When play begins in Week 3 of the Florida high schools football season, there will be three Miami-Dade and Broward Schools who looking to do something they haven’t accomplished in quite some time.
For Hialeah American, Cooper City and Miami Westminster Christian, getting off to a perfect 3-0 starts is something that all three programs need as they all are building something that will last.
Veteran head coach Tim Neal has his alma mater in a position to build the Patriots into a contender – while veteran coach Art Taylor and Cooper City have been developing some prospects that include four-year starting quarterback Nick Dyer.
At Westminster Christian, the Warriors believe that first-year head coach Josh Kirkland’s collegiate experience will translate into something positive at a program that has won in the past.
Several south Florida schools have gone the independent route to bring more interest to their programs and create a winning environment. We have watched it work with other programs who have been able to win and attract more student/athletes.
Hialeah American (2-0) vs. North Miami (0-2), Milander, 7. The Pioneers have gotten off to a slow start – and while they play a challenging schedule – a win this week would be huge for the program.
HIALEAH AMERICAN PATRIOTS
Homestead, W 29-0
Miami Booker T. Washington, W 24-6
9/3 – North Miami
9/10 - @Miami Archbishop Carroll
9/17 – Hialeah
9/25 - @Miami Edison
10/1 - @Miami Northwestern
10/9 - @Miami Beach
10/16 – GMAC Week
10/30 - @Homestead South Dade
NORTH MIAMI PIONEERS
Clearwater Calvary Christian, L 36-9
North Miami Beach, L 27-7
9/3 – Hialeah American
9/10 – Miami Killian
9/17 - @Miami Northwestern
9/25 - @Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian
10/2 - @Hialeah
10/8 – Miami Edison
10/16 – GMAC Week
10/29 - @Miami Booker T. Washington
Coral Springs Taravella (1-1) at Cooper City (2-0), 7. After losing their opener, the Trojans realize that a win on the road in Week 3 can make a huge difference in the season. They also understand that the Cowboys are playing impressive football so far.
CORAL SPRING TARAVELLA
Fort Lauderdale, L 32-12
Oakland Park Northeast, W 19-6
9/3 - @Cooper City
9/10 - @Pembroke Pines Charter
9/24 – Hollywood South Broward
10/1 - @Coral Springs Charter
10/9 - @West Palm Beach Forest Hill
10/15 – Hollywood Hills
10/23 - @Parkland Douglas
10/30 – Coral Springs
COOPER CITY COWBOYS
Coconut Creek North Broward Prep, W 48-21
Parkland Douglas, W 42-6
9/3 – Coral Springs Taravella
9/10 – Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson
9/17 - @Pembroke Pines Charter
9/25 – Fort Lauderdale
10/2 - @Coral Springs
10/16 - @Hollywood South Broward
10/22 - @Oakland Park Northeast
10/30 – South Plantation
Miami Westminster Christian (2-0) at Homestead Somerset Silver Palms (0-2), 7. The Warriors will be on the road with this high powered offensive attack. Can the Stallions slow them down? We will have that answer soon enough.
