West Boca Raton vs. The First Academy: Watch Florida high school football showdown live from Orlando

Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith of the Chaminade-Madonna Lions is interviewed at Bragg Memorial Stadium on Ken Riley Field on the campus of Florida A&M University on Dec. 7, 2023 in Tallahassee, Florida.Getty ImagesIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.The West Boca Raton Bulls (6-1) travel to Kroy Crofoot Field at Warden Stadium in Orlando on Friday night for their first-ever matchup against The First Academy Royals (6-1). Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. in a nondistrict clash featuring two of Florida’s top programs.West Boca Raton enters riding a three-game winning streak since its only loss of the season, a 15-14 setback against Washington D.C. St. John’s. The Bulls have been dominant in Florida, most recently dismantling Deerfield Beach 56-0. Their defense has been suffocating, allowing just 35 combined points through seven games while recording three shutouts.• Watch: West Boca Raton vs. The First Academy football is livestreaming on NFHS NetworkJunior defensive back CJ Jackson anchors the unit with three takeaways, including two interceptions and a fumble recovery. St. John’s remains the only opponent to score more than seven points against the Bulls this fall. Quarterback Trey Moran, running back Quinton Miller Jr., receiver Billy Clancy III, defensive tackle Joey Cammarata and linebacker Maxwell Reid lead a balanced West Boca attack.The First Academy’s lone defeat came against IMG Academy in a game the Royals led at halftime. The First Academy is coming off a 31-24 comeback victory over Archbishop McCarthy. Freshman quarterback Deuce Woods Jr. has been a revelation, accounting for 17 total touchdowns. Woods will look to connect with receiver Zechariah Jean-Bart while leaning on running back Hyquez Russell in the ground game. Defensively, the Royals counter with defensive lineman J.P. Furtado and cornerback Bam Whitfield as they attempt to slow West Boca’s multifaceted offense.Opening kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET on Friday, October 16 with a live TV broadcast on NFHS Network.Florida high school football on NFHS NetworkWatch high school sports anywhere from wherever you are, and save 50% with an annual subscription.Watch nowHow to watch West Boca Raton vs. The First Academy football livestreamWhat: Two-time defending state champion West Boca brings stifling defense to face dynamic freshman quarterback in first-ever meeting between programsWhen: Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET on Friday, October 16Where: Kroy Crofoot Field at Warden Stadium | Orlando, FloridaWatch: Watch West Boca Raton vs. The First Academy live on the NFHS NetworkCan’t catch the games live? Click the ON DEMAND tab to watch replays of FHSAA football games any time and anywhere.Watch four games all at once. Your two favorite athletes playing at the same time? Multiple games you don’t want to miss? The multiviewer on NFHS Network lets you watch up to four live games on one screen.Hoover's Jonah Winston breaks free for the first Hoover touchdown during the IMG Academy at Hoover football game in Hoover, Ala., Aug. 22, 2025.Vasha HuntThis week in HS Sports: Vigor, Williamson get defensive on ‘amazing’ night in MobileThompson vs. Prattville: Watch Alabama high school football game of the week live Friday nightCheck out Thursday’s scores from Week 9 of Alabama high school football actionHuntsville rallies past Bob Jones in Class 6A, Region 4 victoryNo. 3 Vigor makes a statement with dominating win over No. 1 WilliamsonCorey Sheldon has been involved in high school sports coverage since 1998, when he began working in The Oregonian (Portland) newsroom. He was part of a large nighttime crew that fielded faxes and phone calls...