The 2025 Arkansas high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Lavaca Golden Arrows host the Dover Pirates on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter the opener at 0-0 and will be eager to set the tone early in their season.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Dover (Dover, AR) vs Lavaca (Lavaca, AR)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Lavaca High School, Lavaca, AR
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Dover Pirates
The Pirates come in ranked #11,199 nationally, #151 in Arkansas, and #39 in their class. Dover will look to lean on defensive toughness and determination to grab a key road win in their opener.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #11,199
○ State Rank: #151 (AR)
○ Class Rank: #39
○ Strengths: Defensive toughness, determined roster, motivated underdogs
○ Key to Win: Minimize mistakes and sustain long drives
Lavaca Golden Arrows
The Golden Arrows enter ranked #9,737 nationally, #133 in Arkansas, and #23 in their class. With home-field advantage, Lavaca will look to use their offensive versatility and experience to open the season with a win.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #9,737
○ State Rank: #133 (AR)
○ Class Rank: #23
○ Strengths: Offensive versatility, home-field advantage, experienced players
○ Key to Win: Start fast offensively and pressure Dover’s defense
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Pirates | 11,199 | 151 (AR) | 39 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lavaca Golden Arrows | 9,737 | 133 (AR) | 23 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
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