The South Gate Rams (1-1) host the Santa Fe Chiefs (1-1) in a non-conference battle on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The matchup will be played at South Gate High School in South Gate, CA, with both teams looking to gain an edge early in the season.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Santa Fe (Santa Fe Springs, CA) @ South Gate (CA)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: South Gate High School, South Gate, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Santa Fe Chiefs
The Chiefs (1-1) are seeking consistency after splitting their first two games. Ranked #650 in California, Santa Fe will lean on strong playmakers on both sides of the ball to challenge the Rams on the road.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #9,622
○ State Rank (CA): #650
○ Class Rank: #251
○ Key to Win: Limit turnovers, establish the run game, and contain South Gate’s offensive playmakers.
Main Squad:
○ Elijah Aguirre – WR/DB
○ Alex Soria – WR/DB
○ Jaden Whitfield – DB
○ Isaiah Hernandez – LB
○ Andrew Garate – LB/RB
○ Luke Hitch – RB/DB
○ Andrew Lopez – QB
○ Michael Moreno – DL/TE
○ Sebastian Macias – WR/DB
○ Cameron Haydon – WR
○ Eduardo De La Torre – LB/RB
○ Joseph Ruiz – LB/WR
South Gate Rams
The Rams (1-1) are coming off a split start, with a strong win at home but a setback on the road. Ranked #697 in California, South Gate will need to control the tempo and rely on their physicality to protect their home turf.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #10,219
○ State Rank (CA): #697
○ Class Rank: #20
○ Key to Win: Dominate in the trenches, keep penalties low, and sustain long drives.
Main Squad:
○ Michael Gonzalez – QB
○ Nicholas Fonseca – WR/DB
○ Nicholas Quintanilla – WR/DB
○ Thomas Gutierrez – RB/DB
○ Joshua Navarro – RB/DB
○ Ephaunie Lewis – WR/LB
○ Leo Ramirez – RB/LB
○ Jordan Olivarez – WR/DB
○ Edward Castro – TE/DE
○ Carlos Santana – RB/DE
○ Julian Castorena – WR/DB
○ Salvador Ochoa – WR/DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | #9,622 | #650 | #251 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | .500 | 36 | 47 |
| South Gate | #10,219 | #697 | #20 | 1-1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | .500 | 54 | 44 |
