Football Recap: Green Valley Starts Season with Loss at Home + How To Watch

Green Valley unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost 35-10 to the Northview Vikings on Friday. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Gators came into the game with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 14th in Nevada, while the Vikings are ranked 137th in California).

Michael Lewis threw for 127 yards on nine of 15 attempts. Sonny Uranich was his top target, picking up 56 receiving yards.

Northview's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Isaiah Lucero, who picked up 117 receiving yards and one touchdown. That's the most receiving yards Lucero has posted since back in September of 2024.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Green Valley will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Palo Verde at 6:00 p.m. on September 5. As for Northview, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on La Habra at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.