The 2025 California high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Patriot Warriors host the Granite Hills Cougars on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams opened the year with victories and will look to keep their momentum rolling in this early-season clash.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Granite Hills (Apple Valley, CA) vs Patriot (Jurupa Valley, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Patriot High School, Jurupa Valley, CA
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Granite Hills Cougars
Granite Hills comes in ranked #4,783 nationally, #310 in California, and #138 in their section. The Cougars started strong with a 62-21 victory, showing an explosive offense and depth on both sides of the ball. They’ll look to keep their scoring pace alive against a tough Patriot squad.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #4,783
○ State Rank: #310 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #138
○ Strengths: Explosive offense, depth at skill positions, early-season momentum
○ Key to Win: Maintain offensive efficiency and control the tempo
Patriot Warriors
Patriot is 1-0 following a 27-8 win in their opener. Ranked #6,049 nationally, #397 in California, and #171 in their section, the Warriors leaned on a stingy defense to secure the road victory. With home-field advantage this time, they’ll aim to limit Granite Hills’ scoring attack while building on their balanced offense.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #6,049
○ State Rank: #397 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #171
○ Strengths: Strong defense, balanced offense, home-field advantage
○ Key to Win: Slow down Granite Hills’ offense and capitalize on turnovers
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class/Section Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Hills Cougars | 4,783 | 310 (CA) | 138 | 1-0 | 62 | 21 |
| Patriot Warriors | 6,049 | 397 (CA) | 171 | 1-0 | 27 | 8 |
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