The Tempe Buffaloes look to stay unbeaten as they visit the Carl Hayden Community Falcons in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025. Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM at Carl Hayden Community High School in Phoenix, AZ.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Tempe (AZ) @ Carl Hayden Community (AZ)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Carl Hayden Community High School, Phoenix, AZ
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Tempe Buffaloes
Tempe started the season with a dominant 76-0 shutout and now looks to continue its hot start on the road. Ranked #11,459 nationally and #178 in Arizona, the Buffaloes will aim to replicate their explosive offensive performance.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #11,459
○ State Rank: #178 (AZ)
○ Key to Win: Maintain offensive balance and pressure Carl Hayden’s quarterback early.
Main Squad:
○ Ethan Martinez – QB
○ Isaiah Johnson – RB
○ Mason Torres – WR
○ Carter Allen – WR
○ Nolan King – OL
○ Marcus Reed – LB
○ Tyler Brooks – DB
○ Landon Cruz – TE
○ Jace Ramirez – DL
○ Hunter Davis – LB
○ Max Cooper – RB
Carl Hayden Community Falcons
Carl Hayden Community is looking to bounce back from a close 27-20 loss in its opener. Ranked #12,142 nationally and #194 in Arizona, the Falcons will try to leverage their home field and improve defensive consistency to slow Tempe’s high-powered attack.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #12,142
○ State Rank: #194 (AZ)
○ Key to Win: Eliminate big plays on defense and control the game with a strong running attack.
Main Squad:
○ Adrian Lopez – QB
○ Jaden Brooks – RB
○ Xavier Morales – WR
○ Elijah Torres – WR
○ Hunter Clark – OL
○ Aiden Martinez – LB
○ Nolan Carter – DB
○ Ethan Vega – TE
○ Dominic Sanchez – DL
○ Brayden Foster – LB
○ Gabriel Lopez – RB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempe | 11,459 | 178 | 41 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 100% | 76 | 0 |
| Carl Hayden Community | 12,142 | 194 | 51 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0% | 20 | 27 |
