The 2025 Florida high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the South Walton Seahawks host the Fort Walton Beach Vikings on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at South Walton High School in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, with both teams looking to make an early-season statement.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Fort Walton Beach (Fort Walton Beach, FL) vs South Walton (Santa Rosa Beach, FL)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: South Walton High School, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Fort Walton Beach Vikings
The Vikings enter ranked #5,252 nationally, #315 in Florida, and #47 in their class. After dropping their opener 21-7, Fort Walton Beach showed flashes of competitiveness but struggled to finish drives. They’ll need to improve execution on both sides of the ball to bounce back on the road.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #5,252
○ State Rank: #315 (FL)
○ Class Rank: #47
○ Strengths: Resilient roster, solid defensive front, motivated to rebound
○ Key to Win: Convert scoring opportunities and limit mistakes in key situations
South Walton Seahawks
The Seahawks come in ranked #3,355 nationally, #218 in Florida, and #30 in their class. South Walton opened the season with an impressive 35-6 win at home, showing strong balance between offense and defense. They’ll look to protect their home field again and build on their early success.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #3,355
○ State Rank: #218 (FL)
○ Class Rank: #30
○ Strengths: Balanced offense, stout defense, home-field advantage
○ Key to Win: Maintain defensive pressure and continue offensive efficiency
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Walton Beach Vikings | 5,252 | 315 (FL) | 47 | 0-1 | 7 | 21 |
| South Walton Seahawks | 3,355 | 218 (FL) | 30 | 1-0 | 35 | 6 |
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.
