The 2025 Texas high school football season continues as the Abilene Cooper Cougars travel north to face the Azle Hornets in a non-conference clash on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The matchup will be played at Azle High School, where two evenly ranked programs square off in what promises to be a competitive season opener.
Game Details
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Matchup: Cooper (Abilene, TX) @ Azle (TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Azle High School, Azle, TX
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Abilene Cooper Cougars
The Cougars open the season ranked #390 in Texas and #2,784 nationally. With a balanced squad and playoff-level experience, Cooper aims to start strong and prove they can compete against another top-400 program in the state.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #2,784
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State Rank (TX): #390
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Key to Win: Maintain offensive rhythm, protect the quarterback, and stay disciplined against Azle’s speed.
Main Squad:
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Adrian Johnson – QB
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Isaiah Ramirez – RB
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Miguel Torres – WR
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Brandon Scott – WR/DB
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Caleb Lopez – RB
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Nathan Gonzales – LB
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Xavier Martinez – DL
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Damian Flores – DB
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Jordan Rivera – OL
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Ethan Perez – TE
Azle Hornets
The Hornets come into the new season slightly ahead in the rankings, sitting at #374 in Texas and #2,673 nationally. Known for their athleticism and explosive plays, Azle will lean on its home crowd to fuel an opening-night victory.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #2,673
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State Rank (TX): #374
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Key to Win: Use tempo to pressure Cooper’s defense, take advantage of turnovers, and dominate time of possession.
Main Squad:
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Jalen Martinez – QB
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Elijah Torres – RB
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Marcos Rivera – WR
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Christopher Allen – WR/CB
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Isaiah Brown – RB
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Gabriel Lopez – LB
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Samuel Ramirez – DL
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Anthony White – DB
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Noah Gonzales – OL
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Caleb Johnson – TE
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Cooper | 2,784 | 390 (TX) | 0-0 |
| Azle | 2,673 | 374 (TX) | 0-0 |
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