The West Ranch Wildcats will host the Bishop Diego Cardinals in a non-conference matchup on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Valencia High School. Bishop Diego looks to stay unbeaten after a thrilling road win, while West Ranch hopes to rebound from a tough opening loss.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Bishop Diego (Santa Barbara, CA) vs West Ranch (Valencia, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Valencia High School, Valencia, CA
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Bishop Diego Cardinals
Bishop Diego enters ranked #1,319 nationally, #112 in California, and #62 in their section. The Cardinals opened with a wild 42-40 road victory, proving their offensive firepower but also highlighting areas for defensive improvement.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #1,319
○ State Rank: #112 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #62
○ Strengths: High-scoring offense, resilience under pressure, road-tested group
○ Key to Win: Tighten up defensively while continuing to capitalize on scoring chances
West Ranch Wildcats
The Wildcats sit at #2,479 nationally, #191 in California, and #93 in their section. They dropped their opener 59-17, struggling to slow down their opponent’s offense. West Ranch will need a strong bounce-back effort to protect its home field in Week 2.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #2,479
○ State Rank: #191 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #93
○ Strengths: Offensive potential, home support, opportunity for quick turnaround
○ Key to Win: Improve defensive consistency and establish balance on offense
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Diego | 1,319 | 112 (CA) | 62 | 1-0 | 42 | 40 |
| West Ranch Wildcats | 2,479 | 191 (CA) | 93 | 0-1 | 17 | 59 |
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