Miami Fl- Raines High School walked into state championship night knowing they were facing one of the toughest programs in Florida. They remembered the 41-0 state championship defeat last year at the hands of the Bulls, and circled this date on their calendars in the spring. Though Miami Northwestern had the talent, size, and home...Read More

The 2025–2026 state championship will showcase one of Florida’s most anticipated rematches: the Raines Vikings versus the Miami Northwestern Bulls. One year ago, Northwestern overpowered Raines 41–0, delivering a decisive statement and raising the bar for the Vikings’ offseason overhaul. Now, the stage is set for a far different battle. Both teams arrive loaded with...Read More

Jacksonville Fl- The Raines Vikings have kicked off the 2025–2026 postseason in overwhelming fashion, powering their way to playoff victories of 43–6 over Baker County and 54–0 over West Florida. Behind a punishing ground attack, explosive defensive playmaking, and lights-out quarterback performance, the Vikings look every bit like one of Florida’s most complete championship contenders....Read More

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It was a night made for mud and grit as the Raines Vikings fought off the Madison County Cowboys 27-14 in a rain-soaked battle at The Graveyard on Friday. With constant rain, mist, and haze blanketing the field, both teams had to fight not just each other—but the elements too. The wet...Read More

Photo by Ronald Lott Northwest Jacksonville- The Raines Vikings hit rival Ribault like a WWE “Stone Cold Stunner” Saturday afternoon at the 2025 Northwest Classic, overpowering the Trojans 53–0 at the newly built Jean Ribault High School. Behind a five-touchdown performance from quarterback Timothy “TJ” Cole II, the Vikings showcased why they’re one of the...Read More

Jacksonville Fl- Last Winter, the Raines Vikings made it further than any other school in Northeast Florida. The Vikings navigated a 13-1 record advancing all the way to the Class 3A State Championship game. Although they finished as FHSAA State runners-up, with several key starters returning Raines is ready to take the leap to the...Read More

Miami Fl-With 20 seconds remaining in the second quarter the Raines Vikings trailed the Northwestern Bulls 7-0 in the close Class 3A contest. However, the score quickly ballooned to 21-0 by the middle of the third quarter, as Raines fell behind by three scores within a matter of three football minutes. That was the major...Read More

Miami Fl- Tonight, Raines takes on Miami Northwestern to decide the Class 3A FHSAA State championship. The Vikings come into the contest averaging 46 points per game. They’ve defeated playoff opponents Bay (53-14), Wakulla (63-7), and Bishop Kenny (44-14). Playing in their fourth state championship game in ten years, the Vikings have won three state...Read More

Jacksonville Fl- When Raines high school faced Booker high school Friday night in the FHSAA Class 3A state semifinals, it featured two very similar schools, with very similar histories. The year is 1965, and “William M. Raines Senior High School was erected by the Duval County School Board after the all-white students and staff at...Read More

St. Johns Fl- The Raines Vikings got their first test in several weeks as they visited Creekside Friday night. It was their first battle outside the 295 beltway of Duval County this year. That didn’t make a difference, as Raines showed why they are built to win anywhere, including the state championship. No team has...Read More