Kearny vs Monte Vista (California) High School Football Game Preview – Friday, August 29, 2025

High School Football

The Monte Vista Monarchs host the Kearny Komets in a non-conference matchup on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Spring Valley, CA. Both teams enter Week 2 with opposite momentum, as Monte Vista looks to build on a strong opening win, while Kearny aims to bounce back after a tough loss.

Game Details

Matchup: Kearny (San Diego, CA) vs Monte Vista (Spring Valley, CA)
Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
Location: Monte Vista High School, Spring Valley, CA
Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Kearny Komets

The Komets enter ranked #11,123 nationally, #759 in California, and #69 in their section. They struggled in their opener, falling 55-0 at home, and will need a quick turnaround to compete on the road. Defense and limiting turnovers will be critical as Kearny looks to rebound.

2025 Record: 0-1
National Rank: #11,123
State Rank: #759 (CA)
Section Rank: #69
Division Rank: #68
Strengths: Athletic potential, opportunity to improve, motivation after loss
Key to Win: Tighten defense and establish rhythm on offense

Monte Vista Monarchs

The Monarchs are ranked #10,243 nationally, #696 in California, and #65 in their section. They opened the season with a convincing 36-13 home victory, showing strong balance on both sides of the ball. Monte Vista will look to continue that momentum in front of their fans.

2025 Record: 1-0
National Rank: #10,243
State Rank: #696 (CA)
Section Rank: #65
Division Rank: #64
Strengths: Balanced attack, home-field advantage, strong start to season
Key to Win: Maintain offensive efficiency and defensive consistency

Rankings & Records

Team National Rank State Rank Section Rank Division Rank Record PF PA
Kearny Komets 11,123 759 (CA) 69 68 0-1 0 55
Monte Vista Monarchs 10,243 696 (CA) 65 64 1-0 36 13
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