The 2025 California high school football season continues with a cross-town non-conference matchup as the Maria Carrillo Pumas host the Piner Prospectors on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both Santa Rosa programs will open their campaigns with a rivalry-style contest that should bring plenty of intensity.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Piner (Santa Rosa, CA) vs Maria Carrillo (Santa Rosa, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Maria Carrillo High School, Santa Rosa, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Piner Prospectors
The Prospectors come in ranked #8,827 nationally, #598 in California, and #59 in their section. Piner begins its 2025 season looking to lean on its defensive toughness and energy in this all-Santa Rosa matchup.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #8,827
○ State Rank: #598 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #59
○ Strengths: Defensive effort, team energy, ability to grind out drives
○ Key to Win: Limit big plays from Maria Carrillo and establish a physical style early
Maria Carrillo Pumas
Maria Carrillo enters ranked #7,241 nationally, #486 in California, and #48 in their section. Playing at home, the Pumas will aim to start their season strong with offensive balance and defensive consistency against their city rivals.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #7,241
○ State Rank: #486 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #48
○ Strengths: Home-field advantage, balanced roster, disciplined play
○ Key to Win: Execute offensively and control time of possession
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piner Prospectors | 8,827 | 598 (CA) | 59 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maria Carrillo Pumas | 7,241 | 486 (CA) | 48 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
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