Millikan vs Foothill | California High School Football Scores | Aug 15

Game Overview

• Matchup: Millikan Rams vs. Foothill Falcons
• Date & Time: Friday, August 15, 2025 • 6:00 PM PST
• Location: Millikan Memorial Stadium, Lakewood, CA
• Broadcast/Stream:
  • On TV: SoCal High School Sports Network (SCHSSN)
  • Online: Millikan livestream via YouTube; SoCalSports+ Premium for full access
• Radio: Local AM/FM coverage – “Rams Radio 980 AM” and “Falcon Sports 107.9 FM”
• Game Type: Season opener / Non‑league showcase

A collision of style (Millikan’s run-heavy physicality) and finesse (Foothill’s tempo-based aerial attack) will shape a gripping early fall tilt under the Palm-lined stands.

Venue & Pre‑Game Atmosphere

Millikan Memorial Stadium in Lakewood brings a suburban-meets-Arcadia charm: tree-lined bleachers, freshly painted end zones (“Rams” in gold), and a vibrant student section known for its organized chants and halftime stunt routines. Gates open at 5:15 PM, with food trucks and pep rallies building buzz. Expect buzz cutoffs ranging from mid‑70s to low‑80s degrees, ideal for good football weather—except the desert breeze might seep in late, testing passing games.

The hosting community is tight-knit; die-hard fans and alumni roam concessions in vintage Rams gear. Over at Foothill’s student section, expect energy and school spirit to ripple back and forth across the field—a classic Southern California Friday vibe.

Team Preview — Millikan Rams

Season Outlook

Millikan finished 2024 with a 9-3 record, narrowly missing the CIF playoffs. Promising developments include an improved offensive line, increased depth at RB, and a secondary full of rising juniors. With returners across key positions, the Rams look primed for deep late-season runs.

Coaching

• Head Coach: Victor “Vic” Alvarez (6th season) — respected for physical emphasis and toughness
• Offensive Coordinator: Tanya Flores — innovator of under-center power schemes with an RPO twist
• Defensive Coordinator: James Peake — veteran linebacker coach focusing on gap integrity

Offensive Highlights

• QB: Senior Ryan “Ace” Cardenas – experienced under-center, poised, averaging 60% completion of 1,900 yds and 21 TDs in 2024
• RBs:
  • Mason Hill (Sr.) – 1,200‑yard back with power & balance
  • Brandon “Flash” Lee (So.) – electric change-of-pace talent
• OL: Key returners include tackle Malachi Ruiz and center Tyler Grant (McDonald’s All-American nominee)

Offense relies on downhill rushing, play-action, short-mesh deliveries to Lee and TE Marcus Gomez, preserving ball control.

Defensive Setup

• DL:
  • Connor Yu (Sr.) – 6-4, 245-lb disruption specialist
• LBs:
  • Jake Willis (Jr.), key tackler with sideline speed
• Secondary:
  • CB Jalen Barrett (So.), lockdown press corner

The unit stresses physical tackling, zone integrity, and third-down stops—designed to fuel long drives and control clock time.

Team Preview — Foothill Falcons

Season Outlook

Foothill’s offense thundered last season despite a 5-7 record; their defense was young but flashed potential. The Falcons return an explosive core (4 of 5 starters on O, 6 on D) and first-year OC Luis Pena, promising more disciplined play calling and tempo control.

Coaching

• Head Coach: Melissa Grant (10th season) — the longest-tenured female HC in SoCal, focusing on culture and development
• Offensive Coordinator: Luis Pena — Broadcom Tech High grad, spread‑tempo offense specialist
• Defensive Coordinator: Jonathan Kim — relies on hybrid multiple-front schemes

Offensive Highlights

• QB: Junior Isaiah “Ike” Turner – mobile with zip, threw 2,400 yds & 25 TDs in limited carries
• RBs:
  • Tyler Nguyen (Sr.), power back inside the tackles
  • Devin Reed (So.), speed change-of-pace specialist on jet sweeps
• WR/TE:
  • Senior standout Jared Thompson, big-play threat
  • Junior Sam Elliott at tight end, running intermediate seam routes

The Falcons focus on tempo, spacing, and quick-release schemes.

Defensive Setup

• DL:
  • Jermaine Hill (Sr.), gap-closing anchor
• LBs:
  • Chris Parker (Sr.), vocal sideline-to-sideline leader
• Secondary:
  • Cody Johnson (Jr.), agile slot boundary corner

Expect pre-snap pressure, zone-blitz packages, and situational aggression to disrupt opposing QB rhythm.

Matchup Watch

QB Crossover — Cardenas vs. Turner

A clash of styles: Millikan’s ball-control leadership vs. Turner’s quick-strike tempo. Who wins the pace—Millikan with storm or Foothill with tempo sense of leadership?

Line of Scrimmage – Rushing & Rushing Sync

Millikan’s OL against Foothill’s DL previews interior dominance quest. Can Ruiz and Grant consistently open lanes against Hill and dynamic A-gaps?

Secondary vs. Wideouts

Barrett vs. Thompson presents physical man coverage test. Which secondary can stick to routes while preventing explosive plays?

Special Teams

Expect returns to matter—Lee’s speed vs. Foothill’s return setups. Field position battleground stapled through coaches’ strategic chips.

Emotional & Intangible Factors

Hometown Energy vs. Challenge Mindset

Millikan home field advantage undeniable. Will Falcon courage silencer student section and pressurize visitors?

Discipline & Mistakes

First-game flags are predictable. Penalties could shift tempo and lead changes. Whoever minimizes errors gets respect.

Turnover Game

If Maroon questions that best players average quiet, turnovers pick tempo. Identity games strengthen seed arrays.

Conditioning & Depth

Early season advantage comes with depth and conditioning. Will starters shine deep or fatigue site argument early?

Game Prediction

This matchup projects as a competitive, four-quarter grind under lights. Millikan’s traits (run control, clock domination) against Foothill’s spacing and tempo. Final result contingent on:

• Millikan winning LOS and slow down pace
• Foothill forcing turnovers and quick scores

Predicted Score:
Millikan 24 – Foothill 21

Expect late 4th Q FG after dual defenses held. Key play: Cardenas scramble for 3rd-and-short or blocked punt shift.

Broadcast Info Recap

• Live TV: SCHSSN – team commentary & halftime show
• Online: Millikan’s official YouTube stream; SoCalSports+ Premium offers stats and multi-angle
• Radio: 980 AM + 107.9 FM – pregame interviews + halftime features

Post‑game offers coaches radio, highlight reel, and player spotlights on Millikan and SoCalSports+.

Final Word

Millikan vs. Foothill isn’t just Week 0—it’s the official kickoff to SoCal’s high school season. Two fortressed offenses, indifferent defenses, volatile atmospheres—it’s Friday night football distilled into 48 minutes.

Expect the grind to morph into moments: explosive big-play WR seam, split-zone handoffs and RPO challenges. Either team can drift away with granite-determined running or disruptive blitz packages.

For fans: the Ram district flair. For recruits: chance to flip tape. For SoCal football faithful: the kickoff you leaned for all summer.

Come Friday night, gates open early, the stadium hums, and two teams chase a statement. Bring a cushion jacket and enjoy—this is why football lives early and Sunday headlines soon enough.