MIAMI WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN WARRIORS
Miami St. Brendan, W 49-7
Miami Palmer Trinity, W 55-21
9/3 - @Miami Somerset Silver Palms
9/18 – Miami Belen Jesuit
9/25 – Miami Killian
10/2 - @Miami Ransom Everglades
10/9 – South Miami
10/16 - @Naples Palmetto Ridge
10/24 – Miami Beach
10/29 – Southwest Miami
MIAMI SOMERSET SILVER PALMS STALLIONS
Miami Ransom Everglades, L 13-7
Delray American Heritage, L 56-12
9/3 – Miami Westminster Christian
9/10 – Southwest Miami
9/17 - @North Palm Beach Benjamin
9/24 - @Fort Lauderdale NSU University School
10/2 – Miami Killian
10/15 – Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
10/30 - @New Smyrna Beach
In addition to those three games, here is a look at the remainder of the Miami-Dade and Broward games scheduled for today and tonight:
Hialeah Gardens at Doral Reagan, 3:30
Hollywood Hills vs. Fort Lauderdale (Lockhart), 7
Miami Archbishop Carroll at Coral Gables, 4
Miami Coral Reef vs. Miami Krop (Ives), 7
Miami St. Brendan vs. Miami Central, 4
Parkland Douglas at Coral Springs, 7
Pembroke Pines Charter at Coconut Creek North Broward Prep, 6
Pompano Beach at Miramar Everglades, 7
South Miami at Coral Springs Parkridge Christian, 7
Southwest vs. Miami High (Curtis), 7
West Palm Beach Kings Academy at Fort Lauderdale NSU University School, 7
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Coconut Creek at Fort Lauderdale Dillard, 7
Coconut Creek Monarch at Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, 7
Coral Springs Charter at West Palm Beach Forest Hill, 7
Delray Atlantic at Pompano Beach Blanche Ely, 7
Davie Western at Pembroke Pines Flanagan, 7
Deerfield Beach at Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson, 7
Doral Academy at Miami Ransom Everglades, 7
Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian at Jupiter Christian, 6:30
Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy at Belle Glade Glades Day, 7
Hallandale at Oakland Park Northeast, 6:30
Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy at Miramar, 7
Miami Beach at Miami Florida Christian, 7
Boca Raton St. Andrews at Miami Palmer Trinity, 4
Miami Christopher Columbus at Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, 7
Miami Gulliver Prep at Naples St. John Neumann, 7
Miami Immaculata LaSalle at Miami Edison, 3:30
Miami Killian vs. Miami Booker T. Washington (Curtis), 7:30
Miami Norland vs. Miami Carol City (Traz), 7:30
Miami Northwestern vs. Hialeah (Milander), 7:30
Miami Palmetto at Miami Southridge, 7:30
Miami Varela at Miami Ferguson, 3:30
Naples First Baptist at Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy, 3:30
North Miami Beach at Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace, 7:30
Pembroke Pines West Broward at Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy, 7
Plantation vs. Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (Lockhart), 7
Plantation American Heritage at Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, 6:30
Sarasota Cardinal Mooney vs. Miami True North (Tropical), 7:30
South Plantation at Lake Worth Park Vista, 7
Sunrise Piper at Hollywood McArthur, 7
Tavernier Coral Shores at Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest, 7
Weston Cypress Bay at Coral Springs Coral Glades, 7
SATURDAY, September 5
Miami Belen Jesuit at Fordham Prep, New York, noon
Key West vs. Miami Jackson (Traz), 5
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The popular and nationally-rated South Florida High School Sports radio show with Larry Blustein on 104.3 FM WQAM moved to Wednesday night this week for an hour, leading into the Miami Marlins and Kansas City Royals game.
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 Wednesday night went:
This Friday night, the University of Miami will open the 2026 college football season when they take on Stanford in an Atlantic Coast Conference contest. Alex Donno, who will appear on the Pre-Game Show for the Hurricanes and can be watched daily on the Locked On Canes podcast talked about the game and the season ahead.
ALEX DONNO ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/alex-donno-locked-on-canes-faa9a
This past weekend, the Fifth Broward County National High School Football Showcase was held in south Florida – with teams from Texas, Nevada, Illinois, Georgia, Colorado, California and throughout the state of Florida on hand to put on a show for the entire nation to see. Andy Villamarzo from Rivals.com was on hand with other state, regional, local and national media and spoke about the impressive event.
ANDY VILLAMARZO ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/andy-villamarzo-rivals-dot-com-5b107
When FIU, FAU and USF open the 2026 season this weekend, Brandyn Pokrass will be watching and checking out all three teams. While FAU will be in Gainesville to play the new look Florida Gators, FIU will be in Tampa to kick off the Brian Hartline era.
