The 2025 Texas high school football season continues as the Van Alstyne Panthers hit the road to take on the Life Waxahachie Mustangs in a non-conference matchup on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:03 PM. The contest will be played at Life Waxahachie High School (Waxahachie, TX), where two programs with different rankings open the season under the lights.
Game Details
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Matchup: Van Alstyne (TX) @ Life Waxahachie (TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:03 PM
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Location: Life Waxahachie High School, Waxahachie, TX
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Tickets: GoFan digital tickets available
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Stream: Live on NFHS Network
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Live Coverage: Real-time updates on MaxPreps
Van Alstyne Panthers
The Panthers enter 2025 ranked #367 in Texas and #2,592 nationally, making them the higher-ranked team in this matchup. Van Alstyne will look to establish tempo early and use its experience to control both sides of the ball.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #2,592
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State Rank (TX): #367
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Key to Win: Lean on offensive consistency, protect the ball, and prevent explosive Mustang plays.
Main Squad:
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Carson Miller – QB
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Jameson Clark – RB
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Elijah Brooks – WR
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Michael Ramirez – WR/DB
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Tyler Henderson – RB
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Nathaniel Scott – LB
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Isaiah Lopez – DL
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David Torres – DB
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Ethan Walker – OL
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Cole Martinez – TE
Life Waxahachie Mustangs
The Mustangs begin 2025 with a national ranking of #9,226 and a Texas rank of #925, positioning them as underdogs in this matchup. However, with home-field energy and a roster eager to prove itself, Life Waxahachie can’t be overlooked.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #9,226
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State Rank (TX): #925
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Key to Win: Feed the run game, play disciplined defense, and capitalize on home-field advantage.
Main Squad:
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Adrian Johnson – QB
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Marcos Reyes – RB
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Jordan Allen – WR
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Christopher Green – WR/CB
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Isaiah Brown – RB
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Gabriel Martinez – LB
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Samuel White – DL
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Anthony Harris – DB
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Noah Gonzales – OL
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Caleb Johnson – TE
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Van Alstyne | 2,592 | 367 (TX) | 0-0 |
| Life Waxahachie | 9,226 | 925 (TX) | 0-0 |
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