The Rancho Verde Mustangs host the Murrieta Mesa Rams in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Moreno Valley, CA. Both teams are looking to establish momentum early in the season, with Murrieta Mesa aiming to build on its first win and Rancho Verde seeking its first victory.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Murrieta Mesa (CA) @ Rancho Verde (CA)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Rancho Verde High School, Moreno Valley, CA
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Murrieta Mesa Rams
Murrieta Mesa enters the contest at 1-1 after splitting its first two games of the season. The Rams have shown flashes of offensive promise but will need consistency to overcome Rancho Verde on the road.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #1,134
○ State Rank: #98 (CA)
○ Class Rank: #57
○ Key to Win: Maintain offensive balance while limiting big plays from Rancho Verde’s passing attack.
Main Squad:
○ Jacob Torres – QB
○ Marcus Allen – RB
○ Elijah Carter – WR
○ Noah Ramirez – WR
○ Aiden Brooks – TE
○ Jordan Lee – LB
○ Cristian Gomez – DB
○ Isaiah Flores – OL
○ Anthony Rivera – OL
○ Jalen Morris – DL
○ Damian Scott – DB
Rancho Verde Mustangs
Rancho Verde is 0-2 but hungry to turn its season around. Known for athletic playmakers and an aggressive defense, the Mustangs will look to capitalize on home-field advantage and slow down Murrieta Mesa’s tempo.
○ 2025 Record: 0-2
○ National Rank: #3,116
○ State Rank: #226 (CA)
○ Class Rank: #107
○ Key to Win: Limit turnovers, control time of possession, and establish a rhythm offensively.
Main Squad:
○ Michael Johnson – QB
○ Xavier Brown – WR
○ Julian Martinez – RB
○ Cameron Wright – WR
○ Adrian Lopez – OL
○ Trevor Simmons – LB
○ Darius Hill – DB
○ Isaiah Johnson – DL
○ Marcus Green – OL
○ Ethan Price – DB
○ Jeremiah Thomas – RB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murrieta Mesa | 1,134 | 98 | 57 | 1-1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | .500 | 50 | 62 |
| Rancho Verde | 3,116 | 226 | 107 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | .000 | 12 | 72 |
