The 2025 Arizona high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Salpointe Catholic Lancers host the Marana Tigers on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both Tucson-area teams bring strong preseason rankings into this local showdown, making it one of the highlight games of the week.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Marana (Tucson, AZ) vs Salpointe Catholic (Tucson, AZ)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Salpointe Catholic High School, Tucson, AZ
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Marana Tigers
The Tigers enter ranked #1,066 nationally, #28 in Arizona, and #9 in their division. With an experienced roster and a strong preseason outlook, Marana looks poised to compete against one of the state’s top programs. Execution on both sides of the ball will be critical in this road test.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #1,066
○ State Rank: #28 (AZ)
○ Division Rank: #9
○ Strengths: Experienced roster, offensive playmakers, competitive edge
○ Key to Win: Control tempo and sustain drives against a tough defense
Salpointe Catholic Lancers
The Lancers open the season ranked #325 nationally, #14 in Arizona, and #13 in their division. Known for their discipline and depth, Salpointe Catholic enters as one of the early favorites in the state. With home-field advantage, they will look to make a strong opening statement.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #325
○ State Rank: #14 (AZ)
○ Division Rank: #13
○ Strengths: Home-field advantage, depth across positions, defensive discipline
○ Key to Win: Limit big plays and capitalize on offensive opportunities
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marana Tigers | 1,066 | 28 (AZ) | 9 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Salpointe Catholic Lancers | 325 | 14 (AZ) | 13 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
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