Leakey vs Cherokee (Texas) High School Football Game Preview, Main Roster and Record – 9/4/2025

The Cherokee Indians (1-0) host the Leakey Eagles (0-1) in a Thursday night non-conference battle on September 4, 2025. Kickoff is set for 7:30 PM in Cherokee, TX, as the Indians look to stay unbeaten while the Eagles aim for their first win.

Game Details

○ Matchup: Leakey (TX) @ Cherokee (TX)
○ Date & Time: 9/4/2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: Cherokee High School, Cherokee, TX
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps

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Leakey Eagles

Leakey dropped their opener 68-22 in a tough neutral-site loss but showed offensive flashes. The Eagles will need sharper execution on defense to stay competitive against Cherokee.

○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: Not Ranked
○ State Rank: Not Ranked
○ Class Rank: Not Ranked
○ Key to Win: Cut down defensive lapses and sustain drives to control the tempo.

Main Squad:
○ Adrian Gonzales – QB
○ Isaiah Torres – RB
○ Julian Ramirez – WR
○ Damian Cruz – WR
○ Cristian Herrera – LB
○ Nathan Salinas – DB
○ Elias Villarreal – OL
○ Marco Lopez – DL
○ Gabriel Martinez – TE
○ Diego Rios – CB

Cherokee Indians

Cherokee opened the season strong with a 62-30 road victory, flashing both offensive balance and defensive grit. They’ll now look to defend their home turf against Leakey.

○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: Not Ranked
○ State Rank: Not Ranked
○ Class Rank: Not Ranked
○ Key to Win: Continue explosive offensive play while limiting turnovers to maintain control.

Main Squad:
○ Matthew Delgado – QB
○ Isaac Moreno – RB
○ Jonathan Cruz – WR
○ Elias Ortiz – WR
○ Xavier Flores – LB
○ Cristian Salazar – DB
○ Alejandro Gomez – OL
○ Diego Vasquez – DL
○ Adrian Chavez – TE
○ Luis Ramirez – CB

Rankings & Records

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