How to watch Bridgeland vs Ridge Point Live Thursday High School Football Game 2025
This is a non-district game for both squads, which means it’s important for establishing momentum, rankings, and setting the tone before district play begins.
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Ridge Point is ranked higher in the state polls (No. 7) while Bridgeland is No. 17.
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Ridge Point will have home-field advantage at Hall Stadium.
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Recent Form
Ridge Point enters the game at 2-0. In their most recent outing, they won convincingly against Fulshear, 34-10.
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Bridgeland is also 2-0. Their offense has been productive early in the season. One of their stars is running back Kash Schwab, who has racked up 373 yards and 7 touchdowns over two games.
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Key Players to Watch
For Ridge Point:
The quarterback situation: Since their long-time starter (Austin Carlisle) is no longer there, Ridge Point has been rotating through three quarterbacks in search of someone who can lead them well.
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Junior Brody Bartee had a strong game last week, throwing for 146 yards and 2 touchdowns.
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On defense, Dyllon Bennett stands out and will likely play a big role in trying to contain Bridgeland’s offensive weapons.
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For Bridgeland:
Kash Schwab is clearly the feature: his rushing production has been top-notch so far. Bridgeland will look to lean on him to establish running game presence and perhaps control the clock.
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Bridgeland’s offensive line and ability to open up holes, plus their ability to limit Ridge Point’s pass rush or defensive penetration, will be crucial.
Tactical Matchups & Game Plan
Ridge Point’s Offensive Strategy: Since they are using multiple quarterbacks, flexibility will be important. If one of them can establish rhythm early, Ridge Point will try to get into a balanced attack — run and pass — to test Bridgeland’s defense. Also important will be minimizing turnovers, especially given that this is on their home field and expectations are high.
Bridgeland’s Response: They need to force Ridge Point to beat them via the air if possible, since stopping the run, particularly from a back like Schwab, will be tough. If Bridgeland’s defense can limit big plays and make Ridge Point drive long distances, that could be taxing. Offensively, keeping plays in front of Ridge Point, controlling possession, and mixing in some misdirection or tempo changes could help.
Special Teams & Momentum: In games between evenly matched non-district opponents, special teams (returns, field goal accuracy, punts) can swing momentum. Turnovers — fumbles, picks — will also be significant.
Predictions & What to Expect
Ridge Point has the statistical advantage and higher ranking, plus home field. That gives them a slight edge.
Bridgeland, with Schwab having such a strong early showing, could keep this close if they can control the clock and limit Ridge Point’s big plays.
Final prediction: Ridge Point might win, but maybe only by a touchdown or so — something like a 28-21 or 31-24 kind of game seems plausible.
