The 2025 Arizona high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Chino Valley Cougars host the Highland Prep Honey Badgers on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter looking to shape their early-season trajectory in Chino Valley, AZ.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Highland Prep (Surprise, AZ) vs Chino Valley (Chino Valley, AZ)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Chino Valley High School, Chino Valley, AZ
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Highland Prep Honey Badgers
The Honey Badgers come in ranked #13,045 nationally, #195 in Arizona, and #32 in their division. After shutting out their opponent 27-0 in the opener, Highland Prep showed defensive dominance and offensive balance. They’ll look to carry that momentum into week two.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #13,045
○ State Rank: #195 (AZ)
○ Division Rank: #32
○ Strengths: Defensive strength, road-tested, efficient offense
○ Key to Win: Control possession and keep defensive pressure high
Chino Valley Cougars
Chino Valley enters ranked #12,614 nationally, #187 in Arizona, and #28 in their division. The Cougars fell 58-6 in their opener and will aim to bounce back with a sharper performance on both sides of the ball. A stronger defensive stand will be critical to staying competitive at home.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #12,614
○ State Rank: #187 (AZ)
○ Division Rank: #28
○ Strengths: Home-field advantage, motivated to rebound, athletic skill players
○ Key to Win: Limit defensive breakdowns and sustain drives offensively
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Prep Honey Badgers | 13,045 | 195 (AZ) | 32 | 1-0 | 27 | 0 |
| Chino Valley Cougars | 12,614 | 187 (AZ) | 28 | 0-1 | 6 | 58 |
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