The 2025 California high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Firebaugh Falcons host the Hawthorne Cougars on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Firebaugh is aiming to build on a strong opening win, while Hawthorne looks to bounce back after a tough loss.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Hawthorne (Hawthorne, CA) vs Firebaugh (Lynwood, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Firebaugh High School, Lynwood, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Hawthorne Cougars
The Cougars come in ranked #12,172 nationally, #858 in California, and #14 in their section division. Hawthorne opened the year with a difficult 60-6 defeat but will look to regroup quickly with improved execution on both sides of the ball.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #12,172
○ State Rank: #858 (CA)
○ Class Rank: #14
○ Strengths: Speed on the perimeter, athleticism, ability to reset after adversity
○ Key to Win: Limit big plays defensively and sustain offensive drives
Firebaugh Falcons
Firebaugh enters ranked #12,465 nationally, #878 in California, and #317 in their section. The Falcons are coming off a 33-7 victory, showing balance on offense and stout defensive play in their season opener.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #12,465
○ State Rank: #878 (CA)
○ Class Rank: #317
○ Strengths: Balanced offense, defensive toughness, momentum from Week 1
○ Key to Win: Control tempo and capitalize on turnovers
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Cougars | 12,172 | 858 (CA) | 14 | 0-1 | 6 | 60 |
| Firebaugh Falcons | 12,465 | 878 (CA) | 317 | 1-0 | 33 | 7 |
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