The Santa Rita Eagles (Tucson, AZ) will host the Desert Christian Eagles (Tucson, AZ) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams seek momentum early in the season, with Desert Christian looking to move above .500 and Santa Rita hoping to notch their first win.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Desert Christian (AZ) @ Santa Rita (AZ)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Santa Rita High School, Tucson, AZ
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Desert Christian Eagles
Desert Christian enters this matchup at 1-1, ranked #136 in Arizona and #8,861 nationally. With a balanced offensive approach and strong road performance in their win, they aim to build consistency heading into this rivalry game.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #8,861
○ State Rank: #136 (AZ)
○ Class Rank: #10
○ Key to Win: Dominate the line of scrimmage and capitalize on Santa Rita’s defensive struggles.
Main Squad:
○ Carter Williams – QB
○ Logan Davis – RB
○ Tyler Hernandez – WR
○ Mason Brooks – WR
○ Owen Scott – OL
○ Caleb Allen – LB
○ Ryan Thompson – DB
○ Hunter Allen – DL
○ Liam Wright – RB
○ Noah Smith – TE
Santa Rita Eagles
Santa Rita is off to a tough 0-2 start, being outscored 100-6 through two games. Ranked #228 in Arizona, the home team will need a major turnaround on both offense and defense to secure their first victory.
○ 2025 Record: 0-2
○ National Rank: #14,055
○ State Rank: #228 (AZ)
○ Class Rank: #52
○ Key to Win: Limit turnovers, improve tackling, and find offensive rhythm to stay competitive.
Main Squad:
○ Jaxon Miller – QB
○ Mason Johnson – RB
○ Logan Carter – WR
○ Ethan Parker – WR
○ Caleb Thompson – OL
○ Ryan Brooks – DL
○ Owen Hernandez – LB
○ Hunter Davis – DB
○ Aiden Scott – RB
○ Liam Martinez – TE
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Christian Eagles | #8,861 | #136 (AZ) | #10 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 1-0 | .500 | 38 | 42 |
| Santa Rita Eagles | #14,055 | #228 (AZ) | #52 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | .000 | 6 | 100 |
