Football Recap: Orange Park Starts Season with Victory Against Ridgeview + How To Watch

Football Recap: Orange Park Raiders vs. Ridgeview Panthers

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Aug 25, 2025, 7:32am

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the FL High School Athletic Assn. (FHSAA) & Orange Park High School. Watch Full Replay

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Previous Games

08/22/25 - Home35-7 W
08/23/24 - Away26-0 W
10/13/23 - Home36-12 W
10/14/22 - Away32-14 W
09/03/21 - Home38-7 W
+ 5 more games

Orange Park gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They claimed a resounding 35-7 victory over the Ridgeview Panthers. The win continues a trend for the Raiders in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won five in a row.

Gabe Taylor had a dynamite game, throwing for 149 yards and four touchdowns on only 12 passes, while also rushing for 33 yards. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September of 2024. Xzavier Jones was another key player, rushing for 101 yards on only six carries.

Orange Park didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Jack Rivera.

Coming up, Orange Park will take on Oakleaf at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Ridgeview, they will square off against West Nassau at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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