The 2025 Texas high school football season brings a West Texas clash as the Idalou Wildcats travel to face the Sweetwater Mustangs in a non-conference matchup on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Hosted at Sweetwater High School, this showdown features two evenly matched programs looking to start their seasons on the right note. Both squads come in 0-0, with Idalou carrying a slightly stronger preseason ranking, while Sweetwater leans on home-field advantage to make a statement.
Game Details
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Matchup: Idalou (TX) @ Sweetwater (TX)
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Sweetwater High School, Sweetwater, TX
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Idalou Wildcats
The Idalou Wildcats enter the season ranked #4,127 nationally and #521 in Texas, backed by a tradition of tough, disciplined football. With strong defense and a balanced attack, the Wildcats will look to control the pace of the game. Starting fast and forcing turnovers will be key to success on the road.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #4,127
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State Rank (TX): #521
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Key to Win: Establish defensive dominance, create scoring opportunities off turnovers, and keep Sweetwater’s offense contained.
Main Squad:
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Anthony Gomez – QB
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Isaiah Torres – RB
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Michael Garza – WR
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Diego Ramirez – WR/CB
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Nathaniel Lopez – OL/DL
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Alex Hernandez – TE/LB
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Jacob Flores – DB
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Brandon Martinez – LB
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Christian Rivera – DL
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Ethan Scott – WR
Sweetwater Mustangs
The Sweetwater Mustangs open the year ranked #4,833 nationally and #592 in Texas, determined to defend their home field against a talented Idalou team. Known for offensive creativity and speed, Sweetwater must capitalize on big-play chances while staying sharp on defense. If they can control momentum, the Mustangs could pull off an important opening win.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #4,833
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State Rank (TX): #592
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Key to Win: Use offensive tempo to stretch Idalou’s defense and protect the ball in critical moments.
Main Squad:
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Jordan Sanchez – QB
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Marcos Ramirez – RB
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Elijah Brown – WR
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Adrian Torres – WR/DB
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Caleb Johnson – OL/DL
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Xavier Perez – TE/LB
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Luis Herrera – DB
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Daniel Gonzales – LB
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Hunter Morales – DL
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Gabriel Vasquez – WR
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Idalou | 4,127 | 521 | 0-0 |
| Sweetwater | 4,833 | 592 | 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.
