The Pinnacle (Phoenix, AZ) Pioneers will host the Mountain Ridge (Glendale, AZ) Mountain Lions in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Pinnacle looks to continue its strong start after a shutout win, while Mountain Ridge aims to rebound from an opening loss.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Mountain Ridge (AZ) @ Pinnacle (AZ)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Pinnacle High School, Phoenix, AZ
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Mountain Ridge Mountain Lions
Mountain Ridge opened its season with a 21-7 loss and will look to find offensive rhythm against one of Arizona’s top teams. Ranked #2,295 nationally and #42 in the state, the Mountain Lions will need a balanced attack to pull off an upset.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #2,295
○ State Rank (AZ): #42
○ Class Rank: #24
○ Key to Win: Control the clock with the run game and force Pinnacle into long third-down situations.
Main Squad:
○ Lukas Baughman – QB
○ Kelynn Chavez – RB/LB
○ Ruben Riley – WR
○ Xavier Martinez – WR
○ Tyler Gibson – TE
○ Cody Stevenson – OL
○ Nathan Foster – OL
○ Mason Torres – DL
○ Jaden Brooks – LB
○ Dominic Perez – DB
○ Evan Scott – DB
Pinnacle Pioneers
Pinnacle enters the game with momentum after a 44-0 win in their opener. Ranked #174 nationally and #5 in Arizona, the Pioneers feature explosive playmakers and a shutdown defense, making them a favorite at home.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #174
○ State Rank (AZ): #5
○ Class Rank: #5
○ Key to Win: Keep the offense aggressive and maintain defensive pressure to limit Mountain Ridge’s big plays.
Main Squad:
○ Wyatt Horton – QB
○ Hudson Sandidge – RB
○ Jace Pina – WR
○ Ethan Lanese – DB
○ Drew Donnelly – WR
○ Jake White – OL
○ Cameron Valdez – OL
○ Cole Barnes – DL
○ Levi Walters – LB
○ Caleb Ortiz – DB
○ Brandon Mendez – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ridge | #2,295 | #42 | #24 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0% | 7 | 21 |
| Pinnacle | #174 | #5 | #5 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 100% | 44 | 0 |
