A big-school Texas showdown is set for Friday night as the Klein Oak Panthers travel south to face the Port Neches-Groves Indians in a marquee non-conference matchup. With PNG riding the momentum of recent playoff runs and Klein Oak eager to prove itself against a ranked opponent, this early-season contest promises plenty of fireworks.
Game Details
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Matchup: Klein Oak (Spring, TX) @ Port Neches-Groves (Port Neches, TX)
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Port Neches-Groves High School, Port Neches, TX
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Klein Oak Panthers
The Panthers come into 2025 ranked in the top 1,500 nationally and just outside the Texas top 200. With a solid group of returners, Klein Oak will look to rely on its defensive pressure and balanced offense to upset PNG on the road.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 1,422
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State Rank (TX): 216
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Key to Win: Establish the passing attack early, contain PNG’s rushing game, and avoid turnovers in hostile territory.
Main Squad:
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Jaxon Reed – QB
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Isaiah Turner – RB
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Caleb Brooks – WR
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Mason Carter – WR/DB
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Elijah Robinson – LB
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Nathan Scott – OL/DL
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Christian Ramirez – DB
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Tyler Evans – TE/LB
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Xavier Lopez – DE
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Michael Johnson – RB
Port Neches-Groves Indians
PNG enters the season as a top-400 team nationally and among the top 70 in Texas, giving them the favorite’s edge. Known for their explosive offense and stout defense, the Indians will use their home crowd to fuel a strong start to the year.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 381
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State Rank (TX): 67
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Key to Win: Dominate the line of scrimmage, use their speed to create mismatches, and capitalize on big plays downfield.
Main Squad:
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Adrian Martinez – QB
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Carter Williams – RB
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Jayden Scott – WR
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Elijah Torres – WR/CB
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Gabriel Johnson – LB
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Samuel Wright – OL/DL
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Daniel King – DB
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Anthony Brooks – TE/LB
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Luke Ramirez – DE
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Xavier Green – RB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Klein Oak | 1,422 | 216 | 0-0 |
| Port Neches-Groves | 381 | 67 | 0-0 |
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