The 2025 California high school football season heats up with a non-conference showdown as the Santa Ynez Pirates host the Lompoc Braves on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter the matchup unbeaten at 1-0, looking to build early momentum in the season.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Lompoc (CA) vs Santa Ynez (CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Santa Ynez High School, Santa Ynez, CA
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Lompoc Braves
Lompoc kicked off the season with a strong road win, defeating their opponent 17-7. Ranked inside the top 450 in California, the Braves bring a disciplined defense and efficient offense into this early-season rivalry test.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #6,612
○ California Rank: #440
○ Section Rank: #51
○ Section Division: #9
○ Strengths: Defensive consistency, balanced playmakers, ability to close out close games
○ Key to Win: Keep defensive pressure high and establish the running game
Santa Ynez Pirates
Santa Ynez opened its season with a road victory of its own, outlasting their opponent 37-22. With momentum on their side, the Pirates return home eager to defend their field and improve to 2-0 on the year.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #6,994
○ California Rank: #464
○ Section Rank: #54
○ Section Division: #2
○ Strengths: Offensive firepower, home-field advantage, ability to create scoring runs
○ Key to Win: Control tempo and limit Lompoc’s defensive disruptions
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Sec. Div. | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lompoc Braves | 6,612 | 440 | 51 | 9 | 1-0 | 17 | 7 |
| Santa Ynez Pirates | 6,994 | 464 | 54 | 2 | 1-0 | 37 | 22 |
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.