The 2025 Texas high school football season continues as the John Paul II Cardinals (Plano, TX) travel to face the Shelton Chargers (Dallas, TX) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are looking to set the tone in their openers, with evenly matched rankings that suggest a competitive battle under the lights.
Game Details
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Matchup: John Paul II (Plano, TX) @ Shelton (Dallas, TX)
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Shelton School, Dallas, TX
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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John Paul II Cardinals
The Cardinals come into the 2025 season ranked #10,422 nationally and #1,012 in Texas. With a balanced roster and strong leadership, John Paul II will look to strike first and control the momentum against a close-ranked opponent.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #10,422
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State Rank (TX): #1,012
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Key to Win: Execute in the red zone, lean on veteran playmakers, and avoid penalties in critical situations.
Main Squad:
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Adrian Lopez – QB
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Isaiah Torres – RB
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Caleb Ramirez – WR
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Michael Garza – WR/DB
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Nathan Hernandez – OL/DL
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Diego Martinez – TE/LB
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Xavier Flores – DB
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Brandon Rivera – LB
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Hunter Chavez – DL
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Cristian Vega – WR
Shelton Chargers
The Shelton Chargers begin the season ranked #11,292 nationally and #1,064 in Texas. Although considered slight underdogs, they’ll have the advantage of playing at home in front of a supportive crowd. The Chargers will need defensive discipline to keep the Cardinals from gaining big plays.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #11,292
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State Rank (TX): #1,064
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Key to Win: Establish the run game early, rely on strong defensive containment, and capitalize on turnovers.
Main Squad:
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Marcos Rivera – QB
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Elijah Brown – RB
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Gabriel Sanchez – WR
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Anthony Scott – WR/CB
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Luis Gonzales – OL/DL
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Alex Martinez – TE/LB
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Cristian Perez – DB
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Daniel Torres – LB
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Diego Morales – DL
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Hunter Johnson – WR
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| John Paul II | 10,422 | 1,012 | 0-0 |
| Shelton | 11,292 | 1,064 | 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.
