The Mira Monte Lions return home for their season opener as they host the Yosemite Badgers in a non-conference clash on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter the matchup at 0-1 after competitive opening-week losses and are hungry to grab their first win of the season.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Yosemite (Oakhurst, CA) vs Mira Monte (Bakersfield, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Mira Monte High School, Bakersfield, CA
○ Live Coverage: Live streaming available on the NFHS Network (subscription required)
○ Tickets: Digital tickets available on GoFan
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Yosemite Badgers
Yosemite opened the season with a road loss, falling 39-20, but showed flashes of offensive potential with three touchdowns scored. They’ll aim to clean up mistakes and bring more defensive consistency as they look to upset Mira Monte on the road.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #13,278
○ California Rank: #958
○ Section Rank: #108
○ Section Division: #18
○ Points For (PF): 20
○ Points Against (PA): 39
○ Key to Win: Protect the ball and find early offensive rhythm
Mira Monte Lions
The Lions fell short in their opener, losing 39-24, but now return home with the advantage of their home crowd. Their offense proved capable of moving the ball, and with a stronger defensive effort, Mira Monte is positioned well to rebound.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #12,405
○ California Rank: #874
○ Section Rank: #100
○ Section Division: #11
○ Points For (PF): 24
○ Points Against (PA): 39
○ Key to Win: Lean on offensive playmakers and control tempo at home
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Sec. Div. | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yosemite Badgers | 13,278 | 958 | 108 | 18 | 0-1 | 20 | 39 |
| Mira Monte Lions | 12,405 | 874 | 100 | 11 | 0-1 | 24 | 39 |
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