The Fossil Ridge Panthers host the Newman Smith Trojans in a non-conference matchup on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM at the Keller Athletic Complex, with both teams looking to rebound after opening-week losses.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Newman Smith (Carrollton, TX) @ Fossil Ridge (Keller, TX)
○ Date & Time: 9/4/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Keller Athletic Complex, Keller, TX
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Newman Smith Trojans
The Trojans opened the season with a tough 70-7 home loss, leaving them eager to bounce back on the road. Ranked #3,906 nationally and #503 in Texas, Newman Smith will need defensive adjustments and more consistency on offense to stay competitive against Fossil Ridge.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #3,906
○ State Rank (TX): #503
○ Key to Win: Protect the football and tighten coverage against the Panthers’ passing attack.
Main Squad:
○ Adrian Lopez – QB
○ Isaiah Johnson – RB
○ Malik Carter – WR
○ Jordan Martinez – WR
○ Ethan Torres – LB
○ Xavier Green – DB
○ Caleb Ramirez – DL
○ Nathaniel Brooks – OL
○ Elijah Hernandez – DB
○ Marcus Flores – RB
Fossil Ridge Panthers
The Panthers were shut out 46-0 in their opener but now get their home debut at the Keller Athletic Complex. Ranked #2,605 nationally and #364 in Texas, Fossil Ridge’s defense showed stretches of resilience, but the offense must spark quickly to seize momentum.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #2,605
○ State Rank (TX): #364
○ Key to Win: Establish early rhythm on offense and use defensive pressure to force turnovers.
Main Squad:
○ Sebastian Rivera – QB
○ Jeremiah Lewis – RB
○ Cristian Torres – WR
○ Anthony Morales – WR
○ Diego Castillo – LB
○ Julian Herrera – DB
○ Carlos Ortega – DL
○ Andres Rios – OL
○ Miguel Alvarez – DB
○ Brandon Martinez – RB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newman Smith | 3,906 | 503 | 218 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | .000 | 7 | 70 |
| Fossil Ridge | 2,605 | 364 | 101 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | .000 | 0 | 46 |
