The 2025 high school football season continues with an exciting interstate non-conference matchup as Star Valley (Afton, WY) travels to Shelley (ID) on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. With Star Valley entering the season ranked #1 in Wyoming, and Shelley aiming to bounce back from a tough Week 1 loss, this game offers a high-level early-season test for both programs.
Game Details
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Matchup: Star Valley (Afton, WY) @ Shelley (ID)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Shelley High School, Shelley, ID
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Star Valley Braves
The Braves kick off their 2025 season with high expectations. Ranked #1 in Wyoming and #1 in their class, Star Valley enters the year with a championship mindset and a deep, experienced roster. Facing a Shelley squad that already has a game under its belt, the Braves will look to set the tone early in this road matchup.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #1,578
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State Rank (WY): #1
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Class Rank: #1
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Key to Win: Control the pace on offense, execute in the red zone, and force Shelley’s offense into third-and-long situations.
Main Squad:
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Tate Alder – QB
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Jace Jensen – RB/OLB
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Daxon Hale – WR/DB
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Briggs Hale – LB
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Cade Linford – OL/DL
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Tyce Simmons – TE/DE
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Brock Wilkes – DB
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Ryder Clark – WR/CB
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Kyson Erickson – OL
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Austin Carver – FS
Shelley Russets
Shelley enters this Week 2 matchup with something to prove after a tough 37–17 loss to Preston in their opener. Ranked #36 in Idaho and #11 in class, the Russets now face an elite out-of-state opponent in Star Valley. With game experience already under their belt, Shelley will look to clean up mistakes and improve execution in front of a home crowd.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #4,586
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State Rank (ID): #36
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Class Rank: #11
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Key to Win: Eliminate early penalties, protect the football, and use quick passes to neutralize Star Valley’s defensive pressure.
Main Squad:
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Brayden Call – QB
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Hunter Taylor – RB/SS
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Logan Erickson – WR/CB
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Xander Brown – OL/DL
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Tanner Whitman – LB
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Elijah Gomez – WR
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Ben Porter – DL
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Isaac Covington – TE/DE
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Cody Stevens – CB/KR
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Micah Kelsey – FS
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall Record |
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| Star Valley | #1,578 | #1 (WY) | #1 | 0-0 |
| Shelley | #4,586 | #36 (ID) | #11 | 0-1 |
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