The 2025 Florida high school football season features a marquee non-conference matchup as the Northwestern Bulls host the Venice Indians on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM at Traz Powell Stadium in Miami, FL. Both teams are among the state’s elite and enter looking to rebound from opening-week defeats.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Venice (FL) vs Northwestern (Miami, FL)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: Traz Powell Stadium, Miami, FL
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Venice Indians
The Indians enter ranked #108 nationally, #16 in Florida, and #2 in their class. After a tough 29-7 loss in their opener, Venice looks to get back on track by re-establishing its powerful offensive attack. Their defense will also be tested against one of the state’s most talented teams.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #108
○ State Rank: #16 (FL)
○ Class Rank: #2
○ Strengths: Balanced offense, proven coaching staff, playoff-tested roster
○ Key to Win: Protect the quarterback and limit explosive plays by Northwestern
Northwestern Bulls
The Bulls come in ranked #30 nationally, #4 in Florida, and #1 in their class. Northwestern showed competitiveness in a narrow 17-15 loss but aims to convert close games into wins. With home-field advantage at Traz Powell, they will look to dominate defensively and control the line of scrimmage.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #30
○ State Rank: #4 (FL)
○ Class Rank: #1
○ Strengths: Elite defense, speed across the field, physical play in the trenches
○ Key to Win: Establish defensive dominance and capitalize on scoring chances
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venice Indians | 108 | 16 (FL) | 2 | 0-1 | 7 | 29 |
| Northwestern Bulls | 30 | 4 (FL) | 1 | 0-1 | 15 | 17 |
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.
