The Oviedo Lions return home looking to bounce back from a tough road opener as they face the Sickles Gryphons in a non-conference showdown on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter at 0-1 and will be hungry for their first win of the 2025 season.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Sickles (Tampa, FL) vs Oviedo (Oviedo, FL)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Oviedo High School, Oviedo, FL
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Sickles Gryphons
The Gryphons enter ranked #8,398 nationally, #423 in Florida, and #61 in their class. After being shut out in their opener, Sickles looks to reset offensively and establish more consistency on both sides of the ball.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #8,398
○ State Rank: #423 (FL)
○ Class Rank: #61
○ Strengths: Gritty defense, motivated to rebound, opportunities to improve
○ Key to Win: Generate offensive rhythm and avoid turnovers
Oviedo Lions
The Lions are ranked #1,083 nationally, #96 in Florida, and #14 in their class. Despite dropping their opener 68-35, Oviedo displayed offensive firepower and will look to tighten their defense while feeding off their home crowd.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #1,083
○ State Rank: #96 (FL)
○ Class Rank: #14
○ Strengths: High-scoring offense, playmaking ability, home-field edge
○ Key to Win: Limit defensive lapses and sustain offensive drives
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sickles Gryphons | 8,398 | 423 (FL) | 61 | 0-1 | 0 | 42 |
| Oviedo Lions | 1,083 | 96 (FL) | 14 | 0-1 | 35 | 68 |
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