Week 2 of the 2025 California high school football season features the Riverside Prep Silver Knights hosting the Desert Christian Academy Conquerors in a non-conference showdown on Friday night. Desert Christian Academy looks to continue its strong start, while Riverside Prep aims to bounce back from an opening loss.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Desert Christian Academy (Bermuda Dunes, CA) vs Riverside Prep (Oro Grande, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Riverside Prep High School, Oro Grande, CA
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Desert Christian Academy Conquerors
The Conquerors are ranked #13,183 nationally, #946 in California, and #335 in their section. Coming off a convincing road victory, they’ll look to ride momentum into this matchup behind a balanced offensive attack.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #13,183
○ State Rank: #946 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #335
○ Strengths: Road-tested offense, playmaking skill players, aggressive defense
○ Key to Win: Continue to control the line of scrimmage and finish drives with points
Riverside Prep Silver Knights
The Silver Knights enter ranked #13,219 nationally, #950 in California, and #339 in their section. After struggling offensively in their opener, Riverside Prep looks to regroup at home and lean on their defense to stay competitive.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #13,219
○ State Rank: #950 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #339
○ Strengths: Home-field advantage, defensive front, ability to adjust
○ Key to Win: Limit turnovers and create short fields for the offense
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class/Section Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Christian Academy | 13,183 | 946 (CA) | 335 | 1-0 | 36 | 12 |
| Riverside Prep Silver Knights | 13,219 | 950 (CA) | 339 | 0-1 | 7 | 41 |
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