Oakdale vs Lincoln (California) High School Football Game Preview – Friday, August 29, 2025

High School Football

Week 2 of the 2025 California high school football season brings a heavyweight matchup as the Oakdale Mustangs travel to Stockton to face the Lincoln Trojans. Oakdale looks to bounce back from a tough season-opening loss, while Lincoln rides the momentum of a dominant Week 1 victory.

Game Details

Matchup: Oakdale (Oakdale, CA) vs Lincoln (Stockton, CA)
Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
Location: Lincoln High School, Stockton, CA
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Oakdale Mustangs

Oakdale enters Week 2 looking for redemption after a 32-14 loss in their opener. Ranked #1,595 nationally and #135 in California, the Mustangs have the pedigree and talent to turn things around quickly. Their focus will be limiting mistakes and sustaining drives against a high-powered Lincoln offense.

2025 Record: 0-1
National Rank: #1,595
State Rank: #135 (CA)
Section Division Rank: #2
Strengths: Physical run game, battle-tested program tradition
Key to Win: Control the clock and keep Lincoln’s offense off the field

Lincoln Trojans

Lincoln opened the 2025 season in spectacular fashion, exploding for 72 points in a blowout 72-6 win. Ranked #3,227 nationally and #233 in California, the Trojans will look to protect home field and continue their offensive fireworks in front of their fans.

2025 Record: 1-0
National Rank: #3,227
State Rank: #233 (CA)
Section Division Rank: #11
Strengths: Explosive offense, big-play potential, home-field advantage
Key to Win: Stay disciplined defensively while letting the offense set the pace

Rankings & Records

Team National Rank State Rank Section Div. Rank Record PF PA
Oakdale Mustangs 1,595 135 2 0-1 14 32
Lincoln Trojans 3,227 233 11 1-0 72 6
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