As we are now in Week 5, each game played in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties is becoming more important.
Whether it’s a contest that will give elite teams an advantage for the inaugural “Open Division”, a district title or as an independent that is helping give student/athletes an opportunity to gain some more film, things are really interesting, and we will continue to keep you up-to-date on what is going on.
After last night’s games, the focus is now centered on the game today – and we a few to keep an eye on:
Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (4-0) at Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy (2-1), 7. Here is a contest where the nation’s No. 1 team, the Raiders, are keeping their eye on the HUGE prize – a national title that will also include the top see in the Open Division.
The Mavericks will play host after rebounding from their loss against Jacksonville Bolles and are focused on a competitive schedule. Even though they are huge underdogs, this is the best home game the school has ever had.
FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS RAIDERS
Davie Western, W 42-0
DeSoto, Texas, W 28-14
Miami Christopher Columbus, W 31-24
Fort Lauderdale Dillard, W 49-0
9/18 - @Southwest Ranches Arhcbishop McCarthy
10/2 - @Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna
10/9 – Hollywood McArthur
10/16 – Coconut Creek Monarch
10/23 – Pembroke Pines Flanagan
10/30 - @Pembroke Pines West Broward
SOUTHWEST RANCHES ARCHBISHOP MCCARTHY MAVERICKS
Jacksonville Bolles, L 21-14
Pembroke Pines West Broward, W 41-13
Community School of Naples, W 49-12
9/18 – Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
9/22 - @Royal Palm Beach
10/2 - @Pembroke Pines Flanagan
10/9 - @Orlando The First Academy
10/16 - @Coconut Creek
10/23 – Miami Norland
10/30 – Miami True North Classical Academy
Miami Belen Jesuit (4-0) at Miami Westminster Christian (3-0), 4. Playing as an independent this season, the Wolverines are off to their best start in years. This is a program that is trying to build the program back to what it has been.
The Warriors – with new coaches and players – have hit the ground running since the spring and things haven’t slowed down. While they are young and are building for the future – this is a team that will present some problems for teams in 2A.
MIAMI BELEN JESUIT WOLVERINES
Boca Raton Saint John Paul II Academy, W 21-20
Boynton Beach Somerset Canyons, W 30-22
Bronx Fordham Prep, New York, W 33-28
Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy, W 37-12
9/18 - @Miami Westminster Christian
10/2 – Miami Florida Christian
10/9 – Delray American Heritage
10/16 - @Miami Gulliver Prep
10/23 - @Miami St. Brendan
10/30 – Sarasota
MIAMI WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN WARRIORS
Miami St. Brendan, W 49-7
Miami Palmer Trinity, W 55-21
Homestead Somerset Silver Pines, W 28-6
9/18 – Miami Belen Jesuit
9/25 – Miami Killian
10/2 - @Ransom Everglades
10/9 – South Miami
10/16 - @Naples Palmetto Ridge
10/24 – Miami Beach
10/29 – Southwest Miami
Miami Springs (4-0) at North Miami Beach (3-1), Traz Powell Stadium, 3:30. For first year head coach T.Y. Hilton and his alma mater, things have been impressive since the spring where this program has yet to taste defeat. They enjoyed a very productive off season and will face a huge district test.
The Chargers and veteran head coach Jeff Bertani have been impressive this season, although they suffered a tough loss to Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace as they had plenty of mistakes. This is a program that has their share of talent and understands that with Miami Central coming up, this is a must win in district play!
MIAMI SPRINGS GOLDEN HAWKS
Miami Edison, W 47-0
Coral Gables, W 20-14
Miami Coral Park, W Forfeit
Miami St. Brendan
9/18 - @North Miami Beach
9/25 – Miami Jackson
10/3 – Miami Central
10/23 - @Key West
10/29 – North Lauderdale Somerset Prep
NORTH MIAMI BEACH CHARGERS
Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman, W 61-3
North Miami, W 27-7
Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace, L 21-7
Miami Jackson, W 31-0
9/18 – Miami Springs
9/25 - @Miami St. Brendan
10/2 - @Key West
10/22 - @Miami Central
10/30 - @Naples St. John Neumann
Plantation American Heritage (2-2) at Lakeland (2-1), 7. No matter what Max Preps has to say about the Open Division, you have to be honest and understand that no matter what the strength of schedule is, a loss is a loss – in an circle, and for that reason, the loser of this game is finished and needs to concentrate on winning a state title in their own class. If the loser of this game – with all the other elite talent in the state is not eliminated than this Open Division DID NOT WORK – END OF STORY!
