The 2025 California high school football season continues with a high-profile non-conference showdown as the Servite Friars host the Murrieta Valley Nighthawks on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are ranked among the top programs in the state, with Murrieta Valley looking to build on a strong opening win and Servite aiming to bounce back from a tough loss.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Murrieta Valley (Murrieta, CA) vs Servite (Anaheim, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Servite High School, Anaheim, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Murrieta Valley Nighthawks
The Nighthawks are ranked #109 nationally, #14 in California, and #11 in their section. After edging out a 28-26 win in their opener, Murrieta Valley showed offensive explosiveness but will need to tighten up defensively against Servite’s attack.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #109
○ State Rank: #14 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #11
○ Strengths: Explosive offense, playmaking quarterback, clutch resilience
○ Key to Win: Limit defensive breakdowns and capitalize on red-zone chances
Servite Friars
Servite enters ranked #93 nationally, #13 in California, and #10 in their section. The Friars dropped their opener 42-14 but remain one of the most talented teams in the region. Returning home, Servite will look to lean on their physical defense and establish a stronger offensive rhythm.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #93
○ State Rank: #13 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #10
○ Strengths: Defensive physicality, home-field advantage, talented roster
○ Key to Win: Control the trenches and avoid early mistakes
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class/Section Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murrieta Valley Nighthawks | 109 | 14 (CA) | 11 | 1-0 | 28 | 26 |
| Servite Friars | 93 | 13 (CA) | 10 | 0-1 | 14 | 42 |
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