The 2025 California high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the El Diamante Miners host the Tulare Union Tribe on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Tulare Union comes in with momentum after a close win, while El Diamante looks to rebound from a high-scoring loss.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Tulare Union (Tulare, CA) vs El Diamante (Visalia, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: El Diamante High School, Visalia, CA
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Tulare Union Tribe
The Tribe come in ranked #1,849 nationally, #154 in California, and #14 in their section. Tulare Union opened the season with a 27-24 road victory, showing resilience and late-game execution. They’ll look to carry that momentum into another road test.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #1,849
○ State Rank: #154 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #14
○ Strengths: Resilient play, offensive balance, confidence from Week 1 win
○ Key to Win: Limit turnovers and control time of possession
El Diamante Miners
El Diamante enters ranked #9,917 nationally, #681 in California, and #81 in their section. The Miners fell 54-28 in their opener but showed offensive firepower despite the loss. At home, they’ll look to tighten up defensively while continuing to move the ball effectively.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #9,917
○ State Rank: #681 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #81
○ Strengths: High-powered offense, home-field advantage, playmakers in skill positions
○ Key to Win: Improve defensive consistency and convert red-zone chances
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulare Union Tribe | 1,849 | 154 (CA) | 14 | 1-0 | 27 | 24 |
| El Diamante Miners | 9,917 | 681 (CA) | 81 | 0-1 | 28 | 54 |
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