There is no getting around the fact that Florida has become the epicenter for high school football so far this season.
From the opening week to the elite Broward County National Showcase to this past week where the spotlight was directly on several matchups that not only made a difference here in the Sunshine State, but certainly got the attention of teams, analysts and media nationally.
With No. Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas and No. 6 Miami Christopher Columbus the spotlight game of the week nationally, and the double overtime battle between No. 5 Venice and No. 13 Lakeland, Florida was certainly the place for championship-caliber football.
Here is a look at the Top 30 programs for Week 4 – with additional teams that have a chance to be special in a year that will feature the “Open Division” along with Class 1A-6A playing for a state title:
1 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (5A, 3-0). The nation’s No. 1 team was tested at home against No. 6 Miami Christopher Columbus before holding on to win, 31-24. THIS WEEK: @Fort Lauderdale Dillard (9/10). NEXT WEEK: @Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy (9/18).
2. Bradenton IMG Academy (Independent, 3-0). The Ascenders continued to dominate -with a 41-0 win against Honolulu St. Louis. THIS WEEK: Off. NEXT WEEK: A showdown with No. 18 Orlando The First Academy.
3. Miami Central (3A, 2-0). The Rockets had no problem beating Miami St. Brendan, 43-7, in a historic on campus home game. THIS WEEK: It’s on the road against Georgia power Buford (9/10). NEXT GAME: A home game against Miami Jackson (9/19).
4. West Boca Raton (5A, 2-0). The Bulls, after a week off, came back and shut down Boca Raton Spanish River, 37-0. THIS WEEK: Another huge early season home matchup with No. 16 West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman (9/10). NEXT WEEK: The schedule continues to get tougher with a home game against St. John’s Prep of Washington D.C. (9/18).
5. Venice (6A, 3-0). The Indians remained unbeaten with a thrilling double overtime win on the road against No. 13 Lakeland, 32-25. THIS WEEK: A home game against Lehigh (9/10). NEXT WEEK: A home game against an unpredictable Cape Coral team (9/18).
6. Miami Christopher Columbus (6A, 2-1). A week after knocking off No. 1 Las Vegas Bishop Gorman, the Explorers were back at it against – against No. 1 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, but coming up short in an exciting contest, 31-24. THIS WEEK: It doesn’t get any easier as the district season begins on the road against No. 15 Miami Palmetto (9/10). NEXT WEEK: The team stays on the road for another district game against Homestead South Dade (9/18).
7. Gainesville Buchholz (5A, 3-0). The Bobcats remained unbeaten with a convincing 49-7 win against Gainesville Eastside. THIS WEEK: A trip south to play Ocala West Port (9/10). NEXT WEEK: It will be another road test against Tampa Jesuit (9/18).
8. Jacksonville Raines (3A, 3-0). The defending state champions had their hands full with a talented Jacksonville Ed White team before pulling away for a 21-12 victory. THIS WEEK: Another road game – a district opener against Jacksonville Terry Parker (9/11). NEXT WEEK: A Top 30 matchup at home against No. 17 Jacksonville Mandarin (9/18).
9. Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (2A, 2-1). After dropping a decision to national power Chatsworth Sierra Canyon team, losing 24-7, in the Broward National Showcase, the Lions rebounded with a convincing 46-27 win against No. 26 Plantation American Heritage. THIS WEEK: A home game against a competitive Miami True North Classical Academy (9/10). NEXT WEEK: A trip to Fort Lauderdale to take on Cardinal Gibbons (9/18).
10. Miami Carol City (2A, 2-1). The Chiefs finally played a home game when they rolled to a 43-0 win against rival Miami Norland. THIS WEEK: They will enjoy the week off. NEXT WEEK: A home game against Miami Edison (9/17).
11. DeLand (6A, 1-1). The Bulldogs enjoyed the week off after two challenging games to start the season. THIS WEEK: A big home game against defending state champion Lake Mary (9/11). NEXT WEEK: A home game against a competitive Deltona team (9/18).
12. Vero Beach (6A, 2-1). The Indians were overmatched at home against national powerhouse Baltimore St. Frances Academy, Maryland, 38-6. THIS WEEK: A road game against Port St. Lucie Centennial (9/10). NEXT WEEK: A home contest against Boca Raton Spanish River (9/18).
