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Carlsbad Lancers
CHS
0-0 Overall • Away
     
      
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Valley Center Jaguars
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0-0 Overall • Home
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Carlsbad Lancers at Valley Center Jaguars preview — Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025

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Carlsbad visits Valley Center for a nonleague matchup at Valley Center HS at 5 p.m. PT Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. The Carlsbad Lancers (0-0) travel north to face the Valley Center Jaguars (0-0) in what should be a competitive early-season test for both programs.

Game details

  • Date/time: 5 p.m. PT Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025

  • Location: Valley Center HS

  • Records: Carlsbad 0-0, Valley Center 0-0

Notes and context

  • There is no recorded recent meeting between these programs in the provided game data.

  • Both teams are opening the week with fresh rosters and records; expect coaches to use this nonleague game to evaluate depth and establish rhythm for league play.

  • Upcoming games: Valley Center returns home next week vs. Imperial (5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25) — https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/games/5568270-imperial-vs-valley-center. Carlsbad’s next scheduled game is at Torrey Pines on Oct. 2 (5 p.m.) — https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/games/5525003-carlsbad-vs-torrey-pines.

Streaming and broadcasts

  • Fans can look for coverage on each school’s NFHS Network page (subscription may be required):

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

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

Fan engagement (SBLive)

  • SBLive links:

  • Valley Center Jaguars: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/teams/236068-valley-center-jaguars-fr

  • Carlsbad Lancers: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/teams/232343-carlsbad-lancers-fr

  • Current fan counts on ScorebookLive: Carlsbad 7, Valley Center 2. Picks: both teams currently have 0 picks. These numbers can change — follow the teams on SBLive to increase fan counts and make picks to show support. Picks are for fan engagement and are not tied to any win-chance projections.

Why watch

This nonleague tilt gives both coaches a chance to see personnel in game conditions and for players to make early impressions. If you care about local rivalries, under-the-radar prospects or setting the tone for the rest of the season, this is a game to check out.

Get involved

Follow the teams on ScorebookLive, bookmark the game page and consider making a pick to show your support — and remember, numbers and picks may change as fans join and votes come in. Visit the official game page for updates: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/games/5568977-carlsbad-vs-valley-center.