​A roundup of Southwest Florida high school football games played in Week 6, Thursday, Sept. 24 and Friday, Sept. 25, 2026.THURSDAYImmokalee 49, North Fort Myers 7Fresh off a bye following an upset loss to district rival Charlotte on its home field, the Indians knew they couldn’t afford another subpar performance against the Red Knights at Moody Field.Immokalee (4-1, 1-1) bounced back in a big way, excelling in all three phases to even its record in what looks to be a highly competitive District 5A-11.“This is kind of a do-or-die district,” Indians coach James Delgado said. “This was a crucial game for us to get. Everybody in the program knew it. Without it, everything would have looked pretty bleak and tough.  “Now we’ve got to keep it going and build off it. We’ve still got to get a lot better.”The Indians took a 7-0 lead less than 90 seconds into the game, following a big play by its defense. Junior defensive back Kendrick Perry blasted North receiver Chris Smith just after he hauled in a short reception, forcing a fumble that teammate Ramiro Esquivel recovered at the Red Knights’ 38-yard line. On Immokalee’s first offensive play, junior running back Youvensley Methelus broke free through the middle and raced into the end zone to put the Indians in front.North Fort Myers (2-4, 0-2) promptly answered on its next possession, driving 76 yards in six plays and tied the game on sophomore running back Jadarien Brown’s 28-yard touchdown run.Immokalee regained the lead early in the second quarter on Perry’s 3-yard touchdown run. The Indians grabbed firm control with two more touchdowns in the final two minutes of the first half, both by Methelus. The running back would finish the game with 133 rushing yards and three touchdowns while also nabbing two receptions for 43 yards and another score.Immokalee junior quarterback Jayden Cowgill passed for 229 yards and three touchdowns, Perry had six catches for 102 yards and two touchdowns while senior Marshan Jackson had 54 receiving yards and one score.Immokalee takeawaysPunter helped start Indians’ offensive surge. Late in the first quarter with the game tied 7-7, Immokalee faced a fourth-and-22 from its own 43-yard line. Not exactly the ideal situation for a fake punt.But after fielding a slightly high snap, Indians punter James Civil took matters into his own hands, and more specifically, his legs. The junior took off and managed to outrace the Red Knights to the sticks and move the chains. Seven plays later, Perry scored on a 3-yard touchdown run to put Immokalee ahead to stay.“He did that on his own,” Delgado said. “That was a big deal to keep that drive alive and give us another opportunity to score early.”Indians defense dominated after shaky start. Immokalee held North Fort Myers to just 48 total yards and two first downs following the Red Knights initial touchdown drive.“We were able to adjust and make sure we took (the running game) away from them and tried to ke