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Nease vs Buchholz Live HS Football Game Playoffs Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

The FHSAA Class 6A playoffs deliver a highly anticipated Regional Semifinal clash this week as the top-seeded Buchholz Bobcats (10-1) host the surging Nease Panthers (9-2). This critical elimination game is scheduled for a 7 PM local time kickoff on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Citizens Field in Gainesville, FL. This matchup is a rematch of an earlier regular-season district game, which Buchholz won decisively (27-7), adding massive stakes to Nease’s bid for revenge. Fans across North Florida and those intensely searching for the definitive Nease vs Buchholz score are bracing for a high-stakes battle between Buchholz’s efficient, balanced offense and a Nease team that has found its defensive identity just in time for the postseason.
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Here’s what you need to know:
What: High School Football Playoffs
Who: Nease vs Buchholz
When: Friday, Nov. 21, 2025
Local time: 7 PM
Location: Florida

The Matchup: Buchholz Dominance vs. Nease's Quest for Revenge

This Region 1-6A semifinal features two talented teams, both coming off impressive first-round victories that highlighted their playoff readiness.

The Home Team: Buchholz Bobcats (10-1, Seed No. 1)


The Bobcats enter the game on a nine-game winning streak, their only loss coming against Vero Beach early in the season. They are a well-oiled machine, using a complete game effort to defeat Nease 27-7 earlier this year and dismantling Oviedo 49-41 in a high-scoring quarterfinal.
  • Dual-Threat Leader: Quarterback Andrew Whittemore is the catalyst, throwing for 225 yards and two touchdowns and rushing for 80 yards and one touchdown in the last playoff game. He is a master of the run-pass option.
  • Star Target: Florida commit Justin Williams is Whittemore's primary weapon, leading the team with 156 receiving yards and two touchdowns in the quarterfinal, making him a threat on every snap.
  • Playoff Pedigree: Buchholz reached the state semifinals last season, demonstrating the kind of experience and confidence that is invaluable in November football.

The Visiting Team: Nease Panthers (9-2, Seed No. 4)


The Panthers, from Ponte Vedra, are peaking at the perfect time, riding a five-game winning streak, including a dominant 45-7 victory over Oakleaf in the first round. Nease is looking to prove that their regular-season loss to Buchholz was an anomaly.
  • Offensive Engine: Nease's offense is powered by running back Enrique Ordoñez, who rushed for 137 yards and a 71-yard touchdown run in their previous matchup against Buchholz, showing he can break the game open.
  • Defensive Improvements: Since their loss, the Panthers have solidified their defense, giving them confidence that they can contain the explosive Buchholz attack better in this rematch.
  • Upset Mindset: Nease won the matchup last year (20-17 in overtime), proving they know how to beat the Bobcats in a high-pressure situation, giving them the confidence needed for this regional test.

Key Matchups: Where the Game Will Be Decided


The final Nease vs Buchholz score will hinge on which team successfully implements its strategy to win these key battles:

The Road to the Regional Final


The Buchholz vs Nease Regional Semifinal is the decisive game for a trip to the Regional Final in FHSAA Class 6A. The Buchholz Bobcats are the slight favorites, relying on their talented quarterback Andrew Whittemore and star receiver Justin Williams to continue their winning streak and championship quest. The Nease Panthers enter highly motivated, looking to avenge their earlier loss and lean on the powerful running of Enrique Ordoñez and an improved defense.
For Nease to win, they must turn this into a defensive slugfest, limit the big plays, and control the clock. If the Bobcats play clean football, their offensive efficiency and playoff experience should secure their victory.


The game was played yesterday, Friday, November 21, 2025. Would you like to check the final score of the Nease vs Buchholz FHSAA Class 6A Regional Semifinal game?
 
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