The Patriots have been up and down and a win over 1A Jacksonville Trinity Christian was a confidence booster after their second loss of the season to Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna.
The Dreadnaughts lost once to state-rated Venice at home in overtime. They win tonight and they are very much in the running, but a loss to a 2-2 American Heritage should and will eliminate them from the Open Division. That’s how big this game is!!!!!!
PLANTATION AMERICAN HERITAGE PATRIOTS
West Boca Raton, L 24-7
East St. Louis, W 35-28 (OT)
Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, L 46-27
Jacksonville Trinity Christian, W 15-14 (OT)
9/18 – @Lakeland
9/25 – Miramar
10/9 – Miami Norland
10/16 – Miami True North Classical Academy
10/23 - @Hollywood McArthur
LAKELAND DREADNAUGHTS
Lakeland Kathleen, W 47-0
Venice, L 32-25
Kissimmee Osceola, W 40-6
9/18 – Plantation American Heritage
9/25 – Auburndale
10/2 – Dover Specialty Fit Academy
10/9 - @Sebring
10/16 - @Bartow
10/22 – Lakeland Lake Gibson
10/30 – Orlando The First Academy
In addition to those two matchups, here is a look at the rest of Friday’s games involving Miami-Dade and Broward teams:
Boca Raton St. Andrews at Coconut Creek North Broward Prep, 7
Coconut Creek at Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson, 7
Coral Gables at Miami Palmetto (Tropical), 7:30
Fort Lauderdale Dillard at Hollywood McArthur, 7
Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy at Vero Beach Masters Academy, 7
Hallandale at Miramar Everglades, 7
Houston St. Francis Episcopal, Texas at Miami Palmer Trinity, 4
Key West at Miami St. Brendan, 7
Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy at Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace, 7:30
Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna at Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, 7
Miami Braddock at Miami Beach (Memorial), 7
Miami Christopher Columbus at Homestead South Dade (Harris), 7:30
Miami Lakes Goleman at Hialeah Gardens (Milander), 7:30
North Miami at Miami Northwestern (Traz), 7:30
Parkland Douglas at Weston Cypress Bay, 7
Pembroke Pines Flanagan at Miramar, 7
Pompano Beach vs. Coral Springs Charter (Glades), 7
Riviera Beach Inlet Grove at Miami Florida Christian, 7
South Plantation at Boca Raton, 7
Sunrise Piper vs. Coconut Creek Monarch (Coconut Creek), 7
Tampa Catholic at Miami Killian (Southridge), 7:30
THURSDAY
American (Hialeah) 41, Hialeah 9
Blanche Ely (Pompano Beach) 6, Deerfield Beach 0 (OT)
Carol City (Miami Gardens) 58, Edison (Miami) 0
Cooper City 42, Pembroke Pines Charter 28
Coral Glades (Coral Springs) 26, Nova (Davie) 25
Gulliver Prep (Miami) 31, Ferguson (Miami) 14
Homestead 46, Southwest Miami 7
Pine Crest (Fort Lauderdale) 21, Oxbridge Academy (West Palm Beach) 12
Plantation 40, Northeast (Oakland Park) 0
Ransom Everglades (Miami) 39, Somerset Academy (Pembroke Pines) 14
Ronald Reagan (Doral) 21, Felix Varela (Miami) 12
Somerset Academy Silver Palms (Homestead) 10, The Benjamin School (North Palm Beach) 7
South Broward (Hollywood) 49, Coral Springs 0
South Miami 34, Hialeah-Miami Lakes 20
Sunset (Miami) 22, Coral Park (Miami) 14
True North Classical Academy (Miami) 28, Southridge (Miami) 21
West Broward (Pembroke Pines) 47, Doral Academy 7
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Miami Jackson at Miami Central (Traz), 7
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For much of the past five decades, we have catered to college coaches and football fans by offering up a weekly scoreboard.
