Taylor at Gatesville: Ducks visit Hornets on Aug. 29 in nonleague showdown

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The Taylor Ducks visit the Gatesville Hornets on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, for a nonleague tilt at Gatesville High School. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. CDT. Fans can find full game coverage and stats on the SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/texas/football/games/5646560-taylor-vs-gatesville.

Quick game facts

  • What: Taylor Ducks at Gatesville Hornets (nonleague)

  • When: Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 — 7:30 p.m. CDT

  • Where: Gatesville, Texas (Gatesville High School)

  • Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/texas/football/games/5646560-taylor-vs-gatesville

  • Taylor Ducks (away): https://scorebooklive.com/texas/football/teams/254365-taylor-ducks — fans: 7

  • Gatesville Hornets (home): https://scorebooklive.com/texas/football/teams/252197-gatesville-hornets — fans: 4

Why it matters

Gatesville enters the season with the moral boost of a 28-14 victory over Taylor in their last meeting on Aug. 30, 2024. Friday’s game gives Taylor a chance for quick revenge and Gatesville an opportunity to show the program’s early-season momentum. Both teams open this matchup 0-0 on the schedule; look for the Hornets to defend home turf and the Ducks to try to establish their ground game on the road.

Streaming and ticketing

  • Gatesville NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/gatesville-high-school-gatesville-tx/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • Taylor NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/taylor-high-school-taylor-tx/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

(Note: only available streaming links from the game feed are listed above. No ticketing link was provided.)

Fan notes and how to get involved

Follow both teams on SBLive to stay updated with live stats, rosters and postgame coverage: Taylor — https://scorebooklive.com/texas/football/teams/254365-taylor-ducks; Gatesville — https://scorebooklive.com/texas/football/teams/252197-gatesville-hornets. Make your pick on the SBLive game page for fun — picks are for fan engagement only and not tied to any official projections. Fan counts and picks may change leading up to kickoff, so follow your team now to help grow the fan base and join the conversation.

Weather

The game feed did not include a detailed forecast. Check local weather closer to kickoff for the latest conditions in Gatesville, Texas.

For live updates, stats and postgame reaction, keep an eye on the SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/texas/football/games/5646560-taylor-vs-gatesville.