The 2025 Texas high school football season continues with a small-town rivalry feel as the Skidmore-Tynan Bobcats (Skidmore, TX) travel to face the Natalia Mustangs (Natalia, TX) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both programs enter the new season with identical aspirations of building momentum early, and this evenly ranked battle has the makings of a true toss-up.
Game Details
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Matchup: Skidmore-Tynan (Skidmore, TX) @ Natalia (TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Natalia High School, Natalia, TX
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Skidmore-Tynan Bobcats
The Bobcats enter ranked #11,457 nationally and #1,073 in Texas, looking to turn a fresh page in the 2025 season. With speed on the edges and a hungry roster, they’ll aim to set the tone early against Natalia.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #11,457
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State Rank (TX): #1,073
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Key to Win: Establish a quick tempo, limit turnovers, and use special teams to flip field position.
Main Squad:
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Adrian Martinez – QB
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Isaiah Lopez – RB
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Xavier Torres – WR
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Gabriel Ramirez – WR/DB
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Brandon Sanchez – LB
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Elijah Hernandez – DL
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Michael Cruz – DB
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Daniel Rivera – OL
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Jordan Flores – RB
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Caleb Johnson – LB
Natalia Mustangs
The Mustangs begin the year ranked #11,415 nationally and #1,071 in Texas, narrowly ahead of Skidmore-Tynan. Playing at home, Natalia will rely on physical play and defensive toughness to gain an edge.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #11,415
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State Rank (TX): #1,071
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Key to Win: Control the line of scrimmage, force long third downs defensively, and capitalize on home-field advantage.
Main Squad:
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Michael Rodriguez – QB
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David Sanchez – RB
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Christopher Vega – WR
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Isaiah Hernandez – WR/DB
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Anthony Ramirez – LB
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Noah Perez – DL
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Jacob Martinez – DB
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Ethan Lopez – OL
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Jonathan Alvarez – RB
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Mateo Sanchez – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Skidmore-Tynan Bobcats | 11,457 | 1,073 (TX) | 0-0 |
| Natalia Mustangs | 11,415 | 1,071 (TX) | 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.
