The 2025 Texas high school football season continues with a border-region showdown as the Nixon Mustangs (Laredo, TX) travel east to face the Ray Texans (Corpus Christi, TX) on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The matchup at Ray High School pits two teams with similar rankings looking to establish momentum in their season opener.
Game Details
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Matchup: Nixon (TX) @ Ray (TX)
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Ray High School, Corpus Christi, TX
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Nixon Mustangs (0-0)
The Nixon Mustangs enter the season ranked #8,553 nationally and #867 in Texas, aiming to climb the ladder with a strong opening performance. Known for their gritty style of play, Nixon’s defense will be the key to containing Ray’s balanced attack.
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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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Key to Win: Protect the football, play disciplined defense, and establish an inside run game to control tempo.
Main Squad:
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Carlos Ramirez – QB
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Diego Martinez – RB
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Juan Salazar – WR/DB
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Marcos Garcia – OL/DL
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Adrian Torres – WR
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Luis Hernandez – LB
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Rene Lopez – DB
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Cristian Alvarez – RB
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Oscar Villarreal – DL
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Jose Castillo – LB
Ray Texans (0-0)
The Ray Texans enter their home opener with a nearly identical ranking to Nixon, sitting at #8,792 nationally and #886 in Texas. With home-field advantage and a solid core of returning starters, the Texans will look to make a statement with quick offensive execution and defensive pressure.
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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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Key to Win: Start fast offensively, take advantage of home momentum, and keep Nixon’s running game in check.
Main Squad:
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Julian Herrera – QB
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Miguel Soto – RB
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Anthony Reyes – WR
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Cristian Chavez – WR/DB
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Daniel Ortiz – LB
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Sebastian Perez – DB
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Marcos Ramirez – OL/DL
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Isaiah Gutierrez – WR
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Javier Lopez – RB/WR
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Adrian Gomez – LB
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 |
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