13. Lakeland (5A, 1-1). The Dreadnaughts dropped their first game of the season – a tough double overtime contest at home against No. 5 Venice, 32-25. THIS WEEK: A district opener on the road against Kissimmee Osceola (9/11). NEXT WEEK: A home game against two-time defending state champion No. 26 Plantation American Heritage (9/18).
14. Seffner Armwood (5A, 2-1). The Hawks rebounded from their loss to national power Ramsey Don Bosco Prep with a 35-0 win against Plant City. THIS WEEK: A home game against Riverview Spoto (9/10). NEXT WEEK: A big matchup at home against Riverview Sumner (9/18).
15. Miami Palmetto (6A, 3-0). The Panthers have remained quiet while rolling through their first three games – the latest a 28-6 decision against Miami Southridge. THIS WEEK: A huge home game against No. 6 Miami Christopher Columbus (9/10). NEXT WEEK: Another district game – at home – against Coral Gables (9/18).
16. West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman (2A, 3-0). The Crusaders remained unbeaten with a convincing 45-7 victory over previously unbeaten Fort Pierce John Carroll. THIS WEEK: A huge road game, and another test, against two-time defending state champion No. 4 West Boca Raton (9/10). NEXT WEEK: A home game against a competitive Jensen Beach team (9/18).
17. Jacksonville Mandarin (5A, 2-0). The Mustangs enjoyed the week off to prepare for a tough stretch. THIS WEEK: A trip to Ponte Vedra to play Nease (9/11). NEXT WEEK: The game of the year when they travel to play No. 8 Jacksonville Raines (9/18).
18. Orlando The First Academy (2A, 3-0). The Royals continued to win big games as they knocked off No. 27 Port Charlotte on the road, 23-20. THIS WEEK: They will stay on the road to play against Groveland South Lake (9/11). NEXT WEEK: A huge home game against No. 2 Bradenton IMG Academy.
19. Clearwater Central Catholic (2A, 2-0). After two wins to start the season, the Marauders had the week off. THIS WEEK: A home game against Clearwater Calvary Christian (9/11). NEXT WEEK: A trip to St. Petersburg Catholic (9/18).
20. Tampa Carrollwood Day (1A, 3-0). One of the hottest teams in the state remained that way with a 76-0 win against St. Petersburg Northside Christian. They have outscored their three opponents, 162-7. THIS WEEK: On the road against Lutz Steinbrenner (9/10). NEXT WEEK: A home game against Tampa Chamberlain (9/18).
21. Tampa Bay Tech (5A, 3-0). The Titans continued to show that they will be a force with a 38-0 win against Tampa Jefferson. THIS WEEK: It’s a road game against Tampa Plant (9/10). NEXT WEEK: A competitive matchup against Tampa Gaither (9/18).
22. Sarasota Cardinal Mooney (3A, 2-1). The Cougars rebounded from a tough loss to West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman with a road win against Miami True North Classical Academy, 56-34. THIS WEEK: A home game against Venice Wellen Park (9/10). NEXT WEEK: After a challenging start, they will enjoy the week off.
23. Orlando Edgewater (6A, 2-1). The Eagles rebounded from their first loss of the season with a 42-28 victory over Windermere. THIS WEEK: A key road contest against Orlando Lake Nona (9/10). NEXT WEEK: A huge game on the road against Orlando Jones (9/18).
24. St. Augustine (4A, 3-0). The Yellow Jackets remained unbeaten with a 38-7 win against St. Augustine Menendez. THIS WEEK: Another road trip to play against Middleburg (9/11). NEXT WEEK: A home game against a dangerous Orlando Evans squad (9/18).
25. Miami Northwestern (4A, 3-0). The Bulls had no problem in staying perfect on the season with a 51-0 win against Hialeah. THIS WEEK: A rare road game to north Florida to play 1A power Hawthorne (9/10). NEXT WEEK: A home district matchup with North Miami (9/18).
26. Plantation American Heritage (4A, 1-2). The two-time defending state champions lost to No. 9 Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna for the fifth straight time, 46-27, to fall under .500 with some tough games coming up. THIS WEEK: A road trip to Jacksonville to play 1A power Trinity Christian (9/11). NEXT WEEK: They stay on the road to play No. 13 Lakeland (9/18).
27. Port Charlotte (4A, 1-2). The Pirates, playing one of the top schedules in the state early on, dropped a 23-20 decision to No. 18 Orlando The First Academy. THIS WEEK: They will host a Fort Myers Dunbar team that was upset last week (9/11). NEXT WEEK: Off.
