The La Joya Coyotes (TX) kick off their 2025 season at home with a non-conference matchup against the Rivera Raiders (Brownsville, TX) on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM at La Joya Sports Complex. Both programs are looking for an early-season spark in the Rio Grande Valley, with Rivera seeking to improve on recent struggles and La Joya aiming to take advantage of home field in a physical opener.
Game Details
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Matchup: Rivera Raiders @ La Joya Coyotes
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: La Joya Sports Complex (La Joya, TX)
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Rivera Raiders (Brownsville, TX)
Rivera enters the new season ranked slightly ahead of La Joya, despite tough seasons in recent years. The Raiders will depend on defensive discipline and their ability to run the ball efficiently to stay in control.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 11,234 | Texas Rank: 1,061
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Key to Win: Minimize turnovers and set the tone early with physical defense.
Main Squad:
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Alex Martinez – QB
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Julian Gonzalez – RB
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Ivan Rodriguez – WR
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David Ramirez – WR/DB
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Ethan Cruz – OL
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Marco Castillo – OL/DL
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Juan Lopez – LB
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Christian Torres – LB
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Angel Herrera – DB
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Luis Mendoza – DB
La Joya Coyotes (La Joya, TX)
The Coyotes open the season in front of their home crowd, with expectations of an aggressive ground game and opportunistic defense. La Joya will look to use tempo to keep Rivera off balance and capitalize on turnovers.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 11,862 | Texas Rank: 1,099
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Key to Win: Control the pace with their run-heavy offense and convert on third downs.
Main Squad:
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Jose Villarreal – QB
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Adrian Salinas – RB
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Raul Martinez – RB/WR
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Mateo Garcia – WR
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Ricardo Perez – OL
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Damian Lopez – OL/DL
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Fernando Cruz – LB
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Miguel Santos – LB
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Carlos Herrera – DB
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Jorge Castillo – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | Texas Rank | Overall Record |
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| Rivera | 11,234 | 1,061 | 0-0 |
| La Joya | 11,862 | 1,099 | 0-0 |
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