The 2025 high school football season features an exciting non-conference clash as the Desert Pines Jaguars host the Red Mountain Mountain Lions on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Desert Pines comes in with momentum following a dominant win, while Red Mountain opens its season looking to make an early statement on the road.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Red Mountain (Mesa, AZ) vs Desert Pines (Las Vegas, NV)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Desert Pines High School, Las Vegas, NV
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Red Mountain Mountain Lions
The Mountain Lions begin their 2025 campaign ranked #332 nationally, #15 in Arizona, and #14 in their division. With a reputation for discipline and physical play, Red Mountain looks to rely on defensive toughness and efficiency on offense to start their season strong against a formidable opponent.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #332
○ State Rank: #15 (AZ)
○ Division Rank: #14
○ Strengths: Physical defense, balanced roster, experience in big games
○ Key to Win: Establish control at the line of scrimmage and minimize turnovers
Desert Pines Jaguars
The Jaguars enter ranked #1,812 nationally, #9 in Nevada, and #9 in their division. Desert Pines opened the season with an impressive 62-7 victory, showcasing their explosive offense and opportunistic defense. Playing at home, they’ll aim to sustain their momentum and deliver another statement performance.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #1,812
○ State Rank: #9 (NV)
○ Division Rank: #9
○ Strengths: Explosive offense, home-field advantage, opportunistic defense
○ Key to Win: Continue offensive execution and limit defensive lapses
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Mountain Mountain Lions | 332 | 15 (AZ) | 14 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Desert Pines Jaguars | 1,812 | 9 (NV) | 9 | 1-0 | 62 | 7 |
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