The 2025 Texas high school football season heats up with a marquee non-conference showdown as Harker Heights travels to face Cedar Park on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both programs are well-regarded across the state, with the Knights entering as a Top 60 team in Texas, while Cedar Park, always competitive in 5A play, looks to defend their home turf in a highly anticipated matchup.
Game Details
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Matchup: Harker Heights (TX) @ Cedar Park (TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Cedar Park High School, Cedar Park, TX
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Harker Heights Knights
Harker Heights opens 2025 with high expectations after earning a #320 national ranking and #53 state ranking in Texas. The Knights bring physicality and speed on both sides of the ball, aiming to build on last season’s success. Their balanced roster positions them as one of the top programs in Central Texas.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 320
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State Rank (TX): 53
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Section Rank: 26
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Division Rank: 32
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Key to Win: Dominate the line of scrimmage and use their speed to limit Cedar Park’s offensive flow.
Main Squad:
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Jalen Carter – QB
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Malik Thompson – RB
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Isaiah Green – WR
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Daniel Brown – WR/DB
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Marcus Jackson – LB
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Anthony Lewis – DL
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Elijah Walker – OL
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Cameron Johnson – DB
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Xavier Scott – RB
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Jordan Miller – TE/LB
Cedar Park Timberwolves
The Timberwolves enter 2025 with a #894 national ranking and #140 Texas state ranking, looking to climb higher with a strong season opener at home. Known for their tradition of tough defense and creative offense, Cedar Park will look to use home-field advantage to pull off a statement victory against a higher-ranked opponent.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 894
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State Rank (TX): 140
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Section Rank: 38
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Division Rank: 23
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Key to Win: Capitalize on scoring opportunities, play mistake-free football, and keep the Knights’ offense in check.
Main Squad:
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Matthew Ramirez – QB
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Ethan Gonzalez – RB
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Adrian Martinez – WR
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Noah Flores – WR/CB
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Cristian Torres – LB
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Gabriel Hernandez – DL
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Andrew Perez – OL
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Luis Rivera – DB
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Jonathan Alvarez – TE
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David Castillo – RB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Harker Heights | 320 | 53 (TX) | 0-0 |
| Cedar Park | 894 | 140 (TX) | 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.
