Two unbeaten Tampa Bay programs face off tonight as the Jefferson Dragons (2-0) travel to meet the Mitchell Mustangs (2-0). Kickoff is set for Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM at Mitchell High School in New Port Richey, FL.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Jefferson (Tampa, FL) @ Mitchell (New Port Richey, FL)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: Mitchell High School, New Port Richey, FL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Jefferson Dragons
The Dragons are off to a dominant start, outscoring opponents 98-0 across their first two contests. Ranked #4,703 nationally and #284 in Florida, Jefferson relies on explosive offensive playmakers and a suffocating defense to maintain momentum.
○ 2025 Record: 2-0
○ National Rank: #4,703
○ State Rank (FL): #284
○ Class Rank: #28
○ Key to Win: Stay aggressive on defense and hit big plays to put early pressure on Mitchell.
Main Squad:
○ Malik Johnson – QB
○ Isaiah Brown – RB
○ Cameron White – WR
○ Jordan Simmons – LB
○ Chris Allen – DB
○ Marcus Taylor – OL
○ Jalen Wright – WR
○ Antonio Davis – DL
○ Xavier Brooks – RB
○ Elijah Thomas – CB
Mitchell Mustangs
Mitchell enters tonight with an equally strong 2-0 record, highlighted by an 82-point offensive output across two games. Ranked #1,037 nationally and #94 in Florida, the Mustangs will look to leverage home-field advantage against a Jefferson team that has yet to allow a single point.
○ 2025 Record: 2-0
○ National Rank: #1,037
○ State Rank (FL): #94
○ Class Rank: #15
○ Key to Win: Protect the football and use sustained drives to test Jefferson’s defensive front.
Main Squad:
○ Jayden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | #4,703 | #284 | #28 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 98 | 0 |
| Mitchell | #1,037 | #94 | #15 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 82 | 38 |
