Week 1 of the 2025 Texas high school football season features a marquee non-conference matchup as the Celina Bobcats travel to face the Bellville Brahmas on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM. This clash of top-100 Texas programs will be played at Midway ISD Panther Stadium and is also available to stream live on the NFHS Network.
Game Details
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Matchup: Celina (TX) @ Bellville (TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Midway ISD Panther Stadium, Hewitt, TX
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Celina Bobcats
The Celina Bobcats open the season as one of the top-ranked teams in Texas, sitting at #21 in the state and #174 nationally. Known for their storied tradition and explosive offense, Celina will look to make a statement in this non-conference test against a strong Bellville squad.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #174
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State Rank (TX): #21
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Section Rank: #7
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Division Rank: #1
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Key to Win: Leverage their speed on the perimeter, protect the quarterback, and pressure Bellville’s ground-heavy attack.
Main Squad:
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Mason Carter – QB
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Isaiah Johnson – RB
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Caleb Torres – WR
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Jacob Hernandez – WR
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Adrian Scott – OL
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Xavier Martinez – DL
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Tyler Brown – LB
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Marcus Lopez – LB
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Ethan Perez – DB
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Jordan Ramirez – DB
Bellville Brahmas
The Bellville Brahmas enter the 2025 season ranked #65 in Texas and #379 nationally, making this one of the week’s most competitive showdowns. Known for their physical run game and defensive toughness, the Brahmas will aim to use their size and depth to wear down Celina.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #379
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State Rank (TX): #65
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Section Rank: #16
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Division Rank: #4
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Key to Win: Control time of possession with the run game, limit Celina’s big-play threats, and capitalize on turnovers.
Main Squad:
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Adrian Gonzalez – QB
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Malik Thompson – RB
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Christian Rivera – RB
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Matthew Lopez – WR
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Luis Hernandez – OL
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Gabriel Torres – DL
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Isaiah Scott – LB
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Brandon Cruz – LB
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Anthony Martinez – DB
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Noah Flores – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
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| Celina | #174 | #21 (TX) | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | .000 | 0 | 0 |
| Bellville | #379 | #65 (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.
