Football Fever: Bishop Verot Tops 2025 SW Florida Preseason Rankings!
Explore the 2025 Southwest Florida high school football preseason rankings, featuring top teams and key players shaping the season.
Football Fever: Bishop Verot Tops 2025 SW Florida Preseason Rankings!
The excitement is palpable in Southwest Florida as the 2025 high school football season gears up. Coaches, players, and fans are all eagerly anticipating the showdown on the gridiron, as the News-Press and Naples Daily News have just released their preseason power rankings for high school football covering Collier and Lee counties. After months of team camps and referee scrimmages, these rankings give us a glimpse into the teams to watch this year.
Leading the charge is Bishop Verot, boasting a projected record of 5-5. This team features a robust defensive front seven and one of the standout players, Deshon Jenkins, the returning Offensive Player of the Year. However, they aren’t without challenges, as they will face three USA Today Super 25 teams during the season.
Top Contenders
Close on their heels is Naples, with an impressive projected record of 8-2. The team is looking to return to the Final Four, putting faith in their younger defense along with key players like Sam Sparacio and Jamar Jerome to guide them. It seems they have what it takes, but will they rise above the high expectations set for them?
Then there’s Lely, also projected at 8-2. Capable quarterback Brady Quinn leads a revamped receiving corps, but they must tighten their defense after struggling last season, where they averaged over 41 points allowed per game.
The competition doesn’t stop there, as Community School enters the mix with a projected record of 6-3 under new coach Jonah Dubinski. Their seasoned offensive line is sure to give them an upper hand. They kick off their season against Oasis Sharks on August 22, a date marked in many fans‘ calendars.
Looking Ahead
A standout team this year appears to be Riverdale, predicted to have a remarkable record of 9-1. With several strong defensive players returning and running back Lovensky Blanchard eyeing a 2,000-yard season, they’re definitely a team to keep an eye on. They kick things off against Dunbar, and what a game that promises to be!
Meanwhile, Dunbar, with a projected record of 8-2, aims to uphold a 29-game win streak against Lee County public schools, making their matchup with Riverdale even more thrilling. The stage is set for an exhilarating season filled with high hopes and ambitious goals.
- Power Rankings for 2025 Season:
- 1. Bishop Verot – Projected record: 5-5
- 2. Naples – Projected record: 8-2
- 3. Lely – Projected record: 8-2
- 4. Community School – Projected record: 6-3
- 5. Riverdale – Projected record: 9-1
- 6. Dunbar – Projected record: 8-2
- 7. Fort Myers – Projected record: 7-3
- 8. Immokalee – Projected record: 8-2
- 9. St. John Neumann – Projected record: 7-3
- 10. Cape Coral – Projected record: 8-2
- 11. Gulf Coast – Projected record: 5-5
- 12. Estero – Projected record: 7-3
- 13. Cypress Lake – Projected record: 5-5
- 14. South Fort Myers – Projected record: 4-6
- 15. North Fort Myers – Projected record: 4-6
The 2025 season promises not just high hopes but also exhilarating matchups. With teams striving to outperform their projections and previous records, we can’t help but wonder: which team will rise to the occasion? Keep your eyes glued to the field, because there’s sure to be some electrifying football ahead!