The 2025 Florida high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Niceville Eagles host the Escambia Gators on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at Niceville High School in Niceville, FL, with both teams looking to bounce back after opening-week losses.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Escambia (Pensacola, FL) vs Niceville (Niceville, FL)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Niceville High School, Niceville, FL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Escambia Gators
The Gators come in ranked #1,626 nationally, #125 in Florida, and #21 in their class. After a narrow 18-13 defeat in their opener, Escambia showed resilience but struggled to finish drives. They’ll look to sharpen their offense and rely on their defensive front to compete against a higher-ranked opponent.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #1,626
○ State Rank: #125 (FL)
○ Class Rank: #21
○ Strengths: Strong defensive line, competitive toughness, motivated to rebound
○ Key to Win: Execute offensively in the red zone and control turnovers
Niceville Eagles
The Eagles enter ranked #466 nationally, #42 in Florida, and #8 in their class. Despite falling 36-29 in their opener, Niceville showed offensive firepower but needs more consistency defensively. Playing at home, the Eagles will look to capitalize on their speed and balanced attack to secure their first win.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #466
○ State Rank: #42 (FL)
○ Class Rank: #8
○ Strengths: Explosive offense, athletic playmakers, home-field advantage
○ Key to Win: Limit defensive breakdowns and finish scoring drives
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escambia Gators | 1,626 | 125 (FL) | 21 | 0-1 | 13 | 18 |
| Niceville Eagles | 466 | 42 (FL) | 8 | 0-1 | 29 | 36 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
