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
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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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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