The 2025 Colorado high school football season rolls on with a non-conference matchup as the Basalt Longhorns host the Evergreen Cougars on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at Basalt High School in Basalt, CO, as Evergreen looks to open its season while Basalt aims to build on a strong start.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Evergreen (Evergreen, CO) vs Basalt (Basalt, CO)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Basalt High School, Basalt, CO
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Evergreen Cougars
The Cougars enter ranked #8,203 nationally, #96 in Colorado, and #21 in their class. Evergreen will be eager to showcase its offense in the season opener and test its defense against a Basalt team that has already proven capable. Playing on the road, the Cougars will need discipline and execution to secure an early win.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #8,203
○ State Rank: #96 (CO)
○ Class Rank: #21
○ Strengths: Balanced roster, athletic playmakers, defensive depth
○ Key to Win: Start fast offensively and limit Basalt’s scoring chances
Basalt Longhorns
The Longhorns come in ranked #4,418 nationally, #52 in Colorado, and #5 in their class. Basalt opened the season with a 2-0 victory, showing defensive toughness and the ability to grind out wins. Playing at home, the Longhorns will look to keep momentum going and solidify their spot as a top contender in the state.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #4,418
○ State Rank: #52 (CO)
○ Class Rank: #5
○ Strengths: Defensive resilience, efficient offense, home-field edge
○ Key to Win: Control possession and capitalize on scoring opportunities
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Cougars | 8,203 | 96 (CO) | 21 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Basalt Longhorns | 4,418 | 52 (CO) | 5 | 1-0 | 2 | 0 |
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