The 2025 California high school football season continues with a non-conference clash as the McClatchy Lions host the Davis Sr. Blue Devils on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM. McClatchy looks to stay unbeaten after an impressive opening win, while Davis Sr. hopes to rebound from an early-season loss.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Davis Sr. (Davis, CA) vs McClatchy (Sacramento, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: McClatchy High School, Sacramento, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Davis Sr. Blue Devils
The Blue Devils enter ranked #10,013 nationally, #687 in California, and #102 in their section. Davis Sr. struggled defensively in their opener, giving up 42 points, and will need a stronger defensive showing to keep this one close. Offensively, they’ll look to sustain drives and avoid turnovers.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #10,013
○ State Rank: #687 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #102
○ Strengths: Offensive potential, experienced playmakers, resilience
○ Key to Win: Limit defensive lapses and sustain longer possessions
McClatchy Lions
McClatchy comes in ranked #11,666 nationally, #812 in California, and #125 in their section. The Lions started their season with a dominant defensive effort, allowing just 6 points in their opener. At home, they’ll look to ride that momentum while relying on a balanced attack to stay unbeaten.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #11,666
○ State Rank: #812 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #125
○ Division Rank: #20
○ Strengths: Strong defense, home-field advantage, balanced offensive approach
○ Key to Win: Maintain defensive pressure and execute efficiently on offense
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Division Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Sr. Blue Devils | 10,013 | 687 (CA) | 102 | — | 0-1 | 12 | 42 |
| McClatchy Lions | 11,666 | 812 (CA) | 125 | 20 | 1-0 | 26 | 6 |
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