The Acalanes varsity football team from Lafayette, CA, will host Archbishop Mitty of San Jose, CA, in a non-conference matchup on Friday, August 29, at 7:00 PM.
Acalanes vs Archbishop Mitty Football Game Info:
What: California High School Football
Who: Acalanes vs Archbishop Mitty
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7 PM
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Game preview: Acalanes vs Archbishop Mitty
Acalanes to Host Archbishop Mitty in Early Season Non-Conference Clash
The Acalanes High School varsity football team (Lafayette, CA) will open its 2025 campaign with a high-profile non-conference matchup against Archbishop Mitty (San Jose, CA) at home. Both teams enter the season with fresh records, and fans are eager to see how these two competitive programs stack up.
Team Rankings and Records
Archbishop Mitty, ranked 1,590th nationally, 134th in California, and 8th in its section last season, enters 2025 with a clean slate: 0-0 overall, with no home or away games played yet. Acalanes comes in with slightly higher credentials, holding a national ranking of 1,045, 93rd in California, 8th in the section, and 1st in its section division. Like Mitty, the Dons are also 0-0 overall at this stage of the season.
Season Outlook
Both teams are set to face familiar opponents early in the schedule. Archbishop Mitty is slated to play Menlo-Atherton on September 11 and St. Ignatius College Preparatory on September 26. Acalanes will square off against Menlo-Atherton on September 5 and St. Ignatius College Preparatory on September 12.
With no prior head-to-head matchups between these squads, fans can expect an intriguing showdown, as both programs aim to establish momentum early in the season. This contest will also provide a benchmark for how each team measures up against strong regional competition.
Key Stats at a Glance
| Team | National Rank | CA Rank | Section | Section Div. | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Mitty | 1,590 | 134 | 8 | — | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | .000 | 0 | 0 |
| Acalanes | 1,045 | 93 | 8 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | .000 | 0 | 0 |
Looking Ahead
With both teams yet to record a win or loss this season, the matchup promises to be competitive. Acalanes, playing at home, will look to leverage its section division standing, while Archbishop Mitty will aim to prove its national ranking in this early-season test.
Football fans from across the region will surely be watching closely as these programs kick off what promises to be an exciting 2025 season.
