As the Las Vegas fall air turns crisp, the Shadow Ridge Mustangs Varsity Football Team looks ahead to a high stakes season in 5A Southern Desert Division. Led by head coach Travis K. Foster, the squad enters the 2025-2026 season brimming with potential and anticipation
The Mustangs 2025-2026 schedule, as listed on MaxPreps presents a demanding mix of non-league and league play. They kick things off on Friday, August 22, with a season opener on the road against Snow Canyon. Back home on August 29, Shadow Ridge squares off against Simi Valley at 6 p.m, followed by another road test on September 5 at Quartz Hill.
The regular-season stretch continues with a home game on September 12 against Canyon Springs which is Shadow’s Homecoming game, then a league matchup against Mojave at home on September 26, followed by a home contest against Centennial on October 3. The Mustangs then hit the road again to face Somerset Academy Losee on October 10, then travel to Palo Verde on October 17, before hosting their marquee rivalry game against reigning powerhouse Bishop Gorman on October 24.
At the helm, Coach Foster carries the responsibility of guiding the Mustangs through this competitive season. Under his leadership, the team embodies the school’s motto and spirit, rallying a community around each Friday night showdown. Shadow Ridge High School, founded in 2002 and home to over 3,000 students, has cultivated a proud athletic tradition under the banner of the Mustangs. Navy and gray serve as the visual symbols of their tenacity on the field.
Excitement is already in the air. Social Media updates hint at preseason momentum and public engagement, one Shadow Ridge parent Tyrone Patterson counted down to the opener against Snow Canyon with the caption “30 Days The Countdown is on to the Mustangs 2025 Season opener vs Snow Canyon in St. George, Utah!”
Additionally, junior Wyatt Ketchmark, spotlighted scrimmage action: “Scrimmage #1 of 2! Your Shadow Mustangs were home taking on the Liberty Patriots and the Las Vegas Wildcats, with kickoff on Friday at 7PM.” Another note detailed a second scrimmage, with the Mustangs hosting the Green Valley Gators at 6 p.m. showing the preparation intensity.
The Mustangs schedule underscores a season of both tradition and bold challenges. Opening with Snow Canyon and facing off against heavyweights like Bishop Gorman reflects a blend of non league testing and high stakes league competition. Rivalries, far reaching matchups, and home field clashes all are on deck.
The community is waiting expectably behind Coach Foster’s leadership and the high-octane performance anticipated from a team eager to leave its mark in 2025-2026.
