The 2025 California high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Santa Paula Cardinals host the La Canada Spartans on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter at 1-0 and look to keep their unbeaten records intact in this early-season showdown.
Game Details
○ Matchup: La Canada (La Canada, CA) vs Santa Paula (Santa Paula, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Santa Paula High School, Santa Paula, CA
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La Canada Spartans
The Spartans enter ranked #6,877 nationally, #459 in California, and #198 in their section. After a dominant 52-6 opening win, La Canada looks to continue their offensive momentum and maintain their defensive toughness.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #6,877
○ State Rank: #459 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #198
○ Division Rank: #9
○ Strengths: Explosive offense, stingy defense, confidence from big opening win
○ Key to Win: Control the pace and limit turnovers
Santa Paula Cardinals
The Cardinals come in ranked #9,353 nationally, #640 in California, and #254 in their section. After edging out a 45-34 victory in their opener, Santa Paula will lean on their balanced attack and home-field advantage to challenge the Spartans.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #9,353
○ State Rank: #640 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #254
○ Division Rank: #11
○ Strengths: Balanced scoring, resilient playmakers, home-field advantage
○ Key to Win: Keep offensive rhythm and tighten defensive execution
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Division Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Canada Spartans | 6,877 | 459 (CA) | 198 | 9 | 1-0 | 52 | 6 |
| Santa Paula Cardinals | 9,353 | 640 (CA) | 254 | 11 | 1-0 | 45 | 34 |
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