The 2025 Florida high school football season continues with an exciting non-conference matchup as the Ponte Vedra Sharks host the Bartram Trail Bears on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter the game 0-1 and will be hungry to secure their first win of the young season.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Bartram Trail (St. Johns, FL) vs Ponte Vedra (Ponte Vedra, FL)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Ponte Vedra High School, Ponte Vedra, FL
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Bartram Trail Bears
Bartram Trail enters ranked #502 nationally, #48 in Florida, and #8 in their class. The Bears showed flashes of offensive ability in their opener but struggled to close out drives. Defensively, they’ll need to tighten up against Ponte Vedra’s passing game.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #502
○ State Rank: #48 (FL)
○ Class Rank: #8
○ Strengths: Balanced offense, athletic skill players, experienced coaching staff
○ Key to Win: Control the line of scrimmage and limit explosive plays
Ponte Vedra Sharks
The Sharks come in ranked #819 nationally, #76 in Florida, and #13 in their class. Despite a 38-28 loss in their opener, Ponte Vedra displayed offensive firepower and will look to build on that momentum at home. Defensive adjustments will be critical to keep Bartram Trail in check.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #819
○ State Rank: #76 (FL)
○ Class Rank: #13
○ Strengths: Passing attack, home-field advantage, offensive tempo
○ Key to Win: Improve defensive consistency and capitalize on scoring chances
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartram Trail Bears | 502 | 48 (FL) | 8 | 0-1 | 17 | 27 |
| Ponte Vedra Sharks | 819 | 76 (FL) | 13 | 0-1 | 28 | 38 |
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.
