A border-state battle is on tap as the Higley Knights from Arizona travel to Arizona to face the Coronado Cougars. Both teams are off to strong starts, making this Friday night matchup at Coronado High School in Henderson, NV, one to watch. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Higley (AZ) @ Coronado (NV)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Coronado High School, Henderson, NV
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
Fans can purchase digital tickets through GoFan or stream the game live on the NFHS Network (subscription: $13.99/month or $79.99/year).
Watch here: Start your free trial today
Higley Knights
The Higley Knights come into this contest undefeated at 1-0, after opening the season with a strong defensive effort. Ranked #183 nationally and #6 in Arizona, Higley’s balanced offense and stout line give them a major advantage on the road.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #183
○ State Rank: #6 (AZ)
○ Class Rank: #6
○ Key to Win: Keep pressure on Coronado’s quarterback and dominate the trenches.
Main Squad:
○ Mason Peters – QB
○ Logan Brooks – RB
○ Tyler Gonzales – WR
○ Cristian Lopez – WR
○ Nathaniel Chavez – OL
○ Gabriel Herrera – LB
○ Xavier Cruz – DB
○ Isaiah Mendoza – DL
○ Lucas Torres – TE
○ Dominic Alvarez – LB
Coronado Cougars
Coronado sits at 1-1, coming off a competitive stretch and looking to make a statement against one of Arizona’s top programs. Ranked #1,378 nationally and #7 in Arizona, the Cougars will need a quick start and disciplined play to pull the upset.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #1,378
○ State Rank: #7 (NV)
○ Class Rank: #7
○ Key to Win: Limit turnovers and control the pace with a steady ground game.
Main Squad:
○ Jaden Martinez – QB
○ Elijah Brooks – RB
○ Adrian Torres – WR
○ Marcos Rivera – WR
○ Michael Herrera – OL
○ Jordan Alvarez – LB
○ Blake Johnson – DB
○ Ethan Mendoza – DL
○ Lucas Mendoza – TE
○ Gabriel Torres – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higley | #183 | #6 (AZ) | #6 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 100% | 20 | 6 |
| Coronado | #1,378 | #7 (NV) | #7 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 50% | 49 | 45 |
