The 2025 season continues with a non-conference matchup between the Bradshaw Mountain Bears and the Independence Patriots. Both teams are looking for their first win of the year. Kickoff is Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Independence High School in Glendale, Arizona.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Bradshaw Mountain (AZ) @ Independence (AZ)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Independence High School, Glendale, AZ
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Bradshaw Mountain Bears
Bradshaw Mountain comes into this matchup at 0-1, following a tough home loss. Ranked #4,023 nationally and #65 in Arizona, the Bears will need a strong showing on both sides of the ball to earn their first win.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #4,023
○ State Rank: #65 (AZ)
○ Class Rank: #12
○ Key to Win: Win the battle at the line of scrimmage and capitalize on scoring chances in the red zone.
Main Squad:
○ Mason Carter – QB
○ Elijah Brooks – RB
○ Adrian Torres – WR
○ Michael Herrera – WR
○ Anthony Lopez – OL
○ Cristian Vasquez – LB
○ Jordan Alvarez – DB
○ Marcos Mendoza – DL
○ Blake Johnson – TE
○ Dominic Torres – LB
Independence Patriots
Independence also sits at 0-1 after a road loss in their opener. Ranked #8,920 nationally and #137 in Arizona, the Patriots will look to feed their playmakers and tighten up their defense to bounce back at home.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #8,920
○ State Rank: #137 (AZ)
○ Class Rank: #28
○ Key to Win: Protect the quarterback, limit turnovers, and control the pace of the game.
Main Squad:
○ Logan Martinez – QB
○ Xavier Delgado – RB
○ Jaden Cruz – WR
○ Tyler Gonzales – WR
○ Ethan Rivera – OL
○ Marcos Chavez – LB
○ Gabriel Torres – DB
○ Isaiah Johnson – DL
○ Lucas Mendoza – TE
○ Nathaniel Brooks – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradshaw Mountain | #4,023 | #65 | #12 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0% | 8 | 37 |
| Independence | #8,920 | #137 | #28 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0% | 15 | 42 |
