The 2025 California high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Lakewood Lancers host the St. Anthony Saints on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at Lakewood High School in Lakewood, CA, with both programs looking to establish momentum early in the season.
Game Details
○ Matchup: St. Anthony (Long Beach, CA) vs Lakewood (Lakewood, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Lakewood High School, Lakewood, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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St. Anthony Saints
The Saints come in ranked #5,547 nationally, #360 in California, and #154 in their section. With their season opener ahead, St. Anthony looks to establish its offensive identity and test its defense against a determined Lakewood squad.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #5,547
○ State Rank: #360 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #154
○ Strengths: Balanced roster, defensive potential, motivated to start fast
○ Key to Win: Execute early offensively and contain Lakewood’s ground game
Lakewood Lancers
The Lancers enter ranked #1,919 nationally, #160 in California, and #79 in their section. After a tough 43-0 season-opening loss on the road, Lakewood looks to bounce back in front of their home crowd. Their ability to tighten up defensively will be key to turning things around.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #1,919
○ State Rank: #160 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #79
○ Strengths: Home-field advantage, athletic skill players, strong tradition
○ Key to Win: Improve defensive consistency and sustain offensive drives
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Anthony Saints | 5,547 | 360 (CA) | 154 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lakewood Lancers | 1,919 | 160 (CA) | 79 | 0-1 | 0 | 43 |
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