BRANDYN POKRASS ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/brandyn-pokrass-fiu-fau-usf-football-reporter-2a9c5
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We are just two weeks into the 2026 high school football season and we are already seeing the underclassmen starting to make a lasting impression.
If you’ve followed football in this region for any length of time, you already know that it doesn’t matter what class you represent, there are always going to be prospects that will step forward and jump into the spotlight.
As the senior (2027) class is certainly on the clock, there is plenty of attention being paid to the juniors (2028) who started to turn heads in the long off season and have continued to make an impact for the first few weeks of the season.
Today, we will shine a spotlight on five talented Class of 2028 juniors – some that you’ve already heard about – while others are jumping into the spotlight for the first time.
Kellan Alexander, LB, 6’3, 200, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna. Talk about an immediate impact, this is someone who has dominated in his first two games of the season – against Coconut Creek Monarch and against in the Broward National Showcase against California power Sierra Canyon. Watch him play and you will see a quick, athletic and skilled playmaker who is always around the ball – and ready to make an impact on the defensive side of the ball. If he continues to play the way he has all season, college attention will become greater and at a high level.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23562398/Kellan-Alexander
Tony "Dook" Brown III, WR, 5’10, 175. While elite senior A’mir Sears is getting much of the attention during the first two games of the season, and for good reason, here is someone who definitely benefit from all the attention one of the nation’s top players is receiving. What this quality talent brings to the team is an elusive pass catcher who has speed, athletic ability and a knock of getting open. Coming from Clermont East Ridge High School outside of Orlando, this gifted prospect has already shown that he is ready to compete and also make a difference for an Explorer squad that pulled that ultimate surprise last Saturday against then No. 1 national power Las Vegas Bishop Gorman in the Broward County National Showcase. Keep your eye on this talent all season!
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/25762057/Tony-Dook-Brown-III
Darrell Godfrey, RB, 6’1, 210, Miami Immaculata LaSalle – 3.0 GPA. Track & Field. It has come to a point that almost every year, this program has some elite underclassmen, and watching this quick and athletic standout, history is repeating itself. Watch him play and you will see a talented football player who doesn’t just run the ball from scrimmages, but get him in space and use his speed and size and this is a versatile talent that is starting to receive the attention that he deserves. Whether it’s as a runner or receiver on passing downs, this is someone who will not go down on the first contact, which is something that college coaches love.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23472306/Darrell-Godfrey
Jeremiah Milcent, QB, 5’11, 160, Coconut Creek Monarch – 3.8 GPA. Before the season began, coaches and players warned that the Knights had something special on the offensive side of the ball that very few people knew about. So far, they were right. What this impressive prospect has done in the first few weeks of the season is direct the attention to Broward County – and while there are plenty of junior quarterbacks in the state – he has already shown, against Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna and Miramar – two solid defensive teams – that he will be a force this season. Throwing for well over 700 yards in the first two regular season games, this accurate talent is someone that will start to attract attention. As he continues to grow and mature, colleges will watch closely and continue to monitor everything he does.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/26051222/683f06655a2ea131f999f270
Steven Moore, LB, 6’0, 215, Miami Central – 3.2 GPA. Here is a gifted athlete who has waited his turn over the past two years to get the chance to do what he does best – make plays. This physical standout with tremendous bloodlines has not only established himself as one of the best local prospects but also is considered by many who have watched him perform live as one of the elite players in the state. Was also a state-rated wrestler who has been performing at a high level for several years. Will continue to emerge as one of the rising stars in the region during the 2026 season.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19498770/Steven-Moore
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If there was ever a time where the entire country was checking out what was happening in the state of Florida, this past week was indeed that week.
With the Broward County National High School Football Showcase dominating the news – along with some other quality matchups – the Sunshine State was certainly being viewed in ever corner of the country.
