The 2025 Texas high school football season continues with an early-season non-conference showdown as the Grand Prairie Gophers travel to face the Naaman Forest Rangers on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The matchup will be played at Williams Stadium in Garland, TX, setting the stage for both teams to kick off their campaigns with momentum.
Game Details
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Matchup: Grand Prairie (TX) @ Naaman Forest (TX)
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Williams Stadium – Garland, TX
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Grand Prairie Gophers
The Gophers enter the season ranked #5,777 nationally and #668 in Texas, looking to climb in the standings after a rebuilding year. Their physical defense and speed-based offense will be key as they face a balanced Naaman Forest squad.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #5,777
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Texas Rank: #668
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Key to Win: Establish the ground game early and keep drives alive to limit the Rangers’ offensive rhythm.
Main Squad:
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#2 Adrian Martinez – QB
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#5 Jalen Brown – RB
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#7 Malik Robinson – WR
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#10 DeShawn Taylor – WR/DB
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#15 Chris Hernandez – LB
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#22 Jeremiah Johnson – RB/DB
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#44 Marcus Lopez – LB
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#50 Isaiah Torres – OL/DL
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#60 Daniel Perez – OL
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#75 Xavier Gutierrez – DL
Naaman Forest Rangers
The Rangers, ranked #3,561 nationally and #465 in Texas, open the season with playoff aspirations and a home-field advantage. Their passing attack and aggressive defense could be the deciding factors under the lights at Williams Stadium.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #3,561
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Texas Rank: #465
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Key to Win: Pressure the quarterback defensively and utilize their athletic receivers to stretch the Gopher secondary.
Main Squad:
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#1 Jordan Clark – QB
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#3 Isaiah Washington – RB
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#6 Michael King – WR
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#8 Andre Thompson – WR/DB
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#12 Kevin Davis – WR
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#20 Luis Ramirez – RB
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#33 Tyler Brooks – LB
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#45 Elijah Martinez – LB
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#52 Aaron Sanchez – OL/DL
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#70 Brandon Carter – OL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | Texas Rank | Overall Record | Home | Away |
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| Grand Prairie | 5,777 | 668 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Naaman Forest | 3,561 | 465 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
