The 2025 Arkansas high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Mansfield Tigers host the Bismarck Lions on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both squads open the season at 0-0 and will be eager to set the tone with an early-season win.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Bismarck (Bismarck, AR) vs Mansfield (Mansfield, AR)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Mansfield High School, Mansfield, AR
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Bismarck Lions
The Lions come in ranked #3,444 nationally, #54 in Arkansas, and #5 in their class. Bismarck will look to capitalize on their balanced roster and defensive strength as they aim for a key road victory.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #3,444
○ State Rank: #54 (AR)
○ Class Rank: #5
○ Strengths: Balanced roster, defensive strength, physical play
○ Key to Win: Control the clock and limit big plays defensively
Mansfield Tigers
The Tigers enter ranked #5,439 nationally, #80 in Arkansas, and #9 in their class. Playing at home, Mansfield hopes to use their offensive weapons and home support to open the season with a strong performance.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #5,439
○ State Rank: #80 (AR)
○ Class Rank: #9
○ Strengths: Offensive weapons, home-field advantage, motivated squad
○ Key to Win: Execute offensively and maintain defensive consistency
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck Lions | 3,444 | 54 (AR) | 5 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansfield Tigers | 5,439 | 80 (AR) | 9 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
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