The 2025 Texas high school football season continues with a neutral-site non-conference matchup as the Shamrock Irish take on the Sundown Roughnecks on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will be played at Tulia High School. Both programs enter the season opener with fresh ambitions and the opportunity to set the tone for the fall.
Game Details
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Matchup: Shamrock (TX) vs. Sundown (TX)
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Tulia High School – Tulia, TX
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Shamrock Irish
The Irish open the season ranked #9,950 nationally and #981 in Texas, looking to build on last year’s efforts with a retooled roster. Shamrock’s keys will be leveraging their speed on the perimeter and winning the turnover battle to compete against a tough Sundown squad.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #9,950
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Texas Rank: #981
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Key to Win: Execute a balanced offense and minimize mistakes in the neutral-site environment.
Main Squad:
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#2 Carlos Ramirez – QB
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#4 Ethan Taylor – RB/DB
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#7 Miguel Sanchez – WR
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#10 Jordan Clark – WR/DB
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#15 Brayden Martinez – LB
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#22 Daniel Vasquez – RB
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#33 Aaron Delgado – DB
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#50 Isaiah Lopez – OL/DL
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#55 Mateo Garcia – DL
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#72 Logan Carter – OL
Sundown Roughnecks
The Roughnecks, ranked #10,337 nationally and #1,005 in Texas, are hungry to prove themselves after a long offseason. Known for their physical play style and run-heavy offense, Sundown will look to dominate in the trenches and control time of possession.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #10,337
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Texas Rank: #1,005
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Key to Win: Use ground dominance and defensive pressure to wear down Shamrock.
Main Squad:
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#1 Nathaniel Green – QB
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#3 Jacob Hernandez – RB
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#6 Caleb Foster – WR/DB
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#9 Anthony Perez – RB/LB
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#12 Samuel Torres – WR
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#18 Logan Brown – LB
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#25 Isaiah Rivera – RB/DB
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#44 Brandon Chavez – LB
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#60 Matthew Gonzales – OL/DL
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#77 Diego Martinez – OL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | Texas Rank | Overall Record | Home | Away |
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| Shamrock | 9,950 | 981 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Sundown | 10,337 | 1,005 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 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.
