The Santa Barbara Dons host the Corona del Mar Sea Kings in a non-conference showdown on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter the matchup undefeated at 1-0, setting the stage for an exciting early-season test.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Corona del Mar (Newport Beach, CA) vs Santa Barbara (CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Santa Barbara High School, Santa Barbara, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Corona del Mar Sea Kings
The Sea Kings are ranked #513 nationally, #58 in California, and #36 in their section. They opened their season with a convincing 41-6 win, showing balance on both sides of the ball.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #513
○ State Rank: #58 (CA)
○ Class Rank: #36
○ Strengths: Strong defense, efficient passing attack, experience in big games
○ Key to Win: Continue defensive dominance and capitalize on offensive possessions
Santa Barbara Dons
The Dons hold a ranking of #1,391 nationally, #118 in California, and #9 in their section division. They started the season with a 21-14 road victory, proving their ability to battle through close contests.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #1,391
○ State Rank: #118 (CA)
○ Class Rank: #9
○ Strengths: Resilient play, balanced offense, strong secondary
○ Key to Win: Control tempo and limit turnovers against a higher-ranked opponent
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corona del Mar Sea Kings | 513 | 58 (CA) | 36 | 1-0 | 41 | 6 |
| Santa Barbara Dons | 1,391 | 118 (CA) | 9 | 1-0 | 21 | 14 |
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