Lake Mary coach Scott Perry might not like his stress level being tested the way it has the past two weeks, but he’ll definitely take the 2-0 start for his Rams.
For the second time, Lake Mary (2-0) rallied to victory, this time taking down last year’s Class 6A state runner-up Kissimmee Osceola 17-12. A week ago, Lake Mary, the reigning 7A runner-up, needed late heroics to cap a 22-point deficit to defeat Miami Norland 30-29. The Rams are No. 4 in the Sentinel’s Super 16 Coaches poll, while Osceola is No. 6 this week.
High School Football Live: Jones, Edgewater, Lake Mary, South Lake score big wins
“We need to find a way to start faster,” Lake Mary coach Scott Perry said. “Give Osceola some credit. They did a good job slowing us down in the first half. Robinson’s return certainly shifted the momentum in our favor.”
Osceola ‘s Alijah Jenkins (3) runs the ball against Lake Mary’s Keaton Lyons (5) and Troy Turner (11) during Lake Mary’s 17-12 win in Kissimmee, Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
Perry was talking about Josh Robinson. With Lake Mary trailing 12-3, he took the second-half kickoff 65 yards for a touchdown to start the rally.
Noah Grubbs put the Rams ahead for good with a 17-yard TD pass to Terence Dixon in the third quarter.
Jeff Sinophat scored both Osceola’s touchdowns.
Pictures: No. 4 Lake Mary beats No. 6 Kissimmee Osceola, 17-12.
No. 1 Jones 36, Timber Creek 0 — The Jones defense scored its second straight shutout, and quarterback Dereon Coleman passed for 203 yards and 3 touchdowns. That included a 47-yarder to DJ Hicks who finished with 110 yards receiving. Jones had some mistakes and Coleman lost two fumbles.
No. 2 Edgewater 42, NFL Academy Europe 7 — Linebacker Damian Moore, playing his first season at running back, scored 4 touchdown and finished with 150 yards rushing as the Eagles (2-0) notched their second win in two matchups with the NFL Academy Europe-Africa team.
“Much respect to NFL Academy. They’re one of the best teams in the world,” said first-year Edgewater head coach Patrick Browning.
The Eagles have outscored opponents 107-14.
No. 3 West Orange 38, Wekiva 14 — Sophomore quarterback AJ Chung threw 4 first-half touchdown passes (41, 34, 32 and 7 yards) for the Warriors (2-0). Yuto Kamaura-Johnson, a move-in from Japan, had 3 touchdown catches.
Phenix City (Ala.) Central 38, No. 5 The First Academy 35 — TFA (0-3), playing possibly the toughest schedule in the state other than that of IMG Academy, dropped another tough one to a powerhouse. Landen Holley and Jaeyln Powell ran for TDs and Brian Dillard threw a TD pass to Demetrice McCray.
No. 7 Bishop Moore, 49, Orlando Christian Prep 7 — Hornets (2-0) running back Amar’e Johnson rushed for 4 touchdowns for the second consecutive week. He carried 11 times for 98 yards.
“The O-line is making huge holes for me,” Johnson said. “I’m just getting to the second level, making a move and I’m gone.”
South Lake’s Jesse Barker Jr. celebrates 1 of his 3 sacks Friday night during the Eagles 23-12 victory over Tavares in Groveland, Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Chris Hays/Orlando Sentinel)
No. 9 DeLand 56, New Smyrna Beach 12 — Senior athlete Marceles Carey had 216 yards of offense with 2 TDs and also had an interception for the Bulldogs (2-0).
No. 12 Lake Brantley 42, East River 7 — Sophomore quarterback Jackson Stecher threw for 261 yards and 3 TDs and ran for 105 yards and 2 TDs for the Patriots (2-0). Jacob McDonald caught 2 TD passes.
No. 13 Oviedo 55, Tampa Sickles 7 — Brock Joyce and Johnnie Cobbs both rushed for more than 100 yards and scored twice, and quarterback Sebastian Galeano threw 4 touchdown passes for the Lions (1-1). Emiliano Galarza had two TD catches.
No. 13 Evans 35, Apopka 0 — Quarterback Derone Rogers was 10-of-18 passing or 279 yards and 3 TDs. Carl Jean-Bart caught 5 passes for 126 yards and 2 TDs.
