The Chugiak (AK) varsity football team will host North Pole (AK) for a conference game on Friday, August 15, at 7:30 p.m.

Chugiak vs North Pole Football Game Info:

What: Alaska High School Football
Who: Chugiak vs North Pole
When: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
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Game preview: Chugiak vs North Pole

Chugiak vs. North Pole: Alaska High School Football Preview

The 2025 high school football season kicks off with a matchup between two competitive Alaska programs: North Pole High School and Chugiak High School. Both teams enter the season with fresh rosters and a clean slate, eager to make their mark in the 4A and 5A classes, respectively.

Team Rankings and Records
North Pole enters the season with a national ranking of 9,336, holding the 13th spot in Alaska’s Class 4. Chugiak comes in slightly higher, with a national ranking of 10,612 and the 14th spot in Alaska’s Class 5. Both teams start the season 0-0 overall, with no games played at home or on the road.

Common Opponents
Interestingly, both programs share several common opponents this season, offering a benchmark to gauge early performance:

• Palmer – North Pole plays away on 8/22/25, while Chugiak hosts on 9/26/25

• West Valley – North Pole hosts on 9/26/25, Chugiak hosts on 9/19/25

• Soldotna – North Pole hosts on 10/4/25, Chugiak travels to Soldotna on 8/22/25

These matchups will provide valuable insight into each team’s strengths and weaknesses as the season progresses.

Record Breakdown
Both North Pole and Chugiak have yet to register a win or loss, leaving all statistics—including league, non-league, home, away, playoff, in-state, and out-of-state records—at 0-0. This makes the upcoming season wide open, with both programs aiming to establish dominance early.

Season Outlook
While rankings place Chugiak just behind North Pole nationally, the outcome of this season will depend on execution on the field, coaching adjustments, and how each team performs against shared opponents. Fans of both schools can expect competitive play, and the games against Palmer, West Valley, and Soldotna will be key tests before entering league matchups.

As the 2025 season begins, all eyes will be on North Pole and Chugiak to see which team can make a strong start and carry momentum through the fall.