Los Alamitos vs Inglewood | California High School Football Scores | Aug 15

Game Overview

• Matchup: Los Alamitos Griffins vs. Inglewood Sentinels
• Date & Time: Friday, August 15, 2025 • 7:00 p.m. PST
• Venue: Eisenhower Stadium – Los Alamitos, CA
• Broadcast / Streaming:
  • TV: Southern California Sports Network (SoCalSN)
  • Online: Loomis High School Sports Live Stream; available via NFHS Network (subscription required)
  • Radio: “Griffin Sports 960 AM” and “Sentinel Sports 101.5 FM”
• Event Type: Season opener / high-stakes non-league clash

Venue & Atmosphere

Eisenhower Stadium on the Los Alamitos campus sets the perfect stage for this early-season duel: fresh green turf, patriotic blue-and-gold end zones, a state-of-the-art scoreboard, and a crowd capacity of roughly 8,000. The game-time weather is expected in the low 70s with a mild ocean breeze—a prime evening for football. Griffin Nation will thump drums and wave flags, while Inglewood’s passionate Sentinel fans will crank the noise level up near the visiting sideline. Tailgate zones will get lively as early as 5:30 p.m., and the student sections on both sides will bring classic Friday night energy—chants, band interludes, and halftime showcases that make high school football feel electric.

Team Preview — Los Alamitos Griffins

Season Outlook

The Griffins reached the second round of the CIF-SS playoffs in 2024, finishing 8–4 and narrowly missing a deep playoff run. With a veteran-laden roster returning—especially on defense and up front—the Griffins aim to use this season opener to signal championship aspirations.

Coaching Staff

• Head Coach: Carlos Martinez (8th season) – known as a defensive mastermind with a knack for stopping breakout talent
• Offensive Coordinator: Danielle Reyes – emphasizes pro-style balance, under-center execution, and physicality
• Defensive Coordinator: Jerome Bennett – aggressive gap-control schemes with blitz packages

Key Offense

• QB: Senior Brandon “B-Mac” McConnell – field general with a cannon arm and calm demeanor; threw 2,100 yards last year
• RB Duo: Senior Bryce Carr (power runner, 1,000+ yards) and sophomore newcomer LJ Hopkins (speed and shiftiness)
• OL Anchors: Tackle Ethan Voight (All-CIF honorable mention) and center Marcus Lee

Passing Game

• WRs: Senior Jaden Price (possession threat) and junior Mason Foxx (deep speed) give balance
• TE: Senior Kyle Hopper – blocker with big-play potential

Defensive Backbone

• DL: Senior Devin Clark – interior disruptor, 8 sacks in 2024
• LBs: Noah Taylor and Isaiah Ramirez – sideline-to-sideline presence
• Secondary: Lockdown corners Kylan Davis and Reed Johnson, plus safety Marcus Anthony

Team Preview — Inglewood Sentinels

Season Outlook

Inglewood ended its season with a 7–5 record in 2024, earning a playoff berth and showing grit in close losses. They return a star-studded offense backed by a diligent defense, and plenty of talent across underclassmen. The Sentinels see this opening game as a launchpad.

Coaching Staff

• Head Coach: Tiffany Johnson (5th season) – blends structure with creative game planning
• Offensive Coordinator: Julian Ramirez – famous for using tempo and spread RPOs
• Defensive Coordinator: Keisha Brooks – mastermind of a bend-but-don’t-break zone approach

Key Offense

• QB: Junior Isaac “Izzy” Hernandez – dual-threat with blazing speed, already a top-10 recruit
• RB: Marcus Jefferson (Sr.) – shifty scat-back with stellar vision
• OL Returns: Tackle Jordan Lee and guard Aaron Kim lead a young but impressive interior

Passing Corps

• WRs: Junior Aiden Santos and senior Trey Walker, precise route runners with contested catch ability
• TE: Senior Dante Briggs – great blocker and secondary safety valve

Defensive Core

• DL: Senior Kai Edwards – strong anchor with championship mentality
• LB: Devin Morales – ferocious run-stopper with sideline awareness
• Secondary: Slot corner Nate Roberts, senior, makes plays in clutch moments

Head-to-Head Matchups

QB Matchup: McConnell vs. Hernandez

McConnell’s precision and experience pit against Hernandez’s flair and dynamic playmaking. Will it be polished pro-style control or burst-you-through speed? Quarterback play could define tempo.

Co-RB Showdown: Carr/Hopkins vs. Jefferson

Griffins offer size and sub-package speed; Sentinels shift tempo and mismatches with Jefferson’s elusiveness. Whichever back controls second-half wear and tear could carry the game.

OL vs. DL Conflict

Both OL and DL units will battle for coat-of-thorns dominance. Eisenhower’s interior linemen must push pocket and open lanes; Inglewood’s front must disrupt rhythm and contain.

WR vs. CB

Will Price’s precision route-running match up with Johnson’s man-to-man? Can Santos and Walker stretch the field against old-school cornerback style? Receiver/corner matchups are crucial.

Special Teams Dynamics

Kickers Ethan Hajjar (Los Alamitos) and Luis Gomez (Inglewood) could decide the game. Add return threats—Hopkins with home-field advantage and Jefferson with cat-and-mouse potential—and field position becomes central.

Intangibles & Game Factors

Home-Field Atmosphere

Los Alamitos vibe is electrified by packed stands, blue-gold colors, and student chants. Visiting sidelines must withstand opponents’ noise and energy.

Opening-Game Discipline

Early-season games often feature flag-heavy outcomes. Penalties in ranting-field or run-timing stage could shift momentum dramatically.

Turnover Battlefield

The team that wins the TO battle often wins the game—expect aggressive DBs and ball hawking from both corners.

Endurance & Depth

In-game fatigue will surface late; both benches have fresh bodies. Depth could swing final drives and fourth-quarter defensive stands.

Prediction

With the balance of power in the trenches and quarterback composure, expect a tight four-quarter fight. If Los Alamitos wins physicality and keeps tempo slow, they edge out. If Inglewood keeps pace with rhythm and explosive plays, it becomes a shoot-out.

Projected Final Score:
Los Alamitos 27, Inglewood 24

Expect late-game fire: Carr plunges for the fourth-quarter score, and Los Alamitos uses clock control to seal it. A 35-yard field goal as the final nail.

Broadcast Experience

• TV: SoCalSN – pre-game all-access show beginning at 6:30 p.m., featuring coaches’ breakdown, analysis
• Streaming: NFHS Network multi-angle stream, pause-and-replay, play diagrams, next-gen stats
• Radio: Live play-by-play + in-game locker room interviews on 960 AM and 101.5 FM

Post-game interviews likely feature McConnell, Hernandez, event-specific MVP, and post-game analysis.

Final Thoughts

The Griffins vs. Sentinels matchup marks the official start of 2025 Southern California high school football. Both teams bring tradition, pride, and talent, and Week 0’s non-league status just adds hype. The outcome won’t decide championships—but it will set tone, momentum, and establish pecking order for the season ahead.

Fans should expect defense, grit-fueled drives, and spotlight plays. With live broadcast support, every snap feels enhanced. Plus, this is the resumption of a regional rivalry that means something too—coaches, recruits, and families recognize the importance of this Friday under the lights at Eisenhower Stadium.