The Abernathy Antelopes make the trip north to face the Stratford Elks in a highly anticipated non-conference matchup on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Stratford comes into the season as one of the top small-school programs in Texas, while Abernathy looks to test themselves against elite competition early.
Game Details
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Matchup: Abernathy @ Stratford
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Stratford High School (Stratford, TX)
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Abernathy Antelopes (TX)
Abernathy opens the 2025 season ranked #6,369 nationally and #708 in Texas. The Antelopes will need a strong defensive stand and efficient quarterback play to keep pace with Stratford’s balanced attack.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #6,369
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Texas Rank: #708
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Key to Win: Protect the ball, win at the line of scrimmage, and capitalize on red-zone chances.
Main Squad (Projected):
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#2 Ryan Hernandez – QB
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#4 Jayden Lopez – RB
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#8 Colton Myers – WR/DB
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#11 Isaiah Ramirez – WR
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#15 Dominic Torres – ATH
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#22 Marcus Gonzales – LB/RB
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#44 Aiden Clark – LB
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#52 Caleb Martinez – OL/DL
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#61 Bryan Sanchez – OL
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#75 Ethan Johnson – DL
Stratford Elks (TX)
The Elks start 2025 with an impressive #2,075 national ranking and #293 in Texas. Stratford is known for physical defense and a run-first offense that can wear down opponents over four quarters.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #2,075
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Texas Rank: #293
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Key to Win: Dominate time of possession with their power run game and use their front seven to limit Abernathy’s big plays.
Main Squad (Projected):
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#3 Mason Brown – QB
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#5 Landon Scott – RB
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#7 Cooper Allen – WR/DB
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#10 Bryce Wilson – WR
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#12 Jaxon Torres – ATH
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#21 Luke Martinez – LB
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#32 Hayden Reed – RB/LB
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#55 Chris Delgado – OL/DL
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#60 Trevor Smith – OL
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#72 Hunter Garcia – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record | Home | Away |
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| Abernathy | #6,369 | #708 (TX) | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Stratford | #2,075 | #293 (TX) | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
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