The 2025 Minnesota high school football season continues Thursday night as the Stillwater Ponies host the Maple Grove Crimson in a non-conference matchup. Both teams enter the opener with strong expectations, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 PM at Stillwater Area High School.
Game Details
- Matchup: Maple Grove (Maple Grove, MN) vs Stillwater (Stillwater, MN)
- Date & Time: Thursday, August 28, 2025 – 7:00 PM
- Location: Stillwater Area High School, Stillwater, MN
- Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Maple Grove Crimson
The Crimson open the 2025 season ranked #807 nationally, #3 in Minnesota, and #1 in their class. Maple Grove enters as one of the state’s premier programs, powered by a dynamic offense and a strong tradition of success.
- 2025 Record: 0-0
- National Rank: #807
- State Rank: #3 (MN)
- Class Rank: #1
- Strengths: Explosive offense, elite talent, winning tradition
- Key to Win: Control momentum and capitalize on scoring chances
Stillwater Ponies
The Ponies begin the season ranked #3,361 nationally, #49 in Minnesota, and #14 in their class. Playing at home, Stillwater will look to rely on its balanced roster and energy from the crowd to challenge one of Minnesota’s best.
- 2025 Record: 0-0
- National Rank: #3,361
- State Rank: #49 (MN)
- Class Rank: #14
- Strengths: Balanced roster, home-field advantage, defensive effort
- Key to Win: Execute offensively and limit Maple Grove’s big plays
- Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove Crimson | 807 | 3 (MN) | 1 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stillwater Ponies | 3,361 | 49 (MN) | 14 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
Melvin Smith is a high school sports enthusiast with a passion for capturing the energy of student competitions. He enjoys sharing stories that celebrate athletes’ dedication and the community spirit of the game.