The 2025 Colorado high school football season features a non-conference matchup as the Lamar Thunder host the Raton Tigers on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at Lamar High School in Lamar, CO, with both teams looking to build momentum early in the season.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Raton (Raton, NM) vs Lamar (Lamar, CO)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Lamar High School, Lamar, CO
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Raton Tigers
The Tigers enter ranked #11,785 nationally, #50 in New Mexico, and #5 in their class. Raton opened the season with a dominant 54-0 shutout victory, showing explosive offensive potential and a defense that set the tone. They’ll aim to carry that energy on the road against a Colorado opponent.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #11,785
○ State Rank: #50 (NM)
○ Class Rank: #5
○ Strengths: Explosive offense, defensive shutout capability, early-season momentum
○ Key to Win: Maintain offensive balance and limit big plays defensively
Lamar Thunder
The Thunder begin the year ranked #9,877 nationally, #129 in Colorado, and #20 in their class. Opening their season at home, Lamar will look to establish rhythm early behind a supportive home crowd. The Thunder defense will be tested immediately against a Raton team that proved efficient in its opener.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #9,877
○ State Rank: #129 (CO)
○ Class Rank: #20
○ Strengths: Home-field advantage, physical style of play, disciplined coaching
○ Key to Win: Control the tempo and keep Raton’s offense off the field
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raton Tigers | 11,785 | 50 (NM) | 5 | 1-0 | 54 | 0 |
| Lamar Thunder | 9,877 | 129 (CO) | 20 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
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