News Summary
In a thrilling Week 2 of Central Florida high school football, Jones High School remains undefeated, achieving an impressive 36-0 victory over Timber Creek. Other notable performances include The First Academy’s close loss to Milton and Edgewater’s dominant win over NFL Academy. Lake Mary and Mainland also made their mark with narrow and significant victories, respectively. As teams jockey for position, upcoming matchups promise more excitement in the league as the season progresses.
Orlando – Central Florida high school football teams showcased remarkable performances in Week 2, with significant wins and shifts in the rankings. Jones High School remains at the top spot, maintaining their momentum with an impressive 36-0 victory over Timber Creek. This win marks an impressive 18th consecutive regular-season victory, extending their winning streak dating back to 2023.
Leading the charge for Jones was quarterback Dereon Coleman, who has committed to the University of Miami. Coleman excelled during the match, throwing for over 200 yards and achieving three touchdowns, demonstrating his skills and solidifying his position as one of the leading quarterbacks in the state.
Securing the second position in the rankings is The First Academy of Orlando, which faced a narrow defeat against Milton from Georgia. The game concluded with a score of 38-35. Quarterback Brian Dillard contributed significantly to the match, scoring two touchdowns in a valiant effort, though it was not enough to clinch the win.
Next on the list, Edgewater climbed to the third position after a dominant performance against NFL Academy, winning the game 42-7. The standout player in this match was Damian Moore, who amassed over 170 rushing yards and crossed into the end zone four times, proving instrumental in his team’s success.
Lake Mary now sits at the fourth position, successfully overcoming Osceola in a closely contested match that ended with a score of 17-12. This win puts Lake Mary at an overall record of 2-0, showing their early strength this season.
Making a notable entrance into the top five, Mainland earned the fifth rank after edging past Cocoa, sealing a 19-14 victory. This win not only marked a significant achievement for Mainland but also ended Cocoa’s notable nine-game winning streak, forcing them to drop to the sixth position. Cocoa managed to show resilience, scoring two touchdowns in the second half, but ultimately could not secure the victory.
Vero Beach follows at seventh place after a competitive match against Gainesville Buchholz, where they secured a narrow 28-24 win. Meanwhile, Osceola, following their defeat to Lake Mary, now holds the eighth spot in the rankings.
The ninth position is claimed by Eau Gallie, which won against Rockledge with a score of 23-14, and rounding out the top ten, DeLand made a strong entry into the rankings after a commanding 56-21 victory over New Smyrna Beach.
Furthermore, teams such as West Orange, Bishop Moore, and Ocoee are maintaining their unbeaten records at 2-0, positioned from eleventh to thirteenth respectively. Lake Brantley also started their season strongly with a 2-0 record, ranked fourteenth.
The rankings, compiled based on extensive research and reliable coaching sources, reflect the evolving dynamics of Central Florida high school football. Looking ahead, key matchups are lined up for September 6, including Jones High School hosting Evans and Edgewater visiting Freedom, promising exciting clashes as teams aim to further establish their standings in the league.
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Additional Resources
- SI: Central Florida High School Football Top 10 Rankings
- WESH: Friday Night Game Recaps
- MSN: High School Football Media Day Insights
- Florida HS Football: Week 2 Recap
- SI: Florida High School Football Final Scores
- Wikipedia: High School Football in the United States
- Google Search: Florida High School Football 2025
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Football
- Google News: Florida High School Football
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