The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Needles Mustangs host the Monument Valley Mustangs on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 4:00 PM in Needles, CA. Both teams share the same mascot, but enter with different starts—Needles opened the year with a win, while Monument Valley looks to rebound from a tough season opener.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Monument Valley (Kayenta, AZ) vs Needles (Needles, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 4:00 PM
○ Location: Walkup Skydome, Needles, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Monument Valley Mustangs
The Mustangs enter ranked #11,191 nationally, #170 in Arizona, and #26 in their division. After dropping their opener without scoring, Monument Valley will aim to find offensive rhythm while shoring up their defense.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #11,191
○ State Rank: #170 (AZ)
○ Division Rank: #26
○ Strengths: Determined roster, athleticism, motivated to rebound
○ Key to Win: Generate offensive production and limit big plays defensively
Needles Mustangs
The Mustangs come in ranked #11,027 nationally, #751 in Arizona, and #3 in their state division. Needles opened the season with a road victory and now looks to build momentum at home behind a balanced effort.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #11,027
○ State Rank: #751 (CA)
○ Division Rank: #3
○ Strengths: Balanced attack, strong defense, early confidence
○ Key to Win: Sustain offensive drives and capitalize on scoring chances
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monument Valley Mustangs | 11,191 | 170 (AZ) | 26 | 0-1 | 0 | 63 |
| Needles Mustangs | 11,027 | 751 (CA) | 3 | 1-0 | 20 | 14 |
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