News Summary
California is gearing up for a thrilling night of high school football, featuring 436 games across the state. Notable matchups include No. 4 Mater Dei vs. No. 11 Orange Lutheran and No. 14 Servite vs. No. 6 Santa Margarita. Each section, including Central, North Coast, Sac-Joaquin, San Diego, and Southern, boasts exciting contests, promising an exhilarating atmosphere for players and fans. With live updates available, the night is set to capture the energy and passion of high school football.
California is set for an exciting night of high school football on Friday, October 3, 2025, with 436 games scheduled across the state. Among these, 16 games feature teams ranked in the statewide top 25, promising a thrilling atmosphere for players and fans alike.
The highlight of the evening is a marquee matchup between No. 4 Mater Dei and No. 11 Orange Lutheran. Both teams have had impressive seasons so far, and their clash is expected to draw significant attention from football enthusiasts. Additionally, No. 14 Servite will be taking on No. 6 Santa Margarita in another noteworthy contest.
Central Section Action
In the Central Section, 48 high school football games are on the agenda. The opening game in this section is between Arroyo Grande and Paso Robles, kicking off at 7:00 PM. This section’s game of the week features Buchanan going up against Clovis, also starting at 7:00 PM. The last matchup in Central Section will see East Bakersfield face Tehachapi at 7:30 PM.
North Coast Section Highlights
The North Coast Section is set to host 35 high school football games. The first contest will see Fort Bragg take on Upper Lake at 5:00 PM, while the game of the week, Cathedral Catholic versus De La Salle, will take place at 7:30 PM.
Sac-Joaquin Section Games
In the Sac-Joaquin Section, a total of 74 high school football games are scheduled. The action begins with Destiny Christian Academy against Grant Union at 5:00 PM. The section’s marquee game is Oak Ridge versus Folsom at 7:00 PM, while the final match will feature Del Campo against Placer at 7:30 PM.
San Diego Section Overview
The San Diego Section will see 38 high school football games. The first game will kick off at 3:30 PM with Francis Parker facing Horizon Prep. The game of the week here is set to be Torrey Pines against Carlsbad at 7:15 PM, ending with Cathedral Catholic competing against De La Salle at 7:30 PM.
Southern Section Slate
The Southern Section leads the pack with 154 high school football games on the schedule. The first matchup sees Culver City battling Palos Verdes starting at 3:30 PM. The prominent game of the week is undoubtedly the highly anticipated face-off between Mater Dei and Orange Lutheran at 7:00 PM, concluding with Portola against Hamilton at 7:30 PM.
Player and Team Updates
As games unfold, players and teams will be tracked through the California High School Football Scoreboard, providing live updates to fans. The current California Top 25 rankings recently saw a shuffle, with Mission Viejo and Santa Margarita switching positions at No. 6 and No. 7 respectively.
In preparation for league play, 15 teams had byes last week, particularly focusing on Southern California teams. Notably, Brady Palmer of Cathedral Catholic has made headlines with his performance, completing 73% of his passes for 1,173 yards and 11 touchdowns this season. Cathedral Catholic recently clinched a victory against Granite Hills, securing the game with a score of 40-30.
It is also worth noting that the match between Mira Costa and Lawndale was cancelled due to a threat, despite Mira Costa maintaining a lead of 14-0 at the time of cancellation.
With so many games on the lineup, October 3 promises to be an exhilarating night for high school football fans across California.
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Additional Resources
- SI: California High School Football Top 25 Rankings
- Wikipedia: High School Football in California
- NJ.com: How to Watch Sierra Canyon vs. Serra
- Google Search: California High School Football Ranking
- SFGate: High School Football Booster Trouble
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Football
- SI: California High School Football Final Scores
- Google News: California High School Football
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