October 3, 2025

St. Augustine High School Dominates Jacksonville Football Scene

News Summary

In Week 6 of high school football, St. Augustine High School improved its record to 6-0 by defeating Columbia High School 41-21, securing the No. 2 ranking in the local Super 10. Meanwhile, Bolles High School’s Xander Edwards set a new record with 522 rushing yards and eight touchdowns in a thrilling 73-49 win over Baldwin High School. This week’s highlights also included important matchups that continue to shape local high school football rankings in Jacksonville, showcasing the impressive talent in the community.

Jacksonville, Florida – In Week 6 of high school football, St. Augustine High School remained undefeated, defeating Columbia High School 41-21, which improved their record to 6-0. This victory has propelled St. Augustine to a strong position as they currently hold the No. 2 ranking in the local Super 10 high school football rankings.

Meanwhile, at Bolles High School, star running back Xander Edwards made headlines by setting a new record during a high-scoring game against Baldwin High School, which ended with a score of 73-49. Edwards rushed for a remarkable total of 522 yards on 39 carries and achieved eight rushing touchdowns—marking an extraordinary performance in Florida high school football.

Xander Edwards scored on runs of various lengths including 44, 22, 32, 42, 77, 59, 35, and 1 yard, showcasing his impressive speed and power. This record-setting game has placed Edwards among a select group of Florida running backs who have rushed for multiple touchdowns in a single game in recent history. Prior to Edwards’ performance, DJ Alderman of Hilliard held a significant rushing record with 477 yards and seven touchdowns in a close loss to St. Joseph the previous week.

Additionally, Edwards surpassed the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the season in the game against Baldwin, underlining his exceptional ability this year. Edwards’ achievement is notable as the last significant rushing record in Florida before him was set by Kelley Joiner Jr., who rushed for 373 yards and five touchdowns in 2019.

In St. Augustine’s game against Columbia, Somourian Wingo contributed significantly by catching two touchdown receptions and making an interception, while Durell “Nate” Preston added two rushing touchdowns to the mix. Columbia’s Jerome Horne managed to score via short-yardage touchdown runs, and Kyren Caldwell made a touchdown reception, but it wasn’t enough to overcome St. Augustine’s dominant performance.

The results from Week 6 of high school football in Jacksonville included several key outcomes that shaped the rankings. The complete list of the top ten local high school football rankings is as follows:

1. Raines (4-0) – Defeated Riverside 49-0.
2. St. Augustine (6-0) – Beat Columbia (4) 41-21.
3. Bolles (5-1) – Beat Baldwin 73-49.
4. Columbia (5-1) – Lost to St. Augustine (2) 41-21.
5. Nease (4-2) – Lost to Gainesville Buchholz 27-7.
6. Mandarin (5-1) – Beat First Coast 34-13.
7. Oakleaf (5-1) – Beat Fletcher 38-9.
8. Bradford (5-1) – Beat Keystone Heights 53-0.
9. White (4-1) – Lost to Merritt Island 52-49.
10. Beachside (4-1) – OFF this week.

Looking ahead, the Jacksonville metro area is set for more exciting high school football matchups, particularly important games involving top-ranked teams. The community eagerly anticipates the upcoming contests, which are sure to further impact the rankings and showcase the talent of local athletes.

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