The 2025 Arizona high school football season features a Glendale showdown as the Mountain Ridge Mountain Lions host the Cactus Cobras on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. With both teams opening their campaigns, this non-conference matchup is set to showcase two programs looking to establish momentum early.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Cactus (Glendale, AZ) vs Mountain Ridge (Glendale, AZ)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Mountain Ridge High School, Glendale, AZ
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Cactus Cobras
The Cobras enter the 2025 season highly ranked — #964 nationally, #26 in Arizona, and #7 in their division. Known for their toughness and physical play, Cactus will aim to carry its tradition of success into another strong year.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #964
○ State Rank: #26 (AZ)
○ Division Rank: #7
○ Strengths: Physicality, strong defensive identity, experienced roster
○ Key to Win: Dominate the line of scrimmage and force turnovers
Mountain Ridge Mountain Lions
The Mountain Lions open the season ranked #2,301 nationally, #45 in Arizona, and #24 in their division. With home-field advantage and a determined roster, Mountain Ridge will look to prove themselves against a top Glendale rival.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #2,301
○ State Rank: #45 (AZ)
○ Division Rank: #24
○ Strengths: Balanced roster, home-field edge, developing offensive attack
○ Key to Win: Stay consistent offensively and limit Cactus’ big plays
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cactus Cobras | 964 | 26 (AZ) | 7 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mountain Ridge Mountain Lions | 2,301 | 45 (AZ) | 24 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
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