A crosstown rivalry heats up Friday night as the Barron Collier Cougars host the Naples Golden Eagles in Naples. Both teams are searching for their first win of the season, with Naples coming off a tie and Barron Collier looking to bounce back from a tough opening loss.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Naples (Naples, FL) vs Barron Collier (Naples, FL)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: Barron Collier High School, Naples, FL
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Naples Golden Eagles
The Golden Eagles are ranked #400 nationally, #35 in Florida, and #7 in their class. Naples opened its season with a 14-14 tie, showing defensive strength but looking to find more consistency on offense. They’ll aim to use their physical style and experience to claim the rivalry win.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0-1
○ National Rank: #400
○ State Rank: #35 (FL)
○ Class Rank: #7
○ Strengths: Stout defense, physical play, rivalry experience
○ Key to Win: Sustain offensive drives and capitalize on scoring opportunities
Barron Collier Cougars
The Cougars enter the matchup ranked #4,119 nationally, #258 in Florida, and #24 in their class. Barron Collier fell 45-0 in their opener and will need a strong rebound performance. Playing at home, the Cougars will look to tighten their defense and find rhythm offensively to challenge Naples.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #4,119
○ State Rank: #258 (FL)
○ Class Rank: #24
○ Strengths: Home-field advantage, motivated to bounce back
○ Key to Win: Limit turnovers and stay disciplined on defense against Naples’ attack
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples Golden Eagles | 400 | 35 (FL) | 7 | 0-0-1 | 14 | 14 |
| Barron Collier Cougars | 4,119 | 258 (FL) | 24 | 0-1 | 0 | 45 |
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