Lowell vs El Cerrito (California) High School Football Game Preview, Main Roster and Record – 9/5/2025

Lowell (San Francisco, CA) travels to El Cerrito (CA) for a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM at El Cerrito High School.

Game Details

○ Matchup: Lowell @ El Cerrito
○ 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 looks to rebound after an opening loss. A deep offensive roster with versatile athletes gives them multiple ways to attack. Discipline and execution will be critical.

○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #11,921
○ State Rank: #824 (CA)
○ Class Rank: Section 3 / Division 3
○ Key to Win: Leverage offensive versatility and maintain defensive focus.

Main Squad:
○ Angelo Ornelas-Rafael – Sr., QB/WR
○ Kai Iwata – Sr., S/QB/LS
○ Elmer Baca – Sr., RB/ILB
○ Matthew Barbosa – Sr., RB/CB
○ Bassam Ly – Sr., WR/PR
○ Alexander Eik – Sr., DT/OL
○ Kaiden Nguyen – Sr., LB
○ Vladyslav Semenenko – Sr., OLB
○ Gage Schopen – Sr., WR/DE
○ Muhammad Umer Ali – Sr., TE/ILB

El Cerrito Gauchos

The Gauchos also enter at 0-1, eager to capture momentum with a strong defensive showing and more efficient offense at home.

○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #919
○ State Rank: #81 (CA)
○ Class Rank: Section 7 / Division 1
○ Key to Win: Win the line battles and convert on third downs.

Main Squad:
○ Jonathan Craft – Sr., QB
○ Savion Bandy – Jr., FS/CB
○ Lavern Malikii – Jr., RB
○ Tyree Johnson – Sr., DL
○ Joezon Broussard – So., DL
○ Da’shaun Gordon – Sr., DB
○ Gavin Thompson – Sr., DB
○ Dameillo Bigbee – Sr., DB
○ Keon Harris – Sr., DB
○ Terrell Turner – Sr., DB

Rankings & Records

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