The 2025 Arizona high school football season continues with a conference matchup as the Duncan Wildkats host the Fort Thomas Apaches on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Duncan, AZ. Fort Thomas looks to keep momentum after a dominant shutout win, while Duncan aims to bounce back from an opening-week defeat.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Fort Thomas (AZ) vs Duncan (AZ)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Duncan High School, Duncan, AZ
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Fort Thomas Apaches
The Apaches opened their season with an impressive 38-0 victory and will look to build on that momentum in their first road test. With confidence and defensive strength, Fort Thomas will aim to stay perfect in conference play.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: NR
○ State Rank: NR
○ Division Rank: NR
○ Strengths: Stout defense, offensive rhythm from opener, confidence from Week 1
○ Key to Win: Replicate defensive dominance and sustain offensive drives
Duncan Wildkats
The Wildkats come in at 0-1 after falling 58-16 in their opener. Playing at home, Duncan will look to regroup quickly and rely on resilience to challenge Fort Thomas in this early-season conference matchup.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: NR
○ State Rank: NR
○ Division Rank: NR
○ Strengths: Home-field motivation, determined to rebound, opportunities to improve
○ Key to Win: Minimize defensive lapses and capitalize on scoring chances
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Thomas Apaches | NR | NR | NR | 1-0 | 38 | 0 |
| Duncan Wildkats | NR | NR | NR | 0-1 | 16 | 58 |
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.