Esperanza vs Fountain Valley (California) High School Football Game Preview – Friday, August 29, 2025

High School Football

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
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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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