Port Isabel vs Rio Hondo (Texas) High School Football Game Preview, Main Roster and Record – 9/4/2025

The Rio Hondo Bobcats host the Port Isabel Tarpons tonight—Thursday, 9/4/2025—at 7:00 PM in a non-conference matchup. Rio Hondo enters with momentum after a dominant Week 1 shutout, while Port Isabel looks to rebound from a narrow opening loss.

Game Details

○ Matchup: Port Isabel @ Rio Hondo
○ Date & Time: 9/4/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Rio Hondo High School, Rio Hondo, TX
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps

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Port Isabel Tarpons

Port Isabel fell 13–12 in a defensive slugfest to start the season. Ranked 6,314 nationally and 701 in Texas, the Tarpons aim to tighten up offensively while relying on their trademark toughness.

○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: 6,314
○ State Rank (TX): 701
○ Class Rank: 64
○ Key to Win: Convert red-zone chances into touchdowns and control the line of scrimmage.

Main Squad:
○ Adrian Torres – QB
○ Isaiah Martinez – RB
○ Gabriel Lopez – WR
○ Matthew Vasquez – WR
○ Daniel Herrera – TE
○ Cristian Garcia – OL
○ Marcos Ramirez – LB
○ Xavier Alvarez – LB
○ Jordan Castillo – DB
○ Elias Gonzalez – DL

Rio Hondo Bobcats

Rio Hondo opened with a resounding 63–0 shutout win on the road. Ranked 7,045 nationally and 768 in Texas, the Bobcats bring confidence and offensive firepower into their home opener.

○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: 7,045
○ State Rank (TX): 768
○ Class Rank: 61
○ Key to Win: Keep offensive tempo high and use defensive pressure to keep Port Isabel off balance.

Main Squad:
○ Julian Sanchez – QB
○ Anthony Ramirez – RB
○ Carlos Gomez – WR
○ Diego Torres – WR
○ Jonathan Reyes – TE
○ Adrian Cruz – OL
○ Isaiah Flores – LB
○ Nathaniel Perez – DB
○ Cristian Hernandez – DB
○ Marco Trevino – DL

Rankings & Records

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