Friday night football heads to San Angelo as the Grape Creek Eagles welcome the San Saba Armadillos for a non-conference showdown. San Saba, carrying the stronger state ranking, will try to set the tone with their disciplined play, while Grape Creek looks to defend home field and prove they can keep pace in the 2025 opener.
Game Details
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Matchup: San Saba (TX) @ Grape Creek (San Angelo, TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Grape Creek High School, San Angelo, TX
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San Saba Armadillos
The Armadillos open the season ranked #7,860 nationally and #820 in Texas. Known for their gritty defense and ability to control the tempo, San Saba will aim to make a statement in their opener by forcing turnovers and converting red-zone opportunities.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #7,860
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State Rank (TX): #820
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Key to Win: Stay aggressive on defense, contain the run, and capitalize on big plays in the passing game.
Main Squad:
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Mason Flores – QB
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Colton Ramirez – RB
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Jace Castillo – WR
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Aiden Martinez – WR/DB
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Logan Torres – LB
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Hunter Gonzales – DL
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Xavier Lopez – OL
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Caleb Reyes – DB
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Jordan Rivera – LB
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Matthew Hernandez – TE
Grape Creek Eagles
The Eagles enter with a #12,232 national ranking and #1,124 in Texas, looking to lean on home-field advantage to pull off an upset. With speed in the skill positions and a young but tough defense, Grape Creek will try to slow San Saba’s momentum and control the pace with sustained drives.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #12,232
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State Rank (TX): #1,124
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Key to Win: Limit turnovers, establish the run game early, and control time of possession to keep San Saba’s playmakers off the field.
Main Squad:
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Ethan Perez – QB
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Isaiah Garcia – RB
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Anthony Vasquez – WR
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Daniel Ortiz – WR/DB
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Adrian Flores – LB
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Robert Martinez – DL
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Matthew Silva – OL
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Cristian Torres – DB
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Gabriel Hernandez – RB
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Joseph Salinas – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| San Saba Armadillos | 7,860 | 820 (TX) | 0-0 |
| Grape Creek Eagles | 12,232 | 1,124 (TX) | 0-0 |
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