Mount Dora running back Tymir Gaines (1) runs past East Ridge defender Cameron George (26) during the Mount Dora High at East Ridge High varsity football game in Clermont on Thursday, August 28, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

East Ridge quarterback Karon Palmer Jr. (1) evades the tackle of Mount Dora defender Kobe Blackmon (6) during the Mount Dora High at East Ridge High varsity football game in Clermont on Thursday, August 28, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Students cheer during the Mount Dora High at East Ridge High varsity football game in Clermont on Thursday, August 28, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Cheerleaders have fun before the start of the Mount Dora High at East Ridge High varsity football game in Clermont on Thursday, August 28, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

East Ridge player Malehki Stokes celebrates during the Mount Dora High at East Ridge High varsity football game in Clermont on Thursday, August 28, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

East Ridge players run onto the field for the Mount Dora High at East Ridge High varsity football game in Clermont on Thursday, August 28, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Mount Dora running back Tymir Gaines (1) runs past East Ridge defender Cameron George (25) during the Mount Dora High at East Ridge High varsity football game in Clermont on Thursday, August 28, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

The East Ridge band performs the national anthem before the start of the Mount Dora High at East Ridge High varsity football game in Clermont on Thursday, August 28, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Cheerleaders cheer during the Mount Dora High at East Ridge High varsity football game in Clermont on Thursday, August 28, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Mount Dora running back Tymir Gaines (1) runs for a touchdown during the Mount Dora High at East Ridge High varsity football game in Clermont on Thursday, August 28, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Mount Dora receiver Riley Burger (9) runs during the Mount Dora High at East Ridge High varsity football game in Clermont on Thursday, August 28, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Mount Dora running back Tymir Gaines (1) runs during the Mount Dora High at East Ridge High varsity football game in Clermont on Thursday, August 28, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Students cheer during the Mount Dora High at East Ridge High varsity football game in Clermont on Thursday, August 28, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Mount Dora Tymir Gaines (1) runs during the Mount Dora High at East Ridge High varsity football game in Clermont on Thursday, August 28, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

East Ridge quarterback Karon Palmer Jr. throws during the Mount Dora High at East Ridge High varsity football game in Clermont on Thursday, August 28, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

East Ridge receiver Tony “Dook” Brown (2) catches a touchdown pass during the Mount Dora High at East Ridge High varsity football game in Clermont on Thursday, August 28, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

East Ridge head coach Donnie Burchfield coaches during the Mount Dora High at East Ridge High varsity football game in Clermont on Thursday, August 28, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

East Ridge receiver Tony “Dook” Brown (2) celebrates after a touchdown during the Mount Dora High at East Ridge High varsity football game in Clermont on Thursday, August 28, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Mount Dora head coach Luke Hutchinson coaches players during the Mount Dora High at East Ridge High varsity football game in Clermont on Thursday, August 28, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Mount Dora player D’Micah Lowman (5) runs during the Mount Dora High at East Ridge High varsity football game in Clermont on Thursday, August 28, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

The East Ridge band performs during the Mount Dora High at East Ridge High varsity football game in Clermont on Thursday, August 28, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

East Ridge head coach Donnie Burchfield coaches during the Mount Dora High at East Ridge High varsity football game in Clermont on Thursday, August 28, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Cheerleaders cheer during the Mount Dora High at East Ridge High varsity football game in Clermont on Thursday, August 28, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

East Ridge receiver Tony “Dook” Brown (2) celebrates after a touchdown during the Mount Dora High at East Ridge High varsity football game in Clermont on Thursday, August 28, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Mount Dora head coach Luke Hutchinson coaches during the Mount Dora High at East Ridge High varsity football game in Clermont on Thursday, August 28, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Cheerleaders cheer during the Mount Dora High at East Ridge High varsity football game in Clermont on Thursday, August 28, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

East Ridge quarterback Karon Palmer Jr. (1) scrambles during the Mount Dora High at East Ridge High varsity football game in Clermont on Thursday, August 28, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)