The 2025 Texas high school football season continues with a Panhandle showdown as the River Road Wildcats (Amarillo, TX) travel to face the Sanford-Fritch Eagles (Fritch, TX) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Hosted at Sanford Fritch High School, this opener features two programs eager to build confidence and momentum heading into the season. Both enter 0-0, with River Road holding the preseason ranking edge, while Sanford-Fritch will look to ride the energy of its home crowd.
Game Details
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Matchup: River Road (Amarillo, TX) @ Sanford-Fritch (Fritch, TX)
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Sanford Fritch High School, Fritch, TX
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River Road Wildcats
The River Road Wildcats begin the 2025 season ranked #9,229 nationally and #926 in Texas. Known for their physical style of play and blue-collar toughness, the Wildcats will aim to establish dominance up front and set the tone early. To win on the road, River Road must capitalize on scoring opportunities and avoid turnovers.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #9,229
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State Rank (TX): #926
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Key to Win: Control the trenches, protect the football, and sustain long offensive drives.
Main Squad:
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Adrian Martinez – QB
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Isaiah Hernandez – RB
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Caleb Torres – WR
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Jordan Lopez – WR/DB
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Nathan Ramirez – OL/DL
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Michael Garza – TE/LB
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Xavier Gonzales – DB
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Daniel Flores – LB
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Hunter Chavez – DL
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Christian Reyes – WR
Sanford-Fritch Eagles
The Sanford-Fritch Eagles open 2025 ranked #12,431 nationally and #1,140 in Texas, eager to defend their home field against a higher-ranked opponent. For the Eagles to succeed, their defense must limit River Road’s rushing attack while their offense executes efficiently. The energy of the home crowd could play a decisive role in this opener.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #12,431
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State Rank (TX): #1,140
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Key to Win: Leverage home-field momentum, force turnovers, and find consistency on offense.
Main Squad:
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Marcos Rivera – QB
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Elijah Torres – RB
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Gabriel Sanchez – WR
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Michael Ortiz – WR/CB
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Luis Gonzales – OL/DL
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Alex Hernandez – TE/LB
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Cristian Perez – DB
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Brandon Morales – LB
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Diego Martinez – DL
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Anthony Scott – WR
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| River Road | 9,229 | 926 | 0-0 |
| Sanford-Fritch | 12,431 | 1,140 | 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.
