The Blanche Ely Tigers (Pompano Beach, FL) host the Stranahan Mighty Dragons (Fort Lauderdale, FL) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025. Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM at Blanche Ely High School, with both teams eager to make an early-season statement.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Stranahan (FL) @ Blanche Ely (FL)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Blanche Ely High School, Pompano Beach, FL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Stranahan Mighty Dragons
Stranahan enters the matchup at 0-1 after a tough road loss to open the season. Ranked #2,972 nationally and #198 in Florida, the Mighty Dragons will need sharper execution on both sides of the ball after being outscored 44-6 in their opener.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #2,972
○ State Rank (FL): #198
○ Class Rank: #21
○ Key to Win: Clean up mistakes, sustain drives, and limit Blanche Ely’s speed on the perimeter.
Main Squad:
○ Jeremiah Collins – QB
○ Isaiah Robinson – RB
○ Malik Harris – WR
○ Anthony Bennett – WR
○ Jordan Williams – TE
○ Xavier Johnson – LB
○ Caleb Thomas – DB
○ Elijah Cruz – DL
○ Noah Carter – OL
○ Micah Brown – DB
Blanche Ely Tigers
Blanche Ely comes in at 1-0 after a gritty defensive win in their opener, edging out their opponent 1-0. Ranked #296 nationally and #28 in Florida, the Tigers’ defense is already making noise and will look to continue its dominance against Stranahan.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #296
○ State Rank (FL): #28
○ Class Rank: #6
○ Key to Win: Maintain defensive intensity and capitalize on turnovers to create scoring opportunities.
Main Squad:
○ Michael Johnson – QB
○ Chris Allen – RB
○ Jayden Scott – WR
○ Elijah Davis – WR
○ Gabriel Martinez – TE
○ Brandon Wright – LB
○ Aiden Torres – DB
○ Xavier Lopez – DL
○ Caleb Rivera – OL
○ Jordan Green – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stranahan | 2,972 | 198 | 21 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0% | 6 | 44 |
| Blanche Ely | 296 | 28 | 6 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 100% | 1 | 0 |
