The 2025 Texas high school football season rolls on with an East Texas non-conference showdown as the Pittsburg Pirates travel to face the Liberty-Eylau Leopards on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The matchup at Liberty-Eylau High School in Texarkana will feature two proud programs looking to start strong and build momentum early in the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Pittsburg (TX) @ Liberty-Eylau (Texarkana, TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Liberty-Eylau High School, Texarkana, TX
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Pittsburg Pirates
The Pirates come into the 2025 season aiming to rise in the East Texas rankings. With a younger roster hungry to prove themselves, Pittsburg will look to establish a strong rushing attack and challenge Liberty-Eylau physically.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #5,121
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State Rank (TX): #617
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Key to Win: Control time of possession, limit big plays from the Leopards, and capitalize on field position.
Main Squad:
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Ethan Martinez – QB
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Isaiah Brown – RB
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Noah Johnson – WR/DB
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Logan Torres – WR
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Caleb Flores – LB
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Hunter Ramirez – DL
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Micah Gonzales – DB
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David Scott – OL/DL
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Adrian Lopez – WR/FS
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Julian Cruz – LB/FB
Liberty-Eylau Leopards
The Leopards enter 2025 with higher expectations, ranked inside the top 350 in Texas. Playing at home, Liberty-Eylau will rely on their speed and depth to open the season with a statement win.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #2,203
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State Rank (TX): #310
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Key to Win: Use their athleticism to create mismatches, put pressure on Pittsburg’s quarterback, and turn turnovers into points.
Main Squad:
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Jordan Green – QB
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Xavier Harris – RB
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Elijah Walker – WR/DB
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Caleb Johnson – WR
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Mason Davis – LB
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Isaac Ramirez – DL
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Hunter White – DB
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Noah Perez – OL/DL
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David Hernandez – WR/FS
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Bryce Thompson – LB/FB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Pittsburg Pirates | 5,121 | 617 (TX) | 0-0 |
| Liberty-Eylau Leopards | 2,203 | 310 (TX) | 0-0 |
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