The Trona Tornadoes (CA) host the Desert Scorpions (Edwards AFB, CA) in an 8-man non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Trona looks to build on a season-opening win, while Desert seeks its first victory after a rough 0-2 start.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Desert (CA) @ Trona (CA)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Trona High School, Trona, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Desert Scorpions
The Scorpions have struggled to open the season, being outscored 154-24 across their first two games. Ranked #1,014 in California, Desert will need to find answers on both sides of the ball to stay competitive against Trona.
○ 2025 Record: 0-2
○ National Rank: #13,788
○ State Rank (CA): #1,014
○ Class Rank: #112 (Sec. Div. 21)
○ Key to Win: Minimize defensive breakdowns and capitalize on scoring chances in the red zone.
Main Squad:
○ Adrian Torres – QB
○ Isaiah Lopez – RB
○ Julian Ramirez – WR
○ Anthony Cruz – WR
○ Marcus Hernandez – TE
○ Victor Martinez – OL
○ Diego Gonzalez – OL
○ Elijah Brown – LB
○ Carlos Rivera – LB
○ Nathan Scott – DB
○ Xavier Flores – DB
Trona Tornadoes
The Tornadoes opened with a thrilling 42-36 win, showcasing resilience in a back-and-forth contest. With home-field advantage, Trona will look to start 2-0 while putting pressure on Desert’s struggling defense.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: —
○ State Rank (CA): —
○ Class Rank: —
○ Key to Win: Lean on their offensive balance and sustain long drives to wear down Desert’s defense.
Main Squad:
○ Jordan Reyes – QB
○ Matthew Lopez – RB
○ Isaiah Torres – RB
○ Kevin Johnson – WR
○ Ryan Martinez – WR
○ Gabriel Sanchez – TE
○ Andrew Cruz – OL
○ Michael Perez – OL
○ Brandon Scott – LB
○ Elijah Green – DB
○ Adrian Vega – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert | 13,788 | 1,014 | 112 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | .000 | 24 | 154 |
| Trona | — | — | — | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1.000 | 42 | 36 |
