The California Military Institute Rough Riders will try to rebound after a tough opening loss when they host the Santa Rosa Academy Rangers in a non-conference clash on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Perris, CA. Santa Rosa Academy is coming off a dominant season-opening win and looks to carry that momentum on the road.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Santa Rosa Academy (Menifee, CA) vs California Military Institute (Perris, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: California Military Institute, Perris, CA
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Santa Rosa Academy Rangers
The Rangers are ranked #11,318 nationally and #776 in California after a convincing 34-6 win in their opener. Behind a disciplined approach and strong defense, Santa Rosa Academy will look to stay undefeated.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #11,318
○ State Rank: #776 (CA)
○ Class/Section Rank: #289
○ Strengths: Defense-first mentality, efficient running game
○ Key to Win: Control the line of scrimmage and limit mistakes
California Military Institute Rough Riders
The Rough Riders enter ranked #13,798 nationally and #1,018 in California following a tough 63-7 loss in Week 1. With a chance to regroup at home, CMI will look to slow down Santa Rosa Academy’s momentum.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #13,798
○ State Rank: #1,018 (CA)
○ Class/Section Rank: #359
○ Strengths: Gritty effort, home-field advantage
○ Key to Win: Generate turnovers and find consistency on offense
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class/Section Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa Academy Rangers | #11,318 | #776 (CA) | #289 | 1-0 | 34 | 6 |
| CMI Rough Riders | #13,798 | #1,018 (CA) | #359 | 0-1 | 7 | 63 |
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