28. Lake Wales (4A, 2-1). The Highlanders took care of business against Winter Haven, 41-14. THIS WEEK: A trip to Eagle Lake to play Lake Region. NEXT WEEK: A big home game against Kissimmee Osceola (9/18).
29. Lake City Columbia (4A, 3-0). The Tigers remained unbeaten with another home win against 1A power Madison County, 27-13. THIS WEEK: A trip to Jacksonville to play Ribault (9/11). NEXT WEEK: Another huge trip to Jacksonville to play Trinity Christian (9/18).
30. Lynn Haven Mosley (4A, 3-0). The Dolphins make their debut in the Top 30 after a big Panhandle win against Niceville, 28-9. THIS WEEK: A trip east to Tallahassee to play Chiles (9-11). NEXT WEEK: A home game against Havana Gadsden County (9/17).
(Tie) - Sanford Seminole (3-0). The Seminoles make their debut in the Top 30 after three consecutive victories to start the season – including last week’s 27-13 win over Eau Gallie. THIS WEEK: A home game against Orange City University (9/10). NEXT WEEK: A trip to play Daytona Beach Mainland (9/18).
KEEP AN EYE ON:
1A
Blountstown (2-1)
Community School of Naples (1-2)
Fort Pierce John Carroll (2-1)
Hawthorne (3-0)
Jacksonville Trinity Christian (2-1)
Jacksonville University Christian (2-1)
Lakeland Christian (3-0)
Madison County (2-1)
Melbourne Central Catholic (2-1)
Miami True North (0-2)
Miami Westminster Christian (3-0)
Naples First Baptist (3-0)
Naples St. John Neumann (2-1)
Pahokee (3-0)
St. Petersburg Catholic (1-2)
Wildwood (3-0)
2A
Boca Raton Saint Andrew’s (2-1)
Cocoa (0-2)
Jacksonville Bolles (1-1)
Miami Immaculata LaSalle (3-0)
North Miami Beach (2-1)
Pensacola Catholic (2-1)
Starke Bradford County (3-0)
St. Petersburg Lakewood (0-2)
Tallahassee Florida High (3-0)
Tampa Berkeley Prep (2-1)
3A
Belle Glade Glades Central (1-2)
Bradenton Braden River (3-0)
Brooksville Nature Coast Tech (2-1)
Bushnell South Sumter (2-1)
Crawfordville Wakulla (3-0)
Eau Gallie (2-1)
Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (2-1)
Fort Lauderdale Dillard (2-1)
Jacksonville Bishop Kenny (1-1)
Merritt Island (3-0)
Miami Springs (3-0)
North Miami Beach (2-1)
Santa Rosa Beach South Walton (2-1)
The Villages Charter (2-0)
Titusville (2-1)
4A
Clearwater (3-0)
Delray Beach Atlantic (2-1)
Fort Myers Dunbar (2-1)
Fort Pierce Westwood (2-1)
Fort Walton Beach Choctawhatchee (1-2)
Hialeah American (3-0)
Hollywood McArthur (1-2)
Jacksonville Ed White (1-1)
Jensen Beach (2-1)
Miami Norland (1-2)
Middleburg (2-1)
Milton (1-2)
Naples (1-2)
Ocala Vanguard (1-2)
Orlando Bishop Moore (1-2)
Orlando Jones (1-1)
Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (2-1)
South Fort Myers (3-0)
Tallahassee Godby (2-1)
Tallahassee Lincoln (1-2)
Tallahassee Rickards (1-1)
Tampa Jesuit (2-0)
Zephyrhills (1-2)
5A
Auburndale (2-0)
Bradenton Manatee (2-1)
Clermont East Ridge (3-0)
Coconut Creek (2-1)
Coconut Creek Monarch (2-1)
Fort Myers Riverdale (1-2)
Groveland South Lake (0-2)
Immokalee (3-0)
Kissimmee Osceola (2-1)
Melbourne (2-1)
Miami Southridge (1-2)
Niceville (1-2)
Orange Park Oakleaf (2-1)
Orlando Evans (1-2)
Oviedo (1-2)
Pace (1-2)
Palmetto (1-2)
Ponte Vedra Nease (1-2)
Riverview Sumner (2-1)
Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy (1-1)
St. John Bartram Trail (3-0)
Stuart Martin County (2-1)
Tampa Gaither (2-1)
Trinity Mitchell (3-0)
Wesley Chapel Wiregrass Ranch (0-2)
6A
Daytona Beach Mainland (0-2)
Flagler Palm Coast (3-0)
Fort Pierce Central (2-0)
Jupiter (2-0)
Lake Mary (1-1)
Lantana Santaluces (2-1)
Orlando Lake Nona (2-1)
Palm Beach Lakes (2-0)
Pembroke Pines West Broward (0-2)
Port Orange Spruce Creek (2-0)
Ruskin Lennard (2-1)
Sarasota Riverview (2-1)
St. Cloud (2-1)
Tampa Alonso (3-0)
Wellington (3-0)
Wellington Palm Beach Central (3-0)
Weston Cypress Bay (3-0)
Winter Garden West Orange (3-0)
Winter Park (2-1)
