Relive the Raines Vikings' journey from heartbreak to triumph. News4JAX chronicled every moment as they transformed a 41-0 championship loss into a perfect season and dramatic 23-22 state title victory.

Raines surged back in the final minute to beat Miami Northwestern 23-22 to win the Class 3A state championship on Dec. 12 at Pitbull Stadium. News4JAX had Amber Milton capture the game in this photo gallery.

It’s state championship game week and Raines is the last area team still standing. Here’s a glance at the Class 3A state title game between Raines and Miami Northwestern.

The Raines Vikings left Jacksonville on Thursday for Miami, where they will face Miami Northwestern in the Class 3A state championship at Florida International University. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. Friday.

The Raines Vikings return to Miami seeking redemption in a state championship rematch against Northwestern. Players are intensely focused on avenging last year's loss and bringing the trophy back to Jacksonville.

Raines and Bolles are the area’s last teams left standing in the high school football playoffs.

The Bulls brought down the curtain on the 2024 season with a 41-0, running clock romp over Raines in the Class 3A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium.

Archie Gallon won a championship with the Bulls as a player, and coached in several capacities for Vikings for 30 years. So he has some loyalty to both teams.

News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney reveals his prediction for the high school football championship. The game is Saturday night at 7:30 at FIU’s Pitbull Stadium in Miami.

Good luck, Vikings! All of Jacksonville is rooting for you to bring the championship trophy back home.

Raines High School is gearing up for an exciting showdown against Miami Northwestern in the state championship this weekend in Miami. The local community is rallying behind the team, showing unwavering support as the big day approaches.

Raines has set an ambitious goal of raising more than $50,000 to cover expenses to play in the State Championship game and for other associated costs. The funds are vital to ensuring the team and supporting crew has the resources it needs for their journey to the state title game.

Runners compete on Saturday at the Bob Hayes track and field meet at Raines. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Bob Hayes track and field meet was back, and so were a deluge of victories by area athletes. The Vikings relay team of Quincy Burroughs, Kareem Burke, Jaquon King and Kenton Kirkland clocked a 3:24.32 in the event to edge Miami Northwestern (3:25.75). Jeremiah Kollman (Richmond Hill), 44-0.75; 4. Miami Northwestern, 3:52.34.