The 2025 high school football season rolls on in El Paso, Texas, as the Mountain View Lobos (1-0) travel across town to face the El Paso Tigers (0-1) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will be hosted at El Paso High School.
This local rivalry matchup features two programs with different starts to their season. Mountain View edged out their opener with a narrow 27-24 win, while El Paso is looking to rebound after a 42-13 road loss to Austin. Both squads will be hungry to establish momentum early in September.
Game Details
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Matchup: Mountain View (1-0) @ El Paso (0-1)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: El Paso High School (El Paso, TX)
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Mountain View Lobos
Mountain View opened their season with a thrilling 27-24 win, showing offensive balance behind quarterback Gerardo Gandara, who threw for 308 yards. Running back Esteban Garcia added 94 yards on the ground, while receiver Ruben Castro hauled in 151 receiving yards. On defense, Daniel Garcia and Eddie Hernandez set the tone with strong tackling and pressure up front.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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National Rank: #9,640
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State Rank (TX): #951
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Key to Win: Keep the passing attack rolling and tighten up defensively against El Paso’s skill players.
Main Squad:
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QB Gerardo Gandara (#7)
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RB Esteban Garcia (#25)
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WR Ruben Castro (#1)
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WR Jonathan Dominguez
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LB Daniel Garcia (#0)
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DL Eddie Hernandez (#24)
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OL Marcus Salazar
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DB Adrian Perea
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DL Jose Martinez
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WR/DB David Lozano
El Paso Tigers
The Tigers suffered a tough 42-13 defeat in their opener against Austin, but their young roster showed flashes of talent. Luis Rodriguez led the passing game with 80 yards, connecting with Cole Blaugrund, who finished with 64 receiving yards. On defense, Johnathan Carrillo was active with 9 tackles, while Derek Palacios provided pressure on the defensive line.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #10,083
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State Rank (TX): #983
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Key to Win: Establish the run with Luis Merino and limit Mountain View’s big passing plays.
Main Squad:
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QB Luis Rodriguez (#6)
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RB Luis Merino (#22)
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WR Cole Blaugrund (#11)
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WR Adrian Sanchez
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LB Johnathan Carrillo (#10)
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DL Derek Palacios (#55)
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OL Michael Gomez
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DB Javier Ochoa
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LB Carlos Rivera
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WR/DB Matthew Hernandez
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Mountain View | 9,640 | 951 | 1-0 |
| El Paso | 10,083 | 983 | 0-1 |
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.
