 2,972 | 222 (CA) | 24 | 0-1 | 28 | 35 |
| Newbury Park Panthers | 408 | 49 (CA) | 31 | 0-1 | 20 | 49 |
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