The 2025 high school football season features a compelling non-conference matchup as the Northwest Christian Crusaders take on the Poston Butte Broncos. Kickoff is set for Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Poston Butte High School in San Tan Valley, Arizona.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Northwest Christian (AZ) @ Poston Butte (AZ)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Poston Butte High School, San Tan Valley, AZ
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Northwest Christian Crusaders
Northwest Christian comes in at 1-0, riding high after a convincing 42-15 home win in their opener. Ranked #2,623 nationally and #48 in Arizona, the Crusaders are known for their physical defense and balanced offensive attack.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #2,623
○ State Rank: #48 (AZ)
○ Class Rank: #6
○ Key to Win: Control the trenches and sustain drives to keep Poston Butte’s offense off the field.
Main Squad:
○ Caleb Thompson – QB
○ Ethan Morales – RB
○ Lucas Ramirez – WR
○ Jordan Delgado – WR
○ Anthony Herrera – OL
○ Marcus Vasquez – LB
○ Elijah Torres – DB
○ Dominic Chavez – DL
○ Adrian Lopez – TE
○ Xavier Gutierrez – LB
Poston Butte Broncos
Poston Butte enters this matchup at 0-1 after a challenging season opener on the road. Ranked #3,989 nationally and #63 in Arizona, the Broncos need a strong start and consistent execution to pull off the upset at home.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #3,989
○ State Rank: #63 (AZ)
○ Class Rank: #11
○ Key to Win: Establish the running game early and protect the football against Northwest Christian’s aggressive defense.
Main Squad:
○ Mason Carter – QB
○ Elijah Brooks – RB
○ Tyler Martinez – WR
○ Jaden Flores – WR
○ Noah Gonzales – OL
○ Cristian Hernandez – LB
○ Gabriel Alvarez – DB
○ Isaiah Chavez – DL
○ Blake Johnson – TE
○ Marcos Rivera – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Christian | #2,623 | #48 | #6 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 100% | 42 | 15 |
| Poston Butte | #3,989 | #63 | #11 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0% | 8 | 41 |
