The 2025 California high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Palo Verde Valley Yellow Jackets host the Shadow Hills Knights on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Shadow Hills looks to stay unbeaten after a dominant season opener, while Palo Verde Valley hopes to rebound at home.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Shadow Hills (Indio, CA) vs Palo Verde Valley (Blythe, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Palo Verde Valley High School, Blythe, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Shadow Hills Knights
The Knights enter ranked #6,581 nationally, #438 in California, and #189 in their section. Shadow Hills exploded offensively in their opener, scoring 66 points while allowing just six. They’ll look to bring that same firepower on the road as they push for a 2-0 start.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #6,581
○ State Rank: #438 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #189
○ Division Rank: #8
○ Strengths: Explosive offense, stout defense, momentum from strong opener
○ Key to Win: Maintain offensive tempo and avoid defensive breakdowns
Palo Verde Valley Yellow Jackets
The Yellow Jackets come in ranked #10,324 nationally, #706 in California, and #66 in their section. They dropped their opener 27-16 on the road but showed flashes offensively. Back at home, PVV will look for more consistency while tightening up defensively.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #10,324
○ State Rank: #706 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #66
○ Division Rank: #65
○ Strengths: Home-field advantage, offensive potential, resilient team
○ Key to Win: Limit turnovers and improve defensive execution
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Division Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Hills Knights | 6,581 | 438 (CA) | 189 | 8 | 1-0 | 66 | 6 |
| Palo Verde Valley Yellow Jackets | 10,324 | 706 (CA) | 66 | 65 | 0-1 | 16 | 27 |
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