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 is coming off a dominant win, while Palo Verde Valley looks to regroup after dropping their opener.
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 are ranked #6,581 nationally, #438 in California, and #189 in their section. Shadow Hills opened the year with a 66-6 blowout victory, showing off their offensive firepower and stifling defense. They’ll look to carry that dominance on the road in Blythe.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #6,581
○ State Rank: #438 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #189
○ Strengths: Explosive scoring, dominant defense, momentum from Week 1 win
○ Key to Win: Maintain offensive tempo and avoid complacency
Palo Verde Valley Yellow Jackets
The Yellow Jackets enter ranked #10,324 nationally, #706 in California, and #66 in their section. After falling 27-16 in their opener, Palo Verde Valley will look to bounce back at home by relying on their physicality and finding consistency on offense.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #10,324
○ State Rank: #706 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #66
○ Strengths: Physical defense, home-field advantage, motivated to rebound
○ Key to Win: Contain Shadow Hills’ explosive offense and finish drives
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class/Section Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Hills Knights | 6,581 | 438 (CA) | 189 | 1-0 | 66 | 6 |
| Palo Verde Valley Yellow Jackets | 10,324 | 706 (CA) | 66 | 0-1 | 16 | 27 |
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