As we dive into the third week of the FHSAA calendar, exciting matchups are in store for Southwest Florida high school football fans. One game, in particular, is drawing significant attention this week. The Venice High School, ranked No. 5 in the USA Today Florida Network Super 25 poll and a top 10 team in Class 7A, will be visiting Bishop Verot, currently sitting as the No. 2 team in Class 2A. This highly anticipated game takes place at Matthews Drive and is the highlight of the weekend.
However, this isn’t the only excitement on tap. A number of local rivalries are set to unfold, showcasing some intense competition. Notable matchups include Fort Myers traveling to Cypress Lake, Immokalee facing off against Naples, and North Fort Myers going up against Mariner. In total, there are 21 games scheduled this week that promise plenty of action.
Fans wanting to keep up with all the scores and updates can do so easily through a variety of means. A weekly scoreboard is available online, allowing everyone to follow along on their laptops or mobile devices. Additionally, listeners can tune in to the Inside Southwest Florida Football podcast for insights and game breakdowns.
This week’s schedule features some other interesting matchups:
- Thursday: Miami Country Day at Canterbury (canceled)
- Friday:
- Venice at Bishop Verot, 7 p.m.
- Evangelical Christian at Cambridge Christian, 7 p.m.
- LaBelle at St. John Neumann, 7 p.m.
- Aubrey Rogers at Marathon, 7 p.m.
- Mount Dora Christian at Gateway Charter, 7 p.m.
- Sarasota Christian at SFCA, 7 p.m.
- Boca Raton Christian at Marco Island, 7 p.m.
- St. Pete Catholic at Oasis, 7 p.m.
- Immokalee at Naples
- South Fort Myers at Barron Collier
- Orlando Christian Prep at First Baptist
- Lely at Gulf Coast
- Estero at East Lee County
- Cape Coral at Bonita Springs
- Fort Myers at Cypress Lake
- Dunbar at Island Coast
- Port Charlotte at Lehigh
- North Fort Myers at Mariner
- Riverdale at Gateway
- Palmetto Ridge at Ida Baker
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Stay tuned for weekend match previews and winner predictions as the high school football scene in Southwest Florida heats up. Plus, for those looking for more frequent updates, be sure to subscribe to weekly newsletters for all the latest happenings in local sports.
