The Norland Vikings will travel to face the Carol City Chiefs in a non-conference matchup on Thursday night. Both Miami-area programs are hungry to make a statement early in the season.
Game Details
- Matchup: Norland Vikings vs. Carol City Chiefs
- Date & Time: Thursday, August 28, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
- Location: Carol City High School (Miami, FL)
- Live Coverage: NFHS Network
- Tickets: Digital tickets available at GoFan and local outlets
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Norland Vikings (0-1)
Norland enters this matchup looking to rebound after a close season-opening loss. The Vikings showed flashes of offensive power, putting up 29 points, but defensive adjustments will be key if they want to secure their first win.
- Record: 0-1
- Ranking: National 178, Florida 16, Class 3
- Strengths: Offensive playmakers, speed on the perimeter, big-game experience
- Key to Win: Tighten up on defense and establish consistency in the passing game.
Carol City Chiefs (1-0)
The Chiefs began their season strong, edging out a 35-25 victory in their opener. Carol City will aim to keep the momentum going at home, leaning on their balanced attack and defensive front to hold off Norland’s offensive threats.
- Record: 1-0
- Ranking: National 2,473, Florida 174, Class 22
- Strengths: Balanced offense, physical defense, home-field advantage
- Key to Win: Control time of possession and limit Norland’s scoring opportunities.
Rankings & Records
| Team | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA | National | FL | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norland | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | .000 | 29 | 30 | 178 | 16 | 3 |
| Carol City | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1.000 | 35 | 25 | 2,473 |
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