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Air AcademyMesa Ridge

Kadets
0
Grizzlies
28

The Mesa Ridge (Colorado Springs, CO) varsity football team won Thursday's home non-conference game against Air Academy (US Air Force Academy, CO) by a score of 28-0.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Air Academy----0
Mesa Ridge----28
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Game Stats

Air Academy (25-26)

Mesa Ridge (25-26)

Air Academy

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals162.1672.00239.6
5Cade Ballard (Jr)162.1672.00239.6
Mesa Ridge

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals81696.50012.01089.6
15Leland Frescaz (Sr)81696.50012.01089.6
Air Academy

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals27692.6120
1J. Schmadeka (Sr)11292.6120
15Madden Pohl (So)13443.4100
35Max Schlichter (So)3-4-1.310
Mesa Ridge

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals13957.32403
5Tre Salas (Sr)10676.72403
15Leland Frescaz (Sr)3289.30
Air Academy

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals122.02
8Noah Edwards (Sr)122.02
Mesa Ridge

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals89612.01
1Jakehlan Watts (Sr)24321.5
4Kobe Dooley (Sr)33210.71
5Tre Salas (Sr)155.0
16I. Brinck-Torres (Jr)2168.0
Air Academy

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals69271
1J. Schmadeka (Sr)2929
8Noah Edwards (Sr)22
15Madden Pohl (So)4444
35Max Schlichter (So)-4-4
Mesa Ridge

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals9596677274
1Jakehlan Watts (Sr)431760
4Kobe Dooley (Sr)3232
5Tre Salas (Sr)67572
7Tishaun Kearney (Jr)6060
12Amari McBroom (So)66
15Leland Frescaz (Sr)2828
16I. Brinck-Torres (Jr)1616
Air Academy

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals692271
1J. Schmadeka (Sr)2929
5Cade Ballard (Jr)22
8Noah Edwards (Sr)22
15Madden Pohl (So)4444
35Max Schlichter (So)-4-4
Mesa Ridge

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals959696191
1Jakehlan Watts (Sr)4343
4Kobe Dooley (Sr)3232
5Tre Salas (Sr)67572
15Leland Frescaz (Sr)2896124
16I. Brinck-Torres (Jr)1616
Air Academy

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals617241.0
1J. Schmadeka (Sr)11
6Nico Tolini (Jr)11
7Sean Kennedy (Sr)112
9Mason Ryan (So)22
11Damian Chisom (Jr)22
12Silas Felps (So)11
21Jahlil Ray (Jr)112
30Dakari Burr (Jr)325
35Max Schlichter (So)134
51Joseph Kersey (So)11.0
53Thurman Jeter (So)22
83Xavier Cofield (Sr)11
Mesa Ridge

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals2635617.0
0C. Tertulien (Sr)224
1Jakehlan Watts (Sr)325
2Sean Calip (Jr)11
3Chris Hinojosa (Jr)235
6Byrel Frierson (Sr)2571.0
7Tishaun Kearney (Jr)123
9Tashaun Lago (Jr)3581.0
18Josiah Garcia (Jr)11
21Easton Jacobs (So)11
28Rome Lopez (Jr)3141.0
30Aaron Mataipule (Sr)2462.0
45Josiah Garrett (Jr)156
50Zane Yancey (Sr)22
52T'Andre Bevil (Sr)2572.0
55Cayden Chlebik (Jr)11
Air Academy

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals1.0
51Joseph Kersey (So)1.0
Mesa Ridge

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals3
3Chris Hinojosa (Jr)1
9Tashaun Lago (Jr)1
45Josiah Garrett (Jr)1

Defensive Statistics

Air Academy has not entered any defensive statistics stats.
Mesa Ridge

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals211
0C. Tertulien (Sr)1
7Tishaun Kearney (Jr)1
9Tashaun Lago (Jr)11

Kickoffs

Air Academy has not entered any kickoffs stats.
Mesa Ridge

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals528356.6602
6Byrel Frierson (Sr)528356.6602

Kickoff and Punt Returns

Air Academy has not entered any kickoff and punt returns stats.
Mesa Ridge

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals166.037725.783
1Jakehlan Watts (Sr)11717.017
7Tishaun Kearney (Jr)26030.060
12Amari McBroom (So)166.06

Points

Air Academy has not entered any points stats.
Mesa Ridge

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals4244
4Kobe Dooley (Sr)16
5Tre Salas (Sr)318
16I. Brinck-Torres (Jr)4

PATs and Field Goals

Air Academy has not entered any pats and field goals stats.
Mesa Ridge

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals441.04
16I. Brinck-Torres (Jr)441.04

Touchdowns

Air Academy has not entered any touchdowns stats.
Mesa Ridge

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals314
4Kobe Dooley (Sr)11
5Tre Salas (Sr)33

Game Story

Colorado High School Football - Mesa Ridge defeats Air Academy

August 28, 2025: Colorado Springs, CO 80911

The crowd at Thursday's non-league contest between the Mesa Ridge Grizzlies (Colorado Springs, CO) and the visiting Air Academy Kadets (US Air Force Academy, CO), witnessed Mesa Ridge's football squad topple Air Academy by a tally of 28-0.

