Raines Routs Ribault 52-13 in Northwest Classic
Raines completed an unbeaten 10-0 regular season with a 52-13 win over Ribault in the 57th Northwest Classic.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Football
Raines defeated Ribault 52-13 in the 57th annual Northwest Classic at the Graveyard in Jacksonville, Florida. The win capped a 10-0 regular season for Raines, which led 49-0 in the second quarter.
Why it matters
The result extends Raines' run of three consecutive unbeaten regular seasons and its 10 straight Northwest Classic victories, while placing the program in position for state playoff placement. The team's standing could affect whether it is placed in Class 3A or the Open division.
Raines outscored Ribault 52-13 and led 49-0 in the second quarter, while extending its record to 10-0 against Ribault's 5-5. The team has now won 10 consecutive Northwest Classic games and 24 straight overall, but its final state bracket placement remains undetermined.
The players
Raines High School
Raines is a Jacksonville public high school whose football team finished the regular season unbeaten at 10-0 and is the defending state champion.
Ribault High School
Ribault is a Jacksonville public high school that finished the regular season 5-5 and lost to Raines in the Northwest Classic.
The details
Tysen Marsh, Willie Tindal, Andre Flowers and Travis Dixon Jr. scored on defense or special teams for Raines, while Samon Ellison-Morgan and TJ Williamson found the end zone on offense. The game was played at the Graveyard in Jacksonville.
Timeline
Oct. 31, 2026: Raines defeated Ribault 52-13 in the 57th Northwest Classic.
Season Trajectory
Raines' unbeaten run and state championship defense place it among the top-ranked programs in Florida high school football. Its possible Open division placement depends on the MaxPreps rankings algorithm, which groups the state's top eight teams into a single bracket.
Raines' possible placement in the Open division would pit it against the state's top eight teams, which could make its path to a state title more difficult than in Class 3A. Fans tracking the postseason should watch for the official classification announcement that sets the bracket.
The takeaway
Raines' unbeaten regular season and 24-game winning streak show a program sustaining success, and its classification decision will shape how far that run can extend in the state playoffs.
What happens next
Raines' state playoff classification, either Class 3A or the Open division, will determine its postseason bracket.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by News 4 Jax.
