The Oklahoma high school football season continues with another non-conference battle as the Temple Tigers travel to face the Waurika Eagles on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 AM. Both teams enter their openers at 0-0, eager to set the tone for the season with a statement win in front of their communities.
Game Details
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Matchup: Temple (OK) @ Waurika (OK)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 AM
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Location: Waurika High School, Waurika, OK
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Temple Tigers
The Tigers kick off their season on the road with a tough test against Waurika. Known for their scrappy defense and quick-strike offense, Temple looks to start the season strong by executing cleanly and limiting mistakes. They’ll need to stay disciplined in the trenches and protect their quarterback to silence the Waurika crowd.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: Unranked
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State Rank (OK): TBD
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Key to Win: Control time of possession, establish the running game, and avoid turnovers.
Main Squad:
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Carter Johnson – QB
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Hunter Reed – RB/OLB
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Blake Thomas – WR/CB
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Mason Ward – LB
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Ryan Parker – OL/DL
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Jace Morris – WR
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Caleb Stone – TE/DE
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Austin Price – RB/FS
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Logan Bennett – CB
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Gavin Lee – DL
Waurika Eagles
The Eagles open their 2025 campaign at home, looking to make an early statement in front of their fans. With a roster built around physicality and experience, Waurika’s balanced approach gives them confidence against Temple. Ranked among Oklahoma’s consistent small-school programs, the Eagles aim to capitalize on home-field advantage.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: Unranked
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State Rank (OK): TBD
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Key to Win: Pressure Temple’s backfield early, use their size advantage on the offensive line, and ride the energy of the home crowd.
Main Squad:
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Ethan Carter – QB
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Jordan Hill – RB/LB
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Landon Ross – WR/DB
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Trevor Hayes – LB/TE
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Colton Brooks – OL/DL
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Zane Howard – WR/CB
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Jaxon Miller – RB
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Caleb Foster – DE/OLB
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Brady Scott – FS
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Dylan Cooper – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Temple | — | TBD (OK) | 0-0 |
| Waurika | — | TBD (OK) | 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.
