MAGNOLIA will open the 2026 season vs. University High of Irvine (Shutterstock).

The Magnolia High Sentinel football team will open its 2026 campaign on Thursday, Aug. 20 when they visit the University High Trojans of Irvine, who were 4-6 in 2025.

Last year the Sents were 3-7; they expect to do better in the Tango League this time.

All games played at 7 p.m. The schedule is as posted by Maxprep.com.

Time, location and date subject to change without notice. League games marked with an asterisk.*

• Thursday, Aug, 20 at University (Irvine)
• Friday, Aug. 28 hosting Compton Early College
• Thursday, Sept. 10 at La Quinta*
• Friday, Sept. 25 hosting Loara*
• Thursday, Oct. 1 at Bolsa Grande*
• Friday, Oct. 9 hosting Savanna*
• Friday, Oct. 16 at Century*
• Thursday, Oct. 22 hosting Santiago*
• Thursday, Oct. 29 hosting Godinez Fundamental.