The Grand Valley Cardinals (0-1) return home to face the Ellicott Thunderhawks (1-0) in a non-conference matchup on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 4:00 PM. The game will be played at Grand Valley High School in Parachute, CO, with the Thunderhawks aiming to stay unbeaten and the Cardinals seeking their first victory.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Ellicott (CO) @ Grand Valley (CO)
○ Date & Time: 9/6/2025 – 4:00 PM
○ Location: Grand Valley High School, Parachute, CO
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Ellicott Thunderhawks
Ellicott opened the season with an impressive 40-8 road win, showcasing both offensive firepower and defensive toughness. Ranked #193 in Colorado, the Thunderhawks will look to continue their momentum with another strong road performance.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #13,756
○ State Rank: #193 (CO)
○ Class Rank: #28
○ Key to Win: Keep up the defensive intensity and maintain a balanced offensive attack.
Main Squad:
○ Adrian Lopez – QB
○ Mateo Sanchez – RB
○ Jordan Ramirez – WR
○ Elias Torres – LB
○ Dominic Chavez – OL/DL
○ Xavier Herrera – DB
○ Isaiah Martinez – WR/CB
○ Gabriel Ortiz – RB/LB
○ Nathaniel Gonzales – TE/DE
○ Cristian Vega – DL
Grand Valley Cardinals
Grand Valley fell 40-0 in its opener and will look for a bounce-back effort at home. Ranked #180 in Colorado, the Cardinals must improve execution on offense while finding answers defensively to slow down Ellicott’s attack.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #13,126
○ State Rank: #180 (CO)
○ Class Rank: #23
○ Key to Win: Protect the football, establish a consistent running game, and capitalize on home-field advantage.
Main Squad:
○ Diego Martinez – QB
○ Julian Rivera – RB
○ Mason Chavez – WR
○ Anthony Torres – LB
○ Elias Hernandez – OL/DL
○ Carlos Gutierrez – DB
○ Xavier Lopez – WR
○ Daniel Cruz – RB/LB
○ Miguel Gonzales – TE
○ Sebastian Romero – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellicott | #13,756 | #193 (CO) | #28 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 100% | 40 | 8 |
| Grand Valley | #13,126 | #180 (CO) | #23 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0% | 0 | 40 |
