The 2025 high school football season continues with a Phoenix rivalry matchup as the Cortez Colts visit the Washington Rams. Kickoff is set for Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Washington High School in Phoenix, Arizona.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Cortez (AZ) @ Washington (AZ)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Washington High School, Phoenix, AZ
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Cortez Colts
Cortez enters this matchup winless at 0-2, looking to turn things around after a slow start. Ranked #12,793 nationally and #198 in Arizona, the Colts will rely on their ground game and defensive adjustments to keep things competitive.
○ 2025 Record: 0-2
○ National Rank: #12,793
○ State Rank: #198 (AZ)
○ Class Rank: #29
○ Key to Win: Establish an early run game and limit turnovers to stay in control.
Main Squad:
○ Alex Ramirez – QB
○ Jordan Chavez – RB
○ Isaiah Lopez – WR
○ Anthony Salazar – WR
○ Diego Torres – OL
○ Marcus Hernandez – LB
○ Jaden Gomez – DL
○ Cristian Ortega – DB
○ Leo Vasquez – TE
○ Adrian Mendoza – LB
Washington Rams
Washington comes in at 1-0, opening the season with a strong road win. Ranked #12,116 nationally and #192 in Arizona, the Rams aim to keep their momentum by using speed on the edges and controlling the tempo on their home field.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #12,116
○ State Rank: #192 (AZ)
○ Class Rank: #50
○ Key to Win: Spread the field, create big plays through the air, and apply pressure on Cortez’s quarterback.
Main Squad:
○ Xavier Martinez – QB
○ Elijah Johnson – RB
○ Jalen Hernandez – WR
○ Nathan Torres – WR
○ Christian Gutierrez – OL
○ Dominic Flores – LB
○ Noah Alvarez – DL
○ Gabriel Castillo – DB
○ Marcos Rivera – TE
○ Adrian Chavez – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortez | #12,793 | #198 | #29 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0% | 26 | 66 |
| Washington | #12,116 | #192 | #50 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 100% | 26 | 20 |
