The 2025 Texas high school football season heats up with a San Antonio area showdown as the Taft Raiders travel to face the Clemens Buffaloes in a non-conference battle on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Hosted at Clemens High School (Schertz, TX), this matchup pairs two competitive programs eager to set the tone early in Week 1.
Game Details
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Matchup: Taft (San Antonio, TX) @ Clemens (Schertz, TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Clemens High School, Schertz, TX
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Taft Raiders
The Raiders enter the 2025 campaign with a #299 Texas state ranking and a #2,117 national rank, giving them the edge over Clemens in preseason standings. With offensive versatility and defensive speed, Taft will aim to strike first and maintain control throughout.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #2,117
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State Rank (TX): #299
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Key to Win: Exploit mismatches in the passing game, win the turnover battle, and keep the Buffaloes from establishing long drives.
Main Squad:
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Marcus Johnson – QB
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Elijah Torres – RB
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Isaiah Ramirez – WR
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Brandon Scott – WR/DB
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Jordan Perez – RB
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Nathan Gonzales – LB
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Xavier Martinez – DL
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Damian Flores – DB
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Caleb Lopez – OL
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Ethan Perez – TE
Clemens Buffaloes
The Buffaloes begin 2025 ranked #471 in Texas and #3,626 nationally, looking to prove they can rise above the rankings gap. Playing at home in Schertz, Clemens will rely on physicality and defensive discipline to contain Taft’s offensive weapons.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #3,626
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State Rank (TX): #471
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Key to Win: Dominate time of possession, establish the ground game, and prevent Taft from turning the game into a shootout.
Main Squad:
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Adrian Martinez – QB
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Christopher Allen – RB
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Michael Reyes – WR
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Isaiah Brown – WR/CB
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Gabriel Lopez – LB
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Samuel White – DL
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Anthony Johnson – DB
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Noah Gonzales – OL
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Caleb Johnson – TE
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Joshua Ramirez – RB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Taft | 2,117 | 299 (TX) | 0-0 |
| Clemens | 3,626 | 471 (TX) | 0-0 |
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