Week 1 State Football Rankings: St. Thomas Aquinas Is The One. https://larryblustein.com/news/week-1-state-football-rankings-st-thomas-aquinas-is-the-one
Week 2 State Football Rankings: Top Teams Get Off To A Fast Start. https://larryblustein.com/news/week-2-state-football-rankings-top-teams-get-off-to-a-fast-start
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By Dave Brousseau
FORT LAUDERDALE – It took an extraordinary effort by a 5-foot-8 senior running back to save the drive for a national high school football championship.
Tyler Reid’s 80-yard scoring run off left tackle secured a St. Thomas Aquinas 31-24 victory over Miami Christopher Columbus on Friday with 6:40 left to play in regulation.
The Raiders (3-0) 17th consecutive victory secured their No.1 national ranking by MaxPreps, just ahead of St. Frances (MD.). Aquinas also extended its winning streak against the Explorers (1-1) to four games.
Reid had career night, rushing for 338 yards on 13 carries and three touchdowns, while adding a fourth score on a five-yard pass from quarterback Blake Calixte that gave Aquinas a 14-0 lead in the second quarter.
“It was a great moment,” said Reid, a Pittsburgh commit. “To be honest I don’t know I had the long runs that I had. I’m as shocked as anyone. Getting 300 yards is crazy.”
Reid’s rushing total on the night was not only the most rushing yards in Aquinas’s football history, but ninth most in Broward County football history and 22nd overall.
Reid’s other touchdown runs were 64 yards in the first quarter and another 80-yard scoring run on the second play of the third quarter that gave the Raiders a 24-7 lead.
“Reid is a phenomenal human being,” said St. Thomas Aquinas coach Roger Harriott. “He plays within his spirit. He’s modest and gives most of the credit to his offensive line. These guys are more than teammates, and you saw a direct display of that tonight.”
Columbus rallied with 17 consecutive points on a pair of scoring passes by senior quarterback Kai Moore and Matteo Miller 28-yard field goal with 6:55 to play in regulation.
Then Reid added his second 80-yard touchdown run, Columbus was forced to punt on its ensuing possession, and the Raiders ran out the clock.
The Raiders also opened the season with their 18th 3-0 start of the season dating back to 2000. Aquinas will play Dillard on Thursday at 7 p.m – while Columbus will play their third straight unbeaten team, Miami Palmetto also on Thursday.
Dave Brousseau is a veteran journalist who worked at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and is a longtime BCAA Correspondent. Need to reach out to him? Contact him at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
We had a special Labor Day Night Show as the popular and nationally-rated South Florida High School Sports radio show with Larry Blustein on 104.3 FM WQAM was on Monday this week – brought to you courtesy of University of Miami Health Sports Medicine.
Each week, the program attracts the newsmakers in high school sports, recruiting college sports – not only locally, but throughout the country.
The show gives listeners an opportunity to hear about college football programs statewide from the media that cover them. It also focuses on the coaches who use the state of Florida – Miami-Dade and Broward Counties in particular.
The program, which has been run for nearly two decades and has been rated as one of the top programs of its kind has become a popular listen for recruiting fans as well as high school sports purists, focusing on high sports and the newsmakers.
Here is a look at the way Monday night went:
When the University of Florida opened the 2026 season with a convincing win against Florida Atlantic University on Saturday, a new era of Gators’ football began. This is a talented program with outstanding playmakers as Kevin Brockway from the Gainesville Sun talked about.
