The 2025 Texas high school football season rolls on with a non-conference clash as the John F. Kennedy Rockets (San Antonio, TX) travel south to face the Robstown Cottonpickers (Robstown, TX) on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter the season looking to build momentum early and set a foundation for improvement in district play.
Game Details
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Matchup: John F. Kennedy (TX) @ Robstown (TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Cotton Picker Stadium, Robstown, TX
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John F. Kennedy Rockets
The Rockets enter 2025 ranked #12,068 nationally and #1,112 in Texas. Looking to bounce back from recent struggles, Kennedy will lean on its athleticism and determination to compete against a tough Robstown squad.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #12,068
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State Rank (TX): #1,112
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Key to Win: Limit big plays defensively, control the pace with a steady ground game, and stay disciplined on the road.
Main Squad:
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Adrian Torres – QB
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Isaiah Ramirez – RB
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Xavier Lopez – WR
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Luis Hernandez – WR/DB
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Brandon Martinez – LB
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Elijah Gonzales – DL
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Anthony Flores – DB
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Daniel Cruz – OL
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Gabriel Sanchez – RB/WR
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Caleb Johnson – LB
Robstown Cottonpickers
The Cottonpickers open their season at home with optimism, ranked #10,186 nationally and #999 in Texas. Robstown will look to use home-field advantage and their physicality on both lines to set the tone against Kennedy.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #10,186
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State Rank (TX): #999
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Key to Win: Dominate the trenches, protect the football, and convert scoring chances inside the red zone.
Main Squad:
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Michael Rodriguez – QB
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Gabriel Torres – RB
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Christopher Vega – WR
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Isaiah Martinez – WR/DB
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David Gonzales – LB
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Noah Perez – DL
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Jacob Rivera – DB
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Ethan Lopez – OL
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Jonathan Alvarez – RB
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Mateo Cruz – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| John F. Kennedy Rockets | 12,068 | 1,112 (TX) | 0-0 |
| Robstown Cottonpickers | 10,186 | 999 (TX) | 0-0 |
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