This is a service we have long provided – contacting coaching and athletic directors to bring you the most accurate scoreboard possible.
Because we understand that there is a need to follow teams and players to see how they are doing, we continue to give you scores – in alphabetical order so they are easier to follow.
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THURSDAY
American (Hialeah) 41, Hialeah 9
Avon Park 13, Tenoroc (Lakeland) 7
Baker 41, Central (Milton) 6
Blanche Ely (Pompano Beach) 6, Deerfield Beach 0 (OT)
Carol City (Miami Gardens) 58, Edison (Miami) 0
Cooper City 42, Pembroke Pines Charter 28
Coral Glades (Coral Springs) 26, Nova (Davie) 25
Forest (Ocala) 17, East Ridge (Clermont) 7
Gulliver Prep (Miami) 31, Ferguson (Miami) 14
Holy Trinity (Melbourne) 28, Somerset Canyons (Boynton Beach) 0
Homestead 46, Southwest Miami 7
Jacksonville Christ’s Church Academy 49, Jacksonville Duval Charter 20
Jupiter 15, Palm Beach Lakes 14
Lake Placid 25, LaBelle 20
Mosley (Lynn Haven) 49, Gadsden County (Havana) 24
Munroe Day (Quincy) 32, Florida Deaf & Blind (St. Augustine) 24
New Smyrna Beach 42, University (Orange City) 3
Pine Crest (Fort Lauderdale) 21, Oxbridge Academy (West Palm Beach) 12
Plantation 40, Northeast (Oakland Park) 0
Ransom Everglades (Miami) 39, Somerset Academy (Pembroke Pines) 14
Riverdale (Fort Myers) 55, Cypress Lake (Fort Myers) 0
Ronald Reagan (Doral) 21, Felix Varela (Miami) 12
Somerset Academy Silver Palms (Homestead) 10, The Benjamin School (North Palm Beach) 7
South Broward (Hollywood) 49, Coral Springs 0
South Miami 34, Hialeah-Miami Lakes 20
Sunset (Miami) 22, Coral Park (Miami) 14
Tate (Cantonment) 34, West Florida (Pensacola) 7
Tavares 42, Lake Minneola 34
True North Classical Academy (Miami) 28, Southridge (Miami) 21
West Broward (Pembroke Pines) 47, Doral Academy 7
WEDNESDAY
The Master’s Academy (Oviedo) 40, West Oaks Academy (Orlando) 0
MONDAY
Gaither (Tampa) 35, East Lake (Tarpon Springs) 9
Hialeah-Miami Lakes 14, Coral Park (Miami)
New Smyrna Beach 42, Winter Springs 8
Spruce Creek (Port Orange) 10, Rockledge 3
Sunlake (Land O’Lakes) 27, Wharton (Tampa) 20
Vanguard (Ocala) 49, Leesburg 0
Viera 40, Lyman (Longwood) 0
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Week 2 Scoreboard. https://larryblustein.com/news/florida-state-high-school-football-scoreboard-week-2
Week 3 Scoreboard. https://larryblustein.com/news/florida-state-high-school-football-scoreboard-week-3
Week 4 Scoreboard. https://larryblustein.com/news/florida-state-high-school-football-scoreboard-week-4
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It is hard to believe that we have already reached the fifth week of the 2026 high school season here in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
With so much at stake as far as the state playoffs, district games will now start to pop up and every contest played will reflect on which programs will advance to the post season.
While that dream of being part of the inaugural “Open Division” in the Sunshine State may not be a reality for some, playing for a state title in six other classes – plus several independent leagues – is something that these weeks are all about.
Starting today, there will be a few matchups that can go a long way in determining what programs will extend their season – while others will go back to the drawing board, attempting to put the right pieces together for a future run.
Doral Academy (2-1, 1-0) at Pembroke Pines West Broward (0-3, 0-1), (Cypress Bay), 7. A key District 15-6A matchup where Doral Academy, Cypress Bay and Davie Western are all 1-0. A win by the Firebirds will put them in a great position. The Bobcats cannot afford to lose. It is indeed a must win.
