The St. John Paul II Catholic Lions will battle the Highland Prep West Hornets in a local Avondale non-conference clash on Friday, September 5, 2025. Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM at Highland Prep West High School.
Game Details
○ Matchup: St. John Paul II Catholic (AZ) @ Highland Prep West (AZ)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Highland Prep West High School, Avondale, AZ
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St. John Paul II Catholic Lions
The Lions are looking for their first win after two tough losses to start the season. Ranked #14,047 nationally and #227 in Arizona, St. John Paul II Catholic will need a complete performance to upset the undefeated Hornets on the road.
○ 2025 Record: 0-2
○ National Rank: #14,047
○ State Rank: #227 (AZ)
○ Key to Win: Improve offensive efficiency and limit turnovers to keep the game within reach.
Main Squad:
○ Anthony Morales – QB
○ Isaiah Carter – RB
○ Xavier Brooks – WR
○ Elijah Torres – WR
○ Nolan Price – OL
○ Marcus Reed – LB
○ Tyler Johnson – DB
○ Jace Ramirez – TE
○ Hunter Clark – DL
○ Ethan Martinez – LB
○ Gabriel Lopez – RB
Highland Prep West Hornets
Highland Prep West has started the season strong with back-to-back wins, outscoring opponents 64-20. Ranked #5,015 nationally, the Hornets bring confidence and a physical defense into this rivalry game.
○ 2025 Record: 2-0
○ National Rank: #5,015
○ State Rank: (Not provided, estimated Top 120 in AZ)
○ Key to Win: Stay aggressive on defense and establish the run early to control the clock.
Main Squad:
○ Jordan Parker – QB
○ Mason Rivera – RB
○ Jaxon Brooks – WR
○ Carter Hughes – WR
○ Landon Ortiz – OL
○ Brayden Simmons – LB
○ Luke Martinez – DB
○ Aiden Thompson – TE
○ Gavin Clark – DL
○ Ryder Evans – LB
○ Max Cooper – RB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John Paul II Catholic | 14,047 | 227 | 51 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0% | 8 | 72 |
| Highland Prep West | 5,015 | — | — | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 100% | 64 | 20 |