The Grizzlies (1-0) will now prepare for their bout against Northfield (Denver, CO). The Nighthawks go into the non-league bout with a 0-1 record. In their last bout, Northfield was topped by Roosevelt (Johnstown, CO), 35-0, in a non-league bout.

The Kadets now own a 0-1 record. They play next when they travel to Sand Creek for a non-league bout on Friday, September 5. Air Academy will encounter a Scorpions team coming off a 40-21 non-league win over Harrison (Colorado Springs, CO). The Scorpions record now stands at 2-0.

Mike RumanKadets Reporter
Chris BodemerGrizzlies Reporter
  • All
  • Q2
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  1. Check In

    2nd Quarter
    0 - 14 The scorer has checked in. AA 0, Mesa Ridge 14
    Posted @ 7:44p

  2. Game Attendance

    2nd Quarter
    Attendance Hundreds
    Posted @ 7:44p

  3. Field Conditions

    2nd Quarter
    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 7:44p

  4. Weather Conditions

    2nd Quarter
    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 7:44p
  5. 0 - 20

    Rushing Touchdown

    Mesa Ridge2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Mesa Ridge - Rushing TD. AA 0, Mesa Ridge 20
    Posted @ 8:01p
  6. 0 - 21

    Made Point After

    Mesa Ridge2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Mesa Ridge - PAT Good. AA 0, Mesa Ridge 21
    Posted @ 8:01p
  7. 0 - 27

    Rushing Touchdown

    Mesa Ridge2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Mesa Ridge - Rushing TD. AA 0, Mesa Ridge 27
    Posted @ 8:11p
  8. 0 - 28

    Made Point After

    Mesa Ridge2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Mesa Ridge - PAT Good. AA 0, Mesa Ridge 28
    Posted @ 8:11p
  9. 0 - 28

    Halftime

    Halftime
    AA 0, Mesa Ridge 28
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 9:15p
  10. 0 - 28

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Air Academy3rd Quarter
    Air Academy to kick off to Mesa Ridge.
    Posted @ 9:15p

  11. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    Lightning delay
    Posted @ 9:15p

  12. Game Delayed

    3rd Quarter
    The game has been delayed. Lightning
    Posted @ 9:59p

Game Photos

Photos by Jen Jardeleza

  1. M. Ruman

    2nd Quarter
    Air Academy
    Kadets
    0 - 14
    Mesa Ridge
    Grizzlies

Air Academy @ Mesa Ridge Football Game Info

Thu., Aug. 28, 2025 @ 7p
The Mesa Ridge (Colorado Springs, CO) varsity football team won Thursday's home non-conference game against Air Academy (US Air Force Academy, CO) by a score of 28-0.

Scoretracker Providers

Mike RumanKadets Reporter
Chris BodemerGrizzlies Reporter

Rankings & Records

Air Academy (25-26)

NationalCOClass
7,9009424
OverallLeagueHomeAwayWin %League %PFPA
4-31-12-12-2.571.500155127

Mesa Ridge (25-26)

NationalCOClass
3,706409
OverallLeagueHomeAwayWin %League %PFPA
3-42-03-20-2.4291.000123122

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Air Academy		2.77.29.36.722.1
Mesa Ridge		04.03.53.517.6

Air Academy Videos

  • Play video icon 09/5 Highlights @ Sand Creek 3:35

Mesa Ridge Videos

Mesa Ridge doesn't have any videos.

Team Stat Comparison

Air AcademyMesa Ridge
132.7Rushing Yards Per Game129.1
100.1Passing Yards Per Game121.9
100.3Receiving Yards Per Game120.6
232.9Total Yards Per Game251.0
54.0Tackles Per Game51.9
1.2Sacks Per Game0.7
-Points Per Game1.3

Team Leaders

Air AcademyMesa RidgeNational Avg.
#35 Max Schlichter41.4Rushing Yards Per Game#5 Tre Salas64.313.2
#5 Cade Ballard92.4Passing Yards Per Game#15 Leland Frescaz117.113.9
#8 Noah Edwards42.7Receiving Yards Per Game#4 Kobe Dooley58.710.5
#5 Cade Ballard133.1Total Yards Per Game#15 Leland Frescaz138.328.2
#35 Max Schlichter8.9Tackles Per Game#9 Tashaun Lago8.82.7
#51 Joseph Kersey1.0Sacks Per Game#34 Conner Kindhart0.50.3
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Points Per Game#4 Kobe Dooley1.02.2

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Air Academy1-1Mesa Ridge1-1
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
9/12/25WidefieldAir Academy(W) 42-010/4/25WidefieldMesa Ridge(W) 41-0
10/3/25Palmer RidgeAir Academy(L) 42-09/26/25Palmer RidgeMesa Ridge(L) 35-7

Record Breakdown

Air Academy (25-26)

Mesa Ridge (25-26)
4-3
Overall
3-4
1-1
League
2-0
3-2
Non-League
1-4
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
1-1
Common Opponent
1-1
2-1
Home
3-2
2-2
Away
0-2
0-0
Neutral
0-0
0-0
Playoff
0-0
4-3
In-State
3-4
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0