Sandia hosts Cibola on Aug. 28 in Albuquerque; Matadors look to build on 37-7 win
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Sandia Matadors and Cibola Cougars meet Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at 7 p.m. MDT at Sandia High School in Albuquerque. The nonconference matchup is listed on SBLive here: https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/games/5755987-cibola-vs-sandia.
Quick facts
- Date/time: Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 — 7 p.m. MDT
- Location: Sandia High School (Albuquerque)
- Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/games/5755987-cibola-vs-sandia
- Sandia Matadors: https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/teams/245403-sandia-matadors (SBLive site) — fans: 2
- Cibola Cougars: https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/teams/245382-cibola-cougars (SBLive site) — fans: 1
Why this one matters
Sandia enters the matchup with momentum from last season’s meeting, a 37-7 win over Cibola on Aug. 29, 2024. In that game the Matadors jumped to an early lead (14 points in the first quarter) and never looked back, finishing with a linescore of 14-7-7-9 while Cibola’s lone touchdown came in the second quarter. Thursday’s game gives Cibola a chance for quick redemption on the road, while Sandia looks to sustain the program’s recent success.
Streaming and tickets
- Sandia and Cibola both have NFHS Network pages for their programs; fans can check streaming availability here:
- Sandia NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/sandia-high-school-albuquerque-nm/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
- Cibola NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/cibola-high-school-albuquerque-nm/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
- Ticketing information is not listed on the SBLive game page; check the host school’s athletic site or the game page above for updates.
Notes for fans
- Weather: The game is in Albuquerque; check local weather forecasts as conditions may change.
- Follow the teams on SBLive to keep up with live updates and to grow each program’s fan base:
- https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/teams/245403-sandia-matadors
- https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/teams/245382-cibola-cougars
- Make your picks on SBLive for fun — picks are fan engagement tools and are not tied to any win projections. These follower and pick counts can change, so follow the teams and cast your pick to show support.
What’s next
The winner will turn quickly around toward early-season schedules: Sandia’s next home game after this is listed as Volcano Vista at Sandia on Sept. 6, 2025, while Cibola’s next game is Eldorado at Cibola on Sept. 5, 2025. Keep an eye on SBLive for lineup updates, injury reports and game-day coverage.
Follow the matchup on SBLive for pregame updates and live coverage: https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/games/5755987-cibola-vs-sandia.