The 2025 high school football season rolls on with a non-conference showdown as the Willow Springs Bears host the Mountain View Yellowjackets on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both squads aim to open the year with momentum in this Arkansas–Arkansas border matchup.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Mountain View (Mountain View, AR) vs Willow Springs (Willow Springs, MO)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Willow Springs R-4 High School, Willow Springs, MO
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Mountain View Yellowjackets
The Yellowjackets enter ranked #12,308 nationally, #167 in Arkansas, and #37 in their class. Mountain View will look to play with physicality and balanced execution to earn a tough road win.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #12,308
○ State Rank: #167 (AR)
○ Class Rank: #37
○ Strengths: Physicality, balanced play, strong fundamentals
○ Key to Win: Control time of possession and limit turnovers
Willow Springs Bears
The Bears come in ranked #12,303 nationally, #272 in Arkansas, and #50 in their class. With the home crowd behind them, Willow Springs will aim to use their defense and energy to protect their field.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #12,303
○ State Rank: #272 (MO)
○ Class Rank: #50
○ Strengths: Defensive intensity, home-field advantage, energy
○ Key to Win: Execute in the red zone and keep defensive pressure high
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Yellowjackets | 12,308 | 167 (AR) | 37 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willow Springs Bears | 12,303 | 272 (MO) | 50 | 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.