The 2025 Colorado high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Englewood Pirates host the Hinkley Thunder on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter the opener looking to establish momentum and start the year in the win column.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Hinkley (Aurora, CO) vs Englewood (Englewood, CO)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Englewood High School, Englewood, CO
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Hinkley Thunder
Hinkley opens the season ranked #197 in Colorado and #41 in their class. With a motivated group and athleticism across the field, the Thunder will look to strike early and carry momentum into Englewood.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: Unranked
○ State Rank: #197 (CO)
○ Class Rank: #41
○ Strengths: Athleticism, defensive effort, motivated roster
○ Key to Win: Start fast offensively and create turnovers on defense
Englewood Pirates
The Pirates begin 2025 ranked #10,931 nationally, #146 in Colorado, and #27 in their class. With home-field advantage and an experienced lineup, Englewood will look to set the tone by playing disciplined, physical football.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #10,931
○ State Rank: #146 (CO)
○ Class Rank: #27
○ Strengths: Home-field support, experienced lineup, balanced approach
○ Key to Win: Control the tempo and sustain long drives
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinkley Thunder | Unranked | 197 (CO) | 41 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Englewood Pirates | 10,931 | 146 (CO) | 27 | 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.