The Pajaro Valley Grizzlies (Watsonville, CA) host the St. Francis Sharks (Watsonville, CA) in a non-conference clash on Saturday, September 6, 2025, with kickoff set for 12:30 PM. Both teams enter undefeated at 1-0, making this an early-season test for city bragging rights.
Game Details
○ Matchup: St. Francis (CA) @ Pajaro Valley (CA)
○ Date & Time: 9/6/2025 – 12:30 PM
○ Location: Pajaro Valley High School, Watsonville, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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St. Francis Sharks
The Sharks opened their season with a dominant 43-2 win, showing both offensive firepower and defensive discipline. With a strong home win behind them, they now look to stay unbeaten against their cross-town rival.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #8,592
○ State Rank (CA): #577
○ Class Rank: #44 (Section)
○ Key to Win: Maintain defensive dominance and create explosive scoring opportunities early to put Pajaro Valley under pressure.
Main Squad:
○ Jacob Martinez – QB
○ Noah Hernandez – RB
○ Elijah Torres – WR
○ Daniel Cruz – WR
○ Anthony Ramirez – LB
○ Julian Flores – DB
○ Xavier Lopez – DL
○ Matthew Gonzalez – OL
○ Ethan Chavez – LB
○ Adrian Vega – RB
Pajaro Valley Grizzlies
The Grizzlies earned a hard-fought 20-16 road win to start their season, showing grit and resilience. Now back at home, they look to ride that momentum against a St. Francis squad known for its speed and efficiency.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #12,971
○ State Rank (CA): #931
○ Class Rank: #79 (Section)
○ Key to Win: Control tempo with a run-heavy offense while minimizing turnovers against St. Francis’ aggressive defense.
Main Squad:
○ Isaiah Perez – QB
○ Cristian Mendoza – RB
○ Jordan Ramirez – WR
○ Gabriel Torres – WR
○ Marcos Alvarez – LB
○ Adrian Lopez – DB
○ Sebastian Rivera – DL
○ Julian Ortiz – OL
○ Nathan Sanchez – LB
○ Diego Castillo – RB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis | #8,592 | #577 | #44 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 100% | 43 | 2 |
| Pajaro Valley | #12,971 | #931 | #79 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 100% | 20 | 16 |
