The 2025 Texas high school football season delivers a powerhouse non-conference matchup as the Carthage Bulldogs travel to face the Kilgore Bulldogs on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM. This East Texas clash at Kilgore College pits two of the state’s most respected programs against each other in an early-season showdown.
Game Details
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Matchup: Carthage (TX) @ Kilgore (TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
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Carthage Bulldogs
Carthage begins the 2025 season as one of the premier teams in Texas, ranked #24 in the state and #183 nationally. With a tradition of dominance, the Bulldogs will look to start fast on both sides of the ball and set the tone for another deep playoff push.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #183
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State Rank (TX): #24
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Section Rank: #9
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Division Rank: #1
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Key to Win: Execute their passing game early, establish defensive pressure, and keep Kilgore’s offense off balance.
Main Squad:
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Mason Johnson – QB
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Isaiah Brown – RB
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Caleb Torres – WR
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Jordan Martinez – WR
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Luis Ramirez – OL
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Gabriel Hernandez – DL
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Anthony Scott – LB
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Elijah Lopez – LB
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Adrian Perez – DB
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Nathan Cruz – DB
Kilgore Bulldogs
The Kilgore Bulldogs open 2025 not far behind Carthage in the rankings, coming in at #39 in Texas and #212 nationally. Known for their physical play style, Kilgore will aim to leverage their home-field advantage at Kilgore College and match Carthage’s intensity.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #212
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State Rank (TX): #39
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Section Rank: #8
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Division Rank: #2
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Key to Win: Win the battle at the line of scrimmage, establish a consistent run game, and capitalize on turnovers.
Main Squad:
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Adrian Torres – QB
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Christopher Johnson – RB
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Matthew Scott – WR
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Tyler Gonzales – WR
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Daniel Hernandez – OL
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Xavier Thompson – DL
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Malik Davis – LB
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Jordan Flores – LB
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Anthony Ramirez – DB
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Elijah Sanchez – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
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| Carthage | #183 | #24 (TX) | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | .000 | 0 | 0 |
| Kilgore | #212 | #39 (TX) | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | .000 | 0 | 0 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
