See the Schedule: Montrose, Colorado Red Hawks Football Is Back

The Montrose Red Hawks did us all proud last year, representing the Western Slope in a classic 4A High School state championship game against the Broomfield Eagles. The Red Hawks lost that game 35 to 28, their only loss of the season.

As the team returns in 2025, they begin the season ranked #2 behind Broomfield in the 4A. Keep reading to take a look at the team's schedule for the upcoming season, and find out more about listening to the Red Hawks football games on KUBC The Canyon (AM 580 and FM 104.5 in Montrose).

2025 Red Hawks Season Outlook

Students return to Montrose High School on August 18 for Freshman orientation and first-quarter classes. The Red Hawks will return to the gridiron August 22, when they visit Durango High School to take on the Demons at 7 p.m. The team's first home game is coming up on August 29 vs. Greeley West.

The Red Hawks will play five road games and five home games, all of which can be heard on local radio. Fans can stream games on the NFHS Network through Montrose High School Athletics. The team will strive to be a well-oiled machine by October, as the final five contests of the season will mean the most for playoff seeding.

Montrose High School Red Hawks 2025–2026 Football Schedule

 Date          Opponent                                     Location     Time         League/Notes
Aug 22       @ Durango Demons                    Away          7:00 PM    Non-league opener
Aug 29       vs Greeley West Spartans           Home         6:00 PM    Non-league
Sep 4         @ Palisade Bulldogs                   Away          7:00 PM     Non-league
Sep 18       @ GJ Central Warriors                Away          8:00 PM     Non-league
Sep 26       vs Fruita Monument Wildcats     Home        7:00 PM     Non-league rivalry
Oct 3         vs Falcon Falcons                        Home         6:00 PM     4A SoCo League
Oct 11       @ Doherty Spartans                     Away          1:00 PM    4A SoCo League
Oct 17       vs Mesa Ridge Grizzlies              Home          6:00 PM    4A SoCo League
Oct 24       vs Widefield Gladiators                Home         6:00 PM    4A SoCo League
Oct 31       @ Pueblo West Cyclones             Away          6:00 PM    4A SoCo League

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What to Watch This Season?

Key dates on the schedule include a couple of old rivals like Fruita Monument, Falcon, and Pueblo West. Montrose will make two visits to Mesa County in September for games in Palisade against the Bulldogs, and a visit to Stocker Stadium to face the Central Warriors (Grand Junction). They'll host Fruita Monument High School at the Ute/McNeil Field Complex on September 26.

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