The 2025 Colorado high school football season continues with an early-season non-conference showdown as the McClave Cardinals host the Elbert Bulldogs on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams come into this matchup unbeaten at 1-0 and will look to keep their momentum rolling.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Elbert (Elbert, CO) vs McClave (McClave, CO)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: McClave High School, McClave, CO
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Elbert Bulldogs
Elbert comes in off a dominant opening victory, posting 51 points while shutting out their opponent. The Bulldogs will look to carry that offensive explosion and defensive toughness into this road matchup against McClave.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: Unranked
○ State Rank: Unranked (CO)
○ Class Rank: Unranked
○ Strengths: Explosive offense, defensive toughness, strong momentum
○ Key to Win: Maintain offensive efficiency and keep pressure on defense
McClave Cardinals
The Cardinals also enter at 1-0 after grinding out a close win on the road. With home-field advantage this week, McClave will aim to lean on its defense and steady offensive approach to secure another victory.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: Unranked
○ State Rank: Unranked (CO)
○ Class Rank: Unranked
○ Strengths: Resilient defense, home-field support, balanced offense
○ Key to Win: Control the tempo and protect the football
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elbert Bulldogs | Unranked | Unranked | Unranked | 1-0 | 51 | 0 |
| McClave Cardinals | Unranked | Unranked | Unranked | 1-0 | 16 | 12 |
Melvin Smith is a high school sports enthusiast with a passion for capturing the energy of student competitions. He enjoys sharing stories that celebrate athletes’ dedication and the community spirit of the game.