Football Recap: Chaz Pate's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Sonoraville over Ringgold + How To Watch

By Team Reports Oct 18, 2025, 12:30am

Football Recap: Sonoraville Phoenix vs. Ringgold Tigers

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the GA High School Assn. (GHSA) & Ringgold High School. Watch Full Replay

Sonoraville lost against Ringgold back in October of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Phoenix fell 41-34 to the Tigers. The Phoenix's defeat continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row.

Chaz Pate

Passing Touchdowns

10/17/25 @ Ringgold3
09/26/25 vs Rockmart3
09/19/25 @ Murray County3
09/12/25 vs Coahulla Creek3
09/05/25 @ North Cobb Christian3
+ 3 more games

Sonoraville's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Chaz Pate, who threw for 290 yards and three TDs. Pate is becoming a predictor of the Phoenix's success: when he posts at least three passing touchdowns the team is 4-2 (and 0-3 when he doesn't). Sonoraville also got a significant boost from Jayden Cruz, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 121 yards.

Sonoraville now has a losing record of 4-5. As for Ringgold, their win bumped their record up to 6-3.

We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Sonoraville is set to face off against their familiar foe Union County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Ringgold will square off against rival Coahulla Creek at 7:30 p.m. on the 31st.

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