Panthers to face tough competition early
Anahuac's Darius Richardson takes the handoff during the 2024 district opener against Kirbyville. The Panthers will have a tough start to the 2025 season and should be battle-tested as the year progresses.
ANAHUAC— It will be a tough start to the 2025 football season for the Anahuac Panthers, as they will open against two talented opponents.
There will also be four Thursday night games on tap this season for Head Coach Greg Neece and his team.
The season will start at Hitchcock on Aug. 29 against one of the tougher 3A schools around.
The hometown folks will get their first look at the Panthers the following Thursday night when Woodville comes to Kyle White Stadium. Woodville is coming off a state title game appearance in 2024.
A long bus ride will then follow the next Friday as the Panthers make their way to Garrison.
Homecoming 2025 will be Sept. 19 against Lutheran South Academy, in a game the Panthers will look to get some revenge after losing that shootout a season ago.
District play will get underway next Friday against Kirbyville.
A tough road trip will follow on Oct. 3 at the Orangefield Bobcats.
The "Swamp Bowl" takes place at Kyle White Stadium this year on Oct. 10 as those pesky East Chambers Buccaneers come to town.
A short week will follow as the Panthers will take a Thursday night trip to Buna.
On Thursday, Oct. 23, the Hardin Hornets will come swarming into Anahuac for a big game.
Anahuac will have its bye on Halloween and then play its final regular-season game on Thursday, Nov. 6, at Coldspring.
Aug. 29 Hitchcock Away
Sept. 4 Woodville Home
Sept. 12 Garrison Away
Sept. 19 Lutheran South Home
Sept. 26 Kirbyville Home*
Oct. 3 Orangefield Away*
Oct. 10 East Chambers Home*
Oct. 16 Buna Away*
Oct. 23 Hardin Home*
Oct. 31 OPEN
Nov. 6 Coldspring Away*
*Denotes District Contest