The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Highland Park (Dallas, TX) faces off against Lovejoy (Lucas, TX) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Lovejoy comes into the game with a 1-0 record, while Highland Park will be looking 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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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Highland Park Scots
Highland Park enters this game with a 0-1 record after a tough 52-49 loss in their season opener. Despite the high-scoring affair, their defense will need to improve to keep Lovejoy’s offense in check. They will look to build on their strong offensive showing and tighten up defensively as they take on Lovejoy on the road.
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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: Focus on improving their defensive consistency and continue their offensive success to stay competitive.
Main Squad:
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Jacob Janecek – RB/QB
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Coleman Reaugh – WR
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Zach Jones – LB
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Braydon Gills – LB
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Derrick Harris – OL
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Tyler Campbell – DB
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Caleb Patterson – WR
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Liam Moore – DL
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Ethan Stewart – OL
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Lucas Martinez – DB
Lovejoy Leopards
Lovejoy enters this game with a strong 1-0 record after a solid 35-31 win in their season opener. They showed offensive depth in the first game, but their defense will need to keep up the intensity against Highland Park’s high-powered offense. With the home-field advantage, Lovejoy looks to build on their winning start.
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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 improve their defense to handle Highland Park’s potent offense.
Main Squad:
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Zach Jones – QB
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Jacob Janecek – RB
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Coleman Reaugh – WR
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Trey Clark – DB
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Braydon Gills – LB
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Ryan Avery – WR
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Jaden Williams – OL
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Tyler Blevins – DL
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Aiden Ross – LB
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Chris Smith – DB
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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