The defending 6A state runner up West Broward and head coach Brian McCartney have played well at times, but the schedule is indeed one of the toughest in south Florida – while head coach Eddie Delgado and his team continue to improve.
DORAL ACADEMY FIREBIRDS
Naples Golden Gate, W 41-20
Miami Ransom Everglades, L 24-14
Miami High, W 42-7
9/17 - @West Broward
9/25 – Monsignor Pace
10/1 – Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman
10/8 – Davie Western
10/16 - @Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy
10/23 - @Weston Cypress Bay
10/30 – Coral Gables
PEMBROKE PINES WEST BROWARD BOBCATS
Powder Springs McEachern, Georgia, L 20-13
Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy, L 41-13
Davie Western, L 18-14
9/17 – Doral Academy
9/25 - @Camden County, Georgia
10/2 – Cypress Bay
10/9 - @Barbara Goleman
10/16 - @West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman
10/22 – Miami High
10/30 – St. Thomas Aquinas
Miami True North Classic Academy (0-3) at Miami Southridge (1-2), 7. Another non district game, but one that can out both teams back on the winning track.
The Titans and head coach Greg Laferre, who have a crazy tough schedule, are Class 1A and have a much easier route to a playoff spot – while the Spartans and veteran coach Pierre Senatus truly need this win to put them back in a position to finish off a competitive schedule and reach the post season.
MIAMI TRUE NORTH CLASSICAL ACADEMY TITANS
Coconut Creek, L 33-32
Sarasota Cardinal Mooney, L 56-34
Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, L 42-30
9/17 - @Miami Southridge
9/25 - @Key West
10/2 - @Miami Norland
10/9 - @Fort Pierce John Carroll
10/16 - @Plantation American Heritage
10/30 – Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy
MIAMI SOUTHRIDGE SPARTANS
Miami Christopher Columbus, L 45-7
Homestead, W 24-6
Miami Palmetto, L 28-6
9/17 – Miami True North Classical Academy
9/25 – Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy
10/2 - @Homestead South Dade
10/9 - @Miramar Everglades
10/16 – GMAC Week
10/23 – Fort Lauderdale Dillard
10/30 – Miami Jackson
In addition to those two matchups, here is a look at the rest of Thursday’s games involving Miami-Dade and Broward teams:
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Cooper City at Pembroke Pines Charter, 6
Coral Springs Coral Glades at Davie Nova, 7
Doral Ronald Reagan at Miami Varela, 3:30
Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest at West Palm Beach Oxbridge Academy, 7
Fort Lauderdale Stranahan vs. Hollywood Hills (Lockhart), 7
Hialeah vs. Hialeah American (Milander), 7
Hialeah-Miami Lakes vs. South Miami (Tropical), 3:30
Homestead vs. Southwest Miami (Tropical), 7:30
Homestead Somerset Silver Palms at North Palm Beach Benjamin, 6
Miami Coral Park at Miami Sunset, 3:30
Miami Edison vs. Miami Carol City (Traz), 7
Miami Ransom Everglades at Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy, 3:30
Oakland Park Northeast vs. Plantation (PAL), 7
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Boca Raton St. Andrews at Coconut Creek North Broward Prep, 7
Coconut Creek at Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson, 7
Coral Gables at Miami Palmetto (Tropical), 7:30
Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas at Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy, 7
Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy at Vero Beach Masters Academy, 7
Hallandale at Miramar Everglades, 7
Houston St. Francis Episcopal, Texas at Miami Palmer Trinity, 4
Key West at Miami St. Brendan, 7
Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy at Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace, 7:30
Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna at Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, 7
Miami Belen Jesuit at Miami Westminster Christian, 4
Miami Braddock at Miami Beach (Memorial), 7
Miami Christopher Columbus at Homestead South Dade (Harris), 7:30
Miami Lakes Goleman at Hialeah Gardens (Milander), 7:30
Miami Springs at North Miami Beach (Traz), 3:30
North Miami at Miami Northwestern (Traz), 7:30
Parkland Douglas at Weston Cypress Bay, 7
Pembroke Pines Flanagan at Miramar, 7
Plantation American Heritage at Lakeland, 7
Pompano Beach vs. Coral Springs Charter (Glades), 7
Pompano Beach Blanche Ely at Deerfield Beach, 6
Riviera Beach Inlet Grove at Miami Florida Christian, 7
South Plantation at Boca Raton, 7
Sunrise Piper vs. Coconut Creek Monarch (Coconut Creek), 7
Tampa Catholic at Miami Killian (Southridge), 7:30
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Miami Jackson at Miami Central (Traz), 7
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During the course of a year – with games, practices, camps, combines, 7-on-7 tournaments and many exposure events, there are several football prospects – in all classes - who we shine a spotlight on.
