The 2025 Texas high school football season continues with a small-town showdown as the Blooming Grove Lions travel to face the Palmer Bulldogs on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM. This non-conference matchup at Palmer High School features two competitive programs looking to kick off the season with a statement victory.
Game Details
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Matchup: Blooming Grove (TX) @ Palmer (TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Palmer High School, Palmer, TX
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Blooming Grove Lions
The Lions enter 2025 hungry to show growth and resilience after last season. Ranked outside the state’s top 800, Blooming Grove will look to rely on discipline, effort, and opportunistic playmaking to challenge Palmer on the road.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #7,844
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State Rank (TX): #817
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Key to Win: Sustain long drives, control turnovers, and contain Palmer’s offensive weapons.
Main Squad:
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Ethan Walker – QB
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Mateo Cruz – RB/DB
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Isaac Ramirez – WR
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Jayden Lopez – WR/CB
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Cameron Torres – LB
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Adrian Gomez – DL
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Luis Morales – DB
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Noah Flores – OL/DL
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Micah Reyes – WR/FS
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Hunter Scott – LB/FB
Palmer Bulldogs
Palmer starts the season at home with the advantage of being ranked well above Blooming Grove in both state and national standings. Known for their physical style and disciplined approach, the Bulldogs will aim to use this opener to establish dominance and set the tone for their 2025 campaign.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #2,315
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State Rank (TX): #325
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Key to Win: Use their size and depth to control the line of scrimmage, capitalize on scoring chances, and pressure Blooming Grove early.
Main Squad:
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Landon Martinez – QB
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Bryce Johnson – RB
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Elijah Torres – WR/DB
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Caleb Gonzalez – WR
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Michael Harris – LB
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Logan Perez – DL
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Dylan Rodriguez – DB
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Christian Allen – OL/DL
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Noah Sanchez – WR/FS
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Jacob Flores – LB/FB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Blooming Grove Lions | 7,844 | 817 (TX) | 0-0 |
| Palmer Bulldogs | 2,315 | 325 (TX) | 0-0 |
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