The 2025 Texas high school football season features an intriguing small-school matchup as the Abilene Christian Panthers travel east to face the Jonesboro Eagles in a non-conference game on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Hosted at Jonesboro High School, both teams enter 0-0, ready to test their strengths in this season-opening battle.
Game Details
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Matchup: Abilene Christian (Abilene, TX) @ Jonesboro (TX)
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Jonesboro High School, Jonesboro, TX
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Abilene Christian Panthers
The Abilene Christian Panthers look to start the 2025 season strong, bringing a hard-nosed style of play and a commitment to fundamentals. While they don’t carry a listed preseason ranking, Abilene Christian will lean on execution and discipline to set the tone against Jonesboro.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: N/A
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State Rank (TX): N/A
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Key to Win: Establish the run game, maintain possession, and prevent Jonesboro’s big plays.
Main Squad:
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Adrian Lopez – QB
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Isaiah Torres – RB
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Caleb Ramirez – WR
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Michael Garza – WR/DB
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Nathan Hernandez – OL/DL
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Diego Martinez – TE/LB
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Xavier Flores – DB
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Brandon Gonzales – LB
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Hunter Chavez – DL
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Cristian Vega – WR
Jonesboro Eagles
The Jonesboro Eagles, a perennial small-school contender, enter 2025 looking to use home-field advantage to spark an opening-night victory. Known for tough, physical football, Jonesboro’s focus will be on forcing turnovers and finishing drives.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: N/A
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State Rank (TX): N/A
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Key to Win: Rely on defensive strength, use crowd energy to their advantage, and capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Main Squad:
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Marcos Rivera – QB
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Elijah Brown – RB
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Gabriel Sanchez – WR
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Anthony Scott – WR/CB
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Luis Gonzales – OL/DL
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Alex Martinez – TE/LB
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Cristian Perez – DB
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Daniel Torres – LB
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Diego Morales – DL
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Hunter Johnson – WR
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Abilene Christian | N/A | N/A | 0-0 |
| Jonesboro | N/A | N/A | 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.
