Live updates; No. 14 Northwestern [FL], No. 15 Orange [CA] Lutheran lead Northwestern [FL], 14-7, in 3rd Qtr

Live updates; No. 14 Northwestern [FL], No. 15 Orange [CA] Lutheran lead Northwestern [FL], 14-7, in 3rd Qtr originally appeared on The Sporting News

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 23 — The No. 15 Orange [CA] Lutheran Lancers are in town to take on the No. 14 Northwestern [Miami, FL] Bulls. Orange Lutheran moved ahead, 14-7, in the third quarter.

Orange Lutheran is one of California's Trinity League powers playing alongside the likes of No. 1 Mater Dei and No. 3 St. John Bosco.

Northwestern, meanwhile, is Florida's defending FHSAA Class 3A state champions.

The game kicked off at 7 p.m. EST in Miami, Florida.

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|| SECOND HALF ||

Orange Lutheran moves back into the lead at 14-7 on this play by Nico Bland.

3rd Qtr — Orange Lutheran 14, Northwestern 7

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|| FIRST HALF ||

Northwestern marches promptly back down the field helped along by some penalties on Orange Lutheran to tie things up in Miami, Florida, at the half

Halftime — Northwestern 7, Orange Lutheran 7

The Bulls strike back! Bolstered by Russell, the running of QB Neiman Lawrence, and some penalties from the Lancers, the drive ends with a perfect throw from the QB to WR Nicholas Lennear! We head into halftime with a 7-7 score. pic.twitter.com/IevUh8MBch

— Brandyn Pokrass (@BPok24) August 24, 2025

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Orange Lutheran gets the scoring started late in the first half with a touchdown to take the lead.

2nd Qtr — ORANGE LUTHERAN 7, NORTHWESTERN 0

TD, Lancers! Nico Bland makes an instant impact, catching a perfect pass from QB Reagan Toki! Bolstered by a big run from RB Jae Nembhard, Orange Lutheran takes a 7-0 lead. pic.twitter.com/22nPUITQZL

— Brandyn Pokrass (@BPok24) August 24, 2025

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Still scoreless in Miami. Orange Lutheran thwarted a Northwestern drive with an interception.

Live updates, game time, how to watch; No. 14 Northwestern [FL] vs. No. 15 Orange [CA] Lutheran under way

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Orange Lutheran wins the coin toss and elects to receive! Miami Northwestern is set to kickoff here shortly, and both teams have taken the field! And now, it is time for some FOOTBALL! pic.twitter.com/GedaNjyHVy

— Brandyn Pokrass (@BPok24) August 23, 2025

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We're underway!

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TOP 25 AND THE GAME OF THE WEEK ...

While you're getting ready for tonight's big game, get yourself up to speed on our Top 25 here:
The Sporting News High School Football Top 25.

Then check out our TSN Game of the Week Recap featuring the No. 14 Milton (GA) Eagles at the No. 12 Buford (GA) Wolves on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

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OUR PRESEASON ALL-AMERICA TEAMS ...

Finally, don't miss out on The Sporting News Preseason All-American Teams.

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• The Sporting News High School Preseason All-American Defense 2025

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