Thorndale (TX) varsity football will host a non-conference matchup against Thrall (TX) on Friday, August 29, at 7:00 PM.
Thorndale vs Thrall Football Game Info:
What: Texas High School Football
Who: Thorndale vs Thrall
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7 PM
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Game preview: Thorndale vs Thrall
Thorndale vs. Thrall: Early Season Preview
As the 2025 high school football season kicks off, the Thorndale and Thrall varsity teams are set to face off in a highly anticipated matchup. Both teams enter the season with fresh rosters and zero games played, making this non-conference clash an early test for each program.
Team Rankings & Records
Thrall finished the 2024–25 season ranked 7,853rd nationally, 823rd in Texas, 387th in their section, and 57th in their state division. Thorndale comes in slightly lower in the national and state rankings, sitting at 7,201st nationally, 775th in Texas, 363rd in their section, and 43rd in state division rankings.
Both teams start the 2025–26 season with clean slates: 0-0 overall, home, and away, with no points scored or allowed.
Common Opponents
Thrall and Thorndale share a couple of common opponents this season: Johnson City and Hempstead. Thrall travels to Johnson City on September 26 and hosts Hempstead on October 3. Thorndale will host Hempstead on September 26 and travel to face Johnson City on October 24. These matchups could provide insight into how the two teams compare as the season unfolds.
Record Breakdown
Heading into their matchup, both Thorndale and Thrall are tied at 0-0 across all categories, including overall, league, non-league, head-to-head, home, away, neutral site, playoff, and in-state/out-of-state games. Essentially, the season is a blank slate, and this game will be the first real measure of each team’s strengths and weaknesses.
What to Watch
Fans should look for which team establishes dominance early, particularly in the trenches and in quarterback play. Given that both squads are untested this season, adaptability and execution under pressure will likely determine the winner.
This matchup isn’t just about a win; it’s about setting the tone for the 2025 season. With both teams coming off competitive seasons in 2024–25, the Thorndale vs. Thrall game is a must-watch for local high school football fans.
