The 2025 California high school football season continues Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM, as Modesto Christian (Modesto, CA) travels to face River Islands (Lathrop, CA) in a non-conference matchup. Both teams enter 0-2 and are looking for their first win of the season.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Modesto Christian (CA) @ River Islands (CA)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: River Islands High School, Lathrop, CA
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Modesto Christian Crusaders
The Crusaders have struggled out of the gate, scoring just 14 points in two games while surrendering 116. Modesto Christian will need a stronger defensive showing to avoid falling to 0-3.
○ 2025 Record: 0-2
○ National Rank: #13,119
○ State Rank (CA): #941
○ Class Rank: #144
○ Key to Win: Eliminate turnovers and get their offense clicking early to keep pressure on River Islands.
Main Squad:
○ Jordan Davis – QB
○ Malik Robinson – RB
○ Isaiah Carter – WR
○ Anthony Lopez – OL
○ Elijah Green – LB
○ Marcus Johnson – DB
○ Xavier Brown – WR
○ Cameron Harris – DL
○ Jaden White – RB
○ Jeremiah Scott – DB
○ Dominic Allen – LB
River Islands Riptide
River Islands is also winless, coming off two straight road losses while being outscored 54-18. With their home opener on deck, the Riptide will lean on their energy to flip the script.
○ 2025 Record: 0-2
○ National Rank: #13,662
○ State Rank (CA): #998
○ Class Rank: #148
○ Key to Win: Control the clock with the run game and force Modesto Christian into long-yardage situations.
Main Squad:
○ Caleb Johnson – QB
○ Noah Ramirez – RB
○ Tyler Brooks – WR
○ Gabriel Torres – OL
○ Jalen Carter – LB
○ Daniel Hernandez – DB
○ Michael Adams – WR
○ Isaiah Lopez – DL
○ Marcus Williams – RB
○ Christopher Young – DB
○ Brandon Scott – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto Christian | #13,119 | #941 (CA) | #144 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | .000 | 14 | 116 |
| River Islands | #13,662 | #998 (CA) | #148 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-2 | .000 | 18 | 54 |
