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No. 20 De Anza Looks To Stay Perfect At Gavilan
Posted: Oct 16, 2025

No. 20 De Anza Looks To Stay Perfect At Gavilan

 

The No. 20-ranked De Anza College Mountain Lions (6-0, 1-0) visit the Gavilan College Rams (1-5, 0-1) in a Golden Coast League game on Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Gilroy High School.

De Anza looks to extend its 16-game regular season win streak, as one of six undefeated teams among California's 66 programs. 

The Lions also enter Week 7 as the top-ranked American Division team in the state.

Gavilan will host the livestream at: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ca/gilroy/organization/5551/gavilan-college/team/14783/mens-varsity-football

 

By the Numbers:  

Category De Anza Gavilan
Record 6-0 (1-0 GCL) 1-5 (0-1 GCL)
Points Per Game 41.5 (9th State) 15.0
Opponent PPG 10.8 (1st State) 40.7
Total Offense Per Game 447 yds 254 yds
Passing Yards Per Game 295 118
Rushing Yards Per Game 152 136
Sacks Recorded 15 1
Takeaways 13 13
Turnover Margin +6 -3

 

Offensive Leaders

De Anza

  • Freshman QB Ian Kirby – 1,650 yards, 16 TD passes (69.6%, 2nd in State with 100+ attempts) and 275 yards per game through the air - ranking No. 7 in California.

  • Freshman RB Ke'Yon Torain – Team-high 8 rushing touchdowns (T-4th in State) with 251 yards on the season.

  • Freshman RB Isaiah Addison – 350 yards rushing (9.5 avg) and 5 scores.

  • Sophomore All-American WR Akeem Wright – Leading receiver with 35 catches for 708 yards (3rd in State) and 7 touchdowns (118 yards per game).

  • Sophomore WR Jadhari Young – 32 receptions, 404 yards, 4 TDs.

Gavilan

  • RB Houstyn Lee-Perry – Leads the Rams offense with 445 yards and 4 touchdowns (74.2 per game).

  • RB Ayjyan Johnson – 275 yards and 2 touchdowns.

  • QB Ethan Chrisman – 709 yards passing with 2 TDs and 621 yards of total offense.

  • WR Mohamed Diallo – 228 yards receiving on 11 catches (20.7 avg).

 

Defensive Comparison

De Anza  

  • Allowing just 10.8 points and 85 rushing yards per game.

  • Freshman LB Hosie Hopkins (27 tackles, 4 sacks) and sophomore LB Hosea Addison (38 tackles, 2.5 sacks) anchor a front that has produced 15 total sacks and 13 takeaways.

  • Sophomore DL Jaden White and freshman DB My'Zel Brunson add a combined 9 tackles for loss and multiple turnovers.

Gavilan  

  • Devin Rios and Israel Chavez-Strand lead the Rams with a combined 10 tackles for loss.

  • Jamie Gonzales (44 tackles) and Juan Carlo Puga (40 tackles) headline a unit that has forced nine interceptions and four fumble recoveries through six games.

 

What to Watch

  • De Anza's Air Attack: Kirby and Wright form one of California's most productive QB-WR duos, combining for over 700 yards and 7 touchdowns in the past three weeks.

  • Gavilan's Ground Game: Lee-Perry and Johnson provide steady production on the ground and will look to control possession to keep De Anza's offense off the field.

  • Field Position and Special Teams: Mountain Lion returner Chris Butler has two kickoff return touchdowns this season, while Rams returner Ayjyan Johnson averages 24.7 yards per kick return with a 70-yard score.