A Matagorda County rivalry clash kicks off the 2025 season as the Palacios Sharks travel inland to face the Tidehaven Tigers in a non-conference battle. These two schools know each other well, and the first game of the year will set the tone for both squads moving forward.
Game Details
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Matchup: Palacios Sharks @ Tidehaven Tigers
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Date & Time: Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Tidehaven High School (El Maton, TX)
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Palacios Sharks
The Sharks enter the 2025 season ranked #8,846 nationally and #892 in Texas. While Palacios has shown fight in past years, consistency has been their Achilles’ heel. Expect them to lean heavily on their defensive front and ball-control offense to keep this game within reach.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #8,846
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Texas Rank: #892
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Strengths: Physical defense, scrappy playstyle
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Key to Win: Win the turnover battle and finish red-zone drives
Impact Players to Watch:
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Javier Martinez – RB/LB
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Jose Treviño – QB
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Raul Hernandez – DL
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Chris Ramos – WR/DB
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Miguel Lopez – LB
Tidehaven Tigers
The Tigers open 2025 with strong expectations, coming in at #1,332 nationally and #204 in Texas. Tidehaven is a perennial playoff-caliber squad and will rely on their explosive running game and athletic defense to take control early. At home, they’ll be favored in this matchup.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #1,332
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Texas Rank: #204
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Strengths: Speed in the backfield, aggressive defensive pressure
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Key to Win: Establish run dominance and prevent Palacios from controlling tempo
Impact Players to Watch:
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Jordan Brown – RB
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Marcos Gonzalez – QB
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Adrian Chavez – OL/DL
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Ethan Garcia – LB
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Damian Torres – WR
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | Texas Rank | 2025 Record |
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| Palacios Sharks | #8,846 | #892 | 0-0 |
| Tidehaven Tigers | #1,332 | #204 | 0-0 |
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