The 2025 California high school football season continues Friday night as the Deer Valley Wolverines host the Saint Mary’s Panthers of Albany in a non-conference showdown. Both teams enter with clean slates and will look to establish early-season momentum under the lights in Antioch.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Saint Mary’s (Albany, CA) vs Deer Valley (Antioch, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:15 PM
○ Location: Deer Valley High School, Antioch, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Saint Mary’s Panthers
The Panthers enter ranked #7,904 nationally, #526 in California, and #54 in their section. Known for their athleticism and speed, Saint Mary’s will rely on playmaking ability on both sides of the ball to kick off their season with a road victory.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #7,904
○ State Rank: #526 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #54
○ Strengths: Team speed, athletic defense, big-play potential
○ Key to Win: Force turnovers and capitalize on quick-strike opportunities
Deer Valley Wolverines
The Wolverines come in ranked #9,752 nationally, #668 in California, and #67 in their section. With home-field advantage and a physical style of play, Deer Valley will look to control the line of scrimmage and dictate tempo against a fast Panthers squad.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #9,752
○ State Rank: #668 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #67
○ Strengths: Physical play, home-field edge, strong line presence
○ Key to Win: Win battles in the trenches and sustain long offensive drives
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary’s Panthers | 7,904 | 526 (CA) | 54 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deer Valley Wolverines | 9,752 | 668 (CA) | 67 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
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