The Dakota Ridge Eagles will travel to Mesa Ridge to face the Mesa Ridge Grizzlies in a high-stakes Colorado non-league high school football game. Both teams come highly ranked, aiming to prove their standing early in the season.
Game Info
Teams: Dakota Ridge Eagles vs. Mesa Ridge Grizzlies
Date & Time: Friday, September 12, 2025, 7:00 PM MDT
Location: Mesa Ridge High School, Colorado Springs, CO
Game Type: Non-League Game
Watch Live: Stream live on NFHS and catch every play
Recent Results
Dakota Ridge Eagles:
- Win vs Chatfield (23-12)
- Loss vs Broomfield (7-45)
- Wins vs Ponderosa (14-0), Loveland (49-21), Bear Creek (51-0)
Mesa Ridge Grizzlies:
- Win vs Air Academy (28-0)
- Loss vs Montrose (21-53)
- Wins vs Monarch (34-31), Falcon (40-6), Doherty (37-12)
Team Strengths & Keys to Victory
Dakota Ridge relies on a tough defense and opportunistic offense led by junior Landon Kalsbeck.
Mesa Ridge features a strong running game and power defense with playoff experience.
Prediction & Outlook
This will be a hard-fought battle between two evenly matched teams. Dakota Ridge’s homecoming momentum and defensive stands could be decisive, but Mesa Ridge’s grit and experience make it a game that could go down to the wire.
Predicted Score: Dakota Ridge 19, Mesa Ridge 14.
