The Rivera Raiders (Brownsville, TX) host the Edinburg North Cougars (TX) in a non-conference matchup on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Brownsville Sports Park. Both teams are looking to bounce back after Week 1 losses and secure their first win of the season.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Edinburg North (TX) @ Rivera (TX)
○ Date & Time: 9/4/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Brownsville Sports Park, Brownsville, TX
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Edinburg North Cougars
The Cougars struggled in their opener, falling 38-2 at home. Ranked #8,470 nationally and #873 in Texas, Edinburg North needs to find consistency on offense and improve their protection if they want to rebound on the road.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #8,470
○ State Rank: #873 (TX)
○ Class Rank: #413
○ Key to Win: Generate offensive momentum early and avoid costly turnovers.
Main Squad:
○ Adrian Lopez – QB
○ Jordan Matthews – RB
○ Isaiah Carter – WR
○ Marcus Green – WR
○ Elijah Johnson – LB
○ Brandon Torres – DL
○ Xavier Reed – DB
○ Cameron Foster – OL
○ Landon Brooks – RB
○ Michael Hughes – DB
Rivera Raiders
Rivera fell 45-28 on the road in their opener but displayed offensive balance that could be dangerous at home. Ranked #11,836 nationally and #1,102 in Texas, the Raiders look to lean on their offensive playmakers and home-field advantage to secure a win.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #11,836
○ State Rank: #1,102 (TX)
○ Class Rank: #535
○ Key to Win: Keep offensive drives alive and tighten secondary coverage against Edinburg North’s passing attack.
Main Squad:
○ Jose Ramirez – QB
○ Jeremiah Scott – RB
○ Christopher Allen – WR
○ Anthony Martinez – WR
○ Isaiah Lewis – LB
○ Carter Williams – DL
○ Brandon Hughes – DB
○ Adrian Torres – OL
○ Malik Johnson – WR
○ Tyler Brooks – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburg North | 8,470 | 873 | 413 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | .000 | 2 | 38 |
| Rivera | 11,836 | 1,102 | 535 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | .000 | 28 | 45 |
