The 2025 California high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Fountain Valley Barons host the Esperanza Aztecs on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at Fountain Valley High School in Fountain Valley, CA, with both programs looking to make their mark early in the year.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Esperanza (Anaheim, CA) vs Fountain Valley (Fountain Valley, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Fountain Valley High School, Fountain Valley, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Esperanza Aztecs
The Aztecs come in ranked #5,776 nationally, #376 in California, and #161 in their section. With this being their first game of the season, Esperanza will look to set the tone on both sides of the ball and test themselves against a Fountain Valley squad that already has momentum.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #5,776
○ State Rank: #376 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #161
○ Strengths: Balanced potential, experienced core, motivated to start fast
○ Key to Win: Establish offensive rhythm and contain Fountain Valley’s playmakers
Fountain Valley Barons
The Barons enter ranked #5,968 nationally, #390 in California, and #167 in their section. Fountain Valley opened the year with a 24-7 home win, showing strength on defense and an efficient offense. Playing at home again, they’ll look to build on that early success.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #5,968
○ State Rank: #390 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #167
○ Strengths: Strong defense, home-field advantage, momentum from opener
○ Key to Win: Control the tempo and force Esperanza into mistakes
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esperanza Aztecs | 5,776 | 376 (CA) | 161 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fountain Valley Barons | 5,968 | 390 (CA) | 167 | 1-0 | 24 | 7 |
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