The Thacher Toads open their 2025 season at home against the Valley Christian Academy Lions on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Kickoff is set for 2:00 PM in Ojai, CA, as the Lions look to build on their 1-0 start while the Toads aim to begin their year with a statement victory.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Valley Christian Academy (CA) @ Thacher (CA)
○ Date & Time: 9/6/2025 – 2:00 PM
○ Location: Thacher School, Ojai, CA
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Valley Christian Academy Lions
The Lions come into the matchup at 1-0 after a gritty 30-20 road win. Their offense showed balance while the defense delivered timely stops, and they’ll look to carry that momentum into Ojai against a fresh Thacher team.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: —
○ Key to Win: Keep the offense balanced and apply defensive pressure to disrupt Thacher’s rhythm early.
Main Squad:
○ Adrian Lopez – QB
○ Jonathan Perez – RB
○ Isaiah Torres – WR
○ Christopher Ramirez – LB
○ Daniel Alvarez – OL/DL
○ Michael Gutierrez – DB
○ Jacob Hernandez – TE
○ David Castillo – RB/DB
○ Anthony Gonzalez – LB
○ Joseph Morales – WR/DB
Thacher Toads
The Toads begin their season at home, aiming to set the tone with disciplined football. With no games yet played, Thacher will rely on energy, execution, and their ability to adjust quickly against a team already in rhythm.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: —
○ Key to Win: Use home-field advantage to fuel intensity and establish an early lead against Valley Christian Academy.
Main Squad:
○ Matthew Sanchez – QB
○ Ethan Rivera – RB
○ Gabriel Lopez – WR
○ Daniel Gonzalez – LB
○ Diego Torres – OL/DL
○ Nathan Gutierrez – DB
○ Julian Herrera – TE
○ Elijah Lopez – RB/WR
○ Samuel Ortiz – LB
○ Andrew Perez – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Christian Acad. | — | — | — | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 100% | 30 | 20 |
| Thacher | — | — | — | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
