Santa Cruz Cardinals at Scotts Valley Falcons preview — Harbor High, Saturday, Sept. 6 (5 p.m. PT)
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Santa Cruz travels to Scotts Valley for a nonleague clash at Harbor High School on Saturday, Sept. 6. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. PT. The visiting Santa Cruz Cardinals and the home Scotts Valley Falcons will meet at a neutral-sounding site in a matchup fans on both sides will want to watch closely.
Quick facts
- Game: Santa Cruz Cardinals at Scotts Valley Falcons
- Date/time: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 — 5 p.m. PT
- Location: Harbor High School
- SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/games/5404842-santa-cruz-vs-scotts-valley
- Santa Cruz on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/teams/235484-santa-cruz-cardinals-jv
- Scotts Valley on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/teams/235572-scotts-valley-falcons-jv
Storyline
The Cardinals and Falcons renew the local rivalry after Santa Cruz shut out Scotts Valley, 19-0, in their last meeting on Aug. 30, 2024 (game recap: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/games/4312331-santa-cruz-vs-scotts-valley). That result gives Santa Cruz a bit of momentum heading into this nonleague tilt; Scotts Valley will be looking for quick answers and a bounce-back performance at home.
Streaming and tickets
- Streaming: Both programs list NFHS Network pages where this matchup or other games in the season may be available. Check the teams’ NFHS pages for live stream availability:
- Santa Cruz NFHS: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/santa-cruz-high-school-santa-cruz-ca/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
- Scotts Valley NFHS: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/scotts-valley-high-school-scotts-valley-ca/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
- Tickets: No ticket link provided on the SBLive game page. Check the schools’ athletic offices or the venue for entry information.
Fan info and engagement
Santa Cruz currently has 1 fan on its SBLive team page; Scotts Valley has 0. Follow your team on SBLive to help grow fan counts and stay updated: picks and follower numbers can change, so follow the teams you want to see succeed. Picks on SBLive are for fan engagement and are not tied to any win-chance projections.
What’s next
- Scotts Valley next: Gonzales at Scotts Valley, Saturday, Sept. 13 — https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/games/5426586-gonzales-vs-scotts-valley
- Santa Cruz next: Santa Cruz at Castlemont, Friday, Sept. 12 — https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/games/5605030-santa-cruz-vs-castlemont
Be sure to follow the SBLive game page for updates, and check the NFHS links on game day for any possible streams. These numbers and streaming availability can change, so follow the teams and make your picks to join the conversation.