The 2025 California high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Coalinga Horned Toads host the Sanger West Hornets on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Coalinga enters with momentum after a close road win, while Sanger West looks to rebound following a tough loss in their opener.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Sanger West (Fresno, CA) vs Coalinga (Coalinga, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: Coalinga High School, Coalinga, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Sanger West Hornets
The Hornets come in ranked #11,770 nationally, #821 in California, and #95 in their section. Sanger West dropped their opener 28-7, struggling to find offensive rhythm. They’ll need sharper execution to contend on the road against a tough Coalinga squad.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #11,770
○ State Rank: #821 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #95
○ Strengths: Defensive potential, athleticism, motivated to bounce back
○ Key to Win: Execute offensively and limit turnovers
Coalinga Horned Toads
Coalinga enters ranked #4,484 nationally, #295 in California, and #33 in their section. The Horned Toads opened with a 13-7 road win, powered by strong defense and timely scoring. At home, they’ll look to build on that momentum and stay undefeated.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #4,484
○ State Rank: #295 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #33
○ Strengths: Tough defense, clutch execution, home-field advantage
○ Key to Win: Control the line of scrimmage and sustain drives
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanger West Hornets | 11,770 | 821 (CA) | 95 | 0-1 | 7 | 28 |
| Coalinga Horned Toads | 4,484 | 295 (CA) | 33 | 1-0 | 13 | 7 |
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