With programs from California, Colorado, Texas, New Jersey, Maryland, Illinois, Nevada, Alabama and Georgia all competing against the Sunshine State, this was a time when those who follow recruiting were at home with all the talent that was in action.
All those key matchups – along with the ones that featured state programs competing against each other made for some great football, and of course, shook up the rankings once again.
Once again, we respect those who rank the teams in this state, but we have a HUGE advantage of being able to watch these programs live at camps, combines, 7-on-7 events, spring games and numerous practices.
We also mention as many programs as we can each week to give every team the respect that they deserve.
Here is a look at the Top 30 programs for Week 3 – 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, 2-0). The Raiders stayed unbeaten with a convincing 38-14 win against DeSoto, Texas in the Broward National Showcase. THIS WEEK: No. 5 Miami Christopher Columbus at home (9/4). NEXT WEEK: @Fort Lauderdale Dillard (9/10).
2. Bradenton IMG Academy (Independent, 2-0). The Ascenders rolled to a 59-10 win against San Antonio Cornerstone Christian. THIS WEEK: Honolulu St. Louis at home (9/5). NEXT WEEK: Off.
3. Miami Central (3A, 1-0). The Rockets, after an opening-night win on the road in California against Orange Lutheran, were off. THIS WEEK: Home game against Miami St. Brendan (9/3). NEXT WEEK: It’s on the road against Georgia power Buford (9/10).
4. Miami Christopher Columbus (6A, 2-0). The Explorers stunned the nation’s No. 1 team Las Vegas Bishop Gorman in the Broward County National Showcase, 33-28. THIS WEEK: The new No. 1 team in the nation and No. 1 team in Florida, St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale (9/4). NEXT WEEK: Another road game – a key 6A contest at No. 15 Miami Palmetto (9/10).
5. Vero Beach (6A, 2-0). The Indians rolled to their second straight win of the season, 45-30, against Delray Beach Atlantic. opened the season with a dominating 34-0 win against Jensen Beach. THIS WEEK: They stay at home and welcome national power Baltimore St. Frances Academy (9/4). NEXT WEEK: A road game against Port St. Lucie Centennial (9/10).
6. West Boca Raton (5A, 1-0). The two-time defending state champions were off after beating Plantation American Heritage on opening night. THIS WEEK: A road contest at Boca Raton Spanish River (9/4). NEXT WEEK: A huge early season home matchup with No. 17 West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman (9/10).
7. Venice (6A, 2-0). The Indians rolled to their second win of the season at home against Miami SmartEn Sports Academy, 64-8. THIS WEEK: The biggest game of the year – on the road against No. 9 Lakeland (9/4). NEXT WEEK: A home game against Lehigh (9/10).
8. Gainesville Buchholz (5A, 2-0). The Bobcats had no problem with longtime rival Gainesville, 43-6. THIS WEEK: Another road trip across town to play Gainesville Eastside (9/4). NEXT WEEK: A trip south to play Ocala West Port (9/10).
9. Lakeland (5A, 1-0). After an opening night win against Lakeland Kathleen, the Dreadnaughts were off this past week. THIS WEEK: The home opener will be a huge one against No. 7 Venice (9/4). NEXT WEEK: A district opener on the road against Kissimmee Osceola (9/11).
10. Jacksonville Raines (3A, 2-0). The defending state champions had no problem with Baldwin, 52-14. THIS WEEK: The first key contest of the season will come on the road against No. 28 Jacksonville Ed White (9/4). NEXT WEEK: Another road game – a district opener against Jacksonville Terry Parker (9/11).
11. Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (2A, 1-1). The Lions made too many mistakes against an elite Chatsworth Sierra Canyon team, losing 24-7, in the Broward National Showcase. THIS WEEK: A home game against No. 16 Plantation American Heritage. NEXT WEEK: A home game against a competitive Miami True North Classical Academy (9/10).
