The El Cerrito Gauchos host the Lowell Cardinals in a non-conference clash on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM in El Cerrito, CA, as both programs look to bounce back from opening-week losses and capture their first victory of the season.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Lowell (CA) @ El Cerrito (CA)
○ Date & Time: 9/6/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: El Cerrito High School, El Cerrito, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Lowell Cardinals
Lowell opened the season with a narrow 28-20 loss, showing offensive fight but struggling to close out drives. Ranked #824 in California, the Cardinals will need to tighten up on defense to contain El Cerrito’s playmakers.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #11,921
○ State Rank: #824 (CA)
○ Class Rank: #3
○ Key to Win: Convert scoring opportunities and hold the Gauchos in check on third downs.
Main Squad:
○ Adrian Lopez – QB
○ Jonathan Perez – RB
○ Isaiah Torres – WR
○ Christopher Ramirez – LB
○ Daniel Alvarez – OL/DL
○ Michael Gutierrez – DB
○ Jacob Hernandez – TE
○ David Castillo – RB/DB
○ Anthony Gonzalez – LB
○ Joseph Morales – WR/DB
El Cerrito Gauchos
The Gauchos, ranked #81 in California and #1 in their section division, also sit at 0-1 after a close 20-14 defeat. With talent and depth on both sides of the ball, El Cerrito will be eager to defend its home turf and get back on track.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #918
○ State Rank: #81 (CA)
○ Class Rank: #1
○ Key to Win: Establish an early offensive rhythm and use defensive pressure to force Lowell mistakes.
Main Squad:
○ Matthew Sanchez – QB
○ Ethan Rivera – RB
○ Gabriel Lopez – WR
○ Daniel Gonzalez – LB
○ Diego Torres – OL/DL
○ Nathan Gutierrez – DB
○ Julian Herrera – TE
○ Elijah Lopez – RB/WR
○ Samuel Ortiz – LB
○ Andrew Perez – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell | 11,921 | 824 | 3 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0% | 20 | 28 |
| El Cerrito | 918 | 81 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0% | 14 | 20 |
