The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Bangs (TX) visits Merkel (TX) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at Merkel High School, where the Badgers will look to extend their strong start, while Bangs looks to recover from their season opener.
Game Details
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Matchup: Bangs (TX) @ Merkel (TX)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Merkel High School, Merkel, TX
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Bangs Dragons
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Bangs enters this game with a 0-1 record after a tough 35-18 loss in their season opener. Ranked #10,107 nationally and #984 in Texas, the Dragons are looking to bounce back on the road and secure their first win of the season.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #10,107
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State Rank (TX): #984
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Key to Win: Strengthen their offensive game, particularly their rushing attack, and improve their defense to contain Merkel’s high-powered offense.
Main Squad:
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Cason Tidwell – RB
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Jaxon Duncan – QB
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Connor Bible – WR
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Kaden Thomas – LB
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Tyler Hayes – DB
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Ethan Perez – OL
Merkel Badgers
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Merkel enters the game with a perfect 1-0 record after a 38-26 win in their season opener. Ranked #8,848 nationally and #906 in Texas, the Badgers are looking to continue their strong performance and remain undefeated at home.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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National Rank: #8,848
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State Rank (TX): #906
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Key to Win: Continue their balanced offensive attack, with a strong passing game, and maintain a solid defensive presence to limit Bangs’ big plays.
Main Squad:
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Easton Malone – QB
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Kaden Blubaugh – WR
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Jason Alaniz – LB
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Rayson Houston – DL
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Mayson Prieto – DB
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Tyler Smith – OL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (TX) | Overall Record | Home Record | Away Record | Win % |
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| Bangs | #10,107 | #984 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | .000 |
| Merkel | #8,848 | #906 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 1.000 |
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