The 2025 Texas high school football season kicks off with a non-conference showdown as the La Vega Pirates travel to face the Kennedale Wildcats on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The game will take place at Kennedale High School, where both teams will be looking to make an early statement in the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: La Vega (TX) @ Kennedale (TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Kennedale High School, Kennedale, TX
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La Vega Pirates
La Vega enters the season with high expectations, ranked #112 in Texas and #695 nationally. The Pirates are known for their strong offense and tough defense, and they’ll be looking to set the tone early in this matchup against a competitive Kennedale team.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #695
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State Rank (TX): #112
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Section Rank: #31
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Division Rank: #9
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Key to Win: Control the line of scrimmage, maintain possession of the ball, and execute on third downs.
Main Squad:
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Adrian Torres – QB
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Isaiah Johnson – RB
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Caleb Martinez – WR
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Jordan Scott – WR
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Daniel Lopez – OL
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Xavier Ramirez – DL
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Matthew Hernandez – LB
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Elijah Brown – LB
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Anthony Cruz – DB
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Nathan Flores – DB
Kennedale Wildcats
Kennedale enters the season ranked #380 in Texas and #2,710 nationally. The Wildcats are aiming for another strong season and will rely on their depth and versatility to dominate this home matchup against La Vega.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #2,710
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State Rank (TX): #380
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Section Rank: #169
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Division Rank: #32
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Key to Win: Use their speed to stretch the field, create turnovers, and exploit mismatches in the secondary.
Main Squad:
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Jalen Martinez – QB
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Malik Thompson – RB
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Christopher Gonzales – WR
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Tyler Johnson – WR
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Luis Perez – OL
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Gabriel Torres – DL
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Isaiah Scott – LB
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Brandon Ramirez – LB
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Elijah Sanchez – DB
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Noah Cruz – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| La Vega | #695 | #112 (TX) | 0-0 |
| Kennedale | #2,710 | #380 (TX) | 0-0 |
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.
