Central Valley Christian vs Tulare Western (California) High School Football Game Preview – Friday, August 29, 2025

High School Football

The 2025 California high school football season continues with a non-conference showdown as the Tulare Western Mustangs host the Central Valley Christian Cavaliers on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The game will be played at Tulare Western High School in Tulare, CA, with the Mustangs looking to stay unbeaten while the Cavaliers aim to rebound from a tough opening loss.

Game Details

Matchup: Central Valley Christian (Visalia, CA) vs Tulare Western (Tulare, CA)
Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:30 PM
Location: Tulare Western High School, Tulare, CA
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Central Valley Christian Cavaliers

The Cavaliers come in ranked #1,033 nationally, #90 in California, and #8 in their section. Central Valley Christian dropped their opener 48-0 at home, struggling on both sides of the ball. They’ll look to make adjustments and bounce back in this road matchup.

2025 Record: 0-1
National Rank: #1,033
State Rank: #90 (CA)
Section Rank: #8
Strengths: Experienced roster, motivated to rebound, strong program tradition
Key to Win: Establish offensive rhythm early and protect the football

Tulare Western Mustangs

The Mustangs enter ranked #5,247 nationally, #339 in California, and #37 in their section. Tulare Western opened the season with an impressive 54-28 home win, displaying offensive firepower and physicality up front. They’ll aim to carry that momentum against a strong opponent.

2025 Record: 1-0
National Rank: #5,247
State Rank: #339 (CA)
Section Rank: #37
Strengths: Explosive offense, home-field advantage, strong line play
Key to Win: Keep the offense rolling and pressure the Cavaliers’ quarterback

Rankings & Records

Team National Rank State Rank Section Rank Record PF PA
Central Valley Christian Cavaliers 1,033 90 (CA) 8 0-1 0 48
Tulare Western Mustangs 5,247 339 (CA) 37 1-0 54 28
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