Youngker is preparing for their first region matchup of the season on Friday. They will welcome the Estrella Foothills Wolves at 7:00 p.m. Both teams are still undefeated (Youngker has seven wins dating back to last season, while Estrella Foothills has five).
Youngker is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They blew past Alhambra 58-0 on Friday. The score at the end of the third wound up being the final score as the Roughriders just coasted through the last quarter.
| 09/26/25 @ Alhambra | 3 |
| 09/19/25 @ Moon Valley | 2 |
| 09/20/24 vs Marcos de Niza | 2 |
| 08/29/24 @ Estrella Foothills | 2 |
| 08/29/25 vs Pueblo | 1 |
Youngker got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Isaiah Hargrove out in front who rushed for 86 yards and three scores on only five carries. Those three rushing touchdowns gave Hargrove a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jeremiah Garcia, who threw for 167 yards and four touchdowns while completing 76.9% of his passes.
Youngker's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB 6.5 times. Robert Calvin was especially locked on to Alhambra's QB and sacked him four times. Calvin also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with seven. Dontae Scott was another major factor on D, picking up 0.5 sacks, forcing one fumble, and making nine total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Estrella Foothills strolled past Agua Fria with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 30-14.
Estrella Foothills had a senior duo take command as Will Davis rushed for 109 yards and a pair of TDs on only 15 carries and Jacob Rawls rushed for 141 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 7.4 yards per carry.
Estrella Foothills' run defense was locked in: Agua Fria could only muster 2.9 yards per carry. The team can thank Xander Teeter for the heroic effort on defense: he. Estrella Foothills didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged seven.
Estrella Foothills' win bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Youngker, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 5-0.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Youngker has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 236 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Estrella Foothills struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 192.6 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Youngker took a serious blow against Estrella Foothills in their previous meeting back in August of 2024, falling 40-13. Will the Roughriders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
