The Merritt Island Christian Cougars (Merritt Island, FL) hit the road to face the Countryside Christian Minutemen (Gainesville, FL) in a non-conference matchup. Kickoff is set for Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM, with Merritt Island Christian looking to stay unbeaten.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Merritt Island Christian (FL) @ Countryside Christian (FL)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Countryside Christian School, Gainesville, FL
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Merritt Island Christian Cougars
The Cougars are off to a dominant 3-0 start, outscoring opponents 130-28 on the road. With a potent offense and stingy defense, Merritt Island Christian is showing early signs of being one of the strongest small-school teams in Florida.
○ 2025 Record: 3-0
○ National Rank: N/A
○ State Rank (FL): N/A
○ Class Rank: N/A
○ Key to Win: Keep their high-powered offense rolling and apply defensive pressure to limit Countryside’s passing game.
Main Squad:
○ Caleb Johnson – QB
○ Isaiah Brown – RB
○ Elijah Torres – WR
○ Jordan Martinez – WR
○ Gabriel Lopez – TE
○ Anthony Rivera – LB
○ Xavier Hall – DB
○ Noah Thompson – DL
○ Brandon Scott – OL
○ Micah Carter – DB
Countryside Christian Minutemen
The Minutemen enter 0-1 after falling short in their season opener, scoring just 7 points. Playing at home, Countryside Christian will need to improve on both sides of the ball to challenge an undefeated Merritt Island Christian squad.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: N/A
○ State Rank (FL): N/A
○ Class Rank: N/A
○ Key to Win: Establish offensive rhythm early and minimize turnovers to keep the game within reach.
Main Squad:
○ Michael Torres – QB
○ Joshua Green – RB
○ Christopher Allen – WR
○ Isaiah Rivera – WR
○ Daniel Perez – TE
○ Adrian Flores – LB
○ Marcus Wright – DB
○ Ethan Gonzalez – DL
○ Caleb Foster – OL
○ Sebastian Cruz – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merritt Island Christian | – | – | – | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3-0 | 100% | 130 | 28 |
| Countryside Christian | – | – | – | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0% | 7 | 28 |
