The 2025 Florida high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Strawberry Crest Chargers host the Middleton Tigers on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Both teams are unbeaten after strong opening wins, making this matchup a key early-season test in Dover.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Middleton (Tampa, FL) vs Strawberry Crest (Dover, FL)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: Strawberry Crest High School, Dover, FL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Middleton Tigers
The Tigers are ranked #7,346 nationally, #394 in Florida, and #54 in their class. After a 44-14 victory in their opener, Middleton has shown offensive firepower and defensive toughness. They’ll look to carry that momentum into Dover against another undefeated opponent.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #7,346
○ State Rank: #394 (FL)
○ Class Rank: #54
○ Strengths: Explosive offense, resilient defense, confidence from big win
○ Key to Win: Stay balanced offensively and avoid costly penalties
Strawberry Crest Chargers
The Chargers enter ranked #3,815 nationally, #246 in Florida, and #40 in their class. After a 26-6 home win, Strawberry Crest has proven capable on both sides of the ball. With home-field advantage, they’ll look to stay perfect and earn another statement victory.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #3,815
○ State Rank: #246 (FL)
○ Class Rank: #40
○ Strengths: Balanced attack, stout defense, home-field confidence
○ Key to Win: Control the tempo and capitalize on turnovers
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton Tigers | 7,346 | 394 (FL) | 54 | 1-0 | 44 | 14 |
| Strawberry Crest Chargers | 3,815 | 246 (FL) | 40 | 1-0 | 26 | 6 |
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