The Coalinga (CA) varsity football team will host a non-conference matchup against Sanger West (Fresno, CA) on Friday, August 29, at 7:30 p.m.
Coalinga vs Sanger West Football Game Info:
What: California High School Football
Who: Coalinga vs Sanger West
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
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Game preview: Coalinga vs Sanger West
Coalinga Looks to Continue Strong Start Against Sanger West
The Coalinga (CA) varsity football team is set to host Sanger West (Fresno, CA) in a non-conference matchup this Friday, and early indicators suggest an intriguing clash.
Records & Rankings
Coalinga enters the game with a perfect 1-0 record, riding the momentum of a solid opening win. Nationally, the team ranks 4,155th, 280th in California, 31st in its section, and 2nd in its division. Offensively, Coalinga has scored 13 points while allowing 7, giving the team a balanced start to the season.
Sanger West, by contrast, is still seeking its first win, posting a 0-1 record. The team ranks 12,038th nationally, 836th in California, 97th in its section, and 21st in its division. Their season opener ended in a 28-7 loss, with scoring coming primarily in the third quarter.
Team Stats & Averages
Coalinga has demonstrated a strong defensive effort, limiting opponents to just 7 points in its opener. While detailed per-quarter scoring for Coalinga isn’t listed, the overall output suggests an efficient and opportunistic offense. Sanger West’s stats indicate struggles on both sides of the ball, recording 63 tackles per game in team averages and 3 sacks per game for Coalinga, highlighting potential mismatches on the defensive line.
Key contributors include Coalinga’s #3, JD Reed, who averages 3.5 tackles per game, and #44 Gracin Redding with 1 sack per game, exceeding national averages and demonstrating playmaking ability that could disrupt Sanger West’s offense.
Head-to-Head & Location Factors
This will mark the first-ever meeting between Coalinga and Sanger West. Coalinga enters as the home team, having not played at home yet this season, while Sanger West has already experienced an away-game loss. Coalinga’s 1-0 record in away games last season may serve as a confidence boost for the home crowd.
Season Outlook
For Coalinga, this matchup represents a chance to maintain its unbeaten record and reinforce early-season momentum. For Sanger West, a win would provide a critical lift and could help the team begin turning around a slow start. Both teams will be eager to assert dominance in this non-conference battle, making Friday’s game an early-season test of skill, strategy, and composure under pressure.
