The 2025 Texas high school football season continues with a Southeast Texas non-conference clash as the Kelly Catholic Bulldogs travel to face the Hardin-Jefferson Hawks on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both schools open their seasons evenly matched in the rankings, setting the stage for a competitive early-season battle under the lights.
Game Details
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Matchup: Kelly Catholic (TX) @ Hardin-Jefferson (TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Hardin-Jefferson High School, Sour Lake, TX
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Kelly Catholic Bulldogs
The Bulldogs begin the 2025 season ranked #8,194 nationally and #845 in Texas. Kelly Catholic will lean on disciplined play and a balanced attack to compete on the road. With solid athletes on both offense and defense, the Bulldogs are aiming to set the tone for their season against an evenly ranked Hardin-Jefferson team.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 8,194
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State Rank (TX): 845
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Section Rank: 402
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State Division Rank: 20
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Regional Division Rank: 20
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Key to Win: Establish an early offensive rhythm and prevent the Hawks from controlling the tempo with long drives.
Main Squad:
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Adrian Martinez – QB
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Isaiah Brown – RB
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Ethan Torres – WR
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Gabriel Ramirez – WR/DB
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Marcus Johnson – LB
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David Perez – DL
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Nathan Flores – OL
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Anthony Chavez – DB
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Luis Gonzalez – TE/LB
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Elijah Scott – RB
Hardin-Jefferson Hawks
The Hawks open 2025 with a nearly identical ranking to their opponent, sitting at #8,205 nationally and #846 in Texas. With home-field advantage in Sour Lake, Hardin-Jefferson will look to set the pace of the game and lean on their defensive unit to limit Kelly Catholic’s scoring opportunities.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 8,205
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State Rank (TX): 846
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Section Rank: 234
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Division Rank: 74
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Key to Win: Win the battle at the line of scrimmage, feed their rushing attack, and use crowd momentum to their advantage.
Main Squad:
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Jacob Hernandez – QB
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Michael Carter – RB
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Xavier Lopez – WR
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Jonathan Torres – WR/CB
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Bryan Scott – LB
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Christian Martinez – DL
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Angel Gomez – OL
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Noah Rivera – DB
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Daniel Sanchez – TE
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Isaiah White – RB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Kelly Catholic | 8,194 | 845 (TX) | 0-0 |
| Hardin-Jefferson | 8,205 | 846 (TX) | 0-0 |
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