Cedar Ridge Captures First-Ever Football State Championship in Dominant 8-Man Title Win

The Arkansas Activities Association 8 Man state championship kicked off at 7 PM on December 4 2025, and Cedar Ridge walked off the field with the biggest win in school history. With a commanding 74 to 38 victory over previously unbeaten Woodlawn, the Timberwolves secured their first state championship in football and the first state title of any kind for the school.

Woodlawn entered the matchup at 10 and 0. Cedar Ridge came in at 9 and 1. By the end of the night, Cedar Ridge handed Woodlawn its first loss of the season in dominant fashion.

The game lasted 3 hours and 26 minutes and ended under the mercy rule with 1 minute and 53 seconds remaining.

MVP Performance That Lit Up the Championship

Cedar Ridge star number 34 delivered a monster performance and earned MVP honors with 128 yards, two touchdowns, an eighty eight percent completion rate, and an incredible 279 point 4 passer rating. Every time Cedar Ridge needed a big play, he delivered.

Quarter by Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter:

• Cedar Ridge exploded for 20 points while Woodlawn scored 8. The tone was set early.

Second Quarter:

• Cedar Ridge added 6 more points and the defense posted a shutout. Woodlawn never found a rhythm before halftime.

Third Quarter:

• Both teams lit up the scoreboard. Cedar Ridge scored 28 and Woodlawn answered with 22, but the gap remained wide.

Fourth Quarter:

• Cedar Ridge finished strong with another 20 points. Woodlawn added 8, but the margin triggered the mercy rule in the final minutes.

By the Numbers

Total yards

• Cedar Ridge 540
• Woodlawn 446

First downs

• Cedar Ridge 27
• Woodlawn 25

Penalties

• Cedar Ridge 8 for 60 yards lost
• Woodlawn 11 for 108 yards lost
• Woodlawn moved the ball well, but the penalty difference and Cedar Ridge’s relentless scoring made the outcome inevitable.

A Historic Night for Cedar Ridge

As the final seconds ticked away, Cedar Ridge players and fans celebrated a moment generations will remember. The Timberwolves not only claimed the 2025 Arkansas 8 Man state championship, they delivered the first state title in school history and handed undefeated Woodlawn its only loss of the season.

A landmark night, a dominant performance, and a championship that changes everything for Cedar Ridge.