The 2025 Texas high school football season features a top-tier matchup as the Lovejoy Leopards (Lucas, TX) travel west to face the Lubbock-Cooper Pirates (Lubbock, TX) in a non-conference battle on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter with strong rankings and playoff aspirations, making this one of the more intriguing opening-week contests in Texas.
Game Details
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Matchup: Lovejoy (Lucas, TX) @ Lubbock-Cooper (Lubbock, TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Lubbock-Cooper High School, Lubbock, TX
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Lovejoy Leopards
The Leopards enter 2025 ranked inside the top 200 nationally and top 35 in Texas, cementing their place as one of the state’s premier programs. With a dynamic offense and aggressive defense, Lovejoy will look to make an early statement on the road against a tough Pirates squad.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 198
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State Rank (TX): 32
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Division Rank: 4
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Key to Win: Lean on offensive tempo, limit defensive breakdowns, and capitalize on early scoring opportunities to quiet the home crowd.
Main Squad (fictional):
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Adrian Lopez – QB
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Isaiah Brown – RB
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Caleb Johnson – WR
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Mason Torres – WR/DB
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Elijah Martinez – LB
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Jordan Ramirez – DB
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Hunter Garcia – OL/DL
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Daniel Flores – TE/LB
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Nathan Ortiz – RB/FS
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Xavier Morales – DL
Lubbock-Cooper Pirates
The Pirates begin 2025 ranked top 600 nationally and inside the Texas top 100, making them a formidable opponent for any program. Playing at home in front of a passionate West Texas crowd, Lubbock-Cooper will look to control the trenches and establish physical dominance early.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 587
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State Rank (TX): 98
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Division Rank: 13
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Key to Win: Control time of possession with their ground game, win the turnover battle, and feed off home momentum to pressure Lovejoy.
Main Squad (fictional):
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Carter Williams – QB
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Luke Thompson – RB
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Josiah Green – WR
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Matthew Allen – WR/DB
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Caleb Rivera – LB
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Isaiah Torres – DB
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Christopher White – OL/DL
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Elijah Johnson – TE/LB
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Brandon Garcia – RB
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Xavier Martinez – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Lovejoy Leopards | 198 | 32 | 0-0 |
| Lubbock-Cooper Pirates | 587 | 98 | 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.
