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Stockdale at Highland — Friday, Aug. 29 (5 p.m. PT) at Highland High School (Bakersfield)

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Stockdale travels to Highland for a nonleague JV showdown on Friday, Aug. 29. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. PT at Highland High School in Bakersfield. Fans can follow the matchup and get live updates on the SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/games/5524290-stockdale-vs-highland.

Game details

  • Date/time: Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 — 5 p.m. PT

  • Site: Highland High School — Bakersfield, Calif.

  • Current records: both teams enter 0-0 (season opener)

Why this one matters

These two Bakersfield-area programs renew a local rivalry with Highland holding the edge in the last meeting: the Scots beat Stockdale 15-6 on Aug. 18, 2022. With both teams opening their seasons, this matchup will be an early measuring stick for depth, special teams and how each coaching staff manages the preseason rust.

Streaming and tickets

  • Highland and Stockdale both list NFHS Network pages for their programs if you plan to stream games during the season:

  • Highland NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/highland-high-school-bakersfield-ca/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • Stockdale NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/stockdale-high-school-bakersfield-ca/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Note: SBLive does not have separate ticket links for this game in the game sheet. Check the Highland athletic site or contact the school for ticket info and gates.

Fan notes & engagement

  • Highland fans on SBLive: 0 Stockdale fans on SBLive: 2 Picks: 0 for both teams

  • Fan counts and picks on SBLive change all the time. Follow the teams you care about to increase their fan totals and make picks for fun — picks are just for fan engagement and are not tied to any win projections. Be sure to check the SBLive game page for updates: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/games/5524290-stockdale-vs-highland

Weather

  • Game is scheduled for Bakersfield, Calif. Check local forecasts before heading out; conditions in late August can be warm.

How to follow

For live updates, stats and postgame coverage, follow the game page and each team on SBLive:

  • Game: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/games/5524290-stockdale-vs-highland

  • Highland: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/teams/233796-highland-scots-jv

  • Stockdale: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/teams/233824-stockdale-mustangs-jv

Get out to Highland High or tune in online and make your pick — local bragging rights are on the line.