The 2025 Texas high school football season rolls on with a non-conference matchup as the Richland Royals travel to face the Haltom Buffalos on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will be played at the Birdville FAAC in Haltom City, TX, as both teams look to start their seasons on the right foot.
Game Details
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Matchup: Richland (TX) @ Haltom (TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Birdville FAAC, Haltom City, TX
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Richland Royals
Richland enters the 2025 season as one of the stronger-ranked teams in the area, sitting at #136 in Texas and #872 nationally. With speed on offense and an opportunistic defense, the Royals aim to set the tone early in this road opener.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #872
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State Rank (TX): #136
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Key to Win: Maintain tempo on offense, win the battle at the line of scrimmage, and minimize turnovers.
Main Squad:
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Jalen Carter – QB
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Isaiah Brown – RB
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Mason Taylor – WR
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Elijah Johnson – WR/DB
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Caleb White – RB
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Jordan Mitchell – LB
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Xavier Harris – DL
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Nathan Scott – DB
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Christopher Allen – OL
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Adrian Torres – TE
Haltom Buffalos
The Buffalos begin 2025 determined to climb in the state standings, starting ranked #386 in Texas and #2,750 nationally. With home-field advantage, Haltom looks to rely on their physicality and crowd energy to challenge Richland.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #2,750
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State Rank (TX): #386
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Key to Win: Stay disciplined on defense, extend drives with a balanced run-pass attack, and capitalize on red-zone chances.
Main Squad:
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Ethan Martinez – QB
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Jordan Williams – RB
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Marcus Allen – WR
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Dominic Perez – WR/CB
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Xavier Lopez – RB
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Anthony Ramirez – LB
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Isaiah Torres – DL
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Gabriel Rivera – DB
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Noah Hernandez – OL
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Caleb Gonzales – TE
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Richland | 872 | 136 (TX) | 0-0 |
| Haltom | 2,750 | 386 (TX) | 0-0 |
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