The Valley Lutheran (Phoenix, AZ) Flames will host the Ray (Kearny, AZ) Bearcats in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Bourgade High School. Ray looks to build on its balanced start, while Valley Lutheran aims to secure its first win.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Ray (AZ) @ Valley Lutheran (AZ)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Bourgade High School, Phoenix, AZ
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Ray Bearcats
Ray enters this matchup 1-1, showing offensive firepower with 78 points scored but allowing 92 through two games. They will rely on a ground-heavy attack and defensive adjustments to compete on the road.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: N/A
○ State Rank (AZ): N/A
○ Class Rank: N/A
○ Key to Win: Control the clock with the running game and limit explosive plays from Valley Lutheran.
Main Squad:
○ Carlos Martinez – QB
○ Adrian Gutierrez – RB
○ Miguel Torres – RB
○ Xavier Lopez – WR
○ Diego Ramirez – WR
○ Joseph Morales – TE
○ Daniel Vargas – OL
○ Brandon Chavez – OL
○ Julian Hernandez – DL
○ Alex Rivera – LB
○ Cristian Ortiz – DB
Valley Lutheran Flames
The Flames are 0-2 after a challenging start, scoring 50 points but giving up 100. Ranked #12,958 nationally and #201 in Arizona, they’ll need to tighten up defensively and capitalize on scoring opportunities at home.
○ 2025 Record: 0-2
○ National Rank: #12,958
○ State Rank (AZ): #201
○ Class Rank: #1
○ Key to Win: Execute the passing game efficiently and minimize turnovers in key situations.
Main Squad:
○ Ethan Johnson – QB
○ Caleb Martin – RB
○ Mason Clark – RB
○ Lucas Parker – WR
○ Noah White – WR
○ Isaiah Reed – TE
○ Oliver Scott – OL
○ Jacob Brooks – OL
○ Anthony Cruz – DL
○ Tyler Evans – LB
○ Hunter Lee – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1-1 | 0-1 | 1-0 | 50% | 78 | 92 |
| Valley Lutheran | #12,958 | #201 | #1 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0% | 50 | 100 |
