Welcome to Memorial Stadium, the home of the “Big Game” between the Vintage Crushers and the Napa Grizzlies. Located just north of San Francisco, this fierce rivalry has been a staple of California high school football since 1972 and will be showcased as one of over 100 games in the 23rd season of the Great American Rivalry Series. 

Over the course of 52 matchups, the Grizzlies hold a 29-22-2 edge in the all-time series. However, momentum has shifted in recent years. Vintage has dominated, winning the last 12 straight, including a decisive 37-0 victory in 2025. Before the Crushers’ streak, Napa had strung together 11 wins of their own, proving how competitive and cyclical this rivalry has been. 

Mark your calendars for September 25th, as 5,500 passionate fans are expected to fill the stands in anticipation. Will the Crushers extend their streak to a thirteen straight, or can the Grizzlies flip the script and reclaim control in one of California’s most storied high school football matchups? 

We Know Friday Nights. 

MVP

Hunter Weis
Vintage

SCHOLAR ATHLETES

Braden Schuh

Vintage

Braden has distinguished himself as a dedicated student-athlete at Vintage High School, earning Honor Roll recognition throughout all four years while taking pride in maintaining a strong academic record. As a captain of both the football and lacrosse teams, Braden has developed valuable leadership and teamwork skills while serving as a role model for his teammates. Looking ahead, Braden hopes to continue his education at either Purdue University or Montana State University while pursuing his passion for aviation and a future career flying CAL FIRE air tankers.
Matt Hutchinson

Napa

Matt Hutchinson is a standout three-sport athlete at Napa High School, competing in football, basketball, and baseball, while continuing to play football and baseball. A three-time captain of the varsity football team, Matt earned First Team All-League Defense and Second Team All-League Offense honors as a sophomore in 2024. In the classroom, Matt ranks in the top 2 percent of his class and this hard work has earned him the title of AP Scholar with Honors. Beyond athletics and academics, he has dedicated time to his community by volunteering as a scorekeeper for Optimist Youth Basketball and Napa High varsity baseball. Looking to the future, Matt wants to continue his education at the University of Chicago or Middlebury College.

GAME SUMMARY

Napa wasted little time making its mark, striking first with just two minutes left in the opening quarter when #26 Eryck Gualberto turned an interception into a 20-yard return, leading to a touchdown for a 7-0 lead. Vintage answered in a big way in the second quarter, as MVP and QB1 #7 Hunter Weis took control of the game with two rushing touchdowns to put the Crushers ahead 14-7 at halftime. Vintage’s momentum continued after the break, with sophomore #4 Darrian Johnson finding the end zone early in the third quarter to stretch the lead to 21-7. Special teams then delivered a pivotal play when #41 Tysin Costella blocked a Napa punt, setting the stage for another Vintage score before Costella added a touchdown of his own to cap the scoring. Vintage finished strong on both sides of the ball, pulling away for a 28-7 victory and adding another memorable chapter to the rivalry.