The 2025 California high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Pacheco Panthers host the Minarets Mustangs on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will be played at Pacheco High School in Los Banos, CA, with Minarets looking to stay unbeaten while Pacheco searches for its first win.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Minarets (O’Neals, CA) vs Pacheco (Los Banos, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Pacheco High School, Los Banos, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Minarets Mustangs
The Mustangs come in ranked #9,216 nationally, #628 in California, and #74 in their section. Minarets opened the season with a dominant 60-6 home win, showcasing offensive explosiveness and defensive control. They’ll look to carry that momentum on the road this week.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #9,216
○ State Rank: #628 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #74
○ Strengths: Explosive offense, aggressive defense, confidence from big win
○ Key to Win: Maintain offensive tempo and continue defensive pressure
Pacheco Panthers
Pacheco enters ranked #10,485 nationally, #716 in California, and #105 in their section. The Panthers fell 22-3 on the road in their opener, struggling offensively but showing flashes of defensive effort. At home, they’ll aim to find rhythm on offense and respond in front of their fans.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #10,485
○ State Rank: #716 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #105
○ Strengths: Defensive potential, home-field advantage, motivated to rebound
○ Key to Win: Establish offensive consistency and limit Minarets’ big plays
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minarets Mustangs | 9,216 | 628 (CA) | 74 | 1-0 | 60 | 6 |
| Pacheco Panthers | 10,485 | 716 (CA) | 105 | 0-1 | 3 | 22 |
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