The 2025 Texas high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the New Deal Lions travel to face the Farwell Steers on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will be played at Farwell High School, featuring two evenly matched West Texas programs with nearly identical rankings.
Game Details
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Matchup: New Deal (TX) @ Farwell (TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Farwell High School, Farwell, TX
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New Deal Lions
New Deal enters the 2025 season ranked #730 in Texas and #6,725 nationally. The Lions are known for their defensive grit and run-heavy offense, traits that will be critical in a tough road matchup. To come away with a win, New Deal must win the turnover battle and establish their ground game early.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #6,725
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State Rank (TX): #730
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Section Rank: #183
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Division Rank: #34
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Key to Win: Dominate time of possession, limit Farwell’s big plays, and stay disciplined defensively.
Main Squad:
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Jaxon Martinez – QB
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Isaiah Torres – RB
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Caleb Johnson – WR
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Mason Davis – WR/DB
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Hunter Scott – LB
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Ethan Ramirez – DL
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Carter Allen – OL
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Jordan White – DB
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Noah Brooks – RB
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Tyler Garcia – LB
Farwell Steers
Farwell begins 2025 ranked #729 in Texas and #6,718 nationally — almost identical to their opponent. With home-field advantage and a roster built on physicality, the Steers will look to open their season with a hard-nosed performance. Their balanced attack could be the difference in this evenly matched contest.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #6,718
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State Rank (TX): #729
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Section Rank: #182
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Division Rank: #18
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Key to Win: Protect the football, use their offensive line to wear down New Deal, and rely on special teams to swing momentum.
Main Squad:
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Adrian Lopez – QB
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Xavier Brown – RB
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Landon Perez – WR
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Isaiah Green – WR/DB
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Micah Thompson – LB
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Colton Harris – OL/DL
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Elijah Brooks – DB
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Hunter Lewis – TE/LB
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Matthew Rivera – RB
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Blake Johnson – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| New Deal | #6,725 | #730 | 0-0 |
| Farwell | #6,718 | #729 | 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.
