The Grace Community Cougars (Tyler, TX) host the First Baptist Saints (Dallas, TX) in a non-conference matchup on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 6:30 PM. Grace Community looks to build on their season-opening win, while First Baptist aims to rebound after a high-scoring Week 1 loss.
Game Details
○ Matchup: First Baptist (TX) @ Grace Community (TX)
○ Date & Time: 9/4/2025 – 6:30 PM
○ Location: Grace Community High School, Tyler, TX
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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First Baptist Saints
The Saints opened 2025 with a 62-48 shootout loss, proving they have firepower but need defensive adjustments. Ranked #524 in Texas, First Baptist will aim to outscore opponents with a fast-paced offense.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #4,074
○ State Rank (TX): #524
○ Class Rank: #1
○ Key to Win: Keep the offense rolling while tightening coverage and tackling on defense.
Main Squad:
○ Mason Johnson – QB
○ Isaiah Carter – RB
○ Elijah Brooks – WR
○ Cameron Lee – WR/DB
○ Tyler Johnson – LB
○ Marcus Allen – OL/DL
○ Anthony Torres – DB
○ Dylan Harris – TE
○ Adrian Clark – RB
○ Xavier Cruz – LB
Grace Community Cougars
Grace Community earned a hard-fought 35-26 road win to start the season. Ranked #537 in Texas, the Cougars will look to ride their balanced attack and home-field advantage to secure a second straight win.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #4,262
○ State Rank (TX): #537
○ Class Rank: #9
○ Key to Win: Protect the football, control time of possession, and force First Baptist into mistakes.
Main Squad:
○ Jalen Robinson – QB
○ Malachi Harris – RB
○ Andre Simmons – WR
○ Noah Hernandez – WR/DB
○ Carter Williams – LB
○ Michael Ortiz – OL/DL
○ Jordan Green – DB
○ Caleb Foster – TE
○ Isaiah Ramirez – RB
○ Logan Perry – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist | 4,074 | 524 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0% | 48 | 62 |
| Grace Comm. | 4,262 | 537 | 9 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 100% | 35 | 26 |