KEVIN BROCKWAY ON MONDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/gainesville-sun-florida-gators-reporter-kevin-brockway-7709a
By running for a school record 343 yards last Friday night for the No. 1 rated Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders, senior Tyler Reid was a one man show in a 31-24 win over the nation’s No. 6 Miami Christopher Columbus Explorers.
TYLER REID ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/st-thomas-aquinas-running-back-tyler-reid-7919f
The 2026 edition of the University of Miami football program made its successful debut on Friday night at Stanford and the Hurricanes came out with a conference win and some answers on what they need to work on to get back to the national title game this season. Adam Lichtenstein from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel spoke on this team.
ADAM LICHTENSTEIN ON MONDAY NIGHT. Miami Hurricanes Reporter for the South Florida Sun-Sentinel Adam Lichtenstein
After leading Keiser University’s football team to their third straight appearance in the NAIA national championship game, head coach Myles Russ and the Seahawks lost their season opener last Saturday in Anderson, South Carolina. It was the first regular season loss in two years.
COACH MYLES RUSS ON MONDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/keiser-university-head-coach-myles-russ-771cc
When they beat Coral Springs Taravella last week, the Cooper City Cowboys started the season at 3-0 for the first time in quite a while. Head Coach Art Taylor has helped to turn the program around with some quality talent.
COACH ART TAYLOR ON MONDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/cooper-city-high-school-head-coach-art-taylor-54570
When Hialeah American beat North Miami in a key district game last Thursday night, the Patriots moved to 3-0 on the season. Under the direction of veteran head coach Tim Neal, who graduated from American, this is a program that is loaded with talent and believes that they will make the state playoffs.
COACH TIM NEAL ON MONDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/hialeah-american-high-school-head-coach-tim-neal-383d8
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By Dave Brousseau
FORT LAUDERDALE – The Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood Hills high football programs each have one thing in common that no Broward County football program can duplicate.
In 1966 the Fort Lauderdale Flying L’s, under coach Loren Maltby, became the first team to play for a state championship before losing to Melbourne 31-12.
Seven years later the Hollywood Hills Spartans and coach Dick Saltrick defeated Jacksonville Raines 22-9 on the rain-soaked field at Lochart Stadium.
Though both teams remained competitive for several decades, much has changed.
In the first meeting since 2014 between the once proud football programs, Fort Lauderdale comfortably handled Hollywood Hills 34-8 at Lockhart Park on Thursday.
Senior quarterback Marquise Russ threw three touchdown passes, one each to Antwan Jackson, Primes Jest and another to Jamarion Mabson to lead the Flying L’s (3-0).
The Flying L’s will host Forest Hill next week with an opportunity to extend the season opening winning streak to four.
The last time Lauderdale opened the season undefeated through four games was in 2022 with consecutive victories over Deerfield Beach, Hallandale, Tallahassee Leon and Boyd Anderson.
“We’re 3-0 but still not playing good football,” said Fort Lauderdale coach Richard Dunbar. “That comes with having a young roster and a lot of first year players playing key roles.
That’s still no excuse with four weeks into the season technically.’
The Spartans (0-3) managed a lone scored on their first drive of the second half as junior quarterback completed a four-yard scoring pass to senior Elijah Joseph with 8:45 left in the third quarter.
The Flying L’s have outscored their first three opponents 98-40.
“I thought the offensive line attacked that we harped on all week,” said Dunbar. “We wanted to make sure they finished each play. If we want to be 4-0, there’s still a lot to clean up.”
Spartans’ quarterbacks Cassius Enriquez and Ja’siah Pierce combined fo 175 yard passing and a touchdown.
Dave Brousseau is a veteran journalist who worked at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and is a longtime BCAA Correspondent. Need to reach out to him? Contact him at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For those who have continued to say that south Florida football is not one of the hotbeds of talent in this country, maybe you need to go back and see what has happened so far this season.
Forget the fact that Miami Central traveled to California and knocked off a very good Orange Lutheran team, what about the Broward County National High School Showcase where Miami Christopher Columbus beat the then No. 1 team in the country while the then No. 2 team in the nation was running the clock a one of the best from Texas?
Say what you want about the #305 and #954, but the proof is not only on Thursday and Friday nights, but also Saturday and soon with the NFL on Sunday and Monday where plenty of local talent is making their way into the national spotlight.
Perhaps the biggest game in the country last week took place right here in Fort Lauderdale the new No. 1 team in the nation, St. Thomas Aquinas played the No. 6 program in the country, Christopher Columbus.