This is south Florida and not some remote area of the country where talent leaps off the pages every single days – in all classes and schools – large and small.
This is the #305 and #954 and parts of the #561 where being a freshman and making an impact at the varsity level is second nature. This is a region of the country where the leap from youth football to high school is often just another step.
College coaches flood this area for a reason. They have every high school coach on speed dial and locked in on every social media forum possible.
When the season began and the anticipation of seeing which Class of 2030 freshmen would make an impact, there were also those who were returning sophomores that needed that off season to mature and get ready for 2026.
Today, we bring you some of those players in that class with their film.
If there are other players who need to be recognized we are ready and waiting. We play NO favorites. We promote EVERY at EVERY school. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Here are some of those 2029 prospects to continue to watch:
Jimmy Jean Baptiste, OL/DL, 6’0, 295, North Miami Beach – 3.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26846212/Jimmy-JeanBaptiste
Allen Beaubrun Jr., QB/DB, 5’9, 163, Hallandale – 2.9 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/31197188/Allen-Beaubrun-jr
Javaris “Speedy” Cason Jr., Athlete, 5’11, 165, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy – 3.7 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23168927/Javaris-Cason
Lazaro Diaz, OL, Doral Academy.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26348089/Lazaro-Diaz
Demario Dixon, RB, 5’10, 190, Cooper City.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26869352/demario-dixon
Jakeem Ferguson, WR, 6’2, 190, Miami St. Brendan.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26663948/Jakeem-Ferguson
Tyrell Johnson Jr., WR, 5’10, 175, Miami Springs.
TAPE: https://x.com/5tolive/status/2098424169171984433/video/1
Jamari Meikle, DE, 6’3, 265, Miramar – 3.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://x.com/Touchmoney_9/status/2093517860979007788/video/1
Weston Moehling, DB, 6’1, 175, Homestead South Dade – 3.8 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26863144/Weston-Moehling
Giancarlo Morales, FS/WR, 5’11, 150, Miami Belen Jesuit – 4.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20357521/Giancarlo-Morales
Jason “Spidey” Parker, Athlete, 5’9, 145, Sunrise Piper – 3.5 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26626105/Jason-Parker
Kyan “Bebe” Reid, OL, 6’0, 255, Miami Central – 3.6 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/28336945/Kyan-Reid
Chadwic Small, OL, 6’3, 320, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/30963290/Chadwic-Small
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As we race toward another week in the state of Florida, the elite teams continue to separate themselves from the pack, and over the next two weeks, you will see things starting to take shape as those eight teams that will compete in the inaugural “Open Division” are going to face some tough competition.
As you will see from a few new faces in this Top 30, each week, there are going to be programs that will step up and make an impact. There are still 16 unbeaten programs out of this impressive group and that will shrink each week.
Here is a look at the Top 30 programs for Week 5 – with additional teams that have a chance to be special this year:
1 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (5A, 4-0). The nation’s No. 1 team rolled on the road against Fort Lauderdale Dillard, 49-0. THIS WEEK: @Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy (9/18). NEXT WEEK: The Raiders will have the week off.
2. Bradenton IMG Academy (Independent, 3-0). The Ascenders enjoyed the week off. THIS WEEK: A showdown with No. 15 Orlando The First Academy. NEXT WEEK: A home game against Spring Legacy School of Sport Sciences (9/25).
