The Lake Nona Lions host the Ocoee Knights in a highly anticipated non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Orlando, FL. Both teams enter undefeated at 2-0, setting the stage for a battle between two surging Central Florida programs.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Ocoee (FL) @ Lake Nona (FL)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Lake Nona High School, Orlando, FL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Ocoee Knights
The Knights are 2-0, outscoring opponents 77-16 while proving to be one of Florida’s toughest defensive squads. Ranked in the state’s top 75, Ocoee looks to keep its unbeaten streak alive with a strong road performance.
○ 2025 Record: 2-0
○ National Rank: #794
○ State Rank (FL): #75
○ Class Rank: #12
○ Key to Win: Dominate the line of scrimmage and keep Lake Nona’s offense from gaining rhythm.
Main Squad:
○ Jeremiah Allen – QB
○ Malik Foster – RB
○ Jordan Cruz – WR
○ Xavier Green – WR
○ Cameron Ross – LB
○ Isaiah Turner – DB
○ Anthony Morales – OL
○ Jayden Scott – DL
○ Dominic Herrera – TE
○ Kaleb Wright – CB
Lake Nona Lions
The Lions are also 2-0, scoring 83 points while surrendering just 9. Ranked in the Florida top 180, Lake Nona has shown explosive offensive firepower paired with a lockdown defense. They’ll look to protect their home turf against a fast-rising Ocoee squad.
○ 2025 Record: 2-0
○ National Rank: #2,560
○ State Rank (FL): #179
○ Class Rank: #28
○ Key to Win: Keep their high-tempo offense firing and use defensive speed to contain Ocoee’s rushing attack.
Main Squad:
○ Adrian Bennett – QB
○ Elijah Martinez – RB
○ Carlos Rivera – WR
○ Damian Brooks – WR
○ Matthew James – LB
○ Noah Alvarez – DB
○ Hunter Lopez – OL
○ Sebastian Cruz – DL
○ Jalen Torres – RB/LB
○ Christian Delgado – CB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocoee | #794 | #75 (FL) | #12 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 77 | 16 |
| Lake Nona | #2,560 | #179 (FL) | #28 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 83 | 9 |
