The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference battle as the Goldwater Bulldogs face the Deer Valley Skyhawks. Both teams are undefeated and looking to build momentum early in the season. Kickoff is Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Deer Valley High School in Glendale, Arizona.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Goldwater (AZ) @ Deer Valley (AZ)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Deer Valley High School, Glendale, AZ
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Goldwater Bulldogs
Goldwater opened the season with a close road win and enters this matchup ranked #4,933 nationally and #81 in Arizona. The Bulldogs are built on strong defense and a disciplined ground attack, which will be key against a physical Deer Valley team.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #4,933
○ State Rank: #81 (AZ)
○ Class Rank: #25
○ Key to Win: Maintain defensive toughness and capitalize on short-field opportunities.
Main Squad:
○ Jalen Carter – QB
○ Xavier Ramirez – RB
○ Michael Herrera – WR
○ Adrian Torres – WR
○ Ethan Lopez – OL
○ Marcus Gonzalez – LB
○ Cristian Mendoza – DB
○ Jordan Chavez – DL
○ Anthony Vega – TE
○ Damian Salazar – LB
Deer Valley Skyhawks
Deer Valley also comes in unbeaten at 1-0, after edging out a close home win. Ranked #9,104 nationally and #141 in Arizona, the Skyhawks will rely on quick tempo and their playmakers in the passing game to stretch Goldwater’s defense.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #9,104
○ State Rank: #141 (AZ)
○ Class Rank: #30
○ Key to Win: Protect the quarterback, execute quick throws, and avoid turnovers.
Main Squad:
○ Logan Martinez – QB
○ Elijah Thompson – RB
○ Tyler Brooks – WR
○ Jaden Cruz – WR
○ Dominic Hernandez – OL
○ Nathaniel Rivera – LB
○ Isaiah Torres – DB
○ Gabriel Alvarez – DL
○ Blake Johnson – TE
○ Marcos Chavez – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldwater | #4,933 | #81 | #25 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 100% | 18 | 14 |
| Deer Valley | #9,104 | #141 | #30 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 100% | 23 | 20 |
