Meridian vs Cross Roads (Texas) High School Football Game Preview, Main Roster and Record – 9/4/2025

The Cross Roads Bobcats (Malakoff, TX) host the Meridian Yellowjackets (Meridian, TX) in a non-conference matchup on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are 0-1 after opening-week losses and will battle to secure their first victory of the season.

Game Details

○ Matchup: Meridian (TX) @ Cross Roads (TX)
○ Date & Time: 9/4/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Cross Roads High School, Malakoff, TX
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps

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Meridian Yellowjackets

Meridian fell 36-7 in its season opener, struggling to keep pace offensively. Ranked #1,198 in Texas, the Yellowjackets will need sharper execution and better defensive containment to compete on the road.

○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #13,530
○ State Rank (TX): #1,198
○ Class Rank: #97
○ Key to Win: Control field position and generate turnovers to create short fields.

Main Squad:
○ Mason Johnson – QB
○ Isaiah Carter – RB
○ Elijah Brooks – WR
○ Cameron Lee – WR/DB
○ Tyler Johnson – LB
○ Marcus Allen – OL/DL
○ Anthony Torres – DB
○ Dylan Harris – TE
○ Adrian Clark – RB
○ Xavier Cruz – LB

Cross Roads Bobcats

Cross Roads dropped its opener 41-6 and now looks to bounce back at home. Ranked #1,078 in Texas, the Bobcats will rely on their run game and defensive effort to secure their first win.

○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #11,553
○ State Rank (TX): #1,078
○ Class Rank: #93
○ Key to Win: Establish the ground game early and avoid costly penalties that stall drives.

Main Squad:
○ Jalen Robinson – QB
○ Malachi Harris – RB
○ Andre Simmons – WR
○ Noah Hernandez – WR/DB
○ Carter Williams – LB
○ Michael Ortiz – OL/DL
○ Jordan Green – DB
○ Caleb Foster – TE
○ Isaiah Ramirez – RB
○ Logan Perry – LB

Rankings & Records

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