Live score updates from the Naples vs. Barron Collier Southwest Florida showdown

The Golden Eagles look to continue rolling, while the Cougars seek to bounce back from an opening week loss

Naples Golden Eagles quarterback Alijah Molina (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the season opener against the Sarasota Riverview Rams at Staver Field in Naples on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. / Jonah Hinebaugh/Naples Daily News/USA Today Network-Florida / USA TODAY NETWORK

It's a Southwest Florida backyard showdown as Barron Collier goes on the road to face rival Naples in Week 2 of the 2024 Florida high school football season.

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Behind its power running game, Naples posted 45 points in its preseason shutout victory over Gulf Coast and then came back to score 47 in a huge win over Riverview in last week's season opener. Barron Collier is looking to bounce back from a season-opening loss to Immokalee. The Cougars have been shutout by Naples in two of the last three seasons.

Stay with SBlive for live updates, big play highlights and analysis throughout the Barron Collier at Naples game.

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PREGAME

- Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

- This is one of the oldest rivalries in Southwest Florida, dating back to when Barron Collier opened in 1978.

- However, it hasn't been much of a "rivalry" in the 21st Century. That's because Naples has owned Barron Collier, winning 26 straight games against the crosstown opponent. The last time the Cougars beat Naples was 1998 (and they've played every season since).

- Naples won last year's game 24-0. Barron Collier starting QB Niko Boyce got injured in the first quarter and didn't play the rest of the game. Boyce is back for his senior season with the Cougars.

FIRST QUARTER

- The game has kicked off. Barron Collier gets the ball first, and Niko Boyce completes his first pass for 10 yards and a first down.

- 10:50 1Q -- Boyce completes a pass on 3rd & 3 for a first down. Two first downs already for the Cougars.

- INTERCEPTION -- Naples DB Jordan Bergeron picks off a tipped pass. Naples has it 1st and 10 at its own 25

- Shawn Simeon, Naples' 2,000-yard rusher from last season, picks up 16 yards on his first carry

- Simeon takes it across midfield. Naples has a first down at the Barron Collier 43

- Simeon breaks free and is tackled just short of the goal line. However, a holding call at the 19-yard line gives Naples first down at the Barron Collier 29

- Another first down. Naples has the ball at the 17-yard line of Barron Collier.

- Simeon goes for 12 yards. First and Goal from the 5 for the host Golden Eagles.

- TOUCHDOWN -- Trayvon Jean plows into the end zone from 5 yards out (Dariece Collins PAT). Naples leads Barron Collier 7-0 (6:05 1Q)

- Naples went 75 yards on the ground, with 56 yards from Shawn Simeon, on that TD drive. It all came after Jordan Bergeron's interception ended Barron Collier's opening drive.

- Barron Collier receives the kickoff. First & 10 from their own 17 for the Cougars.

- The Cougars are in Naples territory thanks to back-to-back completions by QB Niko Boyce

- Naples flagged for pass interference. Barron Collier gets a first down all the way at the Naples 28-yard line.

- 13-yard reception by Brian Williams puts the Cougars in the redzone. First and 10 at the Naples 15 for Barron Collier.

- TOUCHDOWN -- Brian Williams snags a 13-yard reception from Niko Boyce. Extra point makes this a tie ball game. 7-7 with 2:57 left first quarter

- Naples starts in Barron Collier territory at the 48-yard line thanks to a big kickoff return by Shawn Simeon

- TOUCHDOWN -- Shawn Simeon races for 25 yards and the score. A four-play drive gives Naples a 14-7 lead over Barron Collier (0:46 1Q)

- Simeon already has 81 rushing yards, on just seven carries, in the first quarter

- Cougars go three and out and have to kick the first punt of the night. Punt looked to be tipped and went just 20 yards. Naples 1st & 10 at the Barron Collier 33-yard line.

- TOUCHDOWN -- Golden Eagles need just one play to score, and it's Simeon again. He races 33 yards to the endzone. That's TDs on back-to-back offensive plays for Simeon (0:14 1Q)

- Toledo commit Shawn Simeon has 114 yards and two TDs on 8 carries for Naples in the first quarter.

