St. Ignatius College Preparatory (San Francisco, CA) will host San Marin (Novato, CA) for a home non-conference varsity football game on Friday, August 29 at 7:00 PM.

SICP vs San Marin Football Game Info:

What: California High School Football
Who: SICP vs San Marin
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7 PM
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Game preview: SICP vs San Marin

San Marin vs. St. Ignatius College Prep: Season Opener Preview

The high school football season kicks off with a non-conference clash between San Marin High School (Novato, CA) and St. Ignatius College Preparatory (San Francisco, CA). Both teams will enter Friday night’s matchup looking to set the tone for their 2025 campaigns, as each begins the year with a clean slate.

Rankings Snapshot

• San Marin Mustangs

  • National Rank: 1,159

  • California Rank: 103

  • Section Rank: 10

  • Section Division Rank: 1

• St. Ignatius Wildcats

  • National Rank: 845

  • California Rank: 77

  • Section Rank: 5

While St. Ignatius enters the season with a higher ranking both nationally and within California, San Marin remains a strong contender in its section, holding the No. 1 spot in its division.

Records & Performance (2025 Season)

Currently, both teams stand at 0-0 overall, as this matchup marks their first contest of the year. Neither program has recorded any points for or against, setting the stage for an unpredictable opener.

• Overall Record:

  • San Marin: 0-0

  • St. Ignatius: 0-0

• Home/Away:

  • San Marin: 0-0 (Home), 0-0 (Away)

  • St. Ignatius: 0-0 (Home), 0-0 (Away)

This will also be the first-ever meeting between the two schools, adding to the excitement and uncertainty.

What to Expect

With no prior head-to-head history and both teams boasting strong rankings in their respective sections, fans can expect a competitive matchup. St. Ignatius holds an edge in overall state ranking, but San Marin’s dominance within its division suggests this game could go either way.

Key factors to watch:

• How quickly each team finds rhythm after the offseason

• Early offensive execution, as both squads posted zero points last year in this opening week

• Defensive adjustments in the second half, which could determine the winner in a tight contest

The game kicks off Friday, August 29 at 7:00 PM at St. Ignatius College Preparatory’s home field in San Francisco. With two talented programs eager to make a statement, this season opener promises high energy and plenty of drama under the lights.