Sonoma Valley Dragons at Willits Wolverines — Aug. 23 preview

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Sonoma Valley (0-0) travels to Willits (0-0) for a nonleague matchup at Willits High School on Saturday, Aug. 23. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. PDT. Follow the game on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/games/5632346-sonoma-valley-vs-willits

Game basics

Teams: Willits Wolverines vs. Sonoma Valley Dragons

Date/time: Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 — 5:30 p.m. PDT

Location: Willits High School

Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/games/5632346-sonoma-valley-vs-willits

Why this one matters

These programs open their seasons in a cozy North Coast matchup. Sonoma Valley arrives with four SBLive fans on file; Willits currently has one. Both teams are listed at 0-0. Their most recent meeting on SBLive was at Willits on Aug. 28, 2021 — full recap and box score available here: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/games/2263165-willits-vs-sonoma-valley

Streaming and coverage

NFHS Network pages are available for both schools if the teams choose to stream: Willits NFHS page — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/willits-high-school-willits-ca/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive; Sonoma Valley NFHS page — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/sonoma-valley-high-school-sonoma-ca/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

ScorebookLive’s game page lists a weather forecast for Willits, Calif.; check the game page before heading out for the latest conditions.

Fan notes and engagement

Picks and fan counts on SBLive can change — follow the Willits Wolverines and Sonoma Valley Dragons to increase follower totals and help your team’s presence on SBLive.

Picks are for fun fan engagement and are not tied to any win projections; they can help drive conversation and coverage.

Upcoming for both teams

Willits next listed game: Willits at Piner — Fri., Sept. 5, 2025, 4:30 p.m. (see team page)

Sonoma Valley next listed game: Sonoma Valley at Montgomery — Fri., Sept. 5, 2025, 4:30 p.m. (see team page)

Follow the links above to get alerts, watch if available, and make your picks — small schools, big rivalries, and the season starts here.