Escambia vs Niceville (Florida) High School Football Game Preview – Friday, August 29, 2025

High School Football

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
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