The Monache High School varsity football team from Porterville, CA, will host a non-conference game against Templeton, CA, on Friday, August 29, at 7:00 PM.

Monache vs Templeton Football Game Info:

What: California High School Football
Who: Monache vs Templeton
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7 PM
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Game preview: Monache vs Templeton

Templeton and Monache Open Season with Narrow Losses

The 2025-26 high school football season got off to a competitive start for both Templeton and Monache, with each team posting a 0-1 record after their opening games. Despite the early setbacks, both programs showed glimpses of promise as they look to build momentum for the rest of the season.

Season Overview
Templeton came into the season with strong individual performers, led by quarterback Colter Tannehill. Tannehill threw for 178 yards and contributed 203 total yards in the season opener. Running back Tyler Cunningham added 56 rushing yards, while Ethan Armet led the receiving corps with 80 yards. Templeton finished the game with 20 points but fell short, surrendering 28 points to their opponent.

Monache, meanwhile, struggled offensively in their opener, scoring just 7 points while allowing 14. Senior running back D.J. Shimer led the team with 60 rushing yards, while quarterback Devin Rodriguez added 55 passing yards. Joseph Wilson topped the receiving stats with 18 yards. On defense, Benicio Mendoza led the team with 8 tackles.

Statistical Comparison
Templeton held an edge in nearly every offensive category. They averaged 88 rushing yards, 178 passing yards, and 266 total yards per game, compared to Monache’s 74 rushing yards, 55 passing yards, and 129 total yards per game. Defensively, Templeton also outpaced Monache, recording 83 tackles per game versus Monache’s 43.

Scoring by quarter highlighted the teams’ struggles and strengths. Templeton scored early in the first quarter and late in the third and fourth quarters, while Monache only managed a third-quarter score.

Looking Ahead
Both teams will be eager to bounce back as the season progresses. Templeton will look to leverage its passing game and balanced offense, while Monache will aim to improve both scoring and yardage totals. With plenty of football ahead, fans can expect both programs to make adjustments and fight for their first victories of the season.

Records at a Glance

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

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

The early part of the season may be challenging, but both teams have talent that could turn things around in the weeks ahead.