3. West Boca Raton (5A, 3-0). The Bulls remained unbeaten with a convincing 24-7 win against No. 19 West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman. THIS WEEK: The schedule continues to get tougher with a home game against St. John’s Prep of Washington D.C. (9/18). NEXT WEEK: A home district game against Boca Raton Olympic Heights (9/24).
4. Venice (6A, 4-0). The Indians had no problem with Lehigh, 69-0. THIS WEEK: A home game against an unpredictable Cape Coral team (9/18). NEXT WEEK: A home district game against Sarasota (9/25).
5. Miami Christopher Columbus (6A, 3-1). After two straight games against the No. 1 team in the country, the Explorers won a key road district game against No. 29 Miami Palmetto, 34-7. THIS WEEK: The team stays on the road for another district game against Homestead South Dade (9/18). NEXT WEEK: Another district game – at home against Homestead (9/24).
6. Miami Central (3A, 2-1). The Rockets lost for the first time this season – on the road – against national power Buford, Georgia, 18-7. THIS WEEK: A home game against Miami Jackson (9/19). NEXT WEEK: The annual showdown against Miami Northwestern (9/26).
7. Gainesville Buchholz (5A, 4-0). The Bobcats remained unbeaten with a lightning-shortened win against remained unbeaten with a convincing 49-7 win against Ocala West Port. THIS WEEK: It will be another road test against an emerging No. 28 Tampa Jesuit team (9/18). NEXT WEEK: A home game against a much-improved Ocala Forest team (9/24).
8. Jacksonville Raines (3A, 4-0). The defending state champions remained unbeaten with a 43-8 win against Jacksonville Terry Parker. THIS WEEK: A Top 30 matchup at home against No. 14 Jacksonville Mandarin (9/18). NEXT WEEK: Off.
9. Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (2A, 3-1). The Lions got hot in the second half and beat Miami True North Classical Academy, 42-30. THIS WEEK: A trip to Fort Lauderdale to take on Cardinal Gibbons (9/18). NEXT WEEK: A home district game against Boca Raton Saint Andrew’s (9/25).
10. DeLand (6A, 2-1). The Bulldogs got their get back against defending state champion Lake Mary with a convincing 33-0 win. THIS WEEK: A home game against a competitive Deltona team (9/18). NEXT WEEK: A home game against the always competitive Port Orange Spruce Creek team (9/25).
11. Vero Beach (6A, 3-1). The defending state runner up Indians rolled to a 56-0 win against Port St. Lucie Centennial. THIS WEEK: A home contest against Boca Raton Spanish River (9/18). NEXT WEEK: A huge district showdown against Fort Pierce Central at home (9/25).
12. Lakeland (5A, 1-1). The Dreadnaughts rebounded from the tough overtime loss to Venice with a big road district game against Kissimmee Osceola, 40-6. THIS WEEK: A home game against two-time defending state champion No. 21 Plantation American Heritage (9/18). NEXT WEEK: A home district game against Auburndale (9/25).
13. Seffner Armwood (5A, 3-1). The Hawks had no problem with Riverview Spoto in a home district contest, 51-0. THIS WEEK: A big matchup at home against Riverview Sumner (9/18). NEXT WEEK: A road district matchup with Tampa Plant (9/25).
14. Jacksonville Mandarin (5A, 3-0). The Mustangs remained unbeaten with a 32-14 road district game against Ponte Vedra Nease. THIS WEEK: The game of the year when they travel to play No. 8 Jacksonville Raines (9/18). NEXT WEEK: A home district game against Neptune Beach Fletcher (9/25).
15. Orlando The First Academy (2A, 4-0). The Royals have gotten out of the gate quickly this season and remained unbeaten on Saturday with a 42-0 win against Groveland South Lake.
THIS WEEK: A huge home game against No. 2 Bradenton IMG Academy. NEXT WEEK: After a busy start, they will have the week off.
16. Clearwater Central Catholic (2A, 3-0). After having the week off, the Marauders had no problem with Clearwater Calvary Christian, 42-7. THIS WEEK: A trip to St. Petersburg Catholic (9/18). NEXT WEEK: A key road game against a much-improved Tampa Catholic squad (9/25).
