The Compass Academy Cougars open their 2025 season under the lights at Ratliff Stadium (Odessa, TX), taking on the visiting Sterling City Eagles in a non-conference clash on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both programs are looking to set the tone for the year, with Sterling City leaning on tradition and Compass Academy pushing to establish itself as a rising contender in West Texas.
Game Details
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Matchup: Sterling City Eagles @ Compass Academy Cougars
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Ratliff Stadium (Odessa, TX)
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Sterling City Eagles
The Eagles enter 2025 eager to rebuild momentum with a physical ground game and a defense that emphasizes gap control. Sterling City’s ability to dictate pace at the line of scrimmage will be key against a young but athletic Compass squad.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 10,026 | Texas Rank: 988
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Key to Win: Pound the ball inside and keep Compass Academy’s speed in check.
Projected Leaders:
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Mason Kelly – QB
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Brian Cortez – RB
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Luke Harmon – WR
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Tyler Sanchez – WR
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Eli Moreno – LB
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David Torres – DL
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Jacob Wells – DB
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Chris Ramirez – OL
Compass Academy Cougars
Playing in the iconic Ratliff Stadium, Compass Academy looks to start its season with energy in front of a home crowd. The Cougars bring athletic playmakers on the edges, and their spread offense could test Sterling City’s secondary throughout the night.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 11,621 | Texas Rank: 1,086
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Key to Win: Push tempo offensively and use speed mismatches against Sterling City’s defense.
Projected Leaders:
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Adrian Lopez – QB
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Noah Jenkins – RB
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Christian Allen – WR
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Mark Rivera – WR
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Hector Gomez – TE
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Jordan Lee – LB
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Ethan Morales – DB
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Daniel Chavez – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | Texas Rank | Overall Record |
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| Sterling City | 10,026 | 988 | 0-0 |
| Compass Academy | 11,621 | 1,086 | 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.
