The 2025 Texas high school football season features a South Texas showdown as the Nixon Mustangs (Laredo, TX) travel to face the Ray Texans (Corpus Christi, TX) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. With both teams entering the season ranked closely in the state, this opener has the makings of a tightly contested battle.
Game Details
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Matchup: Nixon (Laredo, TX) @ Ray (Corpus Christi, TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Ray High School, Corpus Christi, TX
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Nixon Mustangs
The Mustangs enter the 2025 season inside the Texas top 875 and just outside the national top 8,500. Nixon will look to rely on their offensive playmakers and defensive discipline to gain an early-season road win against an evenly ranked opponent.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 8,553
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State Rank (TX): 867
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Division Rank: 100
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Key to Win: Get off to a fast start offensively, avoid turnovers, and control the line of scrimmage to silence the home crowd.
Main Squad (fictional):
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Adrian Lopez – QB
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Isaiah Brown – RB
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Mason Torres – WR
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Caleb Johnson – WR/DB
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Elijah Martinez – LB
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Jordan Ramirez – DB
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Hunter Garcia – OL/DL
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Nathan Ortiz – RB/FS
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Daniel Flores – TE/LB
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Xavier Morales – DL
Ray Texans
The Texans begin 2025 with similar preseason rankings, just a few spots behind Nixon in both state and national standings. Playing at home in Corpus Christi, Ray will lean on its defense and special teams to pull out a win in what looks to be an even contest.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 8,792
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State Rank (TX): 886
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Division Rank: 98
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Key to Win: Use ball control to keep Nixon’s offense off the field, take advantage of field position, and protect the football in key moments.
Main Squad (fictional):
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Carter Williams – QB
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Luke Thompson – RB
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Josiah Green – WR
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Matthew Allen – WR/DB
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Caleb Rivera – LB
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Isaiah Torres – DB
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Christopher White – OL/DL
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Elijah Johnson – TE/LB
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Brandon Garcia – RB
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Xavier Martinez – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Nixon Mustangs | 8,553 | 867 | 0-0 |
| Ray Texans | 8,792 | 886 | 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.
