The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Highland Park (Dallas, TX) visits Lovejoy (Lucas, TX) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The game will take place at Lovejoy High School, where Lovejoy enters with a perfect 1-0 record, while Highland Park will look to bounce back from a season-opening loss.
Game Details:
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Matchup: Highland Park (TX) @ Lovejoy (TX)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Lovejoy High School, Lucas, TX
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Highland Park Scots:
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Highland Park enters this game with a 0-1 record after a narrow 52-49 loss in their season opener. The Scots’ offense was strong, but their defense struggled to contain their opponents. They will need to adjust their defensive strategy and improve on both sides of the ball in this away game.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #358
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State Rank (TX): #61
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Key to Win: Tighten up defensive coverage while continuing offensive production to compete with Lovejoy.
Main Squad:
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Jacob Janecek – QB/RB
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Coleman Reaugh – WR
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Braydon Gills – LB
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Zach Jones – WR
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Michael Swope – OL
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Derek Lee – DB
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Evan Scott – OL
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Hunter Jacobs – RB
Lovejoy Leopards:
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Lovejoy enters this game with a 1-0 record after a strong 35-31 victory in their season opener. The Leopards’ offense was dynamic, and their defense made key stops to hold off their opponents. Lovejoy will look to build on their solid start and keep the momentum going at home.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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National Rank: #175
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State Rank (TX): #29
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Key to Win: Continue their balanced offensive attack and strengthen their defense to keep Highland Park’s high-powered offense in check.
Main Squad:
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Zach Jones – QB
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Jacob Thompson – RB
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Owen Haller – WR
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Michael Greene – DB
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Eli Williams – DL
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Blake Harris – LB
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Logan Davis – WR
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Jason Brooks – OL
Rankings & Records:
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (TX) | Overall Record |
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| Highland Park | #358 | #61 | 0-1 |
| Lovejoy | #175 | #29 | 1-0 |
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