The El Cerrito Gauchos (0-1) host the Lowell Cardinals (0-1) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The game will be played at El Cerrito High School, where both teams are looking to pick up their first win of the season.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Lowell (CA) @ El Cerrito (CA)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: El Cerrito High School, El Cerrito, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Lowell Cardinals
Lowell dropped their opener 28-20 but showed they could move the ball effectively on offense. Ranked outside the top 800 in California, the Cardinals will need to clean up defensive lapses to compete with El Cerrito.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #11,921
○ State Rank: #824
○ Class Rank: #3
○ Key to Win: Sustain long drives and avoid turnovers against a faster opponent.
Main Squad:
○ Ethan Lee – QB
○ Ryan Chen – RB
○ Jason Wong – WR
○ Michael Chang – LB
○ Tyler Wu – DB
○ Brandon Liu – OL
○ Alex Huang – WR
○ Daniel Zhang – DB
○ Kevin Lin – DL
○ Justin Park – LB
○ Andrew Ho – WR
El Cerrito Gauchos
El Cerrito, ranked inside California’s top 100, is looking to bounce back after a narrow 20-14 loss in their opener. With strong talent across the field, the Gauchos are favored to respond well at home.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #919
○ State Rank: #81
○ Class Rank: #7
○ Key to Win: Use defensive pressure to set the tone and create turnovers.
Main Squad:
○ Jalen Robinson – QB
○ Isaiah Carter – RB
○ Marcus Hill – WR
○ Cameron White – LB
○ Elijah Johnson – DB
○ Michael Torres – OL
○ Jordan Brooks – WR
○ Xavier Harris – DB
○ Anthony Brown – DL
○ Gabriel Chavez – LB
○ Tyler Reed – WR
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 | .000 | 20 | 28 |
| El Cerrito | 919 | 81 | 7 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | .000 | 14 | 20 |
