The Ripon Indians (Ripon, CA) host the Oakland Wildcats (Oakland, CA) in a non-conference showdown on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Both teams are unbeaten, with Ripon off to a 2-0 start behind explosive scoring and Oakland opening at 1-0 with a strong defensive showing.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Oakland (CA) @ Ripon (CA)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: Ripon High School, Ripon, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Oakland Wildcats
The Wildcats opened their 2025 campaign with a 28-14 road victory, showing poise and balance. Ranked #11,092 nationally and #759 in California, Oakland is looking to ride its momentum into a tough road test. The defense will be tested against Ripon’s high-powered offense, but the Wildcats have the talent to keep this matchup competitive.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #11,092
○ State Rank: #759 (CA)
○ Class Rank: #4 (Section Div.)
○ Key to Win: Limit Ripon’s explosive plays and establish the run game to control tempo.
Main Squad:
○ Jason Lewis – QB
○ Elijah Moore – RB
○ Anthony Carter – WR
○ Marcus Johnson – WR
○ Xavier Thomas – LB
○ Jordan Davis – DB
○ Andre Mitchell – OL
○ Michael Harris – DL
○ Isaiah Robinson – RB
○ Daniel King – WR
Ripon Indians
Ripon has burst out to a 2-0 start, scoring 105 points in just two games. Ranked #6,177 nationally and #410 in California, the Indians are off to one of their best starts in recent seasons. With home-field advantage and a proven offensive attack, Ripon will look to stay unbeaten against a gritty Oakland squad.
○ 2025 Record: 2-0
○ National Rank: #6,177
○ State Rank: #410 (CA)
○ Class Rank: #6 (Section Div.)
○ Key to Win: Continue offensive efficiency while forcing turnovers to wear down Oakland’s defense.
Main Squad:
○ David Ramirez – QB
○ Isaiah Gutierrez – RB
○ Matthew Torres – WR
○ Carlos Hernandez – WR
○ Noah Gonzalez – LB
○ Adrian Lopez – DB
○ Ethan Martinez – OL
○ Julian Cruz – DL
○ Jalen Flores – RB
○ Christopher Reyes – WR
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | #11,092 | #759 (CA) | #4 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 28 | 14 |
| Ripon | #6,177 | #410 (CA) | #6 | 2-0 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 1.000 | 105 | 54 |
