The 2025 Texas high school football season rolls on with a non-conference matchup between the Cotulla Cowboys and the Refugio Bobcats on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The contest will take place at Refugio High School, where the Bobcats will look to defend their home turf against a determined Cotulla squad.
Game Details
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Matchup: Cotulla (TX) @ Refugio (TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Refugio High School, Refugio, TX
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Cotulla Cowboys
The Cowboys enter 2025 with a #831 state rank and #8,019 national rank, eager to open the season with an upset. Cotulla will rely on grit and defensive effort to slow down Refugio’s high-powered attack.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #8,019
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State Rank (TX): #831
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Key to Win: Control the tempo, limit turnovers, and lean on the running game to keep Refugio’s offense off the field.
Main Squad:
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Carlos Martinez – QB
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Julian Torres – RB
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Adrian Gutierrez – WR
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Isaac Lopez – WR/DB
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Marcos Rivera – LB
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Daniel Hernandez – DL
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Mateo Garcia – DB
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Nathan Sanchez – OL
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Juan Castillo – TE
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Alejandro Perez – RB
Refugio Bobcats
Refugio comes in with lofty expectations, sitting at #160 in Texas and #1,072 nationally. Known for their speed and tradition of success, the Bobcats look to kick off their 2025 season with a commanding performance at home.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #1,072
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State Rank (TX): #160
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Key to Win: Use offensive explosiveness early, force Cotulla into third-and-long situations, and capitalize on turnovers.
Main Squad:
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Ethan Brown – QB
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Jalen Reyes – RB
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Michael Alvarez – WR
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Christopher Johnson – WR/DB
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Diego Torres – LB
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Xavier Gomez – DL
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Aaron Martinez – DB
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Caleb Wilson – OL
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Elijah Rodriguez – TE
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Isaiah Flores – RB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Cotulla | 8,019 | 831 (TX) | 0-0 |
| Refugio | 1,072 | 160 (TX) | 0-0 |
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