The De Queen Leopards host the Horatio Lions in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. De Queen looks to rebound after a tough opening loss, while Horatio opens its season aiming to make a statement on the road.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Horatio (AR) @ De Queen (AR)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: De Queen High School, De Queen, AR
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Horatio Lions
Horatio kicks off its 2025 season against a nearby rival in De Queen. Ranked #185 in Arkansas, the Lions will look to shake off past struggles by establishing an early rhythm on both sides of the ball.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #13,432
○ State Rank (AR): #185
○ Class Rank: #43
○ Key to Win: Play disciplined defense and capitalize on scoring opportunities to challenge De Queen’s defense.
Main Squad:
○ Jaxon Carter – QB
○ Mason Johnson – RB
○ Caleb Reed – WR
○ Isaiah Brooks – WR
○ Hunter Thompson – LB
○ Landon Price – DB
○ Ethan Harris – OL
○ Colby Davis – DL
○ Brayden Ross – TE
○ Marcus Hall – LB
○ Gavin Scott – OL
De Queen Leopards
De Queen enters Week 2 at 0-1 after falling 28-0 in its opener. Ranked #136 in Arkansas, the Leopards now aim to regroup at home, relying on their defensive front and ground attack to bounce back.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #9,836
○ State Rank (AR): #136
○ Class Rank: #29
○ Key to Win: Establish the running game early and use defensive pressure to control field position.
Main Squad:
○ Carson Wright – QB
○ Dylan Reed – RB
○ Isaiah Turner – WR
○ Jacob Hall – OL
○ Matthew Long – LB
○ Cole Bennett – DB
○ Tyler Mitchell – RB
○ Brandon Scott – DL
○ Ethan Price – WR
○ Ryan Foster – LB
○ Chase Henderson – OL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horatio | #13,432 | #185 (AR) | #43 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| De Queen | #9,836 | #136 (AR) | #29 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0% | 0 | 28 |
