The Rangeview Raiders enter the 2025 season with optimism under new head coach Chris Lopez. After improving from 1–9 in 2023 to 4–6 last fall, the program is showing signs of momentum. They proved they could compete, highlighted by wins over Lakewood, Liberty, and Vista PEAK Prep. Now, the focus is on taking the next step.
Lopez stresses competition in every area on the field, in the classroom, and in life. He views challenges not as setbacks but as opportunities. The biggest opportunity, he believes, is whether the team can gel into a brotherhood that holds one another accountable both on and off the field.
One player embodying that accountability is Biram Griffey, the anchor of the offensive line. A junior entering his third season as a starter, Griffey has grown into a cornerstone of the offense. With his strength, speed, and improved understanding of blocking angles, he has the tools to become one of the conference’s best tackles.
The running back position is also one of the most intriguing battles of the preseason. Kemariahe Brown, Ky Mack, and Amir Abbott are all talented enough to start. Each brings speed, vision, and the ability to catch passes out of the backfield, creating a healthy competition that has raised the level of practice. Coaches expect all three to play important roles this season, regardless of who earns the starting spot.
Perhaps the biggest change under Lopez is a culture of accountability. Strong summer participation in workouts, 7-on-7s, and fall camp reflects a team committed to his vision. With depth at key positions and a growing sense of unity, the Raiders enter the 2025 campaign with momentum.
If the Raiders can tighten up defensively and carry forward the lessons of discipline and unity, they have the tools to take another step forward in 2025. With leaders like Griffey anchoring the line, a talented trio of running backs, and a vision centered on building not just players but young men, Rangeview is a team with momentum and belief.
The 2025 season will test whether the Raiders can turn flashes of promise into consistent performance, but with Coach Lopez’s vision and a roster committed to competing in every area of life, Rangeview is building a foundation for both immediate success and long-term growth.
