The 2025 California high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Clovis Cougars host the Salinas Cowboys on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Clovis opened their season with a dominant shutout win, while Salinas makes its season debut looking to start strong.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Salinas (Salinas, CA) vs Clovis (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 come in ranked #1,382 nationally, #117 in California, and #7 in their section. Salinas has yet to play its first game of the season but enters with expectations of competing strongly behind a balanced roster. Their opener against Clovis will provide an early test.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #1,382
○ State Rank: #117 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #7
○ Strengths: Balanced roster, disciplined play, offensive versatility
○ Key to Win: Set the tone early and contain Clovis’ high-powered offense
Clovis Cougars
Clovis enters ranked #360 nationally, #41 in California, and #4 in their section. The Cougars were dominant in Week 1 with a 48-0 victory, showcasing explosive offense and a stifling defense. Playing at home, they’ll look to carry that momentum into their second win.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #360
○ State Rank: #41 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #4
○ Strengths: Explosive offense, elite defense, home-field advantage
○ Key to Win: Keep offensive tempo high and control the line of scrimmage
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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