The 2025 Arizona high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the ALA – Mesa North Mavericks host the Arete Prep Chargers on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Mesa, AZ. Arete Prep will look to bounce back from a tough loss, while ALA – Mesa North aims to stay unbeaten after opening their season with a win.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Arete Prep (Gilbert, AZ) vs ALA – Mesa North (Mesa, AZ)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: American Leadership Academy – Mesa North, Mesa, AZ
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Arete Prep Chargers
The Chargers come in ranked #13,428 nationally, #206 in Arizona, and #37 in their division. After a difficult 49-0 loss to start the year, Arete Prep will look to regroup quickly and establish consistency in all phases of the game.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #13,428
○ State Rank: #206 (AZ)
○ Division Rank: #37
○ Strengths: Determined to rebound, motivated roster, defensive toughness
○ Key to Win: Limit turnovers and generate sustained offensive drives
ALA – Mesa North Mavericks
ALA – Mesa North enters ranked #5,495 nationally after a strong 26-13 opening victory on the road. With momentum on their side and playing in front of their home crowd, the Mavericks will look to continue building early-season success.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #5,495
○ State Rank: Not Ranked (AZ)
○ Division Rank: Not Ranked
○ Strengths: Balanced offense, confident after Week 1 win, home-field advantage
○ Key to Win: Maintain offensive rhythm and avoid defensive lapses
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arete Prep Chargers | 13,428 | 206 (AZ) | 37 | 0-1 | 0 | 49 |
| ALA – Mesa North Mavericks | 5,495 | NR | NR | 1-0 | 26 | 13 |
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