The 2025 high school football season rolls on with a local rivalry matchup as the Bangs Dragons visit the Early Longhorns on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The game will be played at Early Middle School (TX), where two Brown County neighbors clash under the Friday night lights. Both teams start fresh at 0-0, eager to set the tone for their season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Bangs (TX) @ Early (TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Early Middle School, Early, TX
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Bangs Dragons
The Dragons begin 2025 hungry to improve on recent campaigns. With a roster featuring young playmakers on both sides of the ball, Bangs looks to establish its ground game early while leaning on defensive toughness to keep this rivalry close.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #9,927
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State Rank (TX): #977
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Key to Win: Control the tempo with their run game, limit big plays from Early, and win the battle at the line of scrimmage.
Main Squad:
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Caden Miller – QB
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Jaxon Ramirez – RB
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Ethan Ward – WR/CB
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Logan Sanchez – LB
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Khalil Brown – DL
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Mason Torres – WR
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Bryce Underwood – FS
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Colby Martinez – OL/DL
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Tristan Green – OLB
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Dylan Foster – TE
Early Longhorns
The Longhorns defend home turf in their season opener, aiming to showcase depth and toughness against their county rivals. Ranked higher than Bangs both nationally and statewide, Early will look to capitalize on offensive efficiency and home-field momentum.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #7,037
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State Rank (TX): #758
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Key to Win: Keep pressure on Bangs’ backfield, execute a balanced offense, and feed off home crowd energy.
Main Squad:
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Hunter Davis – QB
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Kameron Lee – RB/DB
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Jordan Blake – WR/DB
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Xavier Brooks – LB
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Tyler King – WR
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Micah Alvarez – OL/DL
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Chase Gordon – DB
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Noah Harper – LB/FB
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Isaiah Flores – WR/RB
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Elijah Turner – DE/OLB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Bangs Dragons | 9,927 | 977 (TX) | 0-0 |
| Early Longhorns | 7,037 | 758 (TX) | 0-0 |
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