The 2025 California high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Mar Vista Mariners host the Victory Christian Academy Knights on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 6:30 PM. Mar Vista looks to build on their opening road win in their homecoming game, while VCA aims to bounce back after a close loss.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Victory Christian Academy (Chula Vista, CA) vs Mar Vista (Imperial Beach, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 6:30 PM
○ Location: Sweetwater High School, National City, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Victory Christian Academy Knights
The Knights enter ranked #13,702 nationally, #1,010 in California, and #85 in their section. They fell 20-14 in their opener but showed competitiveness on both sides of the ball. VCA will look to clean up mistakes and use their athleticism to challenge Mar Vista.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #13,702
○ State Rank: #1,010 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #85
○ Division Rank: #6
○ Strengths: Athletic playmakers, motivated to rebound, defensive potential
○ Key to Win: Limit turnovers and sustain offensive drives
Mar Vista Mariners
The Mariners come in ranked #11,867 nationally, #832 in California, and #71 in their section. They opened the season with a 27-17 road win, showing balance offensively and solid defensive effort. Back at home for their homecoming game, Mar Vista will aim to ride the energy of the crowd to another victory.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #11,867
○ State Rank: #832 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #71
○ Division Rank: #70
○ Strengths: Balanced offense, strong start to season, homecoming energy
○ Key to Win: Maintain defensive pressure and control tempo
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Division Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Christian Academy Knights | 13,702 | 1,010 (CA) | 85 | 6 | 0-1 | 14 | 20 |
| Mar Vista Mariners | 11,867 | 832 (CA) | 71 | 70 | 1-0 | 27 | 17 |
Melvin Smith is a high school sports enthusiast with a passion for capturing the energy of student competitions. He enjoys sharing stories that celebrate athletes’ dedication and the community spirit of the game.