The 2025 California high school football season continues with a neutral-site non-conference matchup as the Garden Grove Argonauts take on the Pacifica Mariners on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 8:30 PM. Both teams are looking for their first win after dropping their openers, making this a pivotal early-season contest under the lights at SoFi Stadium.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Pacifica (Garden Grove, CA) vs Garden Grove (Garden Grove, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 8:30 PM
○ Location: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Pacifica Mariners
The Mariners enter ranked #7,947 nationally, #529 in California, and #221 in their section. After a 35-13 road loss in their opener, Pacifica will look to find their offensive rhythm and strengthen their defense in this neutral-site showdown.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #7,947
○ State Rank: #529 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #221
○ Division Rank: #14
○ Strengths: Offensive potential, determined to rebound, big-game atmosphere
○ Key to Win: Execute offensively and limit defensive breakdowns
Garden Grove Argonauts
The Argonauts come in ranked #8,979 nationally, #611 in California, and #244 in their section. After a 42-36 road loss to start the season, Garden Grove will look to improve defensively while continuing to showcase their scoring ability.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #8,979
○ State Rank: #611 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #244
○ Strengths: High-scoring offense, resilient group, neutral-site spotlight
○ Key to Win: Tighten defensive coverage and finish scoring drives
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Division Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacifica Mariners | 7,947 | 529 (CA) | 221 | 14 | 0-1 | 13 | 35 |
| Garden Grove Argonauts | 8,979 | 611 (CA) | 244 | – | 0-1 | 36 | 42 |
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