The 2025 California high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the San Marcos Knights host the Tesoro Titans on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:15 PM. Tesoro looks to stay unbeaten after a solid road win, while San Marcos will aim to bounce back from a narrow loss in their opener.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Tesoro (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA) vs San Marcos (San Marcos, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:15 PM
○ Location: San Marcos High School, San Marcos, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Tesoro Titans
The Titans enter ranked #934 nationally, #82 in California, and #49 in their section. After earning a 24-14 road win to open the season, Tesoro will look to build on their balanced play and strong defensive showing.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #934
○ State Rank: #82 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #49
○ Strengths: Balanced offense, solid defense, momentum from opening win
○ Key to Win: Control possession and capitalize on scoring chances
San Marcos Knights
The Knights come in ranked #1,525 nationally, #125 in California, and #12 in their section. After a close 28-27 loss at home, San Marcos will look to regroup with sharper execution on both sides of the ball.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #1,525
○ State Rank: #125 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #12
○ Division Rank: #12
○ Strengths: Strong offensive potential, home-field advantage, resilience
○ Key to Win: Limit defensive lapses and finish drives effectively
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Division Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesoro Titans | 934 | 82 (CA) | 49 | – | 1-0 | 24 | 14 |
| San Marcos Knights | 1,525 | 125 (CA) | 12 | 12 | 0-1 | 27 | 28 |
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