12. Miami Carol City (2A, 1-1). The Chiefs went on the road again to play a competitive Lee County, Georgia team and came up short, 23-20. THIS WEEK: First home game of the season against rival Miami Norland (9/4). NEXT WEEK: Off.
13. DeLand (6A, 1-1). The Bulldogs battled national power Baltimore St. Frances Academy, Maryland, losing 49-35. THIS WEEK: Off. NEXT WEEK: A big home game against defending state champion Lake Mary (9/11).
14. Seffner Armwood (5A, 1-1). The Hawks went on the road to play national power Ramsey Don Bosco Prep and dropped a 38-14 decision. THIS WEEK: They will stay on the road to play at nearby Plant City (9/4). NEXT WEEK: A home game against Riverview Spoto (9/10).
15. Miami Palmetto (6A, 2-0). The Panthers rolled to their second straight win of the season against Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy, 42-7. THIS WEEK: On the road to play against Miami Southridge (9/4). NEXT WEEK: A huge home game against No. 4 Miami Christopher Columbus (9/10).
16. Plantation American Heritage (4A, 1-1). The two-time defending state champions rebounded from an opening-night loss and beat national power East St. Louis, Illinois in overtime as part of the Broward County National Showcase, 35-28. THIS WEEK: Another battle with No. 11 Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (9/4). NEXT WEEK: A road trip to Jacksonville to play 1A power Trinity Christian (9/11).
17. West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman (2A, 2-0). The Crusaders won an exciting battle of defending state champions, beating No. 24 Sarasota Cardinal Mooney, 47-46. THIS WEEK: A home game against unbeaten Fort Pierce John Carroll (9/4). NEXT WEEK: A huge road game against two-time defending state champion No. 6 West Boca Raton.
18. Jacksonville Mandarin (5A, 2-0). The Mustangs rolled to their second win of the season, beating Jacksonville Atlantic Coast, 50-0. THIS WEEK: Off. NEXT WEEK: A trip to Ponte Vedra to play Nease (9/11).
19. Orlando The First Academy (2A, 2-0). The Royals enter the Top 30 for the first time this season after beating No. 25 Orlando Edgewater, 21-14. THIS WEEK: It’s on the road to play against No. 29 Port Charlotte (9/4). NEXT WEEK: They will stay on the road to play against Groveland South Lake (9/11).
20. Clearwater Central Catholic (2A, 2-0). The Marauders flexed some muscle in a 43-24 win against No. 29. Palmetto. THIS WEEK: Off. NEXT WEEK: A home game against Clearwater Calvary Christian (9/11).
21. Tampa Carrollwood Day (1A, 2-0). In two games this season, the Patriots have outscored the opposition, 86-7, and are a dominating team – beating New Port Richey River Ridge, 45-0. THIS WEEK: St. Petersburg Northside Christian (9/4). NEXT WEEK: On the road against Lutz Steinbrenner (9/10).
22. Fort Myers Dunbar (4A, 2-0). The Fighting Tigers continued to dominate as the highest scoring program in the state after two games, beating North Fort Myers, 50-13. THIS WEEK: Cape Coral (9/3). NEXT WEEK: It’s a key road game against No. 29 Port Charlotte. (9/10).
23. Tampa Bay Tech (5A, 2-0). The Titans moved to 2-0 with a big win against Riverview Sumner, 35-10. THIS WEEK: Tampa Jefferson (9/4). NEXT WEEK: It’s a road game against Tampa Plant (9/10).
24. Sarasota Cardinal Mooney (3A, 1-1). After winning on opening night, the defending state champions lost a tough 47-46 decision to another defending state champion, No. 17 West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman. THIS WEEK: A trip to south Florida to play against Miami True North Classical Academy (9/4). NEXT WEEK: A home game against Venice Wellen Park (9/10).
25. Orlando Edgewater (6A, 1-1). The Eagles dropped a close 21-14 decision to No. 19 Orlando The First Academy for their first regular season setback in two years. THIS WEEK: Another home game against Windermere (9/4). NEXT WEEK: A key road contest against Orlando Lake Nona (9/10).
