The 2025 Florida high school football season features a classic Jacksonville rivalry as the Ribault Trojans host the Andrew Jackson Tigers in the Northside Showdown on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 6:30 PM. Both teams bring plenty of tradition into this matchup, with Andrew Jackson looking to remain unbeaten and Ribault seeking its first win of the season.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Andrew Jackson (Jacksonville, FL) vs Ribault (Jacksonville, FL)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 6:30 PM
○ Location: Ribault High School, Jacksonville, FL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Andrew Jackson Tigers
The Tigers come in ranked #3,286 nationally, #212 in Florida, and #29 in their class. Fresh off a dominant 51-0 season-opening win, Andrew Jackson will aim to ride its offensive firepower and physical defense into another strong performance.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #3,286
○ State Rank: #212 (FL)
○ Class Rank: #29
○ Strengths: Explosive offense, shutout-level defense, early-season momentum
○ Key to Win: Keep offensive rhythm and apply defensive pressure
Ribault Trojans
The Trojans enter ranked #4,635 nationally, #282 in Florida, and #30 in their class. After a 27-13 road loss, Ribault returns home aiming to spark its offense and use the energy of the Northside Showdown rivalry to bounce back.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #4,635
○ State Rank: #282 (FL)
○ Class Rank: #30
○ Strengths: Athletic playmakers, rivalry motivation, home-field advantage
○ Key to Win: Minimize mistakes and slow down Jackson’s offensive attack
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson Tigers | 3,286 | 212 (FL) | 29 | 1-0 | 51 | 0 |
| Ribault Trojans | 4,635 | 282 (FL) | 30 | 0-1 | 13 | 27 |
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.
