The 2025 high school football season continues with an interstate non-conference matchup as the La Cueva Bears host the Pinnacle Pioneers on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Albuquerque, NM. Pinnacle enters as one of Arizona’s top-ranked programs, while La Cueva looks to bounce back after a close season-opening loss.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Pinnacle (Phoenix, AZ) vs La Cueva (Albuquerque, NM)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: La Cueva High School, Albuquerque, NM
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Pinnacle Pioneers
The Pioneers open their 2025 campaign ranked #245 nationally, #10 in Arizona, and #9 in their division. With a reputation for offensive firepower and depth, Pinnacle looks to start strong on the road against a quality opponent.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #245
○ State Rank: #10 (AZ)
○ Division Rank: #9
○ Strengths: High-powered offense, depth across roster, top-10 Arizona program
○ Key to Win: Execute offensively and limit La Cueva’s big-play potential
La Cueva Bears
The Bears enter ranked #1,233 nationally, #4 in Arizona, and #4 in their class. After a narrow 21-20 loss in their opener, La Cueva will look to regroup at home and lean on their defense to slow down Pinnacle.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #1,233
○ State Rank: #4 (NM)
○ Class Rank: #4
○ Strengths: Strong defense, experienced roster, home-field advantage
○ Key to Win: Control tempo and capitalize on red-zone opportunities
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class/Division Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Pioneers | 245 | 10 (AZ) | 9 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Cueva Bears | 1,233 | 4 (NM) | 4 | 0-1 | 20 | 21 |
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