Blue Ridge vs Safford (Arizona) High School Football Game Preview – Friday, August 29, 2025

High School Football

The 2025 Arizona high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Safford Bulldogs host the Blue Ridge Yellow Jackets on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Safford, AZ. Blue Ridge comes in with momentum after a shutout victory, while Safford looks to rebound following a close Week 1 loss.

Game Details

Matchup: Blue Ridge (Lakeside, AZ) vs Safford (Safford, AZ)
Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
Location: Safford High School, Safford, AZ
Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps

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Blue Ridge Yellow Jackets

The Yellow Jackets enter ranked #6,198 nationally, #101 in Arizona, and #9 in their division. Blue Ridge opened the season with a 42-0 shutout win and will look to maintain that level of dominance on the road.

2025 Record: 1-0
National Rank: #6,198
State Rank: #101 (AZ)
Division Rank: #9
Strengths: Strong defense, explosive offense, early momentum
Key to Win: Control both lines of scrimmage and sustain offensive pressure

Safford Bulldogs

The Bulldogs come in ranked #6,972 nationally, #108 in Arizona, and #12 in their division. After a narrow 20-14 road loss, Safford will aim to bounce back in their home opener.

2025 Record: 0-1
National Rank: #6,972
State Rank: #108 (AZ)
Division Rank: #12
Strengths: Resilient team, home-field advantage, ability to battle late
Key to Win: Finish drives with points and contain Blue Ridge’s offensive attack

Rankings & Records

Team National Rank State Rank Division Rank Record PF PA
Blue Ridge Yellow Jackets 6,198 101 (AZ) 9 1-0 42 0
Safford Bulldogs 6,972 108 (AZ) 12 0-1 14 20
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