High school football officially returns this Thursday across Florida, with nearly every team in the Gainesville area suiting up. Vanguard-Buchholz headlines the week.

Stay up to speed with the biggest games during Week 1 of the 2025 high school football season around the Gainesville area with our live scoreboard!

Week 1 of the high school football season is finally here. Here are our predictions for Ocala-area teams this week.