The 2025 Texas high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Walnut Grove Wildcats (Prosper, TX) travel to face the Newman Smith Trojans (Carrollton, TX) on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will be held at Carrollton’s Standridge Stadium, where the Trojans look to protect their home turf while the Wildcats aim to make a strong early statement.
Game Details
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Matchup: Walnut Grove (Prosper, TX) @ Newman Smith (Carrollton, TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Carrollton’s Standridge Stadium, Carrollton, TX
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Walnut Grove Wildcats
Walnut Grove begins 2025 with big ambitions after earning respect in their first varsity seasons. Ranked #777 nationally and #126 in Texas, the Wildcats have talent across the board and will try to use speed and defensive intensity to overwhelm Newman Smith early.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #777
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State Rank (TX): #126
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Key to Win: Establish the running game and force turnovers to take control of field position.
Main Squad:
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Mason Carter – QB
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Isaiah Wright – RB
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Dylan Foster – WR
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Jordan Mitchell – WR
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Xavier Green – OL
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Cole Johnson – DL
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Marcus Reed – LB
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Anthony Torres – LB
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Ethan Brooks – DB
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Jace Williams – DB
Newman Smith Trojans
The Newman Smith Trojans enter this season ranked #3,876 nationally and #493 in Texas, eager to turn heads with a strong home performance. Playing at Standridge Stadium gives them an opportunity to showcase their physicality and balanced offense in front of a big crowd.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #3,876
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State Rank (TX): #493
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Key to Win: Control time of possession, execute efficiently on third downs, and keep Walnut Grove’s playmakers in check.
Main Squad:
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Adrian Lopez – QB
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Caleb Ramirez – RB
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Michael Sanchez – WR
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Elijah Scott – WR
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Gabriel Martinez – OL
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Damian King – DL
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Carter Thomas – LB
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Daniel Perez – LB
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Jonathan Lewis – DB
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Isaiah Chavez – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Walnut Grove | 777 | 126 | 0-0 |
| Newman Smith | 3,876 | 493 | 0-0 |
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