Monte Vista at El Capitan — Nonleague showdown Friday in Lakeside

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The Monte Vista Monarchs travel to El Capitan High School to face the El Capitan Vaqueros on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. Kickoff is set for 4:34 p.m. PT at El Capitan HS. Follow the official game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/games/5518948-monte-vista-vs-el-capitan

Quick game facts

• Game: Monte Vista Monarchs at El Capitan Vaqueros (Nonleague)

• Date/time: Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 — 4:34 p.m. PT

• Location: El Capitan HS, Lakeside, Calif.

• SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/games/5518948-monte-vista-vs-el-capitan

• El Capitan team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/teams/233414-el-capitan-vaqueros-jv

• Monte Vista team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/teams/233427-monte-vista-monarchs-jv

What to watch

El Capitan will host a familiar rival in Monte Vista at home in what should be a local, physical nonleague test. The teams last met at El Capitan on Sept. 29, 2023, when the Vaqueros posted a 36-0 victory. Fans should expect a spirited crowd and revenge-minded Monarchs looking to flip the script in Lakeside.

Streaming and coverage

• El Capitan NFHS broadcast page: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/el-capitan-high-school-lakeside-ca/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Monte Vista NFHS broadcast page: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/monte-vista-high-school-spring-valley-spring-valley-ca/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

If either school streams this matchup, the NFHS Network links above are the best place to check for live video. For up-to-the-minute updates, scoring and weather, follow the SBLive game page linked above.

Fan notes and how to get involved

El Capitan and Monte Vista have small but growing followings on SBLive. Fans can help their team’s visibility by following the team pages and making picks on SBLive. Picks are for fun and do not affect official projections; all follower and pick totals can change, so make your pick and follow the team you want to see succeed.

Preview wrap

This nonleague tilt offers a familiar rivalry feel with local bragging rights on the line. Whether you’re at El Capitan HS or streaming through NFHS, expect a hard-fought Friday night in Lakeside. For rosters, live scoring and updates, keep it locked to the SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/games/5518948-monte-vista-vs-el-capitan