Friday night brings a North Florida showdown as the Baker County Wildcats travel to Levy County to face the Chiefland Indians in a non-conference battle kicking off at 7:30 PM. Both teams are looking to make a statement early in the season—Chiefland seeking to build on its opening win, while Baker County is hungry to bounce back from a tough loss.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Baker County (Glen St. Mary, FL) vs Chiefland (FL)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: Chiefland High School (Chiefland, FL)
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Baker County Wildcats
The Wildcats opened the season with a 24-0 loss, but their defense showed moments of resilience against a tough opponent. Ranked #1,987 nationally and #145 in Florida, Baker County is looking to regroup and put together a complete performance on both sides of the ball.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #1,987
○ State Rank: #145 (FL)
○ Class Rank: #15
○ Strengths: Physical defense, run-heavy offense, toughness in the trenches
○ Key to Win: Establish the running game early and limit Chiefland’s big-play potential
Chiefland Indians
Chiefland kicked off the season with a nail-biting 36-35 road victory, showing off their offensive firepower. Ranked #2,032 nationally and #151 in Florida, the Indians now return home with momentum and the chance to start the season 2-0 in front of their home crowd.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #2,032
○ State Rank: #151 (FL)
○ Class Rank: #5
○ Strengths: Explosive offense, playmakers in space, clutch late-game execution
○ Key to Win: Keep the offense rolling while tightening up the defense against Baker County’s ground game
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | Home | Away | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker County Wildcats | 1,987 | 145 (FL) | 15 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0 | 24 |
| Chiefland Indians | 2,032 | 151 (FL) | 5 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 36 |
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