The 2025 Texas high school football season continues with a strong non-conference matchup as the Calhoun Sandcrabs (Port Lavaca, TX) hit the road to face the Yoakum Bulldogs (Yoakum, TX) on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. This early-season battle features two competitive South Texas programs eager to open their campaigns with a statement win.
Game Details
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Matchup: Calhoun (TX) @ Yoakum (TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Yoakum High School, Yoakum, TX
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Calhoun Sandcrabs
The Sandcrabs come into 2025 as a tough and experienced squad, ranked #2,311 nationally and #324 in Texas. Calhoun’s physical run game and aggressive defense have been their trademark, and they’ll look to set the tone against Yoakum early in the season.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #2,311
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State Rank (TX): #324
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Key to Win: Dominate the trenches, establish their ground game, and use defensive pressure to disrupt Yoakum’s rhythm.
Main Squad:
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Adrian Martinez – QB
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Isaiah Gonzales – RB
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Xavier Ramirez – WR
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Luis Lopez – WR/DB
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Daniel Torres – LB
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Brandon Cruz – DL
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Anthony Hernandez – DB
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Matthew Rivera – OL
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Gabriel Sanchez – RB/WR
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Elijah Perez – LB
Yoakum Bulldogs
The Bulldogs open the 2025 season at home ranked #2,696 nationally and #376 in Texas. Known for their scrappy play and big-game energy, Yoakum will aim to feed off the home crowd and capitalize on explosive plays to keep pace with the Sandcrabs.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #2,696
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State Rank (TX): #376
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Key to Win: Use speed to create mismatches, avoid turnovers, and take advantage of scoring opportunities in the red zone.
Main Squad:
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Michael Rodriguez – QB
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Jacob Garcia – RB
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Christopher Martinez – WR
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Isaiah Flores – WR/DB
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David Gonzales – LB
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Noah Torres – DL
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Julian Hernandez – DB
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Ethan Cruz – OL
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Jordan Alvarez – RB
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Caleb Johnson – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Calhoun Sandcrabs | 2,311 | 324 (TX) | 0-0 |
| Yoakum Bulldogs | 2,696 | 376 (TX) | 0-0 |
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