Game Overview
- Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
- Time: 1:00 PM
- Location: Garry Berry Stadium, Mitchell High School, Colorado Springs, CO
- Event: Non-conference varsity football game
This is a highly anticipated non-conference matchup featuring two competitive Colorado high school programs, the La Junta Tigers and Mitchell Marauders.
Team Profiles and Season Context
La Junta Tigers (La Junta, CO)
- Record as of September 6, 2025: 1-0
- Latest Results: Opened the season with a dominant 42-0 win over Pueblo Centennial (Aug 30, 2025), followed by a massive 74-7 victory over Mitchell on Sept 6.
- Regional/National Rank: Ranked 9,604 nationally in Colorado 2A Classification, holding 122nd statewide and 17th in state division rankings.
- Offensive Strength: Scoring an average of 42 points per game with strong performances across all four quarters in recent games.
- Key Player: Raif Robinson, rushing yards leader with approximately 50 yards per game.
Mitchell Marauders (Colorado Springs, CO)
- Record as of September 6, 2025: 0-1
- Recent Results: Opened season with a tough loss to La Junta, 7-74.
- Regional/National Rank: Position 13,990 nationally, 199th in Colorado, and 41st in the state division.
- Challenges: Low scoring average of 6 points per game; defense allowed high points in recent games.
- Key Player: Gavin Denahy, passing yards leader averaging 116 yards per game.
Game Summary: La Junta vs Mitchell — September 6, 2025
La Junta showcased a powerful offensive performance, scoring 21 points in the first quarter and maintaining momentum throughout, eventually scoring 74 points versus Mitchell’s 7. Mitchell managed a 6-point second quarter, but that was not enough to contain La Junta’s aggressive gameplay.
The overwhelmingly dominant score highlights La Junta’s offensive depth and execution versus Mitchell’s defensive challenges in this matchup.
Upcoming Schedule Highlights
La Junta Tigers 2025 Schedule Snippet
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/6 | Mitchell | Away (Colorado Springs) | 1:00PM |
| 9/13 | Strasburg | Away | 7:00PM |
| 9/19 | The Classical Academy | Away | 7:00PM |
Mitchell Marauders 2025 Schedule Snippet
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/6 | La Junta | Home (Colorado Springs) | 1:00PM |
| 9/12 | The Pinnacle | Away | 7:00PM |
| 9/19 | Manual | Home | 7:00PM |
View and Follow the Gam
Fans can watch highlights, play-by-play updates, and sometimes live streams on platforms like MaxPreps, YouTube (search “Mitchell vs La Junta 2025”), and local school sports pages. Tickets for the upcoming games are available digitally via GoFan for easy access.
La Junta Tigers started the 2025 season strongly with dominant performances including a decisive win over their rivals Mitchell Marauders. Mitchell looks to regroup and improve during the upcoming weeks with key matches against league opponents.
