JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – High school football season is back and so are our weekly predictions for local games. Each Thursday during the season, News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will offer his picks on the games. (Indicates Super 6 rankings).
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Overall predictions record
2025 record: 383-77 (.832).
2024 record: 357-89 (.800).
2023 record: 353-94 (.790).
2022 record: 309-102 (.751).
2021 record: 296-104 (.740).
2020 record: 273-91 (.750).
2019 record: 291-105 (.735).
Week 0 predictions
Friday, Aug. 14
Bishop Snyder at Port Orange Atlantic: Sharks didn’t win a game last year. N4J pick: Snyder 23, Atlantic 17.
Christ’s Church Academy at St. Joseph: Flashes were unbeaten until the playoffs last season. N4J pick: St. Joseph 21, Christ’s Church 20.
Crescent City at Bayside, 7:30 p.m.: Raiders will win early in the season but probably not this week. N4J pick: Bayside 28, Crescent City 21.
Eagle’s View at Old Plank Christian: Defenders start things off with a big win. N4J pick: Old Plank Christian 31, Eagle’s View 20.
(2) Fernandina Beach at Keystone Heights: Pirates are one of the area’s best independent programs. N4J pick: (2) Fernandina Beach 28, Keystone Heights 14.
First Coast Christian at Harvest Community: Warriors match their 2025 win total in Week 0. N4J pick: Harvest Community 27, First Coast Christian 20.
Interlachen at Trenton, 7:30 p.m.: Tigers in a close one. N4J pick: Trenton 21, Interlachen 20.
Lafayette at (3) Union County, 7:30 p.m.: Robby Pruitt era begins with a big win. N4J pick: (3) Union County 34, Lafayette 21.
Stanton at Duval Charter: Blue Devils will be 1-0 after this one, but I do think the Panthers are positioned for a good season. N4J pick: Stanton 27, Duval Charter 20.
(1) West Nassau at (4) Paxon, 6:30 p.m.: Best Week 0 matchup among independent teams. N4J pick: (1) West Nassau 35, (4) Paxon 20.
Westminster Academy at Episcopal: Lions get over in Week 0 over the Eagles. N4J pick: Westminster Academy 30, Episcopal 21.