Empire vs Maricopa (Arizona) High School Football Game Preview, Main Roster and Record – 9/5/2025

The Maricopa Rams will host the Empire Ravens in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at Maricopa High School as both teams aim to bounce back from opening-week losses.

Game Details

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

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Empire Ravens

Empire enters this contest 0-1 after a tough opening loss in which they scored just 3 points. Ranked #175 in Arizona, the Ravens will need to find rhythm on offense and cut down on mistakes to compete on the road.

○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #11,302
○ State Rank: #175 (AZ)
○ Key to Win: Establish offensive consistency, win the battle at the line of scrimmage, and limit turnovers.

Main Squad:
○ Grant Hanks – QB
○ Elijah Romero – RB
○ Xavier Lopez – WR
○ Anthony Delgado – WR
○ Jordan Vasquez – OL
○ Mateo Sanchez – DL
○ Isaiah Torres – LB
○ Noah Ramirez – DB
○ Diego Chavez – LB
○ Julian Morales – DB

Maricopa Rams

Maricopa also comes into the game 0-1 after falling on the road in their opener. Ranked #130 in Arizona, the Rams will look to lean on their ground game and stout defense to secure their first win in front of the home crowd.

○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #8,153
○ State Rank: #130 (AZ)
○ Key to Win: Control the pace with the running game, force defensive stops, and capitalize on red zone opportunities.

Main Squad:
○ Jacob Martinez – QB
○ Adrian Lopez – RB
○ Ethan Rivera – WR
○ Luis Chavez – WR
○ Damian Torres – OL
○ Xavier Gonzales – DL
○ Isaiah Mendoza – LB
○ Carlos Ramirez – DB
○ Julian Herrera – LB
○ Miguel Vasquez – DB

Rankings & Records

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