Pictures: Tavares at South Lake football
No. 15 South Lake 23, Tavares 12 — The South Lake defense sacked Tavares quarterbacks 7 times, and also had an interception, a blocked punt that resulted in a touchdown (Tyson Williams and Rome McKinnond) and 2 fumble recoveries, including a scoop-and-score. The interception and fumble recover for TDs were both by Joseph Robinson
Tavares sacked South Lake quarterback Tre Kelly 5 times (Ronald Rouse with 3). Jessie Barker Jr. led the South Lake sack parade with 3 sacks and Murphy Connelly had 2.
Lake Nona 40, Horizon 9 — Running back JJ Hill scored 3 touchdowns, including a 55-yarder. Laken Morgan, in at quarterback for Lake Nona (2-0) until quarterback Jason Stephens (back injury) returns, threw TD passes to Jacob Suit-Collazo and Jordan Stokes. Riley Kennedy had a 75-yard scoop-and-score fumble recovery.
Tohopekaliga 42, Lyman 0 — Senior quarterback Sabby Meassick threw 6 touchdown passes for Toho (2-0), 2 each to Andre Wise and Tre Punter.
St. Cloud 41, Pine Ridge 0 — Sophomore quarterback Jeremiah Lattier threw 4 touchdown passes and senior Bryce Williams scored twice and had 2 fumble recoveries.
Leesburg 31, Wildwood 26 — Dominic Betty had a 90-yard kickoff return touchdown for Leesburg (2-0), his second in two weeks.
East Ridge running game carries Knights past Mount Dora 28-25
Windermere 55, Cypress Creek 0 — The Wolverines (2-0), reigning champs of the Orange County Independent Division, have won 12 straight.
Colonial 24, Lake Buena Vista 14 — D.Q. Jordan scored on a run, had 2 interceptions and a fumble recovery for the Grenadiers (1-1). Colonial is 4-2 in its past six outings — including a preseason win.
Winter Springs 17, Celebration 3 — Jaylen Lowman had 3 interceptions for the Bears, Marje Foster-Wilson had a pick-6 and Jordan Woods scored on a 50-yard TD pass from Isaac Johnson.
Thursday night’s score
East Ridge 28, Mount Dora 25
Friday night’s scores
Super 16
No. 1 Jones 36, Timber Creek 0
No. 2 Edgewater 42, NFL Academy Europe 7
No. 3 West Orange 38, Wekiva 14
No. 4 Lake Mary 17, No. 6 Osceola 12
Phenix City (Ala.) Central 38, No. 5 The First Academy 35
No. 7 Bishop Moore 49, Orlando Christian Prep 7
No. 8 Dr. Phillips 56, University (Orlando) 0
No. 9 DeLand 56, New Smyrna Beach 12
No. 10 Ocoee 30, Olympia 16
Monck’s Corner (S.C.) Berkeley 52, No. 11 Winter Park 45
No. 12 Lake Brantley 42, East River 7
No. 13 Oviedo 55, Tampa Sickles 7
No. 14 Evans 35, Apopka 0
No. 15 South Lake 23, Tavares 12
No. 16 Seminole 14, Heritage (Palm Bay) 9
Elsewhere
Boone 22, Hagerty 16
Tohopekaliga 42, Lyman 0
Leesburg 31, Wildwood 26
Eustis 12, Atlantic 6 (OT)
Windermere 55, Cypress Creek 0
Colonial 24, Lake Buena Vista 14
Deltona 14, Viera 6
Master’s Academy 49, Faith Christian 14
St. Cloud 41, Pine Ridge 0
Winter Springs 17, Celebration 3
Matanzas 43, University (Orange City) 24
CFCA 44, Marco Island Academy 20
Colonial 24, Lake Buena Vista 14
Cornerstone Charter 17, Orangewood 7
Deltona 14, Viera 6
Eustis 12, Atlantic 6
Master’s Academy 49, Faith Christian 14
Lake Highland Prep 28, Foundation Academy 21
Astronaut 21, Gateway 0
Harmony 55, Poinciana 20
Innovation 4, Oak Ridge 12
Lake Howell 28, Flagler Palm Coast 19
Mount Dora Christian 56, Taylor 8
Ocala Vanguard 76, Lake Minneola 0
Leesburg 31, Wildwood 26
St. Joseph 37, Geneva School 20
Satellite 27, Freedom 0
Tohopekaliga 42, Lyman 0
Windermere Prep 27, Trinity Prep 26
