Friday night lights return to Jackie Hendrix Stadium as the Princeton Panthers host the West Mesquite Wranglers in a non-conference opener. With West Mesquite entering with the higher preseason ranking but Princeton looking to defend their home turf, this matchup promises a competitive North Texas clash.
Game Details
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Matchup: West Mesquite (Mesquite, TX) @ Princeton (TX)
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Jackie Hendrix Stadium, Princeton, TX
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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West Mesquite Wranglers
The Wranglers start the 2025 season ranked inside the top 350 in Texas, bringing athleticism and speed into their opener. They’ll look to set the tone early and prove their playoff potential against a Princeton team eager to upset.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 2,358
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State Rank (TX): 330
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Key to Win: Establish the run game, pressure Princeton’s quarterback, and create turnovers on defense.
Main Squad:
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Jaxon Carter – QB
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Isaiah Johnson – RB
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Caleb Torres – WR
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Mason Green – WR/DB
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Elijah Brown – LB
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Nathan Scott – OL/DL
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Christian Lopez – DB
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Tyler Evans – TE/LB
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Xavier Ramirez – DE
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Michael Flores – RB
Princeton Panthers
The Panthers begin 2025 looking to climb back up the rankings after finishing in the state’s top 600. With the home crowd behind them at Jackie Hendrix Stadium, Princeton will lean on offensive rhythm and defensive discipline to challenge the Wranglers.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 4,613
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State Rank (TX): 574
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Key to Win: Sustain drives with balanced play-calling, contain West Mesquite’s big-play threats, and feed off home momentum.
Main Squad:
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Adrian Martinez – QB
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Carter Williams – RB
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Jayden Scott – WR
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Elijah Torres – WR/CB
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Gabriel Johnson – LB
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Samuel Wright – OL/DL
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Daniel King – DB
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Anthony Brooks – TE/LB
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Luke Ramirez – DE
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Xavier Green – RB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| West Mesquite | 2,358 | 330 | 0-0 |
| Princeton | 4,613 | 574 | 0-0 |
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