Football Game Preview: Lely Trojans vs. Barron Collier Cougars + How To Watch

Lely is preparing for their first district matchup of the season on Friday. They will host the Barron Collier Cougars at 7:30 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

Last Friday, Lely ended up a good deal behind Booker and lost 28-14.

Despite their defeat, Lely saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Zephaniah Diamond, who picked up 120 receiving yards and two TDs, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Nino Joseph, who gained 164 total yards.

Meanwhile, Barron Collier was not able to break out of their rough patch two weeks ago as the team picked up their fifth straight loss dating back to last season. They lost 29-7 to Estero.

Lely's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Barron Collier, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.

Everything came up roses for Lely against Barron Collier when the teams last played back in September of 2024, as the team secured a 90-56 victory. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was the Cougars' Brian Williams, who rushed for 50 yards and four scores, and also threw for 301 yards and four touchdowns. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for the Trojans to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.