Live score updates as Escambia visits Niceville in a Florida Panhandle battle

Two undefeated teams in what may the region's Game of the Year.

Niceville wide receiver Mo Seck makes a reception near the goal line during the Eagles Week 1 win over South Sumter. / Michael Snyder / USA TODAY NETWORK

After both teams won their season-opening games last week, Escambia visits Niceville in the first big high school football contest on the Florida Panhandle in the young 2024 season.

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Niceville (1-0) is coming off a thrilling 35-28 victory over Class 3A state title contender South Sumter last week, as transfer running back Connor Mathews, a UMass commit, rushed for 235 yards and two touchdowns.

Escambia used three quarterbacks in its 45-12 win over West Florida in Week 1, including Niceville transfer Nino Freeman, who passed for 43-yards and a score. Four-star Escambia two-way player Ladarian Clardy caught a touchdown pass on offense, while recording four tackles and a forced fumble on defense.

Stay with SBlive for live updates, big play highlights and analysis throughout the Escambia at Niceville game.

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Escambia	0	0	14	7	21
Niceville	7	14	14	7	42

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LIVE UPDATES: ESCAMBIA AT NICEVILLE

PREGAME

- Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET

Niceville defers to the second half. Kickoff is moments away.

Escambia punted, but Niceville muffs the punt, and the Gators recover at the Eagles 21-yard line. Escambia were unable to muster any offense, and their 38-yard field goal attempt is short and wide left.

After a long drive that saw two third down conversions, Niceville punches it in to make it 7-0 with 6:12 left in the first.

Niceville made it into plus territory, but they missed a 48-yard field goal which went wide left. The Eagles still lead 7-0 with 2 minutes left. That will do it for the first with Escambia driving in what has been a sloppy game for both sides.

Four-star defensive back, Ladarian Clardy, made an impressive interception for the Gators. However, that was short-lived as Escambia fumbled on the very next play. Connor Mathews runs it in on a 40-yard plus touchdown one play later. After a fourth down conversion, Niceville converts it on fourth-down on the Gators 8-yard line. Jon Bocchino runs the quaterback power to perfection for a five-yard touchdown.

It is halftime here in Niceville that saw the Eagles finish strong as they take a three touchdown lead into the half.

Niceville gets the second half started with a long touchdown drive to increase their lead. Escambia responds with their own 70-yard touchdown. That was a huge play if they want to mount any chance of a comeback.

Niceville adds another rushing touchdown to their total with 2:25 left in the third. Escambia responds with their second straight touchdown to cut the deficit to 21 points.

Escambia gets an interception, and they take it down to the Eagles' own 11-yard line. They punch it on the following play as they continue to fight down three touchdowns.

Niceville improves to 2-0 on the season with a dominant victory over Escambia.