The Desert High School varsity football team from Edwards AFB, CA, will host a non-conference matchup against Immanuel Christian of Ridgecrest, CA, on Friday, August 29, at 7:00 PM.

Desert vs Immanuel Christian Football Game Info:

What: California High School Football
Who: Desert vs Immanuel Christian
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7 PM
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Game preview: Desert vs Immanuel Christian

Desert Looks to Rebound Against Immanuel Christian in Non-Conference Clash

The Desert (Edwards AFB, CA) varsity football team will face Immanuel Christian (Ridgecrest, CA) in a non-conference matchup this Friday, aiming to bounce back after a rough start to the season.

Team Records & Rankings
Immanuel Christian enters the game undefeated at 1-0, having outscored their opponents 44-6. Desert, meanwhile, is searching for its first win after a heavy 76-6 loss to Mammoth to open the season. Nationally, Desert is ranked 13,909, while within California, the team sits at 1,032, placing 113th in their section and 22nd in their division.

Scoring & Performance
Immanuel Christian has shown strong offensive and defensive balance, averaging 44 points per game while allowing just six. Desert has struggled on both sides of the ball, managing only six points in their opening contest while conceding 76.

Common Opponents & Matchups
Neither team has faced common opponents yet this season, though Desert’s loss to Mammoth may serve as a cautionary tale for the squad heading into Friday’s matchup.

Record Breakdown

• Immanuel Christian: 1-0 overall, 0-0 at home, 1-0 away, 1.000 win percentage

• Desert: 0-1 overall, 0-1 at home, 0-0 away, .000 win percentage

Looking Ahead
Immanuel Christian will return home for games against Trona on October 10 and Mammoth on October 30. Desert will aim to regroup after their season-opening defeat as they take on Immanuel Christian in hopes of finding their rhythm and earning their first victory of the season.

Friday night’s game promises to be a test of Desert’s resilience against a confident Immanuel Christian squad.