Soledad vs Carmel (California) High School Football Game Preview – Saturday, August 30, 2025

High School Football

The 2025 California high school football season begins with a non-conference matchup between the Soledad Aztecs and the Carmel Padres. Both teams are looking to start their season with a victory in this exciting game in Carmel, CA.

Game Details

Matchup: Soledad (Soledad, CA) vs Carmel (Carmel, CA)
Date & Time: Saturday, August 30, 2025 – 2:00 PM
Location: Carmel High School, Carmel, CA
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Soledad Aztecs

The Soledad Aztecs enter the game ranked #8,815 nationally, #596 in California, and #46 in their section. They will be looking to establish themselves early in the season with a balanced game plan on both offense and defense.

2025 Record: 0-0
National Rank: #8,815
State Rank: #596 (CA)
Section Rank: #46
Strengths: Tough defense, strong running game, team cohesion
Key to Win: Control the line of scrimmage and maintain offensive balance

Carmel Padres

The Carmel Padres come into the game ranked #4,368 nationally, #286 in California, and #21 in their section. As the home team, they will look to use their home-field advantage and secure a win in their season opener.

2025 Record: 0-0
National Rank: #4,368
State Rank: #286 (CA)
Section Rank: #21
Strengths: High-scoring offense, solid defense, team discipline
Key to Win: Execute on offense, maintain defensive discipline, and protect the football

Rankings & Records

Team National Rank State Rank Section Rank Record PF PA
Soledad Aztecs 8,815 596 (CA) 46 0-0 0 0
Carmel Padres 4,368 286 (CA) 21 0-0 0 0
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