The 2025 California high school football season features a marquee non-conference matchup as the St. Paul Swordsmen host the Mission Viejo Diablos on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Mission Viejo looks to continue its climb as one of the state’s top programs, while St. Paul will aim to pull off a statement upset at home.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Mission Viejo (Mission Viejo, CA) vs St. Paul (Santa Fe Springs, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: St. Paul High School, Santa Fe Springs, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Mission Viejo Diablos
The Diablos are ranked #12 nationally, #4 in California, and #4 in their section. After a gritty 7-3 road win in their opener, Mission Viejo once again proved their defensive dominance and ability to win tough games. They’ll look to pair their elite defense with improved offensive rhythm in Week 2.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #12
○ State Rank: #4 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #4
○ Strengths: Lockdown defense, elite talent, battle-tested program
○ Key to Win: Establish offensive consistency and keep defensive pressure high
St. Paul Swordsmen
The Swordsmen enter ranked #2,084 nationally, #167 in California, and #84 in their section. St. Paul dropped their opener 42-14 but will now look to regroup at home. With the home crowd behind them, the Swordsmen will aim to stay competitive by leaning on their physicality and limiting mistakes.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #2,084
○ State Rank: #167 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #84
○ Strengths: Home-field advantage, physical style of play, motivated to rebound
○ Key to Win: Slow down Mission Viejo’s attack and win the turnover battle
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class/Section Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Viejo Diablos | 12 | 4 (CA) | 4 | 1-0 | 7 | 3 |
| St. Paul Swordsmen | 2,084 | 167 (CA) | 84 | 0-1 | 14 | 42 |
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