Flagler Palm Coast Bulldogs at Matanzas Pirates — Aug. 22 preview
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Matanzas hosts Flagler Palm Coast in Palm Coast, Florida, on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. The game page is on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/florida/football/games/5506014-flagler-palm-coast-vs-matanzas
What to know
- Matchup: Matanzas Pirates (home) vs. Flagler Palm Coast Bulldogs (away)
- Date/time: Friday, Aug. 22, 2025 — 7 p.m. Eastern
- Location: Palm Coast, Fla. (Matanzas High School home field)
- SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/florida/football/games/5506014-flagler-palm-coast-vs-matanzas
- Matanzas team page: https://scorebooklive.com/florida/football/teams/237910-matanzas-pirates
- Flagler Palm Coast team page: https://scorebooklive.com/florida/football/teams/237906-flagler-palm-coast-bulldogs
Last meeting
These teams met Nov. 1, 2024, with Flagler Palm Coast rolling to a 68-26 win. The Bulldogs built an early lead and never looked back, outscoring Matanzas 20-7 in the first quarter and finishing with a 68-26 final (linescore 20-20-7-21 for Flagler Palm Coast, 7-7-6-6 for Matanzas).
Streaming and coverage
- Matanzas NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/matanzas-high-school-palm-coast-fl/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
- Flagler Palm Coast NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/flagler-palm-coast-high-school-palm-coast-fl/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
Check those NFHS links for live video availability and start times. Local weather in Palm Coast may affect kickoff plans; confirm any updates closer to game time.
Fan engagement
- Matanzas fans on SBLive: 3
- Flagler Palm Coast fans on SBLive: 5
- Picks on SBLive: 0 for both teams
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Why this matters
This nonleague early-season matchup gives both programs a chance to set a tone for 2025. Flagler Palm Coast’s dominant win last November will be in Matanzas’ mind, and the Pirates will be looking for a fast start at home. Expect a competitive crowd and local bragging rights on the line.
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