The Hollister (CA) varsity football team will host Branham (San Jose, CA) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, August 29, at 7:30 p.m.

Hollister vs Branham Football Game Info:

What: California High School Football
Who: Hollister vs Branham
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
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Game preview: Hollister vs Branham

Branham vs. Hollister: Season Opener Preview

As the high school football season kicks off, the Branham Bears (San Jose, CA) are set to host the Hollister varsity squad in what promises to be an exciting non-league matchup. Both teams enter the 2025-26 season with clean slates, ready to make their mark.

Team Rankings and Records
Branham enters the season ranked 5,425th nationally, 351st in California, and 25th in their section. Hollister comes in slightly higher, ranked 3,838th nationally, 263rd in California, and 18th in their section.

Neither team has played a game yet, so their overall, home, and away records all sit at 0-0. Both squads also have a .000 win percentage and have yet to tally any points for (PF) or points against (PA).

Season Breakdown
This matchup will be the first meeting between Branham and Hollister, with no head-to-head history. Similarly, both teams have yet to face any common opponents this season. All categories, including league, non-league, home, away, neutral site, playoff, in-state, and out-of-state games, remain at 0-0.

Looking Ahead
While the stats are blank, the anticipation is high. Hollister, with a slightly stronger ranking, may be favored on paper, but Branham will have the advantage of home-field support. Fans can expect both teams to be eager to start the season with a strong performance.