The 2025 Alaska high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the North Pole Patriots host the Service Cougars on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 4:00 PM in North Pole, AK. Both teams look to build on their early-season results, with Service coming in unbeaten and North Pole aiming to rebound after a 1-1 start.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Service (Anchorage, AK) vs North Pole (North Pole, AK)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 4:00 PM
○ Location: North Pole High School, North Pole, AK
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Service Cougars
The Cougars enter the game ranked #7,594 nationally, #10 in Alaska, and #7 in their class. Service opened the season with a strong victory, showing defensive grit and efficient offensive execution.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #7,594
○ State Rank: #10 (AK)
○ Class Rank: #7
○ Strengths: Defensive consistency, balanced scoring, strong start to season
○ Key to Win: Control possession and continue defensive discipline
North Pole Patriots
The Patriots come in ranked #9,964 nationally, #14 in Alaska, and #5 in their class. At 1-1, North Pole has put up points but struggled to limit opponents, giving them a clear focus heading into this contest.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #9,964
○ State Rank: #14 (AK)
○ Class Rank: #5
○ Strengths: Offensive firepower, depth at skill positions, home-field advantage
○ Key to Win: Improve defensive containment and sustain offensive drives
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Cougars | 7,594 | 10 (AK) | 7 | 1-0 | 19 | 12 |
| North Pole Patriots | 9,964 | 14 (AK) | 5 | 1-1 | 43 | 71 |
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