The Emerson Mavericks of McKinney, TX, host the Reedy Lions of Frisco, TX, tonight—Thursday, 9/4/2025—with kickoff set for 7:00 PM. Both teams enter the season pivotal Week 1 on the outcomes: Emerson rides a win into the matchup, while Reedy looks to rebound from an opening loss in this crucial local showdown.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Reedy @ Emerson
○ Date & Time: 9/4/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Emerson High School, McKinney, TX
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Reedy Lions
Reedy looks to even its record after a hard-fought 27–31 loss last week. The Lions are ranked 729 nationally and 119 in Texas, showing competitive standing in 5A.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: 729
○ State Rank (TX): 119
○ Class Rank: 16
○ Key to Win: Establish defensive intensity early, limit big plays on both sides, and capitalize on Emerson mistakes.
Main Squad:
○ Dj Carlisle – QB
○ Harrison Latimer – MLB
○ Md Awe – CB
○ Lincoln Harn – (position unspecified)
○ Paxton Basham – DE/TE
○ Preston Healy – DE/TE
○ Ryan McGrath – (position unspecified)
○ Jarrett Walker – RB/FS
○ Javier Bernal – C/G
○ Aaron Niermann – WR/FS
Emerson Mavericks
Emerson enters with momentum after a tight 21–17 victory last week. They are ranked 515 nationally and 88 in Texas—strong positioning to defend their home turf.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: 515
○ State Rank (TX): 88
○ Class Rank: 11
○ Key to Win: Sustain the balanced attack, force turnovers, and leverage home-field energy to control the pace.
Main Squad:
○ Jaxon Cannida – (position unspecified)
○ Blake McLane – (position unspecified)
○ Andrew Adame – (position unspecified)
○ TJ Smith – (position unspecified)
○ Kaden Reyes – (position unspecified)
○ Dave Taffo – (position unspecified)
○ Izzy Bills – RB
○ Keillon Blanton – DL
○ Keiton Blanton – DL
○ Kennedy Breedlove – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reedy | 729 | 119 | 16 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | .000 | 27 | 31 |
| Emerson | 515 | 88 | 11 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1.000 | 21 | 17 |
