The Kern Valley varsity football team from Lake Isabella, CA, will host a non-conference game against Immanuel of Reedley, CA, on Friday, August 29, at 7:30 p.m.

Kern Valley vs Immanuel Football Game Info:

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

Immanuel Edges Kern Valley in Season Opener Behind Dominant Performance

In their first matchup of the 2025-26 high school football season, Immanuel (Reedley, CA) delivered a commanding performance against Kern Valley (Lake Isabella, CA), earning a 56-31 victory. The win gives Immanuel a 1-0 record to start the year, while Kern Valley falls to 0-1.

Team Rankings and Records
Immanuel enters the season with a national ranking of 6,812, placing them 446th in California and 53rd in their section (Section 10). Kern Valley, ranked 11,713 nationally, sits 809th in the state and 94th in their section (Section 9).

Scoring Breakdown
Immanuel showcased a balanced attack, putting up an impressive 56 points in the game, although quarter-by-quarter details were not tracked. Kern Valley managed 31 points, distributing their scoring evenly through the first three quarters (6 points per quarter) and closing with 13 points in the fourth.

Key Players and Statistics
Immanuel’s offense was led by Carson Parks, who averaged 263 rushing yards per game and totaled 313 yards of offense per game, ranking first nationally in total yards. Jackson Price added a strong aerial presence with 188 passing yards per game, while Aiden Madden contributed 103 receiving yards per game. Kern Valley, meanwhile, struggled to match the pace of their opponent, posting an average of just 49 total yards per game nationally prior to the matchup.

Season Outlook
Immanuel begins the season with momentum, ready to carry their strong offensive showing into upcoming matchups. Kern Valley, meanwhile, will look to rebound in their next outing as they seek to improve both their record and team statistics.

Record Summary

• Immanuel: 1-0 overall, 0-0 league, 1-0 non-league

• Kern Valley: 0-1 overall, 0-0 league, 0-1 non-league

Both teams have their eyes set on making a mark this season, with Immanuel showing early dominance and Kern Valley eager to find their rhythm on the field.