The 2025 Texas high school football season continues with a Valley showdown as the Santa Maria Cougars travel to take on the La Villa Cardinals on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM. This non-conference opener at La Villa Early College High School matches two proud small-school programs eager to launch their seasons with a victory.
Game Details
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Matchup: Santa Maria (TX) @ La Villa (TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: La Villa Early College High School, La Villa, TX
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Santa Maria Cougars
The Cougars open 2025 ranked just outside the top 900 in Texas. Santa Maria will lean on defensive discipline and a ground-heavy offensive approach to keep La Villa off balance and control the tempo.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #9,288
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State Rank (TX): #930
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Key to Win: Run the ball effectively, win the turnover battle, and contain La Villa’s speed on the outside.
Main Squad:
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Daniel Martinez – QB
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Isaac Torres – RB
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Elijah Ramirez – WR/DB
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Cameron Lopez – WR
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Adrian Flores – LB
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Noah Gonzales – DL
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Xavier Reyes – DB
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Hunter Cruz – OL/DL
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David Morales – WR/FS
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Julian Sanchez – LB/FB
La Villa Cardinals
The Cardinals enter ranked slightly ahead of Santa Maria in both state and national standings. Playing at home, La Villa will look to showcase their playmaking ability on both sides of the ball and capture early momentum in the 2025 season.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #8,858
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State Rank (TX): #893
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Key to Win: Use quick-strike offense, take advantage of home-field energy, and limit Santa Maria’s ball-control strategy.
Main Squad:
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Ethan Hernandez – QB
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Mateo Rivera – RB
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Caleb Gomez – WR/DB
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Isaiah Torres – WR
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Logan Castillo – LB
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Micah Perez – DL
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Adrian Garza – DB
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Christian Ortiz – OL/DL
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Elijah Scott – WR/FS
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Bryce Johnson – LB/FB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Santa Maria Cougars | 9,288 | 930 (TX) | 0-0 |
| La Villa Cardinals | 8,858 | 893 (TX) | 0-0 |
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