The 2025 high school football season continues in Minnesota with a non-conference matchup as the Medford Tigers travel to face the Hayfield Vikings on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will be played at Hayfield High School, where both teams will aim to open the season strong and build early momentum.
Game Details
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Matchup: Medford (MN) @ Hayfield (MN)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Hayfield High School, Hayfield, MN
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Medford Tigers
The Tigers enter the 2025 season ranked #281 in Minnesota and #53 in class, looking to prove they can rise in the standings. Known for their grit and defensive toughness, Medford will need to rely on discipline and clock management to compete on the road against a higher-ranked Hayfield squad.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #13,104
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State Rank (MN): #281
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Class Rank: #53
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Key to Win: Control the tempo with their rushing attack, minimize defensive breakdowns, and capitalize on turnovers.
Main Squad:
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Carter Johnson – QB
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Mason Lee – RB/LB
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Ethan Nelson – WR/CB
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Logan Thompson – OL/DL
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Tyler Erickson – TE/LB
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Caleb Johnson – WR/DB
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Brady Wilson – OL/DL
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Hunter Olson – DL
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Aiden Hall – RB/DB
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Gavin Peterson – LB
Hayfield Vikings
The Vikings start their season at home ranked #255 in Minnesota and #37 in class, making them slight favorites in this matchup. With strong depth across their offense and a secondary that thrives on forcing turnovers, Hayfield will look to use home-field advantage to secure an opening-night win.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #11,797
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State Rank (MN): #255
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Class Rank: #37
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Key to Win: Spread the field with their passing game, pressure Medford’s quarterback, and keep control of the momentum at home.
Main Squad:
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Noah Stevens – QB
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Jackson Lee – RB/LB
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Isaiah Brown – WR/DB
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Marcus Hall – TE/LB
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Brady Wilson – OL/DL
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Jordan Nelson – WR/CB
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Lucas Anderson – OL/DL
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Jaxon Meyer – RB/DB
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Owen Thompson – DB
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Hunter Martin – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall Record |
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| Medford | #13,104 | #281 (MN) | #53 | 0-0 |
| Hayfield | #11,797 | #255 (MN) | #37 | 0-0 |
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