The 2025 Colorado high school football season continues with a Western Slope rivalry matchup as the Fruita Monument Wildcats host the Grand Junction Central Warriors on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Stocker Stadium. Fruita Monument looks to rebound after a tough opening loss, while Central aims to start its season with a big win against a local rival.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Grand Junction Central (Grand Junction, CO) vs Fruita Monument (Fruita, CO)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Stocker Stadium, Grand Junction, CO
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Grand Junction Central Warriors
The Warriors open the season ranked #7,263 nationally, #80 in Colorado, and #21 in their class. With a balanced roster and a hungry mentality, Central will look to use defensive toughness and ball control to secure a rivalry win.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #7,263
○ State Rank: #80 (CO)
○ Class Rank: #21
○ Strengths: Defensive toughness, balanced offense, rivalry motivation
○ Key to Win: Control the line of scrimmage and sustain long drives
Fruita Monument Wildcats
Fruita Monument enters at 0-1 after a challenging road loss, ranked #8,048 nationally, #48 in Colorado, and #25 in their class. Returning home to Stocker Stadium, the Wildcats will rely on their offense to rebound and even their record.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #8,048
○ State Rank: #48 (CO)
○ Class Rank: #25
○ Strengths: Offensive playmakers, home-field advantage, experienced roster
○ Key to Win: Execute consistently on offense and tighten defensive gaps
Rankings & Records
Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grand Junction Central Warriors | 7,263 | 80 (CO) | 21 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
Fruita Monument Wildcats | 8,048 | 48 (CO) | 25 | 0-1 | 10 | 63 |

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.
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