17. Tampa Carrollwood Day (1A, 4-0). One of the hottest teams in the state once again remained that way with a 56-14 win against Lutz Steinbrenner. THIS WEEK: A home game against Tampa Chamberlain (9/18). NEXT WEEK: Back on the road to play Zephyrhills Christian Academy (9/25).
18. Tampa Bay Tech (5A, 4-0). The Titans remained unbeaten with a 48-0 win against Tampa Plant. THIS WEEK: A competitive matchup against Tampa Gaither (9/18). NEXT WEEK: A home game against Valrico Bloomingdale (9/25).
19. West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman (2A, 3-1). The longest winning streak in Palm Beach County came to an end with a road loss to No. 3 West Boca Raton. THIS WEEK: A home game against a competitive Jensen Beach team (9/18). NEXT WEEK: The defending state champions will have the week off.
20. Sarasota Cardinal Mooney (3A, 3-1). The Cougars turned on the offense once again with a convincing 67-10 win against Venice Wellen Park. THIS WEEK: After a challenging start, they will enjoy the week off. NEXT WEEK: Another big home game against Bradenton Braden River (9/25).
21. St. Augustine (4A, 3-0). The Yellow Jackets rolled to their fourth straight win – against Middleburg, 48-6. THIS WEEK: A home game against a dangerous Orlando Evans squad (9/18). NEXT WEEK: A home game against much-improved Green Cove Springs Clay (9/24).
22. Lake Wales (4A, 3-1). One of the best kept secrets in the state, the Highlanders rolled over Eagle Lake – Lake Region, 65-0. THIS WEEK: A big home game against Kissimmee Osceola (9/18). NEXT WEEK: A home district game against Brandon (9/25).
23. Plantation American Heritage (4A, 2-2). After losing to rival Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, the two-time defending state champions stayed on the road to win a thrilling overtime contest against Jacksonville Trinity Christian, 15-14. THIS WEEK: They stay on the road to play a huge game against No. 12 Lakeland (9/18). NEXT WEEK: Back home for a contest with Miramar (9/25).
24. Port Charlotte (4A, 2-2). The Pirates rebounded after two straight losses, beating Fort Myers Dunbar, 35-6. THIS WEEK: Off. NEXT WEEK: A trip to play a solid South Fort Myers (9/26).
25. Lake City Columbia (4A, 4-0). How about them Tigers! Stayed unbeaten with a 49-0 win against previously unbeaten Jacksonville Ribault, 49-0. THIS WEEK: Another huge trip to Jacksonville to play Trinity Christian (9/18). NEXT WEEK: A home game against Jacksonville Riverside.
26. Lynn Haven Mosley (4A, 4-0). The Dolphins also continued to roll along with a 36-0 win against Tallahassee Chiles. THIS WEEK: A home game against Havana Gadsden County (9/17). NEXT WEEK: A home contest against Tallahassee Lincoln (9/25).
27. Sanford Seminole (4-0). The Seminoles continued to roll along with a 42-7 win against Orange City University. THIS WEEK: A trip to play Daytona Beach Mainland (9/18). NEXT WEEK: A home game against Apopka (9/25).
28. Tampa Jesuit (4A, 3-0). The Tigers move into the Top 30 this week after three straight wins – the latest coming against Tampa Blake, 52-7. THIS WEEK: Welcome to the elite group as they will host No. 7 Gainesville Buchholz (9/18). NEXT WEEK: A trip to play Tampa Middleton (9/25).
29. Miami Palmetto (6A, 3-1). The Panthers tasted defeat for the first time this season to No. 5 Miami Christopher Columbus, 34-7. THIS WEEK: Another district game – at home – against Coral Gables (9/18). NEXT WEEK: The district schedule continues with a game against Southwest Miami (9/25).
30. Miami Carol City (2A, 1-2). While the Chiefs were off this past week, they were stripped of a 38-3 win against Daytona Beach Mainland. THIS WEEK: A home game against Miami Edison (9/17). NEXT WEEK: A home contest against Miami Booker T. Washington (9/24).
