The 2025 California high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the El Rancho Dons host the Bell Gardens Lancers on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams opened the season with wins and will look to carry that momentum into this local showdown.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Bell Gardens (Bell Gardens, CA) vs El Rancho (Pico Rivera, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: El Rancho High School, Pico Rivera, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Bell Gardens Lancers
The Lancers enter ranked #7,576 nationally, #510 in California, and #216 in their section. After a convincing 40-6 home win in their opener, Bell Gardens looks to continue their offensive rhythm and defensive pressure.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #7,576
○ State Rank: #510 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #216
○ Division Rank: #5
○ Strengths: Explosive offense, defensive pressure, momentum from opener
○ Key to Win: Maintain offensive tempo and control the line of scrimmage
El Rancho Dons
The Dons come in ranked #7,473 nationally, #502 in California, and #213 in their section. After a 13-7 road victory to start the season, El Rancho will rely on their defensive toughness and home-field advantage to stay unbeaten.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #7,473
○ State Rank: #502 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #213
○ Division Rank: #4
○ Strengths: Defensive resilience, home-field support, balanced attack
○ Key to Win: Limit turnovers and execute in key moments
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Division Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Gardens Lancers | 7,576 | 510 (CA) | 216 | 5 | 1-0 | 40 | 6 |
| El Rancho Dons | 7,473 | 502 (CA) | 213 | 4 | 1-0 | 13 | 7 |
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