FINAL: No. 15 Orange [CA] Lutheran escapes Florida with a 17-15 win over No. 14 Northwestern [FL]

Kendall Webb

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FINAL: No. 15 Orange [CA] Lutheran escapes Florida with a 17-15 win over No. 14 Northwestern [FL] image

The No. 15 Orange [CA] Lutheran Lancers defeated the No. 14 Northwestern [Miami, FL] Bulls, 17-15.

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 23 — The No. 15 Orange [CA] Lutheran Lancers made the long road trip from California to Florida a successful one Saturday night, beating the 14 Northwestern [Miami, FL] Bulls, 17-15.

Orange Lutheran is one of California's Trinity League powers playing alongside the likes of No. 1 Mater Dei and No. 3 St. John Bosco.

Northwestern, meanwhile, is Florida's defending FHSAA Class 3A state champions.

The game kicked off at 7 p.m. EST in Miami, Florida.

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FINAL — ORANGE LUTHERAN 17, NORTHWESTERN 15

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And Orange Lutheran hangs on for the win, 17-15, on the road in Florida!

And that’s your ballgame! Orange Lutheran comes into FL and dispatches Miami Northwestern by a score of 17-15. A very fun game from both sides, but the Lancers prevail in this one. pic.twitter.com/NXtVMWle0d
— Brandyn Pokrass (@BPok24) August 24, 2025

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Orange Lutheran has to settle for a field goal and leads 17-13 on the road late at Northwestern [Miami, FL].

Thanks to coverage from Amari Oquendo and a sack from Jordan Campbell, the Lancers settle for a FG. Orange Lutheran leads 17-13 in the 4th. pic.twitter.com/4QOhqDfWBn
— Brandyn Pokrass (@BPok24) August 24, 2025

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Orange Lutheran is deep in Northwestern territory with a chance to just about sew this thing up.

On a key 3rd down, QB Reagan Toki takes off for a first down. Impressive speed from the QB. The Lancers are set up deep in opposing territory. pic.twitter.com/JhREbrntlr
— Brandyn Pokrass (@BPok24) August 24, 2025

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Northwestern scores to trim Orange Lutheran's lead to a single point. A 2-point conversation fails, however, leaving the Bulls a point short.

4th Qtr — ORANGE LUTHERAN 14, NORTHWESTERN 13

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Orange Lutheran moves back into the lead at 14-7 on this play by Nico Bland.

3rd Qtr — ORANGE LUTHERAN 14, NORTHWESTERN 7

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Northwestern marches promptly back down the field helped along by some penalties on Orange Lutheran to tie things up in Miami, Florida, at the half

Halftime — Northwestern 7, Orange Lutheran 7

The Bulls strike back! Bolstered by Russell, the running of QB Neiman Lawrence, and some penalties from the Lancers, the drive ends with a perfect throw from the QB to WR Nicholas Lennear! We head into halftime with a 7-7 score. pic.twitter.com/IevUh8MBch
— Brandyn Pokrass (@BPok24) August 24, 2025

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Orange Lutheran gets the scoring started late in the first half with a touchdown to take the lead.

2nd Qtr — ORANGE LUTHERAN 7, NORTHWESTERN 0

TD, Lancers! Nico Bland makes an instant impact, catching a perfect pass from QB Reagan Toki! Bolstered by a big run from RB Jae Nembhard, Orange Lutheran takes a 7-0 lead. pic.twitter.com/22nPUITQZL
— Brandyn Pokrass (@BPok24) August 24, 2025

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Still scoreless in Miami. Orange Lutheran thwarted a Northwestern drive with an interception.

Live updates, game time, how to watch; No. 14 Northwestern [FL] vs. No. 15 Orange [CA] Lutheran under way

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Orange Lutheran wins the coin toss and elects to receive! Miami Northwestern is set to kickoff here shortly, and both teams have taken the field! And now, it is time for some FOOTBALL! pic.twitter.com/GedaNjyHVy
— Brandyn Pokrass (@BPok24) August 23, 2025

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We're underway!

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Kendall Webb

Kendall Webb is a freelance writer with The Sporting News and the former publisher of the College Football America Yearbook. He is a proud alumnus of Kilgore College (AA), the University of Texas at Austin (BJ), Middle Tennessee State University (BS), and Harvard University (ALM). Webb has attended a high school or college football game in more than 40 states during his career as a freelance journalist, and he remains an avid follower of team sports at all levels.