The 2025 California high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Anaheim Colonists host the Katella Knights on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Katella looks to remain unbeaten after a strong opening win, while Anaheim aims to rebound from a difficult start.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Katella (Anaheim, CA) vs Anaheim (Anaheim, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Glover Stadium at La Palma Park, Anaheim, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Katella Knights
The Knights enter ranked #11,600 nationally, #805 in California, and #292 in their section. Following a 21-7 home win to open the season, Katella looks to continue their momentum with a solid mix of defense and timely scoring.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #11,600
○ State Rank: #805 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #292
○ Strengths: Strong defense, confidence from opening win, disciplined play
○ Key to Win: Control possession and limit mistakes on the road
Anaheim Colonists
The Colonists come in ranked #12,307 nationally, #869 in California, and #315 in their section. After a 40-6 home loss to begin the season, Anaheim will look to regroup quickly and rely on their home crowd to spark improvement.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #12,307
○ State Rank: #869 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #315
○ Division Rank: #16
○ Strengths: Home-field support, opportunity to improve, motivated roster
○ Key to Win: Protect the football and find consistency offensively
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Division Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katella Knights | 11,600 | 805 (CA) | 292 | – | 1-0 | 21 | 7 |
| Anaheim Colonists | 12,307 | 869 (CA) | 315 | 16 | 0-1 | 6 | 40 |
Melvin Smith is a high school sports enthusiast with a passion for capturing the energy of student competitions. He enjoys sharing stories that celebrate athletes’ dedication and the community spirit of the game.