The 2025 California high school football season kicks off with a marquee matchup as Folsom Bulldogs face the Grant Pacers on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The showdown takes place at Folsom High School, promising an electric atmosphere as two Sacramento-area powers collide.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Folsom (CA) vs Grant (CA)
○ Date & Time: 8/28/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Folsom High School, Folsom, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Folsom Bulldogs
Folsom enters the 2025 campaign with championship expectations, ranked among California’s top programs. Known for their high-powered offense and stingy defense, the Bulldogs look to establish dominance early against their cross-town rivals.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #12
○ State Rank (CA): #3
○ Class Rank: #1
○ Key to Win: Control tempo with their aerial attack and limit Grant’s explosive running game.
Main Squad:
○ Ryder Lyons – QB
○ Max Alis – WR
○ Parker Phillips – RB
○ Elijah Johnson – LB
○ Jameson Haskins – OL
○ Carter Moore – DB
○ Noah Delgado – WR
○ Marcus Finn – DL
○ Anthony Clark – DB
○ Landon Rivera – OL
Grant Pacers
Grant looks to start the season by shocking the state with a road win over their rivals. Known for physicality and a powerful ground game, the Pacers will rely on discipline and toughness to counter Folsom’s speed.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #98
○ State Rank (CA): #12
○ Class Rank: #5
○ Key to Win: Establish the run early, dominate time of possession, and pressure Folsom’s quarterback.
Main Squad:
○ Xavier Jordan – RB
○ Tyrell Simmons – QB
○ Isaiah Thompson – WR
○ Malachi Reed – LB
○ Cameron Ellis – DL
○ Jaden Brooks – OL
○ Dante Harris – DB
○ Aaron Castillo – WR
○ Jamari Phillips – RB
○ Robert Greene – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folsom | #12 | #3 | #1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | .000 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant | #98 | #12 | #5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | .000 | 0 | 0 |
