The Mater Academy Charter Lions put their unbeaten record on the line as they host the Hialeah Gardens Gladiators in a non-conference showdown on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Hialeah Gardens, FL. The Lions look to extend their winning streak, while the Gladiators aim for their first victory of the season.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Hialeah Gardens (FL) @ Mater Academy Charter (FL)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Mater Academy Charter, Hialeah Gardens, FL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Hialeah Gardens Gladiators
The Gladiators opened their season with a loss, scoring 8 points while surrendering 29. Ranked outside the Florida top 500, Hialeah Gardens must sharpen execution on both sides of the ball to compete with Mater Academy’s early-season momentum.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #11,590
○ State Rank (FL): #528
○ Key to Win: Eliminate mistakes, control time of possession, and limit Mater’s explosive plays.
Main Squad:
○ Adrian Torres – QB
○ Miguel Sanchez – RB
○ Luis Herrera – WR
○ Bryan Castillo – WR
○ Kevin Morales – LB
○ Daniel Perez – DB
○ Joshua Martinez – OL
○ Cristian Diaz – DL
○ Angel Ramirez – RB/LB
○ Jonathan Alvarez – CB
Mater Academy Charter Lions
Mater Academy Charter has impressed early with a 2-0 start, scoring 70 points while allowing just 18. Ranked in Florida’s top 275, the Lions boast a balanced roster that will look to capitalize on Hialeah Gardens’ struggles.
○ 2025 Record: 2-0
○ National Rank: #4,176
○ State Rank (FL): #263
○ Class Rank: #40
○ Key to Win: Keep applying offensive pressure and use defensive speed to shut down Hialeah Gardens’ ground attack.
Main Squad:
○ Anthony Rivera – QB
○ Jonathan Lopez – RB
○ Xavier Martinez – WR
○ Diego Hernandez – WR
○ Gabriel Torres – LB
○ Sebastian Cruz – DB
○ Andres Gonzalez – OL
○ Matthew Reyes – DL
○ Julian Ortiz – TE
○ Carlos Fernandez – CB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hialeah Gardens | #11,590 | #528 (FL) | — | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | .000 | 8 | 29 |
| Mater Academy | #4,176 | #263 (FL) | #40 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 70 | 18 |
