A Pinellas County clash headlines Friday night as the Pinellas Park Patriots travel to Tarpon Springs to take on the East Lake Eagles in a non-conference showdown under the lights at 7:30 PM. Both teams are hungry—Pinellas Park looking to stay unbeaten while East Lake searches for its first win of the young season.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Pinellas Park (Largo, FL) vs East Lake (Tarpon Springs, FL)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: East Lake High School (Tarpon Springs, FL)
○ Live Coverage: MaxPreps Scoretracker & NFHS Network
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Pinellas Park Patriots
The Patriots opened 2025 with a nail-biting 10-8 victory, proving their defense can deliver in clutch moments. Ranked #1,838 nationally and #137 in Florida, Pinellas Park is determined to build on their strong start and show they can compete with top county opponents.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #1,838
○ State Rank: #137 (FL)
○ Class Rank: #20
○ Strengths: Tough defense, ground attack, physicality in the trenches
○ Key to Win: Control time of possession and force turnovers against East Lake’s offense
East Lake Eagles
Despite falling 57-33 in a high-scoring opener, East Lake showcased an explosive offense that can score in bunches. Ranked #1,891 nationally and #138 in Florida, the Eagles now return home looking to steady their defense and even out their record in front of their home fans.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #1,891
○ State Rank: #138 (FL)
○ Class Rank: #25
○ Strengths: High-powered passing game, athletic receivers, home-field advantage
○ Key to Win: Tighten up defensively and turn offensive firepower into sustained drives
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | Home | Away | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinellas Park Patriots | 1,838 | 137 (FL) | 20 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 10 | 8 |
| East Lake Eagles | 1,891 | 138 (FL) | 25 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 33 |
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