Esperanza
Esperanza Aztecs
ESPE
0-0 Overall • Away
     
      
Marina
Marina Vikings
MARIN
1-0 Overall • Home
DetailsPreview

Marina Vikings host Esperanza Aztecs in nonleague clash Friday, Sept. 19

SBLive Report,            

Marina -

Game snapshot

  • What: Marina Vikings (home) vs. Esperanza Aztecs (away)

  • When: Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 — 3:15 p.m. PT

  • Where: Huntington Beach, Calif. — hosted by Marina (Game page)

Teams

  • Marina Vikings — home: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/teams/233612-marina-vikings-jv

  • Esperanza Aztecs — away: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/teams/257773-esperanza-aztecs-jv

Why this one matters

Marina will welcome Esperanza to Huntington Beach for a nonleague Friday afternoon matchup. The teams last met on Sept. 19, 2024, when Marina rolled to a 32-7 win at Esperanza HS (see last meeting: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/games/4100969-marina-vs-esperanza). Expect both programs to use this early-season meeting to sharpen fundamentals and test depth.

Weather and matchup notes

  • Weather: Forecast available for Huntington Beach, CA — check closer to kickoff for updates.

  • Last meeting: Marina 32, Esperanza 7 (Sept. 19, 2024 at Esperanza HS).

Streaming / tickets

  • Streaming: Esperanza has an NFHS Network page that may carry games — check here: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/esperanza-high-school-anaheim-ca/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • Tickets: No ticketing information provided. Check with the schools for gate and ticket details.

Fan engagement (follow and picks)

  • Follow Marina: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/teams/233612-marina-vikings-jv (fans: 1)

  • Follow Esperanza: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/teams/257773-esperanza-aztecs-jv (fans: 2)

Help grow the rivalry: follow your team on SBLive to increase fan counts and make a pick on the game page for fun. Picks are for fan engagement only and are not tied to any win_chance projections — those numbers can change, so follow teams and check back as kickoff approaches.

Preview wrap

This Friday promises a straightforward early-season showdown — Marina will look to protect home turf while Esperanza chases payback after last year’s meeting. For full game details and to make your pick, visit the game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/games/5672496-esperanza-vs-marina