The 2025 Arizona high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Ajo Red Raiders host the Southwest Leadership Academy Rams on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams open the season seeking to establish momentum in their first contest of the year.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Southwest Leadership Academy (Phoenix, AZ) vs Ajo (Ajo, AZ)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Ajo High School, Ajo, AZ
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Southwest Leadership Academy Rams
The Rams begin the season unranked with a clean slate. With fresh energy and the opportunity to prove themselves, Southwest Leadership Academy will look to establish identity early in the year. Execution on both sides of the ball will be essential to setting the tone.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: N/A
○ State Rank: N/A
○ Division Rank: N/A
○ Strengths: Fresh start, motivated roster, balanced potential
○ Key to Win: Execute fundamentals and limit mistakes
Ajo Red Raiders
The Red Raiders also open the season unranked, entering with optimism and home-field advantage. Ajo will aim to use early momentum and crowd support to gain control of the game. Discipline and steady offensive play will be key in their season debut.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: N/A
○ State Rank: N/A
○ Division Rank: N/A
○ Strengths: Home-field advantage, motivated to start strong, depth in key positions
○ Key to Win: Control time of possession and finish drives
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Leadership Academy Rams | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ajo Red Raiders | N/A | N/A | N/A | 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.