The 2025 high school football season features a key non-conference matchup between the Morenci Wildcats and the Willcox Cowboys. Both teams come into this game at 1-1, looking to take the lead in their early-season records. Kickoff is set for Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Willcox High School in Willcox, Arizona.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Morenci (AZ) @ Willcox (AZ)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Willcox High School, Willcox, AZ
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Morenci Wildcats
Morenci stands at 1-1 after splitting their first two games of the season. Ranked #5,865 nationally and #100 in Arizona, the Wildcats will look to rely on their run-heavy offense and physical defense to secure a win.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #5,865
○ State Rank: #100 (AZ)
○ Class Rank: #3
○ Key to Win: Dominate the line of scrimmage and establish an early lead.
Main Squad:
○ Ethan Ramirez – QB
○ Jalen Brooks – RB
○ Adrian Torres – WR
○ Michael Herrera – WR
○ Cristian Lopez – OL
○ Marcus Vasquez – LB
○ Gabriel Rivera – DB
○ Isaiah Chavez – DL
○ Lucas Mendoza – TE
○ Dominic Alvarez – LB
Willcox Cowboys
Willcox also enters this matchup at 1-1, having shown both offensive firepower and defensive resilience early in the season. Ranked #8,617 nationally and #134 in Arizona, the Cowboys need to protect their home field and take advantage of turnovers.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #8,617
○ State Rank: #134 (AZ)
○ Class Rank: #9
○ Key to Win: Control the clock and limit big plays from Morenci’s offense.
Main Squad:
○ Logan Martinez – QB
○ Elijah Thompson – RB
○ Marcos Delgado – WR
○ Tyler Gonzales – WR
○ Anthony Herrera – OL
○ Nathaniel Cruz – LB
○ Jordan Alvarez – DB
○ Blake Johnson – DL
○ Xavier Chavez – TE
○ Cristian Mendoza – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morenci | #5,865 | #100 | #3 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 50% | 36 | 38 |
| Willcox | #8,617 | #134 | #9 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 50% | 49 | 19 |
