Time for one of California high school football's most highly-anticipated intersectional games of 2025.
Reigning Sac-Joaquin Section D2 champion Grant Union hosts reigning Central Section I-AA champion Central East in a battle featuring several of the state's top receivers and defensive backs, including Central East all-state RB/DB Brandon Smith (Arizona).
WATCH: Grant vs. Central East on NFHS Network
Statewide No. 11 Central East is the favorite on the road against No. 16 Grant thanks to last week's results, in which Grant got shellacked by Folsom while the Bengals cruised past a tough Inglewood squad. But Grant does have its own advantage for having already dealt with a world-beater this fall. Some of the state's top receivers and defensive backs will be going at each other in this one, including Grant WR/DB Koby Shabazz (Sacramento State) and TE Rahzario "Zo" Edwards versus Central East wideouts EJ Morgan (Cal) and Bayon Harris.
Here’s everything you need to know about live streaming Grant Union vs. Central East.
How to watch Grant vs. Central East football
- Live Stream: Watch on the NFHS Network
Grant vs. Central East will air live on the NFHS Network. You can subscribe to NFHS Network on a monthly basis or an annual subscription.
Grant vs. Central East start time
- Date: Friday, Aug. 29
- Time: 7:00 p.m. PT
The opening kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. PT on Friday, Aug. 29. The game will be played at Grant Union High School in Sacramento.
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