The 2025 Texas high school football season continues with a non-conference showdown as the Stanton Buffaloes hit the road to face the Crane Cranes on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter the season opener 0-0, looking to set the tone early in front of passionate West Texas crowds. Crane will lean on its home-field edge, while Stanton looks to prove they can steal a tough win away from home.
Game Details
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Matchup: Stanton (TX) @ Crane (TX)
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Crane High School, Crane, TX
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Stanton Buffaloes
The Stanton Buffaloes open the season ranked #10,156 nationally and #996 in Texas, hungry to prove themselves against a higher-ranked opponent. Stanton’s success will depend on efficient quarterback play, minimizing turnovers, and establishing a reliable run game to control the tempo.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #10,156
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State Rank (TX): #996
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Key to Win: Use physical play at the line of scrimmage and sustain long drives to keep Crane’s offense off the field.
Main Squad:
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Anthony Garza – QB
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David Martinez – RB/LB
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Jose Rivera – WR/CB
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Caleb Johnson – WR
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Miguel Torres – OL/DL
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Adrian Ramirez – RB/DB
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Ethan Hernandez – TE/LB
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Marco Lopez – OL/DL
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Jordan Vasquez – DB
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Daniel Gomez – WR
Crane Cranes
The Crane Cranes enter the season ranked #8,628 nationally and #875 in Texas, and they’ll look to take advantage of opening at home. Known for their balanced attack, the Cranes will rely on defensive stops and quick scoring bursts to establish momentum. To succeed, Crane must execute in the red zone and limit Stanton’s big plays.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #8,628
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State Rank (TX): #875
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Key to Win: Protect the football, play fast on defense, and capitalize on Stanton’s mistakes.
Main Squad:
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Matthew Sanchez – QB
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Isaiah Flores – RB
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Carlos Ramirez – WR/DB
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Brandon Torres – WR
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Nathaniel Perez – OL/DL
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Jonathan Cruz – TE/LB
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Xavier Morales – RB/FS
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Adrian Lopez – OL/DL
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Gabriel Hernandez – DB
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Logan Wright – WR
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Stanton | 10,156 | 996 | 0-0 |
| Crane | 8,628 | 875 | 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.
