The 2025 Texas high school football season continues with a small-town clash as the Johnson City Eagles (Johnson City, TX) travel to face the Granger Lions (Granger, TX) in a non-conference battle on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams begin the season at 0-0, looking to kick off their year with a statement victory under the Friday night lights.
Game Details
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Matchup: Johnson City (TX) @ Granger (TX)
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Granger High School, Granger, TX
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Johnson City Eagles (0-0)
The Eagles, ranked #7,459 nationally and #788 in Texas, open the year determined to improve their standing with strong defensive play and a ground-first offensive strategy. For Johnson City, controlling the line of scrimmage and winning the turnover battle will be key.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #7,459
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State Rank (TX): #788
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Key to Win: Dominate in the trenches and establish long, clock-eating drives.
Main Squad:
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Luke Ramirez – QB
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Caleb Johnson – RB
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Hunter Garcia – WR
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Jordan Martinez – WR/DB
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Matthew Herrera – LB
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Ethan Salazar – OL/DL
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Isaiah Torres – DB
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Chris Lopez – RB/WR
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Nathan Villarreal – OL
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Gabriel Flores – DL
Granger Lions (0-0)
The Granger Lions, ranked #5,052 nationally and #612 in Texas, enter the season with home-field advantage and confidence. Known for their physical play and quick-strike offense, the Lions will look to set the tone early against Johnson City.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #5,052
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State Rank (TX): #612
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Key to Win: Use tempo to stretch the defense and rely on their speed at the skill positions.
Main Squad:
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Adrian Castillo – QB
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Marcus Gonzales – RB
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Noah Hernandez – WR
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Isaiah Perez – WR/DB
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Xavier Martinez – LB
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Cristian Rivera – OL/DL
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Joseph Sanchez – DB
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Daniel Trevino – RB
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Alex Gutierrez – OL
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Anthony Torres – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Johnson City Eagles | #7,459 | #788 | 0-0 |
| Granger Lions | #5,052 | #612 | 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.
