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Naples High dominates Aubrey Rogers 54-7, ending Patriots' perfect start
NAPLES, Fla. (WINK)—Aubrey Rogers High School's undefeated start came to an end Thursday night against Naples High School in their first meeting as district opponents. The Patriots entered the game 3-0, marking the best start since the school opened in 2023. This year's seniors arrived as freshmen and will become the program's first graduating class.
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GCG Week 4: Fort Myers beat Mariner 21-13 to win third straight game
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Fort Myers High defeated Mariner 21-13 in their Week 4 matchup. In their previous matchup, the Green Wave defeated the Tritons on a walk-off 70-yard touchdown, but a lot has changed since then, including the addition of two new head coaches on the sidelines. The...
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Fall Senior Spotlights: Class of 2027
Giuliana Batelli is a volleyball star, serving her role as captain and outside hitter. She has played volleyball for six years for top club teams and at the varsity level all four years of high school. Batelli competed on St. John Neuman’s varsity volleyball team her first two years. In her junior year, she transferred to MIA decided to become a Lady Ray.
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Cape Coral Technical College completes major expansion
Cape Coral Technical College completed a 31,000-square-foot expansion that will allow more than 150 additional students annually to pursue skilled-trade certifications. The addition at 360 Santa Barbara Blvd. N., built by Owen-Ames-Kimball, is the college’s first major expansion since the Cape Coral campus opened in 1993. At full capacity, the college will serve up to 500 students annually, with programs in transportation, manufacturing, architecture and construction. Training includes welding, HVAC, automotive repair, marine service technology and construction trades. During the ribbon cutting, Nor-Tech Hi-Performance Boats was announced as the college’s first Founding Industry Partner and made an initial $20,000 donation.
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Ida Baker senior beats ACL recovery odds, back on field in 6 months
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK) — An Ida Baker High School senior receiver returned to the football field after ACL reconstruction surgery. Caelum Cragin tore his ACL last December during a seven-on-seven practice. Surgery followed in January, and doctors told him recovery would take around nine months. "It was suspected...
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Naples High crushes Lely 63-0 in Coconut Bowl rivalry game
NAPLES, Fla. (WINK)—Naples High School and Lely High School faced off in the 53rd Coconut Bowl, with both teams searching for their first win of the season. The rivalry dates back to the 1970s and carried extra weight this year. Naples entered the game 0-2, marking its first winless start since 1996, while Lely also came in 0-2 and had been outscored 103-0 through its first two games.
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Bishop Verot shuts out Riverdale 38-0 on Gold Rush Night
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Bishop Verot made the most of its return to the field Friday night, shutting out Riverdale 38-0 on Gold Rush Night. The Vikings entered Week 3 at 0-1 after their Week 2 game was canceled because of weather. With the student section dressed in gold and packing the stands, Bishop Verot head coach Richie Rode said the atmosphere added to the excitement of finally getting back on the field.
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GCG Week 3: St. John Neumann bounces back with 56-26 win over Gulliver Prep
NAPLES, Fla. — St. John Neumann didn’t have to wait long for an opportunity to respond. One week after suffering a 34-14 loss to Immaculata-La Salle, the Celtics returned home Friday night and delivered an emphatic answer, defeating Gulliver Prep 56-26. The Celtics carried a 28-14 advantage into...
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Manta Rays Make Statement With 62-0 Shutout
On Sept. 4, the Marco Island Academy Manta Rays took on the Gateway Charter High School Griffins in a matchup that ultimately ended with a dominant 62-0 victory for the Manta Rays. As both teams prepared to compete, an approaching thunderstorm forced the game to be put on hold until...
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FGCU among Florida schools closing doors to undocumented students in 2027
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)—The Florida Board of Governors voted at FGCU to ban students without legal immigration status from attending any state university. About 8,000 students without legal status graduate from Florida high schools every year, according to a report from the President's Alliance of Higher Education and Immigration. The new rule will bar undocumented students from enrolling at all 12 of Florida's public universities, including FGCU.
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Ida Baker Bulldogs dominate IMG Academy 35-17 in week 3 football win
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK)—Ida Baker High School hosted IMG Academy for a Thursday night football showdown in week three of the high school football season. The Bulldogs were looking to bounce back after a 34-10 loss to Aubrey Rogers. IMG Academy was returning from a bye week after falling to North Port in its season opener.
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GCG Week 2: Dunbar-North Fort Myers matchup canceled as storms disrupt Friday night football
FORT MYERS, Fla. — One of Southwest Florida’s anticipated Week 2 matchups never got the chance to kick off Friday night. North Fort Myers was scheduled to host Dunbar in a battle of undefeated teams, but Friday night lights were largely overshadowed by heavy rain and thunderstorms that swept through the area around the scheduled kickoff.
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Take Interest: Marco Island Academy Prepares For Powderpuff
The countdown to Marco Island Academy’s annual Pink versus Blue powderpuff game is underway, with players, cheerleaders and coaches gathering for an interest meeting Sept. 2 as students prepare to take the field. Organized by the Student Government Association, the powderpuff game is one of several events designed to...
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SW FL Football Week 3: Thursday, Friday game previews and predictions
Southwest Florida high school football preview capsules for Week 3, Sept. 3-4, 2026. All games at 7:30 p.m. unless noted. FRIDAY Riverdale (1-1) at Bishop Verot (0-1) Time: 7 p.m What to watch for – Riverdale: The Raiders let one slip away last week as South Fort Myers scored two touchdowns in the final three minutes to rally for a 20-17 win. Riverdale’s defense was impressive for most of the game, holding down the Wolfpack’s explosive offense and forcing two key turnovers, including a fumble that linebacker Ky’moni Gordon returned for a touchdown. However, the unit ran out of gas late as the Raiders’ offense couldn’t manage to hold the ball and bleed the clock. Bishop Verot: The Vikings saw their scheduled game with Tampa Jesuit cancelled due to inclement weather. In an opening 17-0 loss at John Carroll Catholic, Bishop Verot’s defense played well, allowing less than 200 total yards, but turnovers by the Vikings’ offense proved costly. That defense will be challenged by Riverdale’s physical running game, but more importantly, Bishop Verot’s offense will need to limit its mistakes against the Raiders’ defensive ballhawks. This is just the fifth all-time meeting between Riverdale and the Vikings and the