The 2025 Arizona high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Red Rock Scorpions host the Bagdad Sultans on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Bagdad looks to keep momentum after their opening win, while Red Rock seeks to rebound at home following a tough first-week loss.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Bagdad (Bagdad, AZ) vs Red Rock (Sedona, AZ)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Red Rock High School, Sedona, AZ
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
Fans can attend in person by purchasing digital tickets on GoFan or stream the action live on the NFHS Network (subscription: $13.99/month or $79.99/year).
Watch here: Start your free trial today
Bagdad Sultans
The Sultans enter 1-0 after edging out a defensive battle in their season opener, winning 1-0. Bagdad’s ability to grind out close games highlights their resilience, but they’ll look to spark more offensive production in week two.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: N/A
○ State Rank: N/A
○ Division Rank: N/A
○ Strengths: Defensive toughness, resiliency, momentum from opening win
○ Key to Win: Generate offensive rhythm while maintaining defensive pressure
Red Rock Scorpions
The Scorpions come in at 0-1 following a 36-0 loss in their opener. Playing at home, Red Rock will aim to regroup and showcase improvement. Sharper execution on offense and a stronger defensive stand will be crucial to competing effectively.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: N/A
○ State Rank: N/A
○ Division Rank: N/A
○ Strengths: Home-field advantage, motivated to rebound, competitive effort
○ Key to Win: Limit turnovers and establish offensive consistency
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagdad Sultans | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1-0 | 1 | 0 |
| Red Rock Scorpions | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0-1 | 0 | 36 |
Melvin Smith is a high school sports enthusiast with a passion for capturing the energy of student competitions. He enjoys sharing stories that celebrate athletes’ dedication and the community spirit of the game.