The 2025 California high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Liberty Ranch Hawks host the Linden Lions on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are 1-0 and will aim to stay unbeaten in Galt, CA.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Linden (Linden, CA) vs Liberty Ranch (Galt, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Liberty Ranch High School, Galt, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Linden Lions
The Lions come in ranked #4,760 nationally, #308 in California, and #47 in their section. After a tight 15-12 victory in their opener, Linden will look to carry momentum into another tough matchup.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #4,760
○ State Rank: #308 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #47
○ Strengths: Defensive grit, ability to win close games, resilient mindset
○ Key to Win: Control the tempo and limit Liberty Ranch’s offensive drives
Liberty Ranch Hawks
Liberty Ranch enters ranked #5,139 nationally, #333 in California, and #51 in their section. The Hawks opened the season with a 41-26 victory, showing offensive firepower and balance.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #5,139
○ State Rank: #333 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #51
○ Strengths: High-scoring offense, home-field advantage, balanced attack
○ Key to Win: Keep offensive momentum and tighten up defensively
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Lions | 4,760 | 308 (CA) | 47 | 1-0 | 15 | 12 |
| Liberty Ranch Hawks | 5,139 | 333 (CA) | 51 | 1-0 | 41 | 26 |
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