The Portola Bulldogs host the Irvine Vaqueros in a cross-town non-conference battle on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Irvine, CA. Irvine enters unbeaten after a strong opening win, while Portola looks to rebound from a tough first outing.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Irvine (CA) vs Portola (Irvine, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Portola HS, Irvine, CA
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Irvine Vaqueros
The Vaqueros come in ranked #4,403 nationally, #289 in California, and #131 in section after an impressive 34-14 opening win. With a balanced attack and solid defensive showing, Irvine will aim to carry momentum into this crosstown matchup.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #4,403
○ State Rank: #289 (CA)
○ Class/Section Rank: #131 | Division 7
○ Strengths: Balanced offense, experienced roster, strong run game
○ Key to Win: Maintain offensive tempo and force turnovers on defense
Portola Bulldogs
The Bulldogs enter ranked #7,115 nationally and #476 in California after a 35-0 opening loss. Looking to regroup at home, Portola will need to find consistency on offense and limit big plays defensively to bounce back.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #7,115
○ State Rank: #476 (CA)
○ Class/Section Rank: #205 | Division 3
○ Strengths: Young talent, defensive grit, home-field advantage
○ Key to Win: Protect the ball and sustain drives to keep Irvine’s offense off the field
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class/Section Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irvine | #4,403 | #289 (CA) | #131 (D7) | 1-0 | 34 | 14 |
| Portola | #7,115 | #476 (CA) | #205 (D3) | 0-1 | 0 | 35 |
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