The Stamford Bulldogs (Stamford, TX) travel to face the Albany Lions (Albany, TX) in a non-conference season opener on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are perennial playoff contenders, and this Week 1 clash promises intensity.
Game Details
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Matchup: Stamford Bulldogs @ Albany Lions
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Albany High School (TX)
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Stamford Bulldogs (TX)
Stamford enters the season ranked #2,448 nationally and #349 in Texas. Known for producing tough, disciplined athletes, the Bulldogs will look to establish their run game and keep Albany’s offense off the field.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #2,448
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Texas Rank: #349
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Key to Win: Pound the ball inside with a physical run game, then mix in timely passes.
Projected Main Squad:
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#2 Michael Lopez – QB
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#5 Xavier Green – RB
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#7 Isaiah Brown – WR/DB
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#10 Carter Williams – WR
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#14 Bryan Torres – ATH
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#20 Matthew Garcia – LB
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#32 Juan Perez – RB/LB
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#52 Aaron Johnson – OL/DL
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#65 Logan Scott – OL
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#77 Jeremiah White – DL
Albany Lions (TX)
Albany enters with strong momentum, ranked #1,130 nationally and #172 in Texas, giving them the clear ranking edge. The Lions have a balanced offense and stout defense that helped them dominate in recent seasons.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #1,130
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Texas Rank: #172
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Key to Win: Spread the ball around offensively and force Stamford into turnovers.
Projected Main Squad:
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#3 Hunter Davis – QB
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#6 Colton Martinez – RB
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#8 Jacob Allen – WR
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#11 Ethan Hernandez – WR/DB
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#15 Brody Sanchez – TE/LB
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#21 Daniel Flores – RB/LB
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#30 Ryan Cooper – DB
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#54 Marcus Thompson – OL/DL
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#68 Alex Garcia – OL
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#72 James Carter – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record | Home | Away |
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| Stamford | #2,448 | #349 (TX) | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Albany | #1,130 | #172 (TX) | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
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