The 2025 Texas high school football season delivers a Coastal Bend rivalry as the Calallen Wildcats (Corpus Christi, TX) visit the Gregory-Portland Wildcats (Portland, TX) on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. With two proud programs and fanbases, this clash of Wildcats is set to be one of the most anticipated Week 1 contests in South Texas.
Game Details
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Matchup: Calallen (Corpus Christi, TX) @ Gregory-Portland (Portland, TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Gregory-Portland High School, Portland, TX
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Calallen Wildcats
Calallen opens the 2025 season ranked #1,853 nationally and #265 in Texas, positioning them as the favorite in this Coastal Bend showdown. The Wildcats are known for a tradition of tough defense and physical, run-heavy football, which they’ll lean on again to set the tone against their rivals.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 1,853
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State Rank (TX): 265
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Section Rank: 118
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Division Rank: 22
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Key to Win: Control the line of scrimmage, dominate time of possession, and limit Gregory-Portland’s passing game.
Main Squad:
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Adrian Torres – QB
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Isaiah Brown – RB
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Cristian Ramirez – WR
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David Gonzalez – WR/DB
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Marcus Scott – LB
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Elijah Hernandez – DL
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Nathan Flores – OL
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Jordan Lopez – DB
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Anthony Chavez – TE
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Michael Johnson – RB
Gregory-Portland Wildcats
Gregory-Portland begins 2025 ranked #3,046 nationally and #413 in Texas. While entering as the underdog by rankings, G-P has the advantage of hosting one of their fiercest rivals in front of a home crowd. The Wildcats will look to strike with offensive versatility and use momentum to keep pace with Calallen.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 3,046
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State Rank (TX): 413
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Section Rank: 182
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Division Rank: 54
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Key to Win: Protect the quarterback, create big plays through the air, and rally behind home-field energy.
Main Squad:
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Matthew Ramirez – QB
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Xavier Torres – RB
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Luis Martinez – WR
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Noah Hernandez – WR/CB
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Gabriel Flores – LB
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Jonathan Perez – DL
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Carlos Scott – OL
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Ethan Gonzalez – DB
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Brandon White – TE/LB
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Jordan Alvarez – RB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Calallen | 1,853 | 265 (TX) | 0-0 |
| Gregory-Portland | 3,046 | 413 (TX) | 0-0 |
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