The 2025 high school football season continues with a cross-state matchup as Dakota Ridge (CO) travels to face Winter Springs (FL) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The non-conference showdown will be played at A.W. Epps Sports Complex, with both teams entering undefeated.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Dakota Ridge Eagles @ Winter Springs Bears
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: A.W. Epps Sports Complex (Winter Springs, FL)
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Dakota Ridge Eagles
Dakota Ridge opened its season with a hard-fought 23-12 home win and now faces a tough road test against an undefeated Colorado squad. Ranked inside the top 20 in Colorado, the Eagles bring a disciplined defense and strong quarterback play into this contest.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #1,275
○ State Rank (CO): #15
○ Key to Win: Win the battle up front and establish offensive rhythm against Winter Springs’ aggressive defense.
Main Squad:
○ Tyler McConnell – QB
○ Aiden Foster – RB
○ Lucas Ramirez – WR
○ Jordan Torres – WR
○ Xavier Brown – LB
○ Caleb Gonzales – DB
○ Mason Hernandez – OL
○ Elijah Carter – DL
○ Isaiah Thompson – WR
○ Ryan Chavez – DB
○ Damian Flores – LB
Winter Springs Bears
Winter Springs has burst out of the gates with a dominant 2-0 start, outscoring opponents 51-3. With confidence soaring and a stingy defense, the Bears aim to defend their home turf against a strong Colorado opponent.
○ 2025 Record: 2-0
○ National Rank: #8,956
○ State Rank (FL): #443
○ Key to Win: Maintain defensive dominance and use a balanced offense to keep Dakota Ridge off-balance.
Main Squad:
○ Ethan Johnson – QB
○ Michael Rivera – RB
○ Gabriel Martinez – WR
○ Adrian Lopez – WR
○ Nathaniel Torres – LB
○ Christian Ramirez – DB
○ Logan Sanchez – OL
○ Hunter Chavez – DL
○ Mason Ortiz – WR
○ Jalen Foster – DB
○ Diego Gonzales – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Ridge | #1,275 | #15 (CO) | #4 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 100% | 23 | 12 |
| Winter Springs | #8,956 | #443 (FL) | #58 | 2-0 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 100% | 51 | 3 |
