The 2025 Texas high school football season continues with an intriguing non-conference showdown as the Granbury Pirates (Granbury, TX) head to Waco (TX) to face the Lions on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Waco ISD Stadium. Both teams look to start the season strong, with Granbury entering slightly higher in the state rankings but Waco carrying the advantage of home field.
Game Details
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Matchup: Granbury (TX) @ Waco (TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Waco ISD Stadium, Waco, TX
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Granbury Pirates
Granbury begins the year ranked top 550 in Texas and inside the national top 4,500. The Pirates bring a mix of athleticism and discipline and will aim to set the tone with a strong defensive performance against the Lions.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 4,443
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State Rank (TX): 547
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Division Rank: 69
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Key to Win: Use defensive stops to create momentum, establish balance on offense, and minimize mistakes on the road.
Main Squad (fictional):
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Adrian Lopez – QB
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Isaiah Brown – RB
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Caleb Johnson – WR
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Mason Torres – WR/DB
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Elijah Martinez – LB
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Jordan Ramirez – DB
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Hunter Garcia – OL/DL
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Nathan Ortiz – RB/FS
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Daniel Flores – TE/LB
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Xavier Morales – DL
Waco Lions
The Lions open the 2025 season ranked just outside the top 700 in Texas. Playing at home, Waco will look to rely on energy from its crowd and physicality on both sides of the ball to challenge Granbury in what could be a close contest.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 6,359
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State Rank (TX): 707
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Division Rank: 79
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Key to Win: Protect the football, control time of possession, and capitalize on big-play opportunities.
Main Squad (fictional):
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Carter Williams – QB
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Luke Thompson – RB
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Josiah Green – WR
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Matthew Allen – WR/DB
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Caleb Rivera – LB
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Isaiah Torres – DB
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Christopher White – OL/DL
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Elijah Johnson – TE/LB
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Brandon Garcia – RB
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Xavier Martinez – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Granbury Pirates | 4,443 | 547 | 0-0 |
| Waco Lions | 6,359 | 707 | 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.
