The 2025 Arkansas high school football season features a non-conference showdown as the Valley View Blazers host the Poplar Bluff Mules on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at Valley View High School in Jonesboro, AR, with both teams eager to kick off the season with a win.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Poplar Bluff (Poplar Bluff, MO) vs Valley View (Jonesboro, AR)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Valley View High School, Jonesboro, AR
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Poplar Bluff Mules
The Mules begin their 2025 season ranked #4,285 nationally, #79 in Missouri, and #24 in their class. With a tradition of tough, physical football, Poplar Bluff will look to control the trenches and find offensive balance against a highly ranked Arkansas opponent.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #4,285
○ State Rank: #79 (MO)
○ Class Rank: #24
○ Strengths: Physicality, experienced roster, defensive grit
○ Key to Win: Win at the line of scrimmage and create long drives
Valley View Blazers
The Blazers enter the season ranked #1,315 nationally, #18 in Arkansas, and #4 in their class. Playing at home, Valley View will look to use their speed and offensive execution to gain an early advantage and protect their strong preseason ranking.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #1,315
○ State Rank: #18 (AR)
○ Class Rank: #4
○ Strengths: Offensive efficiency, athletic playmakers, home-field advantage
○ Key to Win: Utilize speed on both sides of the ball and force turnovers
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Bluff Mules | #4,285 | #79 (MO) | #24 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Valley View Blazers | #1,315 | #18 (AR) | #4 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
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