Two East Texas squads begin their season under the lights when the Brownsboro Bears hit the road to face the Ford Panthers (Quinlan, TX) in a non-conference opener on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Hobart Lytal Memorial Stadium. Both teams are evenly matched in rankings and will look to establish momentum in Week 1.
Game Details
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Matchup: Brownsboro Bears (Brownsboro, TX) @ Ford Panthers (Quinlan, TX)
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Hobart Lytal Memorial Stadium, Quinlan, TX
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Brownsboro Bears
The Bears enter 2025 ranked #5,284 nationally and #630 in Texas, carrying the tradition of tough, scrappy football. Known for their run-heavy offense and physical defense, Brownsboro will look to start strong by controlling the line of scrimmage.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #5,284
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State Rank (TX): #630
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Key to Win: Establish the ground game, protect the football, and use defensive pressure to disrupt Ford’s rhythm.
Main Squad:
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Logan Anderson – QB
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Carter Bryant – RB
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Mason Lopez – RB/WR
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Isaiah Collins – WR
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Hunter Freeman – OL/DL
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Jaxon Smith – OL
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Tyler Hughes – LB
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Colton Davis – DL
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Brayden Martinez – DB
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Elijah Thomas – DB
Ford Panthers
Ford enters with a slightly stronger preseason standing at #4,126 nationally and #520 in Texas. The Panthers are known for a balanced offense and opportunistic defense, and will try to use their home-field advantage to gain an early-season win.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #4,126
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State Rank (TX): #520
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Key to Win: Mix the passing game with the run, limit turnovers, and capitalize on home momentum.
Main Squad:
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Adrian Torres – QB
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Marcus White – RB
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Jordan Harris – RB/WR
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Caleb Ortiz – WR
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Noah Williams – TE
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Ethan Perez – OL/DL
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Chase Mitchell – LB
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Dominic Flores – LB
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Jalen Carter – DB
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Ryan Thompson – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Brownsboro | 5,284 | 630 | 0-0 |
| Ford | 4,126 | 520 | 0-0 |
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