Palo Verde Valley vs Yuma (Arizona) High School Football Game Preview, Main Roster and Record – 9/5/2025

The Yuma Criminals will host the Palo Verde Valley Yellow Jackets in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. This cross-state battle will be played at Yuma High School as both teams seek their first win of the season.

Game Details

○ Matchup: Palo Verde Valley (CA) @ Yuma (AZ)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Yuma High School, Yuma, AZ
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps

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Palo Verde Valley Yellow Jackets

Palo Verde Valley enters the matchup at 0-2 after a tough start to the season. The Yellow Jackets look to find rhythm offensively and avoid costly turnovers on the road.

○ 2025 Record: 0-2
○ National Rank: #10,175
○ State Rank: #696 (CA)
○ Key to Win: Control time of possession, lean on the running game, and limit explosive plays by Yuma.

Main Squad:
○ Jeremiah Gonzales – QB
○ Adrian Ramirez – RB
○ Xavier Sanchez – WR
○ Julian Cruz – WR/DB
○ Mario Lopez – RB/LB
○ Isaac Perez – OL/DL
○ Angel Ortega – LB
○ Nathan Torres – DB
○ Anthony Salgado – WR/DB
○ Christian Romero – OL/DL

Yuma Criminals

Yuma comes in at 0-1 following a loss in their opener. Ranked #186 in Arizona, the Criminals will look to execute better on both sides and capitalize on home-field advantage.

○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #11,771
○ State Rank: #186 (AZ)
○ Key to Win: Get the passing game going early, keep Palo Verde Valley’s offense in check, and win the battle in the trenches.

Main Squad:
○ Michael Wheatley – QB
○ Luis Garcia – RB
○ Anthony Rodriguez – WR
○ Dominic Herrera – WR/DB
○ Xavier Morales – LB
○ Sergio Ramirez – OL/DL
○ Julian Castillo – DB
○ Nathan Alvarez – LB
○ Jose Gutierrez – OL
○ Adrian Torres – DL

Rankings & Records

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