The 2025 Texas high school football season continues in the Panhandle as the Highland Park Hornets travel from Amarillo to take on the Wheeler Mustangs in a non-conference matchup on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will be played at Wheeler High School, where both programs are eager to kick off their seasons with a win.
Game Details
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Matchup: Highland Park (Amarillo, TX) @ Wheeler (TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Wheeler High School, Wheeler, TX
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Highland Park Hornets
The Hornets enter the 2025 season ranked #971 in Texas and #9,823 nationally. With plenty of new faces in key positions, Highland Park will rely on discipline and hustle to challenge Wheeler on the road.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #9,823
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State Rank (TX): #971
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Key to Win: Limit mistakes, establish a consistent running game, and keep Wheeler’s offense off the field.
Main Squad:
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Adrian Johnson – QB
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Isaiah Ramirez – RB
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Miguel Torres – WR
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Brandon Scott – WR/DB
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Caleb Lopez – RB
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Nathan Gonzales – LB
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Xavier Martinez – DL
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Damian Flores – DB
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Jordan Rivera – OL
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Ethan Perez – TE
Wheeler Mustangs
The Mustangs start 2025 slightly ahead in the rankings at #876 in Texas and #8,658 nationally. With home-field advantage and a balanced squad, Wheeler will look to control the tempo and deliver an opening-night victory.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #8,658
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State Rank (TX): #876
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Key to Win: Play fast on defense, capitalize on turnovers, and take advantage of big-play opportunities.
Main Squad:
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Jalen Martinez – QB
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Elijah Torres – RB
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Marcos Rivera – WR
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Christopher Allen – WR/CB
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Isaiah Brown – RB
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Gabriel Lopez – LB
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Samuel Ramirez – DL
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Anthony White – DB
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Noah Gonzales – OL
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Caleb Johnson – TE
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Highland Park | 9,823 | 971 (TX) | 0-0 |
| Wheeler | 8,658 | 876 (TX) | 0-0 |
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