Sonoma Valley Dragons at Santa Rosa Panthers — JV preview (Sept. 19)

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Sonoma Valley (0-0) travels to Santa Rosa (0-0) for a junior varsity nonleague game on Friday, Sept. 19. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. PDT at Santa Rosa High School. Follow the game on SBLive: game page — https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/games/5441368-sonoma-valley-vs-santa-rosa

Quick facts

  • When: Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 — 4:30 p.m. PDT

  • Where: Santa Rosa High School, Santa Rosa, Calif.

  • Teams: Sonoma Valley Dragons (away) vs. Santa Rosa Panthers (home)

  • Records: Sonoma Valley 0-0; Santa Rosa 0-0

  • SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/games/5441368-sonoma-valley-vs-santa-rosa

  • Santa Rosa team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/teams/235515-santa-rosa-panthers-jv

  • Sonoma Valley team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/teams/235697-sonoma-valley-dragons-jv

Preview

This early-season JV matchup gives both programs a chance to establish rhythm and evaluate depth. With both teams opening the season 0-0, Friday’s contest at Santa Rosa High School is an opportunity for underclassmen to stake a claim for varsity consideration as the fall calendar ramps up. There’s no recent meeting listed on file, so expect fresh matchups and new storylines to emerge.

Streaming and tickets

  • Streaming: Both schools list NFHS Network coverage. Check these links for stream availability and subscription details:

  • Santa Rosa NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/santa-rosa-high-school-santa-rosa-ca/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • Sonoma Valley NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/sonoma-valley-high-school-sonoma-ca/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Fan notes and engagement

Santa Rosa has 6 fans and Sonoma Valley has 4 fans on SBLive right now. These numbers can — and will — change. Follow the teams on SBLive to increase their fan counts and head to the game page to make your pick. Picks are for fun and do not affect any win-chance projections; they’re a great way to show support and spark conversation.

Stay tuned to SBLive for updates, box score links and postgame coverage as the season unfolds.