- END FIRST QUARTER

First Quarter Stats -- Naples 146 yards, all on the ground. Barron Collier 6 rushing yards, 83 passing yards

SECOND QUARTER

- Barron Collier picks up a first down on 3rd & 10. Cougars ball at the 50

- Cougars QB Niko Boyce is 8 of 16 passing for 104 yards. WR Brian Williams has 5 receptions for 65 yards and a touchdown.

- Barron Collier is moving. First down at the Naples 35 trailing by two TDs

- The Cougars can't convert on their drive into Naples territory. Barron Collier punts. Trayvon Jean returns it to the 48. Another great start for the Eagles.

- TOUCHDOWN -- Shawn Simeon AGAIN! A 47-yard scamper, his third TD on three consecutive carries. Naples up 28-7 (7:09 2Q)

- After needing 20 carries to get 109 yards and a TD in Week 1, Shawn Simeon has 161 yards and three touchdowns on nine carries in the first half. Simeon rushed for 2,000 yards last season and is committed to Toledo.

- Incomplete on 3rd down, Barron Collier forced to punt for a third straight series

- Punt out of bounds. Naples gets the ball at its own 48 leading 28-7 with 5:25 left in the half

- Naples QB Alijah Molina carries for the first time and goes 50 yards to the 2-yard line. First and goal Naples.

- TOUCHDOWN -- Guess who? Shawn Simeon with his fourth TD, all on his past four carries. PAT is no good, Naples up 34-7 on Barron (4:47 2Q)

- Naples has run just 17 plays but have rolled up 250 yards and 5 touchdowns, all of it rushing. Shawn Simeon is up to 163 yards and 4 TDs.

- After getting a first down due to penalty, Barron Collier is forced to punt for a fourth straight time. Naples will get one more chance to score before halftime.

- TOUCHDOWN -- Caleb Dume rushes 65 yards for yet another score for Naples. The Golden Eagles are over 300 rushing yards and it's not even halftime. Naples with a 41-7 lead (2:35 2Q)

- Yet another 3 & Out for Barron Collier. Naples will get another chance to score before the half. The Cougars are forced to throw but can't complete passes, which leads to a stopped clock and more possessions for Naples' potent offense.

- Naples throws its first pass of the night. It goes for a 50-yard TD to Simeon .... but a penalty brings it back. Reception counts, but holding puts the ball at he Barron Collier 31.

- TOUCHDOWN -- A.J. Huber 31-yard catch from QB Alijah Molina. Naples up 48-7. The Golden Eagles have only thrown two passes, both on this possession, and both went for completions (for 50 total yards)

- Barron Collier has 1st & Goal from the 9 in the final minute of the first half

- Cougars cannot convert. They had 1st & Goal from the 9 but turned it over on downs with 6 seconds left in the half.

- END FIRST HALF. Naples leads 48-7 and will get the ball to start the second half under a running clock.

HALFTIME STATS

- Naples has 313 rushing yards and 50 passing yards for 363 total on 21 plays (plus seven touchdowns)

- Naples RB Shawn Simeon has 163 yards and four touchdowns on 10 carries, plus one reception for 19 yards

- Barron Collier has 11 rushing yards, 161 passing for 172 total.

THIRD QUARTER

- Naples gets the ball first. Shawn Simeon with a 41-yard kickoff return to give the Golden Eagles first down at the Barron Collier 29.

- The second half will be played under a running clock per the FHSAA mercy rule.

- Naples is working on its passing attack. QB Alijah Molina throws on the first three plays of the second half. The Eagles run 95 percent of the time and use blowouts like this one to work on passing, which has always been the program's weakness.

- TOUCHDOWN -- Naples QB Alijah Molina goes 7 yards for the Eagles' eighth TD of the night. Naples has scored a touchdown on every possession, except for a kneel down at the end of the first half (6:10 3Q)

- END THIRD QUARTER -- Both teams had just one possession in the third quarter due to the running clock.

FOURTH QUARTER

- Naples has 1st & 10 to start the final quarter. The Golden Eagles have their backups in the game.

- TOUCHDOWN -- Naples backup QB Nicksen Volvic races 49 yards for a touchdown, then kicks the PAT to give the Eagles a 62-7 lead. Naples still has scored a TD on every single possession.

- SAFETY -- Barron Collier fumble goes out of the end zone. Naples goes up 64-7

- END GAME -- Naples scores 57 straight points to win 64-7 and improve to 2-0. Barron Collier falls to 0-2.