The 2025 Texas high school football season continues with a small-school rivalry matchup as the Luling Eagles travel to face the Nixon-Smiley Mustangs on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The game will be hosted at Nixon-Smiley High School in Nixon, TX, where both programs look to begin their season on a strong note.
Game Details
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Matchup: Luling (TX) @ Nixon-Smiley (Nixon, TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Nixon-Smiley High School, Nixon, TX
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Luling Eagles
Luling enters the 2025 season ranked just outside the top 1,000 in Texas. The Eagles will look to compete with grit and determination, leaning on their rushing attack and a physical defense to challenge the Mustangs on the road.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #10,065
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State Rank (TX): #990
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Key to Win: Establish the running game early, stay disciplined on defense, and limit Nixon-Smiley’s big plays.
Main Squad:
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Anthony Ramirez – QB
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Damian Torres – RB
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Elijah Martinez – WR/DB
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Julian Flores – WR
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Cameron Ortiz – LB
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Isaiah Gonzales – DL
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Noah Perez – DB
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Micah Lopez – OL/DL
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Hunter Gomez – LB/FB
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Christian Reyes – TE/WR
Nixon-Smiley Mustangs
The Mustangs open their season at home with confidence, entering ranked slightly higher than Luling in state and national standings. Nixon-Smiley will look to set the tone with a balanced offense and stout defense, hoping to capitalize on the energy of their home crowd.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #9,098
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State Rank (TX): #913
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Key to Win: Feed off home-field momentum, play disciplined football, and create turnovers to swing momentum.
Main Squad:
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Ethan Castillo – QB
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Mateo Hernandez – RB
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Logan Rivera – WR/DB
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Adrian Scott – WR
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Bryce Sanchez – LB
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Isaac Morales – DL
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Daniel Torres – DB
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Jaxon Cruz – OL/DL
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Elijah Gomez – LB/FB
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Zion Brown – WR/FS
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Luling Eagles | 10,065 | 990 (TX) | 0-0 |
| Nixon-Smiley Mustangs | 9,098 | 913 (TX) | 0-0 |
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