The Fossil Ridge Panthers (0-1) return home to Keller Athletic Complex on Thursday, September 4, 2025, for a non-conference clash against the Newman Smith Trojans (0-1). Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM, with both squads aiming to rebound from tough season-opening losses.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Newman Smith (TX) @ Fossil Ridge (TX)
○ Date & Time: 9/4/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Keller Athletic Complex, Keller, TX
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Newman Smith Trojans
The Trojans opened their season with a tough 70-7 home loss and will look to regroup quickly against Fossil Ridge. With improvements needed on both sides of the ball, Newman Smith will try to find rhythm early to stay in contention.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #3,906
○ State Rank: #503 (TX)
○ Class Rank: #218
○ Key to Win: Limit turnovers, sustain long drives, and contain Fossil Ridge’s passing game.
Main Squad:
○ Adrian Perez – QB
○ Isaiah Thomas – RB
○ Jordan Martinez – WR
○ Christian Ramirez – WR
○ Elijah Torres – LB
○ Damian Flores – DB
○ Matthew Lopez – OL
○ Xavier Hernandez – DL
○ Daniel Chavez – TE
○ Luis Gonzales – CB
Fossil Ridge Panthers
The Panthers also enter 0-1 after falling 46-0 on the road in their opener. With home-field advantage at Keller Athletic Complex, Fossil Ridge will aim to lean on its defense and find offensive sparks to get back on track.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #2,605
○ State Rank: #364 (TX)
○ Class Rank: #101
○ Key to Win: Establish an early offensive rhythm and use defensive pressure to slow Newman Smith’s tempo.
Main Squad:
○ Jalen Brown – QB
○ Marcus Johnson – RB
○ Ethan Miller – WR
○ Caleb Scott – WR
○ Isaiah Carter – LB
○ Landon Reed – DB
○ Cristian Vasquez – OL
○ Jeremiah King – DL
○ Hunter Flores – TE
○ Nathan Ramirez – CB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newman Smith | #3,906 | #503 (TX) | #218 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0% | 7 | 70 |
| Fossil Ridge | #2,605 | #364 (TX) | #101 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0% | 0 | 46 |
