The 2025 Texas high school football season heats up in El Paso with a local non-conference matchup as the Parkland Matadors (El Paso, TX) travel across town to face the Ysleta Indians (El Paso, TX) on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. This intracity rivalry has the potential to be a tightly contested opener, with Parkland carrying a slightly higher state ranking but Ysleta determined to defend its home turf.
Game Details
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Matchup: Parkland (TX) @ Ysleta (TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Ysleta High School, El Paso, TX
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Parkland Matadors
Parkland enters the 2025 season ranked top 700 in Texas and within the top 6,000 nationally. Known for their balance on offense and physical play in the trenches, the Matadors will aim to establish the ground game early and limit turnovers.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 5,701
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State Rank (TX): 666
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Division Rank: 85
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Key to Win: Lean on offensive consistency, win the battle at the line of scrimmage, and use their experienced secondary to slow down Ysleta’s passing attack.
Main Squad (fictional):
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Adrian Torres – QB
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Isaiah Gomez – RB
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Damian Castillo – WR
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Marcus Salazar – WR/DB
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Jacob Hernandez – LB
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Alex Lopez – DB
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Julian Ramos – OL/DL
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Nathan Martinez – TE/LB
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Christopher Chavez – RB
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Xavier Dominguez – DL
Ysleta Indians
Ysleta kicks off the season ranked just outside the top 800 in Texas, but their history of tough, hard-nosed play makes them a dangerous home team. The Indians will need to rely on discipline and opportunistic defense to even the scales against Parkland.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 7,655
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State Rank (TX): 806
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Division Rank: 70
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Key to Win: Establish a quick offensive rhythm, protect the football, and feed off the home crowd’s energy to gain momentum.
Main Squad (fictional):
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Gabriel Flores – QB
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Luis Ramirez – RB
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Anthony Morales – WR
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Matthew Rios – WR/DB
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Carlos Villanueva – LB
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Daniel Ortega – DB
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Sergio Gonzalez – OL/DL
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Cristian Alvarez – TE/LB
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Jorge Castillo – RB
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Andres Perez – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Parkland Matadors | 5,701 | 666 | 0-0 |
| Ysleta Indians | 7,655 | 806 | 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.
