The 2025 California high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Tranquillity Tigers host the McFarland Cougars on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM. McFarland comes in riding momentum after a narrow win, while Tranquillity looks to regroup after a tough loss in their opener.
Game Details
○ Matchup: McFarland (McFarland, CA) vs Tranquillity (Tranquillity, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: Tranquillity High School, Tranquillity, CA
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McFarland Cougars
The Cougars come in ranked #12,552 nationally, #890 in California, and #103 in their section. McFarland edged out a 30-26 victory in their opener, showing resilience and late-game execution. They’ll look to carry that momentum into another road contest.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #12,552
○ State Rank: #890 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #103
○ Strengths: Resilient play, clutch execution, confidence from Week 1 win
○ Key to Win: Limit defensive lapses and sustain offensive drives
Tranquillity Tigers
Tranquillity enters ranked #13,237 nationally, #954 in California, and #107 in their section. The Tigers fell 24-6 in their opener, struggling to generate consistent offense. Playing at home, they’ll look to spark their attack while leaning on defensive improvement.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #13,237
○ State Rank: #954 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #107
○ Strengths: Physical defense, home-field advantage, potential for offensive growth
○ Key to Win: Jump-start the offense and limit McFarland’s big plays
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McFarland Cougars | 12,552 | 890 (CA) | 103 | 1-0 | 30 | 26 |
| Tranquillity Tigers | 13,237 | 954 (CA) | 107 | 0-1 | 6 | 24 |
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