The 2025 Texas high school football season continues with a private-school showdown as the TMI-Episcopal Panthers (San Antonio, TX) travel to face the John Paul II Guardians (New Braunfels, TX) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Hosted at John Paul II High School, this contest features two TAPPS programs ranked closely in preseason polls, setting up what could be one of the most competitive Week 1 games in Central Texas.
Game Details
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Matchup: TMI-Episcopal (San Antonio, TX) @ John Paul II (New Braunfels, TX)
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: John Paul II High School, New Braunfels, TX
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TMI-Episcopal Panthers
The TMI-Episcopal Panthers begin 2025 ranked #10,881 nationally and #1,039 in Texas. Known for their speed and scrappy defensive play, the Panthers will look to strike quickly and control the game’s tempo on the road. For TMI, playing mistake-free football and capitalizing on big-play chances will be crucial to leaving New Braunfels with a win.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #10,881
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State Rank (TX): #1,039
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Key to Win: Use defensive pressure to force turnovers, establish an early run game, and keep momentum away from the Guardians’ home crowd.
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 Rivera – LB
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Hunter Chavez – DL
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Cristian Vega – WR
John Paul II Guardians
The John Paul II Guardians open the season ranked #12,547 nationally and #1,149 in Texas. With home-field advantage, John Paul II will look to ride crowd energy and balanced play on both sides of the ball to push past their rivals from San Antonio. The Guardians must sustain drives and keep the Panthers’ defense on the field to wear them down.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #12,547
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State Rank (TX): #1,149
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Key to Win: Control the clock with long drives, stay efficient in the red zone, and protect the quarterback from TMI’s defensive pressure.
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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| TMI-Episcopal | 10,881 | 1,039 | 0-0 |
| John Paul II | 12,547 | 1,149 | 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.