While the seven-time defending state champion Raiders held on to beat the Explorers, the bog winner was south Florida as the nation watched an admired the high level football that is being played.
In addition to that 31-24 win by St. Thomas Aquinas, Week 3 had some other interesting games that shared the spotlight:
Coconut Creek Monarch 20, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons 13. The Knights and veteran head coach Calvin Davis have come a long way in the past few years as one of the top teams in south Florida. Beating a solid team on the road proved that this is a program ready to make a legitimate state playoff run.
Cooper City 41, Coral Springs Taravella 0. For the first in many years, the Cowboys and longtime head coach Art Taylor are off to a 3-0 start. This is a solid program that has built with local talent and not actively recruiting like many others continue to do.
Fort Lauderdale Dillard 25, Coconut Creek 20. Are the Panthers and head coach Demetris Mincey the top public school in Broward County? After knocking off one of the solid programs in the region, there is a valid claim to be made. The schedule continues to be challenging, but there are some impressive players on this well coached team.
Hialeah American 33, North Miami 25. How about it for longtime football coach Tim Neal who has guided his alma mater to a 3-0 start for the first time in well over a decade. The Patriots are loaded up with under-the-radar talent that will battle power Miami Northwestern for the district title.
Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna 46, Plantation American Heritage 27. The Lions rebounded after losing to national power Sierra Canyon in the Broward Showcase by getting by the Patriots for the fifth straight time. While head coach Dameon Jones and this team that has reached the state title game 10 consecutive years, there is still a long road to travel to reach the goal they set every season.
Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace 21, North Miami Beach 7. Even though the Spartans and head coach Anthony Walker Sr. went independent this season, the victory over a very good Charger squad proved to this team that they still have the talent and coaching to accomplish some big things this year.
Miami Westminster Christian 28, Homestead Somerset Silver Palms 6. Please keep an eye on the Warriors because they are setting the table for a very bright future with first-year head coach Josh Kirkland bringing his collegiate experience to southern Miami-Dade County as the Warriors have gotten off to a 3-0 start.
Weston Cypress Bay 52, Coral Springs Coral Glades 7. With numerous changes being made is western Broward County, the Lightning are a program that are on the verge of being an elite program and more than capable of being a district champion and a state playoff team under head coach Darrell Strong. They are also off to a perfect 3-0 start!
As those teams are ready to make a statement, here are some of the other programs from Week 3 that continue to turn heads:
Boca Raton Saint Andrew’s 35, Miami Palmer Trinity 21
Coconut Creek North Broward Prep 28, Pembroke Pines Charter 20
Davie Western 48, Pembroke Pines Flanagan 12
Deerfield Beach 28, Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson 14
Delray Atlantic 9, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely 6
Fort Lauderdale 34, Hollywood Hills 8
Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest 21, Tavernier Coral Shores 14
Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy 44, Belle Glade Glades Day 10
Hallandale 18, Oakland Park Northeast 12
Hollywood McArthur 19, Sunrise Piper 13
Jupiter Christian 40, Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian 32
Miami Belen Jesuit 33, Bronx Fordham Prep, New York 28
Miami Carol City 43, Miami Norland 0
Miami Central 43, Miami St. Brendan 7
Miami Coral Reef 26, Miami Dr. Krop 14
Miami Immaculata LaSalle 40, Miami Edison 6
Miami Ferguson 34, Miami Varela 0
Miami High 14, Southwest Miami 7
Miami Killian 37, Miami Booker T. Washington 0
Miami Northwestern 51, Hialeah 0
Miami Palmetto 28, Miami Southridge 6
Miami Ransom Everglades 24, Doral Academy 14
Miramar 25, Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy 0
Miramar Everglades 8, Pompano Beach 0
Naples First Baptist 46, Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy 7
Naples St. John Neumann 56, Miami Gulliver Prep 26
Parkland Douglas 52, Coral Springs 3
Plantation 35, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan 0
Sarasota Cardinal Mooney 56, Miami True North Classical Academy 34
South Miami 36, Coral Springs Parkridge Christian 0
Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy 41, Pembroke Pines West Broward 13
Tallahassee FAMU DRS 32, Miami SmartEn Academy 22
West Palm Beach Forest Hill 22, Coral Springs Charter 21
West Palm Beach The King’s Academy 35, Fort Lauderdale NSU University School 12
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