The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Gainesville Leopards travel to face the Paradise Panthers on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. This clash features a Gainesville squad looking to reset and build momentum against a Paradise program entering the season with high expectations and strong state rankings.
Game Details
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Matchup: Gainesville (TX) @ Paradise (TX)
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Paradise High School – Paradise, TX
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Gainesville Leopards (TX)
The Leopards open the season ranked #6,423 nationally and #710 in Texas. Gainesville will need to lean on its grit and physicality to match up against a favored Paradise squad. Establishing a balanced attack and limiting turnovers will be key if they want to stay competitive on the road.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #6,423
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Texas Rank: #710
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Key to Win: Play mistake-free football, control time of possession, and capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Main Squad:
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#2 Malik Johnson – QB
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#5 Jaden Carter – RB
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#7 Isaiah Brown – WR/DB
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#10 Jordan Smith – WR
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#15 Ethan Torres – LB
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#22 Chris Martinez – RB/LB
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#34 David Lopez – DL
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#44 Xavier Hernandez – LB
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#52 Matthew Clark – OL/DL
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#75 Daniel Perez – OL
Paradise Panthers (TX)
The Panthers enter 2025 highly regarded, ranked #880 nationally and #137 in Texas. Known for their disciplined play and tough defense, Paradise will aim to start their season strong at home. Their ability to dominate the trenches and pressure Gainesville’s backfield could set the tone early.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #880
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Texas Rank: #137
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Key to Win: Control the line of scrimmage, feed their ground game, and keep Gainesville’s offense off the field.
Main Squad:
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#1 Cole Anderson – QB
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#3 Mason Wright – RB
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#4 Tyler Green – WR
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#6 Jacob Foster – WR/DB
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#9 Luke Harris – LB
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#12 Carson Reed – RB/DB
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#21 Brady Collins – LB
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#33 Ethan Moore – DL
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#55 Ryan Parker – OL/DL
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#72 Caleb Johnson – OL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record | Home | Away |
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| Gainesville | #6,423 | #710 (TX) | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Paradise | #880 | #137 (TX) | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
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