Tiger Football First Home Game this Friday on New Turf

Alamogordo High School’s Tiger Stadium has undergone a significant upgrade with the installation of a brand-new, state-of-the-art artificial turf field that will be seen by the public for the first time this Friday night. The field features a non-traditional gray color as a tribute to fighter jets, and it’s designed to be less hot than traditional green turf. The upgrade is nearing completion and will debut during the Tigers’ home opener against Roswell on August 29, 2025, at 6 p.m. Tiger Stadium, located at 103 Cuba Avenue in Alamogordo, New Mexico.  

The stadium has a capacity of 5,667 and also hosts track and field events with the track named in honor of Coach Bob Sepulveda, The stadium is now open to the public during non-school hours for community access to the track and field.

Expectations for the 2025 Season

Heading into the 2025 season, the Alamogordo Tigers are expected to be competitive in District 3, with a focus on pushing for playoff contention

The team brings back significant experience, including key players who contributed to strong rushing performances in recent games. Preseason previews highlight a manageable schedule that could allow the Tigers to build momentum, with returning talent on both offense and defense. Standout prospects like those seen on the road this weekend add to the optimism. The team will need to navigate tough district opponents like Las Cruces and Carlsbad. Overall, expectations are for an improved showing over last season, potentially aiming for a winning record and postseason play.

Game Records and History

The Alamogordo Tigers have a storied football history dating back to their first game in 1912, with two undefeated seasons: 1936 and 1985. As of August 28, 2025, the 2025 season is just beginning, with the team’s overall record starting at 1 and 0.  

For broader New Mexico high school football records, Alamogordo appears in state all-time lists, though not at the top for championships (the program has made state championship appearances since playoffs began in 1950). The team’s rushing attack has been a strength, with 249 rushing yards in a recent game against Hobbs in 2024. Current national ranking is around 6,898, with a state rank of 21. For full historical scores and schedules, resources like MaxPreps and NMHSFB provide detailed archives going back to the 1990s as well as a the sports history of football and track and field for Alamogordo featured in a series of books Coach Bob Sepulveda the Early Days and the Vheem Years discuss sports history from 1912 to 1985 in Alamogordo. 

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