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California · Gano · Walnut
Power
-19.6
▲0.8
CA Rank
#778
▲4
Gano Rank
#5
Record
3-7
Proj Rec
3-7
League Title Odds
0.0%

Walnut is a California high school football program (Gano, CIF). The 2026 record stands at 3-7. The Cooper Predictor rates Walnut at -19.6, No. 778 of 1045 rated California teams and No. 5 of 6 in Gano. The model projects a 3-7 finish, with league title odds of 0.0%. The model's pre-game picks are 8-2 in Walnut games this season. Most recent result: lost to Montclair 20-30 on Oct 30.

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Updated Nov 2, 2026 · Power ratings are calibrated within each state, so a rating from one state can't be compared directly with another's.

2026 schedule, predictions & results

DateOpponentProjectionResult
Aug 21vs Sierra VistaW 31-7 80% ✓W 16-13
Aug 27vs GlendoraL 10-35 12% ✓L 8-41
Sep 4vs Sonora (La Habra)L 14-28 32% ✓L 7-42
Sep 11vs Diamond BarL 10-34 12% ✗W 20-13
Sep 17@ Valencia (Placentia)L 14-28 22% ✓L 20-27
Oct 2vs ChaffeyW 27-24 50% ✓W 29-12
Oct 9@ Don LugoW 24-21 50% ✗L 8-42
Oct 16vs NogalesL 17-41 12% ✓L 13-28
Oct 22@ RowlandL 14-31 19% ✓L 21-34
Oct 30@ MontclairL 7-27 16% ✓L 20-30

Projection = the model's pick, projected score and Walnut's win probability. For games already played it is the pick frozen before kickoff, with ✓ or ✗ beside it — every pick stays public.

Walnut graduates playing college football

Salvador QuintanillaRedlands D-III

Compiled from publicly published team rosters and signing announcements. Some schools do not list a high school, so a player may be missing — it is not a judgement on the player.

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