The 2025 Texas high school football season continues with a non-conference East Texas clash as the Kaufman Lions travel to face the Rusk Eagles on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The matchup will be held at Rusk High School, where both teams look to start the year with momentum and make an early statement in front of their fans.
Game Details
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Matchup: Kaufman (TX) @ Rusk (TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Rusk High School, Rusk, TX
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Kaufman Lions
The Lions open the 2025 season ranked in the top 250 in Texas, with expectations of competing at a high level. Known for their toughness and ability to execute offensively, Kaufman will aim to impose their will early against Rusk.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #1,669
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State Rank (TX): #245
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Key to Win: Control field position, establish the ground game, and use defensive intensity to keep Rusk contained.
Main Squad:
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Ethan Williams – QB
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Isaac Torres – RB
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Julian Ramirez – WR/DB
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Noah Hernandez – WR
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Logan Scott – LB
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Christian Gomez – DL
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Micah Johnson – DB
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Adrian Flores – OL/DL
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Cameron Morales – TE/FB
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Jordan Reyes – WR/FS
Rusk Eagles
The Eagles begin the season at home, ranked just outside the top 400 in Texas. With a passionate home crowd behind them, Rusk will look to showcase their athletic playmakers and put Kaufman on the defensive from the opening drive.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #3,256
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State Rank (TX): #435
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Key to Win: Maximize home-field advantage, execute a balanced offensive attack, and capitalize on turnovers.
Main Squad:
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Caleb Martinez – QB
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Jaden Brown – RB
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Hunter Lopez – WR/DB
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Isaiah Perez – WR
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Tyler Sanchez – LB
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Mason Torres – DL
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Elijah Cruz – DB
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Adrian King – OL/DL
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Xavier Johnson – WR/FS
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Bryce Thompson – LB/FB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Kaufman Lions | 1,669 | 245 (TX) | 0-0 |
| Rusk Eagles | 3,256 | 435 (TX) | 0-0 |
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