Friday night football heads to Mesquite as Sulphur Springs (TX) visits Poteet (Mesquite, TX) in a non-conference showdown at Memorial Stadium. Both teams are looking to set the tone for the 2025 season, with the Wildcats carrying the higher state ranking and the Pirates eager to defend home turf.
Game Details
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Matchup: Sulphur Springs (TX) @ Poteet (Mesquite, TX)
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Memorial Stadium, Mesquite, TX
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Sulphur Springs Wildcats
The Wildcats open the season ranked top 200 in Texas and top 1,000 nationally, showcasing their potential to make a deep run in 2025. Known for their explosive offense and athletic playmakers, Sulphur Springs will look to set the tone early in this opener.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 998
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State Rank (TX): 153
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Key to Win: Use speed in the skill positions to stretch the field, win the turnover battle, and limit Poteet’s ground game.
Main Squad:
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Jaxon Hill – QB
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Isaiah Johnson – RB
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Caleb Walker – WR
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Elijah Brown – WR/CB
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Carter Green – LB
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Nathan Scott – OL/DL
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Michael Torres – DB
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Jordan Harris – TE/LB
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Xavier Lopez – DE
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Daniel Price – RB
Poteet Pirates
The Pirates host their season opener with hopes of pulling off an upset against the higher-ranked Wildcats. With tough linemen and gritty play, Poteet will look to keep this game physical and rely on Memorial Stadium’s home crowd to give them an edge.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 5,506
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State Rank (TX): 650
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Key to Win: Control time of possession, keep Sulphur Springs’ offense on the sideline, and execute in the red zone.
Main Squad:
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Adrian Martinez – QB
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Mason Carter – RB
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Jayden Lopez – WR
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Xavier Thomas – WR/DB
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Anthony Walker – LB
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Gabriel Johnson – OL/DL
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Samuel Wright – DB
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Luke Evans – TE/LB
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Tyler Ramirez – DE
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Christian Flores – RB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Sulphur Springs | 998 | 153 | 0-0 |
| Poteet | 5,506 | 650 | 0-0 |
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