The 2025 California high school football season continues Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM as Grant (Sacramento, CA) travels north to face Cardinal Newman (Santa Rosa, CA) in a non-conference showdown. Grant looks to bounce back after a split start, while Cardinal Newman seeks its first victory of the season.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Grant (CA) @ Cardinal Newman (CA)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Cardinal Newman High School, Santa Rosa, CA
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Grant Pacers
Grant enters at 1-1, having scored 55 points in its first two contests but allowing 77. The Pacers will need to tighten their defense to earn a tough road win.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #144
○ State Rank (CA): #18
○ Class Rank: #2
○ Key to Win: Improve defensive stops and establish an early running game.
Main Squad:
○ Jordan Davis – QB
○ Malik Robinson – RB
○ Isaiah Carter – WR
○ Anthony Lopez – OL
○ Elijah Green – LB
○ Marcus Johnson – DB
○ Xavier Brown – WR
○ Cameron Harris – DL
○ Jaden White – RB
○ Jeremiah Scott – DB
○ Dominic Allen – LB
Cardinal Newman Cardinals
Cardinal Newman opened the year with a 40-7 loss but has the talent to rebound quickly at home. The Cardinals will look to execute more consistently on offense while using their defense to slow Grant’s explosive playmakers.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #1,138
○ State Rank (CA): #99
○ Class Rank: #10
○ Key to Win: Control time of possession and limit Grant’s big plays in the open field.
Main Squad:
○ Caleb Johnson – QB
○ Noah Ramirez – RB
○ Tyler Brooks – WR
○ Gabriel Torres – OL
○ Jalen Carter – LB
○ Daniel Hernandez – DB
○ Michael Adams – WR
○ Isaiah Lopez – DL
○ Marcus Williams – RB
○ Christopher Young – DB
○ Brandon Scott – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant | #144 | #18 (CA) | #2 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | .500 | 55 | 77 |
| Cardinal Newman | #1,138 | #99 (CA) | #10 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | .000 | 7 | 40 |
