Vanden vs Dublin (California) High School Football Game Preview, Main Roster and Record – 9/5/2025

High School Football

The Dublin Gaels (Dublin, CA) host the Vanden Vikings (Fairfield, CA) in a non-conference clash on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Vanden comes in unbeaten at 2-0, while Dublin brings a perfect 1-0 record, setting the stage for a highly anticipated Bay-area showdown.

Game Details

Matchup: Vanden Vikings @ Dublin Gaels
Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
Location: Dublin High School, Dublin, CA
Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps

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Vanden Vikings

Vanden is off to a strong 2-0 start, showcasing balanced play and poise in its first two games. Expect the Vikings to bring physicality and depth to Dublin as they look to stay unbeaten.

2025 Record: 2-0
National Rank: #1,335
State Rank: #112 (CA)
Class Rank: #1 (Section Division)
Key to Win: Establish tempo through the passing game and pressure Dublin’s QB.

Main Squad:
○ Eamon Lacy – DB, WR
○ Jayden Marquez Cook – LB, DB
○ Brandon Brown – DB, WR
○ Anthony Claytor Hunkin – WR, K
○ Carlos Anthony Gillard – WR
○ Caleb Jones – CB, WR
○ Xavier Zambrano – QB
○ Pherone Oates – QB
○ Kylen Fox – HB
○ Kimani Dokes – WR, LB
○ Connor Burritt – LB

Dublin Gaels

Dublin is 1-0, opening with a convincing win and demonstrating versatility on both sides of the ball. The Gaels aim to capitalize on home field advantage and their strong secondary to thwart Vanden’s attack.

2025 Record: 1-0
National Rank: #6,299
State Rank: #418 (CA)
Class Rank: #9 (Section Division)
Key to Win: Fast-paced offense and tight coverage to disrupt Vanden’s game plan.

Main Squad:
○ Kuma Shimonishi – SS, CB
○ Rome Raymore – RB, SS
○ Tiras Campbell – DB, WR
○ Andre Armendariz – RB, WR
○ Cayden Bennett – CB, WR
○ LJ Waiters Jr – WR, DB
○ Lincoln Trias – QB
○ Thunder Hazen – DE, DT
○ Chris Gray – DE, LB, ATH
○ Christian Acuna – FS, SS
○ Logan Livigni – WR, FS
○ Maddox Ayerdis – WR

Rankings & Records

Team National Rank State Rank Class Rank Overall Home Away Win % PF PA
Vanden #1,335 #112 (CA) #1 2-0 2-0 0-0 1.000 48 20
Dublin #6,299 #418 (CA) #9 1-0 1-0 0-0 1.000 42 7