The Highland Scots head to Delano to face the Kennedy Thunderbirds in a non-conference clash. The matchup is set for Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM at Kennedy High School. Highland looks to stay undefeated, while Kennedy aims to bounce back and even their record.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Highland Scots @ Kennedy Thunderbirds
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: Kennedy High School, Delano, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Highland Scots
Highland is off to a 2-0 start, outscoring opponents 71-39. The Scots have proven to be a tough, balanced squad with playmakers on both sides of the ball, and they’ll aim to continue their hot streak on the road.
○ 2025 Record: 2-0
○ National Rank: #5,762
○ State Rank (CA): #377
○ Class Rank: #13
○ Key to Win: Keep the defensive pressure high and capitalize on Kennedy’s early mistakes.
Main Squad:
○ Adrian Ramirez – QB
○ Isaiah Lopez – RB
○ Cristian Torres – WR
○ Diego Gonzalez – WR
○ Marcos Hernandez – OL
○ Luis Chavez – DL
○ Nathan Morales – LB
○ Elias Rios – DB
○ Gabriel Ortiz – RB
○ Michael Perez – TE
○ Julian Gutierrez – DB
Kennedy Thunderbirds
Kennedy is 1-1 after splitting their first two games, scoring 35 points but giving up 59. The Thunderbirds will look to establish a ground game and use home-field advantage to slow down Highland’s momentum.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #2,673
○ State Rank (CA): #201
○ Class Rank: #1
○ Key to Win: Control time of possession with the run game and shore up defensive gaps.
Main Squad:
○ Jeremiah Lopez – QB
○ Xavier Torres – RB
○ Damian Ramirez – WR
○ Luis Gonzalez – WR
○ Cristian Alvarez – OL
○ Diego Morales – DL
○ Adrian Flores – LB
○ Marcos Chavez – DB
○ Nathan Rios – RB
○ Isaiah Gutierrez – TE
○ Michael Cruz – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland | #5,762 | #377 (CA) | #13 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 71 | 39 |
| Kennedy | #2,673 | #201 (CA) | #1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1-1 | .500 | 35 | 59 |
