Idalou vs Sweetwater (Texas) High School Football Game Preview, Main Roster and Record– 8/29/2025

High School Football

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

  • Matchup: Idalou (TX) @ Sweetwater (TX)

  • Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM

  • Location: Sweetwater High School, Sweetwater, TX

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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.

  • 2025 Record: 0-0

  • National Rank: #4,127

  • State Rank (TX): #521

  • Key to Win: Establish defensive dominance, create scoring opportunities off turnovers, and keep Sweetwater’s offense contained.

Main Squad:

  • Anthony Gomez – QB

  • Isaiah Torres – RB

  • Michael Garza – WR

  • Diego Ramirez – WR/CB

  • Nathaniel Lopez – OL/DL

  • Alex Hernandez – TE/LB

  • Jacob Flores – DB

  • Brandon Martinez – LB

  • Christian Rivera – DL

  • 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.

  • 2025 Record: 0-0

  • National Rank: #4,833

  • State Rank (TX): #592

  • Key to Win: Use offensive tempo to stretch Idalou’s defense and protect the ball in critical moments.

Main Squad:

  • Jordan Sanchez – QB

  • Marcos Ramirez – RB

  • Elijah Brown – WR

  • Adrian Torres – WR/DB

  • Caleb Johnson – OL/DL

  • Xavier Perez – TE/LB

  • Luis Herrera – DB

  • Daniel Gonzales – LB

  • Hunter Morales – DL

  • Gabriel Vasquez – WR

Rankings & Records

Team National Rank State Rank Overall Record
Idalou 4,127 521 0-0
Sweetwater 4,833 592 0-0
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