The 2025 Arizona high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Morenci Wildcats host the Tanque Verde Hawks on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at Morenci Jr./Sr. High School in Morenci, AZ, with both teams looking to make an early-season statement.
Game Details
- Matchup: Tanque Verde (Tucson, AZ) vs Morenci (Morenci, AZ)
- Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
- Location: Morenci Jr./Sr. High School, Morenci, AZ
- Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Tanque Verde Hawks
The Hawks enter ranked #10,665 nationally, #159 in Arizona, and #19 in their division. Following a tough 41-7 loss in their opener, Tanque Verde will focus on shoring up its defense while looking for its offense to find consistency.
- 2025 Record: 0-1
- National Rank: #10,665
- State Rank: #159 (AZ)
- Division Rank: #19
- Strengths: Athletic defense, playmaking secondary, resilience
- Key to Win: Cut down turnovers and sustain offensive drives
Morenci Wildcats
The Wildcats come in ranked #4,655 nationally, #80 in Arizona, and #3 in their division. After securing a 20-14 victory in their opener, Morenci is aiming to keep building momentum with its balanced offensive attack and strong defensive unit.
- 2025 Record: 1-0
- National Rank: #4,655
- State Rank: #80 (AZ)
- Division Rank: #3
- Strengths: Balanced offense, physical defense, home-field edge
- Key to Win: Control the tempo and win the battle at the line of scrimmage
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanque Verde Hawks | 10,665 | 159 (AZ) | 19 | 0-1 | 7 | 41 |
| Morenci Wildcats | 4,655 | 80 (AZ) | 3 | 1-0 | 20 | 14 |
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