The 2025 Florida high school football season continues Friday night as Palmetto Ridge hosts Southwest Florida Christian in a non-conference matchup at 7:30 PM in Naples, FL. Southwest Florida Christian makes its season debut, while Palmetto Ridge looks to regroup after a tough opening loss.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Southwest Florida Christian (Fort Myers, FL) vs Palmetto Ridge (Naples, FL)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: Palmetto Ridge High School, Naples, FL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Southwest Florida Christian King’s
The King’s enter ranked #9,785 nationally, #468 in Florida, and #37 in their class. This is their season opener, and they’ll look to start strong with energy and execution on both sides of the ball.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #9,785
○ State Rank: #468 (FL)
○ Class Rank: #37
○ Strengths: Fresh start, offensive playmakers, disciplined approach
○ Key to Win: Establish rhythm early and limit defensive lapses
Palmetto Ridge Bears
The Bears are ranked #9,661 nationally, #464 in Florida, and #60 in their class. Palmetto Ridge opened its season with a 42-0 loss on the road, struggling to generate offense. Back at home, they’ll aim to bounce back and find more consistency.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #9,661
○ State Rank: #464 (FL)
○ Class Rank: #60
○ Strengths: Home-field advantage, physical defense, motivated to rebound
○ Key to Win: Protect the football and finish drives
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Florida Christian King’s | 9,785 | 468 (FL) | 37 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Palmetto Ridge Bears | 9,661 | 464 (FL) | 60 | 0-1 | 0 | 42 |
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.
