The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Pine Tree (Longview, TX) visits Van (TX) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The game will take place at Van Memorial Stadium, where Van enters with a perfect 1-0 record, while Pine Tree looks to bounce back from a season-opening loss.
Game Details:
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Matchup: Pine Tree (TX) @ Van (TX)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Van Memorial Stadium, Van, TX
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Pine Tree Pirates:
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The Pirates enter this game with a 0-1 record after a 41-25 loss to Gilmer in their season opener. Pine Tree’s offense showed potential but struggled to keep up with Gilmer’s high-scoring attack. They will look to improve both their offense and defense to stay competitive in this away game.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #1,878
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State Rank (TX): #272
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Key to Win: Improve defensive coverage and maintain a more balanced offensive game plan to challenge Van.
Main Squad:
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Luke Armstrong – QB
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Ethan Scott – RB
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Jace Taylor – WR
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Cole Johnson – LB
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Matthew Brown – OL
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Daniel Walker – DB
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Chris Harris – WR
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Hunter Green – DL
Van Vandals:
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Van enters this game with a 1-0 record, having won a thrilling 38-35 game against Carter. Their offense was explosive, particularly in the second half, and their defense made key stops when needed. Van will look to continue their high-powered offensive attack and improve on defense.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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National Rank: #1,419
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State Rank (TX): #215
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Key to Win: Maintain offensive momentum, especially in passing, and tighten up defensive coverage to limit Pine Tree’s scoring opportunities.
Main Squad:
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Josh Childress – QB
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Brett Wells – RB
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Dee Hollie – WR
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Caden Starkey – DL
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Jacob Price – LB
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Mason Brooks – DB
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Elijah Turner – WR
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Austin Harris – OL
Rankings & Records:
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (TX) | Overall Record |
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| Pine Tree | #1,878 | #272 | 0-1 |
| Van | #1,419 | #215 | 1-0 |
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