The 2025 California high school football season heats up as the Centennial Golden Hawks host the Moorpark Musketeers on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The game will be played at Centennial High School in Bakersfield, CA, with Moorpark looking to stay unbeaten and Centennial aiming to bounce back from an opening loss.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Moorpark (Moorpark, CA) vs Centennial (Bakersfield, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: Centennial High School, Bakersfield, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Moorpark Musketeers
The Musketeers enter ranked #1,627 nationally, #139 in California, and #73 in their section. Moorpark opened the season with a dominant 44-13 road win, showcasing offensive firepower and balanced execution. They’ll aim to carry that momentum into another road challenge.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #1,627
○ State Rank: #139 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #73
○ Strengths: Explosive offense, balanced attack, momentum from road victory
○ Key to Win: Keep offensive rhythm and apply defensive pressure early
Centennial Golden Hawks
The Golden Hawks come in ranked #2,701 nationally, #205 in California, and #22 in their section. Centennial dropped their opener 41-20 at home, struggling defensively but showing offensive flashes. Playing at home again, they’ll look for a rebound performance.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #2,701
○ State Rank: #205 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #22
○ Strengths: Home-field advantage, offensive weapons, passing attack potential
○ Key to Win: Limit turnovers and contain Moorpark’s explosive offense
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorpark Musketeers | 1,627 | 139 (CA) | 73 | 1-0 | 44 | 13 |
| Centennial Golden Hawks | 2,701 | 205 (CA) | 22 | 0-1 | 20 | 41 |
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