The Wasilla (AK) varsity football team will host Lathrop (Fairbanks, AK) in a conference game on Friday, August 15, at 7:00 PM.
Wasilla vs Lathrop Football Game Info:
What: Alaska High School Football
Who: Wasilla vs Lathrop
When: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 7 PM
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Game preview: Wasilla vs Lathrop
Wasilla vs. Lathrop: Alaska High School Football Preview (2025-26 Season)
The 2025-26 Alaska high school football season kicks off with an exciting matchup between Wasilla and Lathrop, two teams looking to make their mark early. Both teams enter the season with fresh rosters and a clean slate, yet their preseason rankings hint at differing expectations.
Team Rankings and Overview
Lathrop enters the season with a national ranking of 4,751, placing them third in Alaska and second in their class. Wasilla, meanwhile, is nationally ranked 10,919, 15th in the state, and sixth in their class. Both teams are 0-0 overall, with no games yet played at home or on the road, and both are yet to score points or allow any against them.
Season Schedules and Common Opponents
While both teams are starting fresh, they share common opponents such as Chugiak, Palmer, Soldotna, and West Valley, which could serve as key measuring sticks as the season progresses. Lathrop’s early schedule includes games against Chugiak (9/6), Palmer (9/19), Soldotna (9/26), and West Valley (10/4). Wasilla’s season features matchups against Chugiak (9/12), Palmer (10/3), Soldotna (9/19), and West Valley (8/23). These common opponents will provide an early benchmark for fans comparing the two teams’ performances.
Head-to-Head and Records
The teams have yet to meet this season, and all categories—including overall, league, non-league, home, away, neutral, playoff, in-state, and out-of-state records—are currently at 0-0. This opening game represents a fresh opportunity for both squads to establish momentum.
Outlook
With both teams opening their seasons at full strength and without any prior results, this matchup offers fans a first glimpse of what to expect. Lathrop may hold a slight edge in state and class rankings, but Wasilla will be motivated to prove themselves and climb the standings early. Regardless of the outcome, the game promises to be a competitive start to the Alaska high school football season.
