A Northeast Texas clash highlights Friday night as Crandall (TX) heads to Mt. Pleasant (TX) for a non-conference showdown. Both teams are eager to set the tone for their 2025 seasons, with the Pirates entering as the higher-ranked side and the Tigers looking to protect home field.
Game Details
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Matchup: Crandall (TX) @ Mt. Pleasant (TX)
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Mt. Pleasant High School, Mt. Pleasant, TX
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Crandall Pirates
The Pirates begin 2025 as one of the stronger-ranked programs in Texas, sitting inside the state’s top 175. Known for their speed on the edges and a balanced offensive attack, Crandall will look to start fast on the road.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 1,092
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State Rank (TX): 162
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Key to Win: Use tempo to keep Mt. Pleasant off balance, win battles in the trenches, and capitalize on turnovers.
Main Squad:
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Jaxon Reed – QB
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Isaiah Johnson – RB
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Caleb Torres – WR
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Mason Carter – WR/DB
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Elijah Lopez – LB
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Nathan Green – OL/DL
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Christian Flores – DB
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Tyler Evans – TE/LB
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Xavier Ramirez – DE
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Michael Scott – RB
Mt. Pleasant Tigers
The Tigers enter the 2025 season opener looking to pull off an upset over a higher-ranked Crandall squad. With home-field advantage and a physical roster, Mt. Pleasant will rely on discipline and big plays to stay competitive.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 2,137
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State Rank (TX): 304
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Key to Win: Control the clock with long drives, protect the quarterback, and stay aggressive on defense.
Main Squad:
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Adrian Martinez – QB
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Carter Williams – RB
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Jayden Brown – WR
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Elijah Thomas – WR/CB
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Gabriel Lopez – LB
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Samuel Torres – OL/DL
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Daniel Wright – DB
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Anthony King – TE/LB
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Luke Ramirez – DE
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Xavier Brooks – RB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Crandall | 1,092 | 162 | 0-0 |
| Mt. Pleasant | 2,137 | 304 | 0-0 |
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