Friday night lights shine in North Texas as the Grand Prairie Gophers (0-1) host the Keller Central Chargers (1-0) in a non-conference battle on September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams come in with different momentum—Keller Central riding high off an impressive opening win, while Grand Prairie looks to rebound at home.
Game Details
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Matchup: Keller Central (Keller, TX) @ Grand Prairie (Grand Prairie, TX)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Grand Prairie High School, Grand Prairie, T
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Keller Central Chargers
The Chargers enter 1-0 after a 43-17 victory in Week 1, showing strong offensive balance and the ability to finish drives early. Scoring 29 points in the first half, Keller Central established control and never looked back. Their defense also created pressure, holding their opponent to limited production after halftime. With momentum on their side, the Chargers aim to stay unbeaten on the road.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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National Rank: #3,614
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State Rank (TX): #476
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Key to Win: Keep the offense clicking early and force Grand Prairie into playing from behind.
Main Squad (Projected):
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QB [Starter TBD]
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RB [Key rusher TBD]
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WR [Top target TBD]
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WR/DB Jordan Davis
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OL/DL Marcus Lee
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LB/DB Caleb Ross
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DL Anthony Perez
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DB Cameron Scott
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WR/DB Isaiah Carter
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LB Jacob Thomas
Grand Prairie Gophers
Grand Prairie fell short in their opener, losing 36-21 on the road, but showed flashes of potential on offense in the second half. Their defense struggled early but tightened as the game went on. Returning home for their first matchup in front of their crowd, the Gophers will look to find consistency and slow down Keller Central’s fast-paced scoring attack.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #5,953
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State Rank (TX): #672
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Key to Win: Limit early defensive breakdowns and sustain drives to keep Keller Central’s offense off the field.
Main Squad (Projected):
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QB [Starter TBD]
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RB [Lead rusher TBD]
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WR/DB Michael Johnson
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WR Chris Alvarez
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TE/DE Daniel Rivera
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LB James Taylor
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DB Cameron White
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DL Jose Martinez
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OL/DL Jalen Brooks
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LB/DB Marcus Green
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record | Points For | Points Against |
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| Keller Central | 3,614 | 476 | 1-0 | 43 | 17 |
| Grand Prairie | 5,953 | 672 | 0-1 | 21 | 36 |
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.
