The 2025 California high school football season rolls on with a non-conference matchup as the Century Centurions host the Santa Clara Saints on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter at 0-1 and will be aiming to pick up their first win of the year.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Santa Clara (Oxnard, CA) vs Century (Santa Ana, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Century High School, Santa Ana, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Santa Clara Saints
The Saints are ranked #8,059 nationally, #538 in California, and #226 in their section. After a 33-7 setback in their opener, they’ll be eager to bounce back with a stronger offensive effort. Santa Clara has the athletes to compete but must avoid slow starts to stay in contention.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #8,059
○ State Rank: #538 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #226
○ Strengths: Athletic playmakers, resilient defense, motivated to rebound
○ Key to Win: Establish early offensive rhythm and limit costly mistakes
Century Centurions
Century enters 0-1 after falling 26-14 in their opener. Ranked #13,870 nationally, #1,031 in California, and #362 in their section, the Centurions will look to take advantage of playing at home. Their offense showed flashes, but consistency will be the key against Santa Clara.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #13,870
○ State Rank: #1,031 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #362
○ Strengths: Home-field advantage, balanced offense, physical defense
○ Key to Win: Minimize defensive lapses and sustain drives
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class/Section Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara Saints | 8,059 | 538 (CA) | 226 | 0-1 | 7 | 33 |
| Century Centurions | 13,870 | 1,031 (CA) | 362 | 0-1 | 14 | 26 |
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.