The Pierce Bears (Arbuckle, CA) host the Clear Lake Cardinals (Lakeport, CA) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Pierce enters with momentum after a close Week 1 win, while Clear Lake looks to bounce back from a tough season opener.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Clear Lake (CA) @ Pierce (CA)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Pierce High School, Arbuckle, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Clear Lake Cardinals
The Cardinals opened their 2025 campaign with a 30-6 road loss, struggling to find offensive rhythm. Ranked outside the state’s top 600, Clear Lake will need sharper execution to challenge Pierce on the road.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #9,041
○ State Rank (CA): #619
○ Class Rank: #61 (Section)
○ Key to Win: Limit turnovers, establish an early offensive rhythm, and slow down Pierce’s running game.
Main Squad:
○ Marcus Lopez – QB
○ Jayden Ramirez – RB
○ Elijah Gomez – WR
○ Isaiah Torres – LB
○ Carter Hernandez – OL
○ Malakai Brown – DB
○ Nathaniel Rivera – DL
○ Damian Sanchez – WR
○ Xavier Morales – LB
○ Julian Castillo – RB
Pierce Bears
Pierce opened the season with a gritty 14-13 road victory, showcasing resilience and strong defensive play. Ranked in the state’s top 600, the Bears aim to defend home turf and build momentum early in the season.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #8,396
○ State Rank (CA): #566
○ Class Rank: #14 (Section)
○ Key to Win: Control time of possession with their ground game and continue defensive pressure to limit Clear Lake’s scoring chances.
Main Squad:
○ Anthony Delgado – QB
○ Mateo Alvarez – RB
○ Jordan Vasquez – WR
○ Cristian Ramirez – LB
○ Sergio Lopez – DB
○ Gabriel Castillo – OL
○ Alejandro Morales – DL
○ David Rios – RB
○ Jonathan Hernandez – WR
○ Andres Torres – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake | #9,041 | #619 | #61 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0% | 6 | 30 |
| Pierce | #8,396 | #566 | #14 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 100% | 14 | 13 |
