A classic small-town Texas football clash takes place as Dublin (TX) travels to De Leon (TX) for a non-conference showdown under the Friday night lights. Both teams are eager to open the 2025 season strong, with De Leon hosting on its home turf.
Game Details
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Matchup: Dublin (TX) @ De Leon (TX)
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: De Leon High School, De Leon, TX
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Dublin Lions
The Lions enter 2025 looking to prove themselves against a tough De Leon squad. Despite being ranked lower in both state and national standings, Dublin is confident their young roster and physical play style can spark an upset.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 10,671
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State Rank (TX): 1,028
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Key to Win: Control the clock with a steady run game, stay disciplined on defense, and minimize turnovers against a more experienced opponent.
Main Squad:
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Ethan Johnson – QB
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Isaiah Brown – RB
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Caleb Martinez – WR
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Jordan Green – WR/DB
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Carter Williams – LB
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Nathan Torres – OL/DL
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Elijah Lopez – DB
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Micah Harris – TE/LB
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Daniel Scott – DE
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Adrian Flores – RB
De Leon Bearcats
The Bearcats kick off the 2025 season at home, carrying the higher ranking and momentum from a strong preseason showing. With highlights already making rounds from their scrimmages, De Leon will aim to capitalize on home-field advantage and showcase their depth.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 7,160
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State Rank (TX): 766
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Key to Win: Use explosive plays on offense, pressure Dublin’s backfield defensively, and feed off the home crowd to set the tone.
Main Squad:
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Jaxon Reed – QB
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Christian Walker – RB
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Mason Carter – WR
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Xavier Long – WR/CB
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Anthony Price – LB
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Luke Ramirez – OL/DL
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Gabriel Thomas – DB
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Samuel Wright – TE/LB
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Tyler Evans – DE
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Michael Torres – RB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Dublin | 10,671 | 1,028 | 0-0 |
| De Leon | 7,160 | 766 | 0-0 |
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