The San Tan Foothills Sabercats (Queen Creek, AZ) will host the Payson Longhorns (Payson, AZ) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Payson enters undefeated at 2-0, while San Tan Foothills looks for its first win of the season at home.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Payson (AZ) @ San Tan Foothills (AZ)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: San Tan Foothills High School, Queen Creek, AZ
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Payson Longhorns
The Longhorns are off to a hot start at 2-0, ranked #94 in Arizona and #5,665 nationally. With 98 points scored in two games, Payson brings an explosive offense and will look to maintain their momentum against the struggling Sabercats.
○ 2025 Record: 2-0
○ National Rank: #5,665
○ State Rank: #94 (AZ)
○ Class Rank: #9
○ Key to Win: Keep the tempo high on offense and take advantage of San Tan Foothills’ defensive lapses.
Main Squad:
○ Carter Williams – QB
○ Logan Davis – RB
○ Tyler Hernandez – WR
○ Mason Brooks – WR
○ Owen Scott – OL
○ Caleb Allen – LB
○ Ryan Thompson – DB
○ Hunter Allen – DL
○ Liam Wright – RB
○ Noah Smith – TE
San Tan Foothills Sabercats
The Sabercats have struggled to find consistency early in the season, starting 0-2 and being outscored 93-10. Ranked #156 in Arizona, San Tan Foothills will need a strong defensive effort to slow down Payson’s high-powered attack.
○ 2025 Record: 0-2
○ National Rank: #9,905
○ State Rank: #156 (AZ)
○ Class Rank: #20
○ Key to Win: Control time of possession and limit big plays to keep the game within reach.
Main Squad:
○ Jaxon Miller – QB
○ Mason Johnson – RB
○ Logan Carter – WR
○ Ethan Parker – WR
○ Caleb Thompson – OL
○ Ryan Brooks – DL
○ Owen Hernandez – LB
○ Hunter Davis – DB
○ Aiden Scott – RB
○ Liam Martinez – TE
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payson Longhorns | #5,665 | #94 (AZ) | #9 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 98 | 21 |
| San Tan Foothills Sabercats | #9,905 | #156 (AZ) | #20 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-2 | .000 | 10 | 93 |
