The 2025 California high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Maxwell Panthers host the Rio Vista Rams on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Rio Vista looks to bounce back after a Week 1 loss, while Maxwell opens its season at home looking to make an early statement.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Rio Vista (Rio Vista, CA) vs Maxwell (Maxwell, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: Maxwell High School, Maxwell, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Rio Vista Rams
The Rams enter ranked #9,789 nationally, #670 in California, and #99 in their section. In their opener, they scored 24 points but struggled defensively, giving up 35. They’ll look to find more balance on both sides of the ball in Week 2.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #9,789
○ State Rank: #670 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #99
○ Division Rank: #5
○ Strengths: Offensive capability, resilience, experienced skill players
○ Key to Win: Strengthen defensive execution and sustain scoring drives
Maxwell Panthers
Maxwell enters ranked #11,556 nationally, #799 in California, and #25 in their section. The Panthers open their season at home and will look to use energy from the crowd to get off to a fast start. Establishing a rhythm early will be critical.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #11,556
○ State Rank: #799 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #25
○ Division Rank: #4
○ Strengths: Home-field advantage, motivated to start strong, balanced roster
○ Key to Win: Limit early mistakes and capitalize on scoring opportunities
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Division Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Vista Rams | 9,789 | 670 (CA) | 99 | 5 | 0-1 | 24 | 35 |
| Maxwell Panthers | 11,556 | 799 (CA) | 25 | 4 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
Melvin Smith is a high school sports enthusiast with a passion for capturing the energy of student competitions. He enjoys sharing stories that celebrate athletes’ dedication and the community spirit of the game.