A new high school football season is upon us, and the Minico Spartans and Skyview Hawks are ready to kick off their 2025-26 campaigns. As with any preseason, both teams enter with high hopes and a clean slate, with all of their record breakdowns—overall, league, non-league, and head-to-head—starting at a perfect.
The Minico Spartans (ID) varsity football team is set to play a home non-conference game against Skyview Hawks (ID) on Friday, August 22, at 7:00 PM.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Idaho High School Football
Who: Minico Spartans (ID) vs Skyview Hawks (ID)
When: Friday, August 22, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
Minico Spartans: Eyeing a Strong Start
The Minico Spartans are entering the season with a national ranking of 2,632 and an in-state ranking of 17 within their class, putting them in a strong position for a successful year. While the team’s past performance in previous seasons is not available, their schedule provides an early challenge with a matchup against Bishop Kelly on September 5, a game that could set the tone for the rest of their season.
Skyview Hawks: Ready to Climb the Rankings
The Skyview Hawks are ranked 5,778 nationally and 46th in their class in-state. They’ll face a similarly tough test later in their season when they host Bishop Kelly on October 2. Like Minico, the Hawks’ record is clean, giving them an opportunity to prove their preseason rankings are just a number. Their performance against a shared opponent in Bishop Kelly will be a great benchmark for how they stack up against the Spartans, providing a compelling storyline for fans to follow as the season unfolds.
The Season Ahead: A Tale of Two Teams
With both teams starting fresh, the focus will be on their individual journeys throughout the season. Minico’s early-season clash with Bishop Kelly will be a crucial indicator of their strength. For Skyview, that same opponent later in the year offers a chance to either validate their standing or make a statement with an upset. Fans will be watching to see how both teams navigate their schedules, vying for dominance in their respective leagues and, ultimately, a spot in the playoffs.
