Melrose
Melrose Buffaloes
MELR
0-2 Overall • Away
     
      
Lordsburg
Lordsburg Mavericks
LORD
1-0 Overall • Home
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Lordsburg hosts Melrose on Oct. 17 — Buffaloes look to build on 2024 win

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Lordsburg, N.M. — The Lordsburg Mavericks host the Melrose Buffaloes on Friday, Oct. 17. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. MDT at Lordsburg (see the game page for full details): https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/games/5756517-melrose-vs-lordsburg

Quick game facts

  • Matchup: Lordsburg Mavericks (home) vs. Melrose Buffaloes (away)

  • Date/time: Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 — 6 p.m. MDT

  • Location: Lordsburg, N.M.

  • Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/games/5756517-melrose-vs-lordsburg

  • Lordsburg team page: https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/teams/248177-lordsburg-mavericks

  • Melrose team page: https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/teams/248399-melrose-buffaloes

Why this one matters

Melrose holds the memory of a decisive win in the last meeting: the Buffaloes beat Lordsburg 58-6 on Nov. 9, 2024 (game details: https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/games/4897369-lordsburg-vs-melrose). Lordsburg will be looking for a response at home; Melrose will try to show the result wasn’t a one-off. With both programs carrying local pride into the season, Friday’s game should have plenty of energy and playoff implications for league positioning.

Weather and matchup notes

  • Local weather data is available for Lordsburg on the game listing; check the game page for any late updates.

Streaming and tickets

  • Streaming may be available through each school’s NFHS Network page:

  • Lordsburg NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/lordsburg-high-school-lordsburg-nm/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • Melrose NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/melrose-high-school-melrose-nm/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • No dedicated ticket link is listed on the game page; check the schools’ athletic departments or the game listing for updates.

Get involved

Follow both teams on Scorebook Live to stay updated and help grow the local fan base:

  • Lordsburg: https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/teams/248177-lordsburg-mavericks

  • Melrose: https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/teams/248399-melrose-buffaloes

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