The 2025 Texas high school football season rolls into Week 1 as the D’Hanis Cowboys (D’Hanis, TX) travel to face the Harper Longhorns (Harper, TX) in a non-conference showdown on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter the season looking to make a statement, with Harper enjoying the home-field advantage and D’Hanis eager to start strong on the road.
Game Details
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Matchup: D’Hanis (TX) @ Harper (TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Harper High School, Harper, TX
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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D’Hanis Cowboys
The Cowboys start the 2025 season ranked #11,654 nationally and #1,088 in Texas. Known for their gritty style and resilience, D’Hanis will aim to establish their ground game and keep Harper’s offense in check.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #11,654
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State Rank (TX): #1,088
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Key to Win: Control time of possession, play mistake-free football, and win the battle at the line of scrimmage.
Main Squad:
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Matthew Garza – QB
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Isaiah Martinez – RB
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Ruben Lopez – WR
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Joseph Garcia – WR/DB
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Adrian Hernandez – LB
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David Villarreal – DL
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Carlos Torres – DB
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Anthony Ramirez – OL
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Michael Sanchez – RB
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Luis Rivera – LB
Harper Longhorns
The Longhorns enter the year slightly ahead in the rankings at #11,184 nationally and #1,056 in Texas. Playing in front of their home fans, Harper will rely on their offensive speed and defensive hustle to try and edge out the Cowboys.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #11,184
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State Rank (TX): #1,056
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Key to Win: Start fast on offense, force turnovers defensively, and use home-field momentum.
Main Squad:
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James Rodriguez – QB
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Daniel Perez – RB
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Ethan Garcia – WR
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Joshua Martinez – WR/DB
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Kevin Castillo – LB
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Miguel Hernandez – DL
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Jonathan Gomez – DB
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Alex Vasquez – OL
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Ryan Torres – RB
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Jacob Flores – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| D’Hanis Cowboys | 11,654 | 1,088 (TX) | 0-0 |
| Harper Longhorns | 11,184 | 1,056 (TX) | 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.
