The Gainesville rivalry heats up tonight as the Eastside Rams (2-0) travel to face the Buchholz Bobcats (1-1). This non-conference matchup kicks off Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM at Buchholz High School in Gainesville, FL.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Eastside (Gainesville, FL) @ Buchholz (Gainesville, FL)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: Buchholz High School, Gainesville, FL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Eastside Rams
The Eastside Rams enter this contest undefeated at 2-0, riding momentum behind a balanced offensive attack and a stingy defense. Ranked #145 in Florida, Eastside looks to extend its winning streak and prove itself against one of the top programs in the state.
○ 2025 Record: 2-0
○ National Rank: #2,002
○ State Rank (FL): #145
○ Class Rank: #14
○ Key to Win: Control the line of scrimmage and limit Buchholz’s big-play capability.
Main Squad:
○ Marcus Green – QB
○ Isaiah Coleman – RB
○ Jordan Whitfield – WR
○ Xavier Daniels – LB
○ Chris Johnson – OL
○ Malik Foster – DB
○ Antonio Brooks – WR
○ Darius Campbell – DL
○ Kevin Williams – RB
○ Jamal Thompson – CB
Buchholz Bobcats
The Buchholz Bobcats (1-1) look to rebound after a tough early loss, backed by a home-field advantage and a high-powered offense. Ranked #268 nationally and #24 in Florida, the Bobcats are favored but will need sharp execution to fend off an undefeated Eastside squad.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #268
○ State Rank (FL): #24
○ Class Rank: #4
○ Key to Win: Establish rhythm early on offense and tighten defensive coverage against Eastside’s passing game.
Main Squad:
○ Ethan Carter – QB
○ Jeremiah Scott – WR
○ Ryan Matthews – RB
○ Caleb Foster – TE
○ Micah Brown – LB
○ Andre Wilson – DB
○ Jamari Evans – OL
○ Logan Davis – DL
○ Sean Thompson – WR
○ Hunter Reed – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside | #2,002 | #145 | #14 | 2-0 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 1.000 | 58 | 32 |
| Buchholz | #268 | #24 | #4 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | .500 | 39 | 41 |
