The 2025 Florida high school football season continues with a non-conference clash as East Bay hosts Hillsborough on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM in Gibsonton, FL. Both teams are searching for their first victory after dropping their openers, making this an important early-season matchup.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Hillsborough (Tampa, FL) vs East Bay (Gibsonton, FL)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: East Bay High School, Gibsonton, FL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Hillsborough Terriers
The Terriers enter ranked #3,788 nationally, #244 in Florida, and #36 in their class. After a narrow 21-18 road loss in their opener, Hillsborough showed resilience but struggled to close out late drives. They’ll look to turn those lessons into a stronger performance on the road once again.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #3,788
○ State Rank: #244 (FL)
○ Class Rank: #36
○ Strengths: Competitive toughness, balanced attack, late-game resilience
○ Key to Win: Finish offensive drives and limit defensive breakdowns
East Bay Indians
The Indians come in ranked #3,555 nationally, #228 in Florida, and #34 in their class. East Bay dropped its opener 26-6, struggling to find rhythm offensively. At home, the Indians will try to spark their offense while relying on defensive adjustments to stay in the game.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #3,555
○ State Rank: #228 (FL)
○ Class Rank: #34
○ Strengths: Physical defense, home-field advantage, determined to rebound
○ Key to Win: Generate offensive rhythm and capitalize on field position
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Terriers | 3,788 | 244 (FL) | 36 | 0-1 | 18 | 21 |
| East Bay Indians | 3,555 | 228 (FL) | 34 | 0-1 | 6 | 26 |
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.
