Carlsbad hosts Goddard in nonleague showdown on Friday, Aug. 29
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Carlsbad and Goddard meet in a nonleague clash Friday, Aug. 29, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. MDT in Carlsbad, N.M. The Cavemen host the Rockets at Carlsbad for a late-summer test that opens regional schedules for both programs.
What to know
- When: 7 p.m. MDT, Friday, Aug. 29, 2025
- Where: Carlsbad, N.M.
A quick look back and storyline
The Cavemen and Rockets last met on Aug. 29, 2024, when Carlsbad knocked off Goddard 45-22 in Roswell. That result gives this meeting extra bite as both teams look to establish early-season momentum. Fans on SBLive can track each program’s pages — Carlsbad currently has 8 followers and Goddard has 7 — and those follower counts can change as the season progresses.
Streaming and tickets
- Streaming: Both programs list NFHS Network pages for game coverage — Carlsbad: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/carlsbad-senior-high-school-carlsbad-nm/football and Goddard: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/goddard-high-school-roswell-nm/football
- Tickets: No ticket links provided. Check the SBLive game page or the schools’ athletic sites for updates.
Fan action
Follow the teams on SBLive to get updates, and make your picks on the game page to join the conversation. Picks are for fan engagement and do not affect SBLive win-projection numbers. Those numbers and follower totals can change — follow the teams you want to support and make picks for the matchup you want to see.