The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Canyon View (Cedar City, UT) travels to face Moapa Valley (Overton, NV) on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM (Nevada time). The game will be hosted at Moapa Valley High School, featuring two programs aiming to gain momentum—Canyon View seeking consistency after a split start, while Moapa Valley looks to bounce back from an 0-2 opening.
Game Details
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Matchup: Canyon View (UT) @ Moapa Valley (NV)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM (Nevada Time)
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Location: Moapa Valley High School, Overton, NV
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Canyon View Falcons
The Falcons enter Week 3 with a 1-1 record, showing balance on both sides of the ball. Averaging over 312 yards per game and 24 points, Canyon View has leaned on dual-threat QB Ryder Miller to lead the offense. Ranked #2,959 nationally and #63 in Utah, the Falcons will aim to control the pace and force turnovers against the Pirates’ struggling offense.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #2,959
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State Rank (UT): #63
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Key to Win: Continue efficient ground-and-air balance while keeping defensive pressure on Moapa Valley’s QB.
Main Squad:
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#4 Ryder Miller – QB/RB
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#5 Jace Floyd – WR
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#33 Brexton Roundy – LB
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#75 Colt Rushton – OL/DL
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#2 Ethan Davis – DB
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#8 Kaden Ellis – RB
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#11 Owen White – WR/DB
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#44 Jaxon Smith – LB
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#12 Colby Thompson – WR
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#21 Brayden Carter – RB
Moapa Valley Pirates
The Pirates are off to a tough 0-2 start, being outscored 72–34 in their first two games. Ranked #4,793 nationally and #26 in Nevada, they’ll need to rely on their athletic playmakers like QB Kamden Drosos and RB Briggs Hickman to spark the offense. Playing at home provides an opportunity to reset against a Utah opponent, but execution will be crucial.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #4,793
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State Rank (NV): #26
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Division Rank: #4
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Key to Win: Protect the QB, finish drives with points, and limit Canyon View’s big-play threats.
Main Squad:
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#2 Kamden Drosos – QB
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#8 Briggs Hickman – RB
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#4 Brody Redd – WR
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#13 Stetson Houston – LB
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#55 Luke Sobrio – DL
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#1 Austin Thornton – WR/DB
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#7 Caleb Rowe – DB
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#52 Michael Foster – OL/DL
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#18 Jalen Moore – WR/CB
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#23 Hunter James – RB/LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Canyon View | 2,959 | 63 (UT) | 1-1 |
| Moapa Valley | 4,793 | 26 (NV) | 0-2 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
