The Kennedy (La Palma, CA) Fighting Irish will host the Garfield (Los Angeles, CA) Bulldogs in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Garfield looks to rebound after a season-opening loss, while Kennedy enters red-hot at 2-0.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Garfield (CA) @ Kennedy (CA)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Kennedy High School, La Palma, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Garfield Bulldogs
The Bulldogs dropped their opener 34-0 and will look to bounce back quickly on the road. Ranked #282 in California, Garfield will need sharper execution and improved offensive production to compete with the undefeated Fighting Irish.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #4,183
○ State Rank: #282 (CA)
○ Class Rank: #4 (Sec.)
○ Key to Win: Jumpstart the offense early and avoid turnovers to keep the game within reach.
Main Squad:
○ Adrian Torres – QB
○ Isaiah Ramirez – RB
○ Daniel Gonzalez – WR
○ Jordan Lopez – WR
○ Christopher Alvarez – LB
○ Matthew Rios – DB
○ Kevin Hernandez – OL
○ Andrew Martinez – DL
○ Jonathan Perez – RB
○ Anthony Chavez – LB
Kennedy Fighting Irish
Kennedy has surged to a 2-0 start, outscoring opponents 72-13 across its first two games. Ranked #413 in California and #10 in their section division, the Fighting Irish have been balanced on both sides of the ball and will look to stay perfect.
○ 2025 Record: 2-0
○ National Rank: #6,266
○ State Rank: #413 (CA)
○ Class Rank: #178 (Sec.) | #10 (Div.)
○ Key to Win: Keep defensive pressure high and maintain offensive rhythm to control the game.
Main Squad:
○ Elijah Johnson – QB
○ Marcus Brown – RB
○ Isaiah Torres – WR
○ David Ramirez – WR
○ Anthony Lopez – LB
○ Jordan Hernandez – DB
○ Christopher Torres – OL
○ Gabriel Martinez – DL
○ Steven Gonzalez – RB
○ Adrian Vasquez – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield | 4,183 | 282 | 4 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | .000 | 0 | 34 |
| Kennedy | 6,266 | 413 | 178 / 10 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 72 | 13 |
