The 2025 high school football season continues with a neutral-site non-conference matchup as the Mancos Bluejays face the Melrose Buffaloes on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 4:00 PM. The game will be played at Escalante High School in Chama, NM, as both teams look to establish momentum early in the season.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Melrose (Melrose, NM) vs Mancos (Mancos, CO)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 4:00 PM
○ Location: Escalante High School, Chama, NM
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Melrose Buffaloes
The Buffaloes enter the contest 0-1 after dropping their season opener, and remain unranked nationally, statewide, and within their class. Melrose will look to bounce back with improved defensive effort and offensive consistency.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: N/A
○ State Rank: N/A (NM)
○ Class Rank: N/A
○ Strengths: Experienced roster, motivated to rebound, offensive potential
○ Key to Win: Tighten defensive execution and control the line of scrimmage
Mancos Bluejays
The Bluejays open their 2025 season unranked nationally, statewide, and within their class. With fresh legs and strong preparation, Mancos will look to capitalize on the neutral site setting and dictate the pace of play.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: N/A
○ State Rank: N/A (CO)
○ Class Rank: N/A
○ Strengths: Speed in open field, versatile playmakers, fresh start advantage
○ Key to Win: Establish offensive rhythm and minimize early mistakes
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Buffaloes | N/A | N/A (NM) | N/A | 0-1 | 0 | 46 |
| Mancos Bluejays | N/A | N/A (CO) | N/A | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
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