Desert Sunrise vs Sahuarita (Arizona) High School Football Game Preview, Main Roster and Record – 9/5/2025

Friday night lights return to southern Arizona as the Sahuarita Mustangs host the Desert Sunrise Golden Hawks in a non-conference battle. Both teams are searching for their first win of the season. Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM at Sahuarita High School.

Game Details

○ Matchup: Desert Sunrise (AZ) @ Sahuarita (AZ)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Sahuarita High School, Sahuarita, AZ
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps

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Desert Sunrise Golden Hawks

The Golden Hawks fell short in their opener but managed to score 40 points, showing offensive firepower. Ranked #11,985 nationally and #189 in Arizona, they’ll need a strong defensive effort to secure their first win.

○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #11,985
○ State Rank: #189 (AZ)
○ Class Rank: #49
○ Key to Win: Slow down Sahuarita’s rushing attack and convert red-zone chances.

Main Squad:
○ Adrian Ramirez – QB
○ Julian Herrera – RB
○ Dominic Lopez – WR
○ Xavier Morales – WR
○ Miguel Sanchez – OL
○ Isaac Ortega – LB
○ Nathaniel Cruz – DB
○ Elijah Vargas – DL
○ Marcos Torres – TE
○ Gabriel Mendoza – LB

Sahuarita Mustangs

The Mustangs struggled offensively in Week 1, scoring only 10 points. Ranked #11,827 nationally and #188 in Arizona, they’ll look to capitalize on home-field advantage to notch their first victory.

○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #11,827
○ State Rank: #188 (AZ)
○ Class Rank: #48
○ Key to Win: Establish the run early and keep Desert Sunrise’s offense off the field.

Main Squad:
○ Ethan Chavez – QB
○ Luis Dominguez – RB
○ Carlos Reyes – WR
○ Adrian Vega – WR
○ Isaiah Romero – OL
○ Marcos Herrera – LB
○ Anthony Vasquez – DB
○ Jordan Torres – DL
○ Cristian Alvarez – TE
○ Diego Morales – LB

Rankings & Records

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