The Sierra Pacific varsity football team from Hanford, CA, will host Golden Valley of Bakersfield, CA, in a non-conference game on Friday, August 29, at 7:00 PM.

Sierra Pacific vs Golden Valley Football Game Info:

What: California High School Football
Who: Sierra Pacific vs Golden Valley
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7 PM
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Game preview: Sierra Pacific vs Golden Valley

Golden Valley vs. Sierra Pacific: Season Openers Leave Both Teams Searching for Momentum

The 2025-26 high school football season is off to a rocky start for both Golden Valley and Sierra Pacific, as each team falls to 0-1 after their respective season-opening games. Despite early struggles, both programs are hoping to find rhythm as the season progresses.

Team Rankings and Records
Golden Valley enters the season ranked 10,127th nationally, 687th in California, 82nd in its section, and 2nd in its division. Their overall record stands at 0-1, with a 21-25 point differential in their first game. Sierra Pacific comes in slightly lower at 10,797th nationally, 727th in California, 86th in the section, and 18th in its division, also starting the season 0-1 after a 13-41 loss.

Both teams share similar challenges, with early-season scoring deficits highlighting areas that need improvement. Golden Valley allowed 25 points while scoring 21, while Sierra Pacific struggled offensively and defensively, giving up 41 points and scoring just 13.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
Golden Valley’s scoring was led by a strong start and a late push, with 7 points in the first quarter and 14 points in the fourth. Sierra Pacific managed to stay competitive in the early stages, scoring 7 points in the first and 6 in the second quarter, but failed to score in the second half.

Team Leaders and Stats
Golden Valley’s standout performer is Cesar Vazques, who leads the team in rushing (84 yards per game), receiving (70 yards per game), and total yards (154 yards per game). Quarterback Alexander Hernandez has thrown for 63 yards per game, giving the team a foundation to build upon in the passing game. Sierra Pacific, meanwhile, has struggled to find consistent offensive production, lagging behind national averages across major statistical categories.

Record Breakdown
Both teams have similar profiles in terms of schedule:

• Golden Valley: 0-0 in league play, 0-1 in non-league, 0-1 away, 0-0 at home

• Sierra Pacific: 0-0 in league, 0-1 non-league, 0-1 at home, 0-0 away

Neither team has yet faced playoff or neutral-site games, and both are still searching for their first in-state or out-of-state victories of the season.

Looking Ahead
Both Golden Valley and Sierra Pacific have work to do on both sides of the ball. Golden Valley’s offense has promise with Vazques’ versatility, while Sierra Pacific must tighten its defense and find offensive consistency. With the early season losses behind them, the upcoming games will be critical for establishing momentum and confidence.

Fans should expect both teams to make adjustments as they seek their first victories of the 2025-26 season.