19
Cactus Shadows
Cactus Shadows Falcons
CACT
0-1 Overall • Away
Final
27
Desert Edge
Desert Edge Scorpions
DESE
1-0 Overall • Home
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Cactus Shadows at Desert Edge — Scorpions host Falcons on Aug. 28 in Goodyear

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Desert Edge -

Cactus Shadows visits Desert Edge on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, for a nonleague showdown at Desert Edge High School in Goodyear. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. local time (MST). Watch live and follow the action on the game’s SBLive page: https://scorebooklive.com/arizona/football/games/5756191-cactus-shadows-vs-desert-edge.

Teams

  • Desert Edge Scorpions (Home) — https://scorebooklive.com/arizona/football/teams/231844-desert-edge-scorpions

  • Cactus Shadows Falcons (Away) — https://scorebooklive.com/arizona/football/teams/257496-cactus-shadows-falcons

Why this one matters

Desert Edge and Cactus Shadows open the 2025 slate against each other after meeting last season. In the teams’ most recent matchup on Nov. 15, 2024, Desert Edge handed Cactus Shadows a 42-19 loss at Cactus Shadows. Both programs will be looking to set the tone early in the season and build momentum heading into nonleague play.

Streaming and tickets

  • Live streaming: Both schools list NFHS Network pages where the game may be available — Desert Edge: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/desert-edge-high-school-goodyear-az/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive and Cactus Shadows: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/cactus-shadows-high-school-scottsdale-az/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive. NFHS Network usually requires a subscription.

  • Tickets: Check the Desert Edge athletic department or the SBLive game page above for ticket links and updates.

Notes for fans

  • A local forecast for Goodyear is available; check updates as game day approaches.

  • Follow the teams on SBLive to stay updated and help grow each program’s fan base: Desert Edge (https://scorebooklive.com/arizona/football/teams/231844-desert-edge-scorpions) and Cactus Shadows (https://scorebooklive.com/arizona/football/teams/257496-cactus-shadows-falcons).

  • Make picks for fun on SBLive and support the team you want to see win. Picks are for fan engagement only; win projections and follower counts can change — follow teams and make picks to increase engagement and show support.

Preview takeaway

Expect a competitive, early-season test for both programs. Desert Edge will look to capitalize on last season’s win, while Cactus Shadows will aim to flip the script on the road. For more game details, live updates and follow coverage, bookmark the SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/arizona/football/games/5756191-cactus-shadows-vs-desert-edge.