The 2025 Texas high school football season continues with a six-man showdown in West Texas as the Irion County Hornets (Mertzon, TX) hit the road to battle the Buena Vista Longhorns (Imperial, TX) on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams will be eager to kick off their seasons with a win in what promises to be a high-scoring non-conference clash.
Game Details
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Matchup: Irion County (TX) @ Buena Vista (TX)
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Buena Vista High School, Imperial, TX
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Irion County Hornets (0-0)
The Irion County Hornets enter the 2025 season looking to reestablish themselves as a contender in six-man football. With multiple tough tests ahead in district play, the Hornets will aim to use this non-conference opener to set the tone early. Expect a balanced offensive approach that mixes quick passing and speed in space.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: N/A
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State Rank (TX): N/A
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Key to Win: Use speed in the open field, control turnovers, and get defensive stops against Buena Vista’s power run game.
Main Squad:
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Tyler Johnson – QB
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Aiden Ramirez – RB/DB
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Michael Herrera – WR/LB
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David Martinez – OL/DL
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Carter Wilson – WR/DB
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Jose Alvarado – RB
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Luis Gutierrez – DL
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Ethan Perez – LB
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Daniel Torres – WR
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Gabriel Sanchez – DB
Buena Vista Longhorns (0-0)
The Buena Vista Longhorns will open the season at home with high expectations. Known for their physical rushing attack, the Longhorns will look to pound the ball on the ground while mixing in timely deep passes. Home-field advantage and an experienced offensive line could give them the upper hand in this opener.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: N/A
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State Rank (TX): N/A
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Key to Win: Dominate time of possession with the run game and wear down Irion County in the trenches.
Main Squad:
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Adrian Lopez – QB
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Marcos Castillo – RB
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Juan Hernandez – WR/DB
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Carlos Trevino – OL/DL
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Isaiah Garza – LB
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Dominic Rivera – WR
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Fabian Martinez – RB
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Jorge Gonzalez – DL
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Nathan Ortiz – LB
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Sergio Villarreal – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Irion County Hornets | N/A | N/A | 0-0 |
| Buena Vista Longhorns | N/A | N/A | 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.
