The Vanguard Knights (1-1) hit the road to face the Newberry Panthers (0-2) in a non-conference matchup under the Friday night lights. Kickoff is scheduled for Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM at Newberry High School in Newberry, FL.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Vanguard (Ocala, FL) @ Newberry (Newberry, FL)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: Newberry High School, Newberry, FL
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Vanguard Knights
Vanguard bounced back from an opening loss with a powerful offensive showing, totaling 89 points across two games. Ranked #632 nationally and #62 in Florida, the Knights are looking to keep their momentum going on the road.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #632
○ State Rank (FL): #62
○ Class Rank: #11
○ Key to Win: Push the tempo offensively and force turnovers to limit Newberry’s chances.
Main Squad:
○ Matthew Boyd – QB
○ Isaiah Taylor – RB
○ Malik Henderson – WR
○ Jordan Simmons – LB
○ Chris Johnson – DB
○ Marcus Allen – OL
○ Jalen Wright – WR
○ Antonio Davis – DL
○ Xavier Brooks – RB
○ Elijah Thomas – CB
Newberry Panthers
The Panthers are still seeking their first win after an 0-2 start, having been outscored 79-21. Ranked #1,598 nationally and #116 in Florida, Newberry will rely on home-field energy to spark a turnaround against a strong Vanguard team.
○ 2025 Record: 0-2
○ National Rank: #1,598
○ State Rank (FL): #116
○ Class Rank: #16
○ Key to Win: Establish the run game early and protect the ball to stay within striking distance.
Main Squad:
○ Jayden Carter – QB
○ Jeremiah Scott – WR
○ Ryan Matthews – RB
○ Caleb Foster – TE
○ Micah Brown – LB
○ Andre Wilson – DB
○ Jamari Evans – OL
○ Logan Davis – DL
○ Sean Thompson – WR
○ Hunter Reed – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | #632 | #62 | #11 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1-1 | .500 | 89 | 15 |
| Newberry | #1,598 | #116 | #16 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | .000 | 21 | 79 |
