The 2025 Texas high school football season rolls on with a non-conference clash as the Ponder Lions (Ponder, TX) travel to take on the Venus Bulldogs (Venus, TX) on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Ponder enters the season as the higher-ranked team, but Venus will look to defend home field and pull off an early-season upset.
Game Details
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Matchup: Ponder (TX) @ Venus (TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Venus High School, Venus, TX
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Ponder Lions
The Lions enter 2025 as a top-550 team in Texas and inside the national top 4,500. Ponder’s mix of offensive speed and defensive toughness makes them a difficult road opponent, and they’ll look to set the tone early against Venus.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 4,359
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State Rank (TX): 542
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Division Rank: 42
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Key to Win: Establish the running game, win the turnover battle, and pressure Venus into long-yardage situations.
Main Squad (fictional):
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Adrian Lopez – QB
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Isaiah Brown – RB
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Caleb Johnson – WR
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Mason Torres – 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
Venus Bulldogs
The Bulldogs begin 2025 ranked outside the national top 11,500 but will use the home crowd as motivation to make a statement in Week 1. Venus will need to rely on discipline and physical play to hang with a more highly ranked Ponder squad.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 11,577
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State Rank (TX): 1,082
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Division Rank: 88
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Key to Win: Control the clock with sustained drives, limit penalties, and take advantage of red-zone opportunities.
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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| Ponder Lions | 4,359 | 542 | 0-0 |
| Venus Bulldogs | 11,577 | 1,082 | 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.
