The 2025 Alaska high school football season continues with a key conference clash as the Wasilla Warriors (0-1) host the West Valley Wolf Pack (0-1) on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM in Wasilla, AK. Both teams are looking for their first win of the season after tough Week 1 losses, making this matchup an important early test in conference standings.
Game Details
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Matchup: West Valley Wolf Pack (Fairbanks, AK) vs. Wasilla Warriors (Wasilla, AK)
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Date & Time: Saturday, August 23, 2025 – 2:00 PM
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Location: Wasilla High School, Wasilla, AK
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Live Coverage: Stream on NFHS Network (subscription: $13.99/month or $79.99/year) and follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Tickets: Available digitally on GoFan
West Valley Wolf Pack (0-1)
West Valley opened its season with a tough 22-12 loss to Eagle River on the road. Ranked #18 in Alaska and #11,075 nationally, the Wolf Pack are still searching for offensive rhythm and consistency.
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Points Scored per Game: 12
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Points Allowed per Game: 22
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Quarter Scoring Breakdown: Q1: 6 | Q2: 0 | Q3: 6 | Q4: 0 | Final: 12
The Wolf Pack showed flashes of offense but struggled to sustain drives. With no significant rushing or passing yardage leaders reported yet, the focus will be on improving efficiency and finding reliable playmakers. Defensively, West Valley held strong early but allowed critical scores in the second half.
Wasilla Warriors (0-1)
The Warriors enter Week 2 after falling 34-21 to Lathrop, one of the state’s top programs. Ranked #14 in Alaska and #10,443 nationally, Wasilla showed more offensive firepower than West Valley in their opener, but defensive lapses proved costly.
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Points Scored per Game: 21
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Points Allowed per Game: 34
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Quarter Scoring Breakdown: Q1: 7 | Q2: 7 | Q3: 0 | Q4: 7 | Final: 21
Quarterback Brayden Sparrs (113 passing YPG) led the Warriors’ air attack, connecting with wideout Brandon Wadleigh (58 receiving YPG) for big gains. Wadleigh also chipped in on the ground (36 rushing YPG), showcasing his versatility. On defense, Dylan Reddick emerged as a standout with 15 tackles and 12 points scored, making him Wasilla’s most impactful two-way player.
Head-to-Head by the Numbers
| Category | West Valley | Wasilla |
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| Points/Game | 12.0 | 21.0 |
| Points Allowed/Game | 22.0 | 34.0 |
| Total Yards/Game | — | 218.0 |
| Rushing Yards/Game | — | 105.0 |
| Passing Yards/Game | — | 113.0 |
| Tackles/Game | — | 90.0 |
Both programs are looking to bounce back after opening-week losses, but Wasilla enters with more offensive production and playmakers in key positions. West Valley has the tougher defense on paper, but unless they find more consistency on offense, they could struggle to keep pace with the Warriors.
If Wasilla’s passing attack continues to click, the Warriors may have the edge at home. For West Valley to pull off the road upset, they’ll need to grind out longer drives and capitalize on Wasilla’s defensive lapses.
