The 2025 California high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Coachella Valley Mighty Arabs host the Rancho Mirage Rattlers on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Rancho Mirage will look to rebound after a tough opening loss, while Coachella Valley aims to stay unbeaten after an impressive Week 1 win.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Rancho Mirage (Rancho Mirage, CA) vs Coachella Valley (Thermal, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Coachella Valley High School, Thermal, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Rancho Mirage Rattlers
The Rattlers are ranked #7,044 nationally, #467 in California, and #201 in their section. After falling 42-14 in their opener, Rancho Mirage will need to shore up their defense and find more offensive consistency. The Rattlers are capable of big plays but must eliminate mistakes to challenge Coachella Valley.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #7,044
○ State Rank: #467 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #201
○ Strengths: Playmaking ability, athleticism, motivated to bounce back
○ Key to Win: Improve defensive execution and sustain drives offensively
Coachella Valley Mighty Arabs
The Mighty Arabs enter ranked #6,886 nationally, #460 in California, and #199 in their section. After a 33-21 win to open the season, Coachella Valley has shown a strong offensive rhythm and resilient defense. At home, they’ll look to build on their momentum and move to 2-0.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #6,886
○ State Rank: #460 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #199
○ Strengths: Offensive rhythm, balanced roster, early-season confidence
○ Key to Win: Control the tempo and capitalize on Rancho Mirage turnovers
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class/Section Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Mirage Rattlers | 7,044 | 467 (CA) | 201 | 0-1 | 14 | 42 |
| Coachella Valley Mighty Arabs | 6,886 | 460 (CA) | 199 | 1-0 | 33 | 21 |
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