Youngker is 0-10 against Buckeye since September of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Roughriders will be playing at home against the Hawks at 7:00 p.m. Youngker will come into the game with an undefeated record on the line.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Youngker and Estrella Foothills, and Youngker kept the tradition alive. The Roughriders put the hurt on the Wolves with a sharp 42-20 win on Friday. The Roughriders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by 22 points or more this season.
| 10/03/25 vs Estrella Foothills | 307 |
| 09/06/24 @ Buckeye | 228 |
| 09/12/25 vs Mingus | 213 |
| 09/26/25 @ Alhambra | 167 |
| 08/29/25 vs Pueblo | 163 |
Youngker's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jeremiah Garcia, who threw for 307 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.8 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 37 yards and a pair of TDs. Those 307 passing yards gave Garcia a new career-high. Youngker's leading receiver Larry Moore Jr was Garcia's top target yet again, picking up 187 receiving yards and two scores.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Youngker's defense and their 7.5 sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Robert Calvin and Alfred Pyne, who racked up five sacks between them. Another thorn in Estrella Foothills' side was Ar-Razzaq Animashhaun, who picked up a sack and made six total tackles in addition to snagging an interception which he returned for a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Buckeye entered their contest against Lake Havasu on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Hawks took a hard 44-28 fall against the Knights.
Youngker will have to keep a close watch on Xylin Yancy and Salvador Castro, a pair of players who had a big impact on Buckeye's prior game. Yancy rushed for 64 yards and one touchdown, while Castro picked up 103 receiving yards and one TD.
Buckeye's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Youngker, their win bumped their record up to 6-0.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Youngker has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 210.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Buckeye struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 206.7 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Youngker couldn't quite get it done against Buckeye in their previous meeting back in September of 2024 as they fell 29-19. Will the Roughriders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
