It’s an early-season Starr County rivalry clash as the Roma Gladiators travel to face the Rio Grande City Rattlers in a non-conference Week 1 matchup. Both programs are aiming for a fast start after struggling through last season, and this rivalry atmosphere should bring out the best in both squads.
Game Details
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Matchup: Roma Gladiators @ Rio Grande City Rattlers
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Date & Time: Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Rio Grande City High School
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Roma Gladiators
The Gladiators come into the season ranked #7,859 nationally and #819 in Texas. Roma has a reputation for gritty defensive play but will need to generate more scoring consistency in 2025. The Gladiators’ running game could be the difference in a matchup like this, especially if they can wear down the Rattlers late.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #7,859
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Texas Rank: #819
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Strengths: Physical ground attack, size in the trenches
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Key to Win: Control time of possession and limit explosive plays
Projected Impact Players:
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Daniel Garza – RB
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Juan Lopez – QB
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Alex Herrera – OL/DL
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Marcos Treviño – LB
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Oscar Ramirez – DB
Rio Grande City Rattlers
The Rattlers enter ranked #9,572 nationally and #954 in Texas. They’ve shown flashes of athleticism but must improve on both sides of the ball to turn close games into wins. Playing at home, Rio Grande City will look to feed off the energy of their fans while finding balance between their passing attack and run game.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #9,572
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Texas Rank: #954
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Strengths: Speed at skill positions, home-field edge
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Key to Win: Win field position and hit big plays through the air
Projected Impact Players:
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Jorge Martinez – QB
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Adrian Salinas – RB
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Carlos De La Cruz – WR
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Fabian Gutierrez – LB
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Luis Morales – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | Texas Rank | 2025 Record |
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| Roma Gladiators | #7,859 | #819 | 0-0 |
| Rio Grande City | #9,572 | #954 | 0-0 |
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