KEEP AN EYE ON:
1A
Blountstown (3-1)
Fort Pierce John Carroll (3-1)
Hawthorne (4-0)
Jacksonville Trinity Christian (2-2)
Jacksonville University Christian (2-1)
Lakeland Christian (4-0)
Madison County (3-1)
Melbourne Central Catholic (2-1)
Miami Westminster Christian (3-0)
Naples First Baptist (4-0)
Naples St. John Neumann (3-1)
Pahokee (3-1)
St. Petersburg Catholic (2-2)
Wildwood (3-0)
2A
Boca Raton Saint Andrew’s (2-2)
Cocoa (0-2)
Jacksonville Bolles (2-1)
Miami Immaculata LaSalle (4-0)
Pensacola Catholic (3-1)
Starke Bradford County (3-0)
Tallahassee Florida High (3-0)
Tampa Berkeley Prep (2-2)
Tampa Catholic (4-0)
3A
Bradenton Braden River (3-0)
Brooksville Nature Coast Tech (3-1)
Bushnell South Sumter (3-1)
Crawfordville Wakulla (3-1)
Eau Gallie (2-2)
Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (2-2)
Fort Lauderdale Dillard (2-2)
Jacksonville Bishop Kenny (1-2)
Merritt Island (3-1)
Miami Springs (4-0)
North Miami Beach (3-1)
Santa Rosa Beach South Walton (3-1)
The Villages Charter (3-0)
Titusville (3-1)
4A
Clearwater (4-0)
Delray Beach Atlantic (3-1)
Fort Myers Dunbar (2-2)
Fort Pierce Westwood (2-1)
Fort Walton Beach Choctawhatchee (1-2)
Hialeah American (3-1)
Hollywood McArthur (1-2)
Jacksonville Ed White (1-1)
Jensen Beach (3-1)
Miami Norland (2-2)
Miami Northwestern (3-1)
Middleburg (2-2)
Milton (1-2)
Naples (2-2)
New Smyrna Beach (3-0)
Ocala Vanguard (2-2)
Orlando Bishop Moore (2-2)
Orlando Jones (2-1)
Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (2-2)
South Fort Myers (3-0)
Tallahassee Godby (2-2)
Tallahassee Lincoln (2-2)
Tallahassee Rickards (1-2)
Zephyrhills (2-2)
5A
Auburndale (2-1)
Bradenton Manatee (3-1)
Clermont East Ridge (3-1)
Coconut Creek (3-1)
Coconut Creek Monarch (2-1)
Fort Myers Riverdale (2-2)
Immokalee (3-1)
Kissimmee Osceola (2-2)
Melbourne (2-2)
Miami Southridge (1-2)
Niceville (2-2)
Ocala Forest (4-0)
Orange Park Oakleaf (2-1)
Orlando Evans (2-2)
Oviedo (2-2)
Pace (2-2)
Palmetto (2-2)
Riverview Sumner (3-1)
Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy (2-1)
St. John Bartram Trail (3-1)
Stuart Martin County (2-2)
Tampa Gaither (3-1)
Trinity Mitchell (3-0)
Viera (3-1)
Wesley Chapel Wiregrass Ranch (0-2)
6A
Daytona Beach Mainland (1-1)
Flagler Palm Coast (4-0)
Fort Pierce Central (3-0)
Jupiter (3-0)
Lake Mary (1-2)
Lantana Santaluces (2-2)
Orlando Edgewater (2-2).
Orlando Lake Nona (3-1)
Palm Beach Lakes (3-0)
Port Orange Spruce Creek (4-0)
Ruskin Lennard (3-1)
Sarasota Riverview (3-1)
St. Cloud (3-1)
Tampa Alonso (3-0)
Wellington (3-1)
Wellington Palm Beach Central (4-0)
Weston Cypress Bay (4-0)
Winter Garden West Orange (4-0)
Winter Park (2-2)
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
Week 3 Florida State High School Football Rankings: The Nation Was Watching. https://larryblustein.com/news/week-3-state-football-rankings-the-nation-was-watching
Week 4 Florida State Football Rankings: Elite Teams Stay On Top. https://larryblustein.com/news/week-4-florida-state-football-rankings-elite-teams-stay-on-top
MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD INFORMATION YEAR-ROUND. https://larryblustein.com/
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