The 2025 California high school football season continues with a local rivalry as the Camarillo Scorpions host the Rio Mesa Spartans on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are looking for their first win of the year after opening losses, making this matchup an important early-season test.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Rio Mesa (Oxnard, CA) vs Camarillo (CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Camarillo High School, Camarillo, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Rio Mesa Spartans
The Spartans enter ranked #2,897 nationally, #216 in California, and #102 in their section. After a 44-13 loss in their opener, Rio Mesa will look to regroup by improving their defensive play and finding more consistency on offense.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #2,897
○ State Rank: #216 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #102
○ Strengths: Strong tradition, motivated to rebound, physical style of play
○ Key to Win: Limit defensive breakdowns and capitalize on scoring opportunities
Camarillo Scorpions
The Scorpions come in ranked #2,807 nationally, #212 in California, and #100 in their section. Despite falling 21-14 in their opener, Camarillo showed flashes of potential on both sides of the ball. With home-field advantage, they’ll aim to clean up mistakes and secure their first win.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #2,807
○ State Rank: #212 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #100
○ Strengths: Balanced attack, home support, ability to play in close games
○ Key to Win: Execute offensively in key moments and reduce turnovers
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Mesa Spartans | 2,897 | 216 (CA) | 102 | 0-1 | 13 | 44 |
| Camarillo Scorpions | 2,807 | 212 (CA) | 100 | 0-1 | 14 | 21 |
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