The 2025 Arkansas high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Pottsville Apaches host the Heber Springs Panthers on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams will look to establish early momentum in what should be a competitive contest.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Heber Springs (Heber Springs, AR) vs Pottsville (Pottsville, AR)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Pottsville High School, Pottsville, AR
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Heber Springs Panthers
The Panthers enter the 2025 season ranked #6,874 nationally, #95 in Arkansas, and #27 in their class. Heber Springs will look to lean on discipline and execution as they aim for a road win to open the year.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #6,874
○ State Rank: #95 (AR)
○ Class Rank: #27
○ Strengths: Balanced roster, disciplined execution, competitive drive
○ Key to Win: Minimize mistakes and control time of possession
Pottsville Apaches
The Apaches start the year ranked #4,880 nationally, #69 in Arkansas, and #13 in their class. With home-field advantage, Pottsville will look to rely on their physicality and crowd energy to set the tone for the season.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #4,880
○ State Rank: #69 (AR)
○ Class Rank: #13
○ Strengths: Physical play, home-field energy, strong line presence
○ Key to Win: Establish the run game and pressure the Panthers early
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heber Springs Panthers | 6,874 | 95 (AR) | 27 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pottsville Apaches | 4,880 | 69 (AR) | 13 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
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.