California High School Football - Hoover loses to El Capitan
August 22, 2025: Merced, CA 95348 El Capitan Gauchos (Merced, CA) followers went home pleased Friday as they saw their football team gain a win over the visiting Hoover Patriots (Fresno, CA), 42-14 in a non-league battle.
With the win, El Capitan advances its record to 1-0 on the season. The Gauchos travel to Central Valley (Ceres, CA) to play the Hawks in a non-league battle on Friday, August 29. The Hawks come into the match with a record of 1-0. Central Valley won 22-21 in their recent non-league match against Pitman (Turlock, CA)
Coming up next, the Patriots confront the Santa Maria Saints (Santa Maria, CA) in a non-league match, on Friday, August 29. Hoover will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record.