The 2025 Missouri high school football season continues Thursday night as the Ladue Horton Watkins Rams host the Troy-Buchanan Trojans in a non-conference matchup. Both teams aim to open the year strong in this St. Louis-area showdown, with kickoff set for 7:00 PM at Ladue Horton Watkins High School in St. Louis, MO.
Game Details
- Matchup: Troy-Buchanan (Troy, MO) vs Ladue Horton Watkins (St. Louis, MO)
- Date & Time: Thursday, August 28, 2025 – 7:00 PM
- Location: Ladue Horton Watkins High School, St. Louis, MO
- Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Troy-Buchanan Trojans
The Trojans enter the 2025 season ranked #1,964 nationally, #36 in Missouri, and #21 in their class. With a balanced roster and physical style, Troy-Buchanan will look to set the tone with a strong road performance.
- 2025 Record: 0-0
- National Rank: #1,964
- State Rank: #36 (MO)
- Class Rank: #21
- Strengths: Balanced roster, physicality, strong line play
- Key to Win: Dominate time of possession and win at the line of scrimmage
Ladue Horton Watkins Rams
The Rams start the season ranked #6,241 nationally, #119 in Missouri, and #36 in their class. Playing at home, Ladue Horton Watkins will look to use its speed and home-field advantage to secure an opening win.
- 2025 Record: 0-0
- National Rank: #6,241
- State Rank: #119 (MO)
- Class Rank: #36
- Strengths: Speed, home-field advantage, offensive creativity
- Key to Win: Limit turnovers and capitalize on big plays
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy-Buchanan Trojans | 1,964 | 36 (MO) | 21 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladue Horton Watkins Rams | 6,241 | 119 (MO) | 36 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
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