The Tornillo Coyotes will travel to West Texas for their season opener against the Van Horn Eagles on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 6:30 PM. Both squads are coming in fresh at 0-0, looking to set the tone for their season in this non-conference battle.
Game Details
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Matchup: Tornillo (TX) @ Van Horn (TX)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 6:30 PM
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Location: Van Horn High School, Van Horn, TX
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Tornillo Coyotes
The Coyotes begin the new season with hopes of building consistency after struggles in recent years. A strong opener would give the team confidence heading into district play. Tornillo will rely on its running game and aggressive defense to make a statement on the road.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 13,981
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Texas Rank: 1,221
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Key to Win: Control time of possession and limit big plays from Van Horn.
Main Squad
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#2 Diego Martinez – QB/DB
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#5 Javier Lopez – RB/LB
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#8 Carlos Ramirez – WR/DB
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#50 Andres Hernandez – OL/DL
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#12 Marco Chavez – WR/DB
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#23 Luis Torres – RB/LB
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#65 Miguel Morales – OL/DL
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#11 Adrian Castillo – WR/QB
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#33 Jose Gonzalez – LB/TE
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#44 Cristian Vega – DL
Van Horn Eagles
The Eagles are looking to defend their home field and start the season strong. Known for their tough play in the trenches, Van Horn will aim to use a balanced offensive attack to wear down Tornillo’s defense.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 14,030
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Texas Rank: 1,223
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Key to Win: Establish the running game early and capitalize on turnovers.
Main Squad
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#7 Angel Rodriguez – QB/DB
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#4 Daniel Herrera – RB/WR
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#21 Isaac Ramirez – RB/LB
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#55 Sebastian Garcia – OL/DL
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#14 Matthew Flores – WR/DB
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#60 Alejandro Chavez – OL/DL
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#18 Joshua Torres – WR/QB
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#25 Marcos Mendoza – RB/DB
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#42 Antonio Ruiz – LB/TE
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#77 Ricardo Lopez – OL/DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | Texas Rank | Overall Record |
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| Tornillo Coyotes | 13,981 | 1,221 | 0-0 |
| Van Horn Eagles | 14,030 | 1,223 | 0-0 |
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