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Downey Knights at Merced Bears — Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 — Game preview

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Downey travels to Merced to open a nonleague matchup at Merced High School on Thursday, Sept. 4. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. PT at Merced High (see the game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/games/5553307-downey-vs-merced). The home Merced Bears (0-0) host the visiting Downey Knights (0-0) as both programs begin the 2025 campaign.

Last season’s meeting came on Sept. 5, 2024, at Thomas Downey High, where Merced defeated Downey 34-8. That result gives the Bears a recent edge heading into this installment, but both teams return to a clean slate in 2025 and will be looking to set the tone early.

Quick game details

  • Date/time: Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 — 6 p.m. PT

  • Location: Merced High School, Merced, Calif.

  • Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/games/5553307-downey-vs-merced

  • Merced Bears: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/teams/234305-merced-bears-fr (team info, roster and updates)

  • Downey Knights: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/teams/234408-downey-knights-fr (team info, roster and updates)

Streaming and tickets

The game may be available via the NFHS Network team pages — check the Merced and Downey NFHS pages for live-stream info and subscription details:

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

  • Downey NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/thomas-downey-high-school-modesto-ca/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

No ticket links were provided; check the Merced High athletics site or the SBLive game page above for any late updates.

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