The 2025 California high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Liberty Hawks host the Mendota Aztecs on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Both teams enter the contest at 1-0 and look to build on their strong opening performances.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Mendota (Mendota, CA) vs Liberty (Madera, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: Liberty High School, Madera, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Mendota Aztecs
The Aztecs come in ranked #8,011 nationally, #534 in California, and #64 in their section. Mendota secured a narrow 25-21 win in their opener, leaning on their balanced offense and timely defense. They’ll aim to carry that momentum into this matchup.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #8,011
○ State Rank: #534 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #64
○ Strengths: Balanced scoring, resilience in close games, strong secondary play
○ Key to Win: Control the tempo and limit Liberty’s explosive plays
Liberty Hawks
Liberty enters ranked #7,070 nationally, #469 in California, and #56 in their section. The Hawks dominated defensively in their opener, winning 29-7. With home-field advantage and an efficient offense, Liberty will look to make another statement win.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #7,070
○ State Rank: #469 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #56
○ Strengths: Stout defense, efficient offense, home-field advantage
○ Key to Win: Establish the run game early and limit turnovers
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendota Aztecs | 8,011 | 534 (CA) | 64 | 1-0 | 25 | 21 |
| Liberty Hawks | 7,070 | 469 (CA) | 56 | 1-0 | 29 | 7 |
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