The 2025 California high school football season features a marquee non-conference showdown as the Clovis Cougars host the Salinas Cowboys on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Clovis enters with momentum after a dominant Week 0 victory, while Salinas opens its season against a formidable opponent on the road.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Salinas (CA) vs Clovis (CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: Clovis High School, Clovis, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Salinas Cowboys
The Cowboys open their 2025 campaign ranked #1,382 nationally, #117 in California, and #7 in their section. Salinas brings physical play and defensive grit as they look to make a statement against Clovis.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #1,382
○ State Rank: #117 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #7
○ Strengths: Strong defense, physicality, balanced attack
○ Key to Win: Slow down Clovis’ high-powered offense and control time of possession
Clovis Cougars
The Cougars enter Week 1 ranked #360 nationally, #41 in California, #4 in their section, and #3 in their division. Clovis is coming off a dominant 48-0 road victory in its opener and will aim to continue its momentum at home.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #360
○ State Rank: #41 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #4
○ Division Rank: #3
○ Strengths: Explosive offense, suffocating defense, depth across the roster
○ Key to Win: Build on early success and use tempo to pressure Salinas
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas Cowboys | 1,382 | 117 (CA) | 7 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clovis Cougars | 360 | 41 (CA) | 4 | 1-0 | 48 | 0 |
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