The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Florence Gophers travel to face the ALA – Ironwood Warriors. Both teams are searching for their first win, and kickoff is set for Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM at American Leadership Academy – Ironwood in Arizona.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Florence (AZ) @ ALA – Ironwood (AZ)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: American Leadership Academy – Ironwood, Ironwood, AZ
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Florence Gophers
Florence enters this game at 0-2, struggling to find consistency on both sides of the ball. Ranked #6,814 nationally and #112 in Arizona, the Gophers will look to lean on their running game and eliminate turnovers to secure their first win of the season.
○ 2025 Record: 0-2
○ National Rank: #6,814
○ State Rank: #112 (AZ)
○ Class Rank: #11
○ Key to Win: Control time of possession and limit big plays from ALA – Ironwood’s offense.
Main Squad:
○ Diego Castillo – QB
○ Adrian Morales – RB
○ Xavier Lopez – WR
○ Julian Perez – WR
○ Gabriel Ortiz – OL
○ Marcos Hernandez – LB
○ Dominic Sanchez – DB
○ Elias Ramirez – DL
○ Noah Chavez – TE
○ Luis Martinez – LB
ALA – Ironwood Warriors
ALA – Ironwood also stands at 0-2, but their offense has shown flashes, scoring 43 points through two games. Ranked #7,396 nationally and #119 in Arizona, the Warriors will look to protect their home turf and take advantage of Florence’s defensive struggles.
○ 2025 Record: 0-2
○ National Rank: #7,396
○ State Rank: #119 (AZ)
○ Class Rank: #12
○ Key to Win: Spread the field with their passing game and convert in the red zone to secure their first victory.
Main Squad:
○ Matthew Rivera – QB
○ Elijah Torres – RB
○ Nathaniel Gomez – WR
○ Isaiah Delgado – WR
○ Anthony Chavez – OL
○ Cristian Lopez – LB
○ Jordan Ramirez – DB
○ Sebastian Martinez – DL
○ Julian Torres – TE
○ Daniel Vasquez – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | #6,814 | #112 | #11 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0% | 14 | 67 |
| ALA – Ironwood | #7,396 | #119 | #12 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0% | 43 | 82 |
