Golden Gate and Palmetto Ridge are an even 5-5 against one another since October of 2015, but not for long. The Titans will host the Bears at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Golden Gate has given up an average of 35.6 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Friday, Golden Gate ended up a good deal behind Barron Collier and lost 49-35.

Mikenson Demezier
| 10/17/25 @ Barron Collier | 158 |
| 10/09/25 @ North Port | 140 |
| 10/03/25 vs Clewiston | 122 |
Despite the defeat, Golden Gate got top-tier performance from Mikenson Demezier, who rushed for 158 yards and one score while picking up 7.9 yards per carry, and also picked up 34 receiving yards. Demezier's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 122 rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Gam T, who picked up 90 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Even if they lost, Golden Gate's defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, Palmetto Ridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 11th straight loss dating back to last season. They took a 19-12 hit to the loss column at the hands of First Baptist Academy.
Although Palmetto Ridge took the loss, they still got scores from Gabriel Cuadra and Cooper Hall.
Palmetto Ridge's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Golden Gate, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.
Everything went Golden Gate's way against Palmetto Ridge in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, as Golden Gate made off with a 55-32 win. Do the Titans have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Bears turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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