The 2025 high school football season rolls on with a non-conference matchup as the Daphne Trojans host the Pine Forest Eagles on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Daphne, AL. Both teams opened the season with victories and now look to keep their momentum going in a cross-state showdown.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Pine Forest (Pensacola, FL) vs Daphne (Daphne, AL)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Daphne High School, Daphne, AL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
Fans can attend in person by purchasing digital tickets on GoFan or stream the action live on the NFHS Network (subscription: $13.99/month or $79.99/year).
Watch here: Start your free trial today
Pine Forest Eagles
The Eagles enter the contest ranked #1,243 nationally, #103 in Florida, and #17 in their class. Pine Forest impressed in their opener with a 29-0 shutout, displaying a stifling defense and an efficient offense. Their ability to replicate that defensive dominance will be a deciding factor on the road.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #1,243
○ State Rank: #103 (FL)
○ Class Rank: #17
○ Strengths: Lockdown defense, balanced offensive attack, strong start to season
○ Key to Win: Maintain defensive pressure and finish drives in the red zone
Daphne Trojans
Daphne comes in ranked #1,468 nationally, #39 in Florida, and #15 in their class. The Trojans battled in their opener, earning a 29-28 victory in a high-scoring contest. At home, they’ll lean on their offense to continue producing while looking for defensive improvement to contain Pine Forest’s attack.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #1,468
○ State Rank: #39 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #15
○ Strengths: Explosive offense, home-field advantage, resilience in close games
○ Key to Win: Tighten defensive coverage and capitalize on scoring opportunities
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Forest Eagles | 1,243 | 103 (FL) | 17 | 1-0 | 29 | 0 |
| Daphne Trojans | 1,468 | 39 (AL) | 15 | 1-0 | 29 | 28 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
