The 2025 California high school football season rolls into Week 2 as the Dana Hills Dolphins host the El Modena Vanguards on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Dana Hills looks to build on their opening win, while El Modena aims to bounce back after a tough road loss.
Game Details
○ Matchup: El Modena (Orange, CA) vs Dana Hills (Dana Point, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Dana Hills High School, Dana Point, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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El Modena Vanguards
The Vanguards are ranked #1,754 nationally, #144 in California, and #74 in their section. After dropping their opener 35-21, El Modena will look to tighten up defensively and lean on their offensive weapons to even their record.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #1,754
○ State Rank: #144 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #74
○ Strengths: Experienced roster, offensive balance, competitive tradition
○ Key to Win: Improve defensive stops and finish drives in the red zone
Dana Hills Dolphins
The Dolphins enter ranked #3,275 nationally, #235 in California, and #111 in their section. Their 10-6 win in Week 1 highlighted a gritty defensive effort and timely scoring. Dana Hills will look to use home-field advantage to stay unbeaten.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #3,275
○ State Rank: #235 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #111
○ Strengths: Strong defensive unit, home-field energy, resilience in close games
○ Key to Win: Control tempo offensively and continue defensive consistency
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Modena Vanguards | 1,754 | 144 (CA) | 74 | 0-1 | 21 | 35 |
| Dana Hills Dolphins | 3,275 | 235 (CA) | 111 | 1-0 | 10 | 6 |
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