The Xavier Falcons (Middletown, CT) host the East Hartford Hornets in a non-conference showdown to open the 2025 season on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 6:30 PM. The game will take place at Xavier High School, where both programs look to set the tone for the year.
Game Details
○ Matchup: East Hartford Hornets @ Xavier Falcons
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 6:30 PM
○ Location: Xavier High School, Middletown, CT
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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East Hartford Hornets
The Hornets enter 2025 looking to build on their athleticism and playmaking ability. Ranked in the state’s top 60, East Hartford will aim to lean on speed and defensive pressure to keep Xavier’s offense in check.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #6,575
○ State Rank (CT): #54
○ Class Rank: #11
○ Key to Win: Win the turnover battle and use their quick-strike offense to apply pressure.
Main Squad:
○ Marcus Williams – QB
○ Isaiah Johnson – RB
○ Elijah Martinez – WR
○ Jordan Carter – WR/DB
○ Anthony Rivera – LB
○ Xavier Gomez – DB
○ Daniel Hernandez – OL
○ Christopher Brown – DL
○ Justin Torres – LB
○ Jayden Scott – WR
Xavier Falcons
Xavier enters the season with high expectations and home-field advantage. With size on the offensive line and a disciplined defensive unit, the Falcons will look to control the pace and keep East Hartford on their heels.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #6,041
○ State Rank (CT): #49
○ Class Rank: #6
○ Key to Win: Dominate the trenches and limit East Hartford’s explosive plays.
Main Squad:
○ Matthew Rivera – QB
○ Christopher Torres – RB
○ Joseph Allen – WR
○ Isaiah Lopez – WR/DB
○ Nicholas Clark – LB
○ Ethan Gonzalez – DB
○ Andrew Martinez – OL
○ David Perez – DL
○ Gabriel Smith – LB
○ Michael Johnson – WR
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hartford | 6,575 | 54 | 11 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier | 6,041 | 49 | 6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
