The 2025 Texas high school football season rolls on with a Brazoria County rivalry as the Needville Bluejays travel to face the Columbia Roughnecks (West Columbia, TX) on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. With both teams ranked inside the Texas top 500, this non-conference matchup promises to be a physical and competitive contest.
Game Details
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Matchup: Needville (TX) @ Columbia (West Columbia, TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Columbia High School, West Columbia, TX
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Needville Bluejays
Needville enters the season with a strong #1,733 national ranking and #254 Texas ranking, making them the slight favorite in this road matchup. Known for balanced offense and a disciplined defensive front, the Bluejays will look to set the tone early and control the tempo.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 1,733
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State Rank (TX): 254
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Section Rank: 66
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Division Rank: 19
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Key to Win: Use their balanced attack, win the battle up front, and limit Columbia’s big-play potential.
Main Squad:
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Adrian Torres – QB
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Isaiah Brown – RB
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Cristian Ramirez – WR
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David Gonzalez – WR/DB
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Elijah Scott – LB
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Nathan Flores – DL
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Marcus Lopez – OL
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Jordan Rivera – DB
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Anthony Chavez – TE
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Michael Johnson – RB
Columbia Roughnecks
Columbia begins 2025 ranked #2,948 nationally and #407 in Texas, putting them slightly behind Needville in preseason projections. However, with the Roughnecks opening at home, they’ll rely on an aggressive ground game and home-field intensity to challenge the Bluejays.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 2,948
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State Rank (TX): 407
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Section Rank: 114
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Division Rank: 32
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Key to Win: Establish the run, avoid turnovers, and use defensive pressure to disrupt Needville’s rhythm.
Main Squad:
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Matthew Ramirez – QB
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Xavier Torres – RB
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Luis Martinez – WR
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Noah Hernandez – WR/CB
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Gabriel Flores – LB
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Jonathan Perez – DL
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Carlos Scott – OL
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Ethan Gonzalez – DB
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Brandon White – TE/LB
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Jordan Alvarez – RB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Needville | 1,733 | 254 (TX) | 0-0 |
| Columbia | 2,948 | 407 (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.
