Las Vegas will play host to another big Friday night football clash as Mojave vs Desert Pines takes center stage on September 5, 2025, at 7 p.m. The non-conference matchup brings together two programs from the Nevada high school football scene, each carrying very different starts to their season. Desert Pines, sitting at .500, will welcome Mojave, still in search of their first win, for what promises to be a telling early-season test.

Matchup: Mojave vs Desert Pines
Date: Friday., Sep. 5, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m.
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Rankings and Records

• Mojave Rattlers (0-2, 0-0 league)
  • National Rank: 7,301
  • Nevada Rank: 36th overall, 22nd in division
  • Points For: 47
  • Points Against: 76
  • Home Record: 0-2
  • Away Record: 0-0

Mojave has had a tough start, dropping two straight at home. Their offense has shown flashes with nearly 24 points per game, but defensive struggles have kept them from closing out contests.

• Desert Pines Jaguars (1-1, 0-0 league)
  • National Rank: 1,747
  • Nevada Rank: 9th overall, 9th in division
  • Points For: 83
  • Points Against: 51
  • Home Record: 0-1
  • Away Record: 1-0

Desert Pines has split its first two games. The Jaguars’ offense has been prolific, averaging more than 40 points per game, but they will want to sharpen their defensive consistency after allowing over 50 points across their first two outings.

Scoring Trends

The way each team scores tells the story of their season so far:

• Mojave Rattlers
  • Q1: 3.5
  • Q2: 7.0
  • Q3: 4.0
  • Q4: 9.0
  • Final: 23.5 points per game

Mojave tends to build gradually, often finishing stronger in the fourth quarter. Their ability to keep scoring late is a positive sign, though defensive lapses often negate those efforts.

• Desert Pines Jaguars
  • Q1: 0
  • Q2: 7.0
  • Q3: 14.0
  • Q4: 0
  • Final: 41.5 points per game

The Jaguars bring explosive third-quarter production, but their lack of points in both the opening and closing frames suggests inconsistency. Mojave could try to capitalize early or late if Desert Pines stumbles outside of their hot middle quarters.

Team Comparison

While Mojave’s stats provide a more detailed look at their performance, Desert Pines’ numbers weren’t available in full. Still, the contrast is striking:

• Mojave Rattlers
  • Rushing: 118.5 yards per game
  • Passing: 150.5 yards per game
  • Receiving: 168.0 yards per game
  • Total Offense: 269.0 yards per game
  • Tackles: 69.0 per game
  • Sacks: 1.0 per game
  • Points: 12.0 per game
  • Pancake Blocks: 13
• Desert Pines Jaguars
  • Specific stat categories unavailable
  • Averaging 41.5 points per game, a strong indicator of offensive dominance

The biggest gap lies in scoring. While Mojave’s attack averages just 12 points per game, Desert Pines has been lighting up the scoreboard. That discrepancy puts pressure on the Rattlers’ defense to hold steady against one of the state’s higher-scoring units.

Standout Players

Mojave Rattlers

• #4 RaJahn Butler – Leading rusher with 43 yards per game and also contributing 6 points per game.
• #9 Mark Ames – The centerpiece of the passing game, throwing for 131 yards per game and totaling 140 yards of offense.
• #3 S’Marion Coleman – Reliable target with 77 receiving yards per game.
• #13 Zechariah Johnson – Defensive leader, piling up 13 tackles per game, nearly four times the national average.
• #34 Jamaari Williams – Adds pressure up front with 0.5 sacks per game.
• #66 Juan Palmes – A force on the offensive line, already logging 5 pancake blocks.

Desert Pines Jaguars

Player stats weren’t provided, but their offensive production—averaging more than 40 points per game—shows that they have multiple weapons capable of breaking open games. The third-quarter scoring surge suggests halftime adjustments are a strength for their coaching staff.

Record Breakdown

• Mojave Rattlers
  • Overall: 0-2
  • Non-League: 0-2
  • Home: 0-2
  • Away: 0-0
  • In-State: 0-2
  • Out-of-State: 0-0
• Desert Pines Jaguars
  • Overall: 1-1
  • Non-League: 1-1
  • Home: 0-1
  • Away: 1-0
  • In-State: 1-0
  • Out-of-State: 0-1

Both programs are still looking for their first home victory, which makes this game especially important for Desert Pines on their own turf.

Keys to Victory

• Mojave Rattlers
  • Limit explosive plays in the third quarter, where Desert Pines has been most dangerous.
  • Establish a ground game early through RaJahn Butler to control possession.
  • Lean on defensive leader Zechariah Johnson to set the tone and keep the Jaguars’ offense off balance.
• Desert Pines Jaguars
  • Start faster—scoreless first quarters leave room for opponents to build confidence.
  • Close stronger—production drops to zero in the fourth, a weakness opponents could exploit.
  • Continue to lean on offensive depth while tightening defensive coverage to avoid shootouts.

What’s at Stake

For Mojave, this is about finding a breakthrough win after a slow start. Avoiding an 0-3 hole could be critical to their confidence moving forward. Their offense has shown progress, but the defense must hold against one of the more dynamic attacks they will face this year.

For Desert Pines, it’s a chance to solidify their place among Nevada’s top programs. A win would push them above .500 and give them momentum heading into the heart of the season. Dropping a home game to a winless opponent, however, would raise serious questions about their consistency.

Final Outlook

The Mojave vs Desert Pines matchup sets up as a classic contrast: Mojave looking for its first taste of success and Desert Pines aiming to prove they belong in Nevada’s upper tier. The Jaguars’ offensive firepower gives them the edge on paper, but Mojave’s resilience and strong individual performers could turn this into a closer battle than rankings suggest.

Fans should keep an eye on Mojave’s ability to slow down Desert Pines’ third-quarter surge, as well as the Jaguars’ response to late-game execution issues. With both sides seeking a statement win, this Friday night in Las Vegas is sure to deliver hard-hitting action.

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