Durant vs Gaither (Florida) High School Football Game Preview, Main Roster and Record – 9/5/2025

The Gaither Cowboys (Tampa, FL) host the Durant Cougars (Plant City, FL) in a non-conference matchup tonight, Friday, September 5, 2025. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM at Gaither High School.

Game Details

○ Matchup: Durant @ Gaither
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: Gaither High School, Tampa, FL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps

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Durant Cougars

Durant enters the contest at 1-1, having split their first two games with one home win and one road loss. The Cougars will look to improve offensive efficiency and find balance against Gaither’s defense.

○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #1,843
○ State Rank (FL): #132
○ Class Rank: #23
○ Key to Win: Control the clock with the running game and avoid turnovers on the road.

Main Squad:
○ Anthony Ramirez – QB
○ Marcus Green – RB
○ Isaiah Johnson – WR
○ Caleb Foster – OL
○ Jordan Lee – LB
○ Xavier Thomas – DB
○ Malik Harris – DL
○ Cameron Scott – WR
○ Ethan Brooks – TE
○ Jeremiah Davis – CB
○ Tyler Moore – RB
○ Jalen White – LB

Gaither Cowboys

The Cowboys also stand at 1-1, looking to bounce back after a road defeat. With home-field advantage, Gaither’s offense will aim to find its rhythm and deliver a strong performance.

○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #790
○ State Rank (FL): #74
○ Class Rank: #13
○ Key to Win: Use their aerial attack to spread Durant’s defense and generate quick scoring opportunities.

Main Squad:
○ Darius Mitchell – QB
○ Jamal Brown – WR
○ Tyrese Walker – RB
○ Michael Harris – LB
○ Brandon Carter – CB
○ Aiden Torres – OL
○ Jordan Phillips – WR
○ Malik Evans – DL
○ Corey Allen – FS
○ Isaiah Bennett – WR
○ Cameron Reed – DB
○ Nathaniel Clarke – TE

Rankings & Records

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