The 2025 California high school football season features a non-conference matchup as the Del Campo Cougars host the El Dorado Cougars on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Del Campo looks to build on their explosive opening win, while El Dorado seeks to regroup after a shutout loss in Week 1.
Game Details
○ Matchup: El Dorado (Placerville, CA) vs Del Campo (Fair Oaks, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: Del Campo High School, Fair Oaks, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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El Dorado Cougars
The El Dorado Cougars come in ranked #9,386 nationally, #643 in California, and #93 in their section. After a difficult opener where they were held scoreless, El Dorado will look to find answers offensively while tightening up defensively to avoid falling to 0-2.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #9,386
○ State Rank: #643 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #93
○ Division Rank: #13
○ Strengths: Size on the line, physicality, motivated to bounce back
○ Key to Win: Generate offensive rhythm and protect the football
Del Campo Cougars
Del Campo enters ranked #7,447 nationally, #500 in California, and #71 in their section. The Cougars were dominant in their opener, scoring 55 points on the road. At home, they’ll aim to showcase their offensive explosiveness again while building defensive consistency.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #7,447
○ State Rank: #500 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #71
○ Division Rank: #13
○ Strengths: High-scoring offense, momentum from strong opener, playmakers at key positions
○ Key to Win: Keep offensive tempo high and limit defensive breakdowns
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Division Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado Cougars | 9,386 | 643 (CA) | 93 | 13 | 0-1 | 0 | 29 |
| Del Campo Cougars | 7,447 | 500 (CA) | 71 | 13 | 1-0 | 55 | 21 |
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