The 2025 Arizona high school football season features a non-conference battle as the Desert Christian Eagles host the Heritage Academy Heroes on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Tucson, AZ. Both teams come in at 1-0 after strong season-opening performances, making this matchup an early-season test of momentum.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Heritage Academy (Laveen, AZ) vs Desert Christian (Tucson, AZ)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 6:00 PM
○ Location: Desert Christian High School, Tucson, AZ
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Heritage Academy Heroes
The Heroes enter ranked #10,967 nationally, #163 in Arizona, and #20 in their division. They impressed in their opener with a 63-8 win and will look to bring the same offensive energy on the road.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #10,967
○ State Rank: #163 (AZ)
○ Division Rank: #20
○ Strengths: Explosive offense, confidence from opener, strong playmakers
○ Key to Win: Keep offensive rhythm and minimize mistakes
Desert Christian Eagles
The Eagles come in ranked #8,167 nationally, #122 in Arizona, and #8 in their division. After opening the year with a 28-18 win on the road, Desert Christian now looks to defend their home field and move to 2-0.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #8,167
○ State Rank: #122 (AZ)
○ Division Rank: #8
○ Strengths: Balanced team, home-field support, efficient execution
○ Key to Win: Contain Heritage Academy’s scoring attack and capitalize on opportunities
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Academy Heroes | 10,967 | 163 (AZ) | 20 | 1-0 | 63 | 8 |
| Desert Christian Eagles | 8,167 | 122 (AZ) | 8 | 1-0 | 28 | 18 |
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