The 2025 California high school football season continues with a marquee non-conference matchup as the San Ramon Valley Wolves host the El Cerrito Gauchos on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, CA, with both teams entering highly ranked and looking to establish early-season momentum.
Game Details
○ Matchup: El Cerrito (El Cerrito, CA) vs San Ramon Valley (Danville, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: San Ramon Valley High School, Danville, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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El Cerrito Gauchos
The Gauchos open the year ranked #895 nationally, #78 in California, and #5 in their section. Known for their speed and athleticism, El Cerrito will look to match physicality with San Ramon Valley in this key road test.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #895
○ State Rank: #78 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #5
○ Strengths: Team speed, aggressive defense, playmaking ability
○ Key to Win: Control the tempo and create turnovers to swing momentum
San Ramon Valley Wolves
The Wolves enter the season ranked #409 nationally, #50 in California, and #3 in their section. With home-field advantage and a well-rounded roster, San Ramon Valley will look to establish dominance in the trenches and capitalize on scoring opportunities.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #409
○ State Rank: #50 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #3
○ Strengths: Balanced attack, physical front line, disciplined execution
○ Key to Win: Win the battle up front and finish drives with points
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerrito Gauchos | 895 | 78 (CA) | 5 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| San Ramon Valley Wolves | 409 | 50 (CA) | 3 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
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