26. St. Augustine (4A, 2-0). The Yellow Jackets won a close contest against Ponte Vedra Nease, 28-22. THIS WEEK: A road game against city rival St. Augustine Menendez (9/4). NEXT WEEK: Another road trip to play against Middleburg (9-11).
27. Miami Northwestern (4A, 2-0). The Bulls remained unbeaten with a convincing “Soul Bowl” victory against Miami Jackson, 42-0. THIS WEEK: A road game to nearby Hialeah (9/4). NEXT WEEK: A rare road game to north Florida to play 1A power Hawthorne (9/10).
28. Jacksonville Ed White (4A, 1-0). The Commanders, after a huge opening night 42-40 overtime win against Jacksonville Trinity Christian, were off. THIS WEEK: One of their biggest games in years against No. 10 defending state champion Jacksonville Raines (9/4). NEXT WEEK: A road game against Jacksonville Riverside (9/11).
29. Port Charlotte (4A, 1-1). The Pirates dropped a 43-24 decision to No. 20 Clearwater Central Catholic after beating Cape Coral on opening night, 63-26. THIS WEEK: No. 19 Orlando The First Academy on the road (9/4). NEXT WEEK: It gets no easier when they will host No. 22 (9/11).
30. Lake Wales (4A, 1-1). The Highlanders bounced back after losing to power DeLand with a 35-0 win against Sebring. THIS WEEK: A road trip to Winter Haven (9/4). NEXT WEEK: A trip to Eagle Lake to play Lake Region.
(Tie) - Lake City Columbia (4A, 2-0). The Tigers remained unbeaten with a home win against St. Petersburg Lakewood, 24-6. THIS WEEK: Another home game against the always dangerous Madison County Cowboys (9/4). NEXT WEEK: A trip to Jacksonville to play Ribault (9/11).
KEEP AN EYE ON:
1A
Blountstown (1-1)
Community School of Naples (0-2)
Fort Pierce John Carroll (2-0)
Hawthorne (2-0)
Jacksonville Trinity Christian (1-1)
Jacksonville University Christian (1-1)
Lakeland Christian (2-0)
Madison County (2-0)
Melbourne Central Catholic (2-0)
Miami True North (0-1)
Miami Westminster Christian (2-0)
Naples First Baptist (2-0)
Naples St. John Neumann (1-1)
Pahokee (2-0)
St. Petersburg Catholic (1-1)
Wildwood (2-0)
2A
Boca Raton Saint Andrew’s (1-1)
Cocoa (0-1)
Jacksonville Bolles (1-1)
Miami Immaculata LaSalle (2-0)
North Miami Beach (2-0)
Pensacola Catholic (2-0)
Starke Bradford County (2-0)
St. Petersburg Lakewood (0-2)
Tallahassee Florida High (2-0)
Tampa Berkeley Prep (1-1)
3A
Belle Glade Glades Central (0-2)
Brooksville Nature Coast Tech (2-0)
Bushnell South Sumter (2-0)
Crawfordville Wakulla (2-0)
Eau Gallie (1-1)
Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (2-0)
Fort Lauderdale Dillard (1-0)
Gainesville Eastside (0-2)
Jacksonville Bishop Kenny (2-0)
Merritt Island (2-0)
North Miami Beach (2-0)
Santa Rosa Beach South Walton (2-0)
Tampa Chamberlain (0-2)
Tampa Jefferson (0-2)
The Villages Charter (1-0)
Titusville (2-0)
4A
Delray Beach Atlantic (1-1)
Fort Pierce Westwood (2-0)
Fort Walton Beach Choctawhatchee (0-2)
Hollywood McArthur (0-2)
Jensen Beach (1-1)
Lynn Haven Mosley (2-0)
Miami Norland (1-1)
Middleburg (1-1)
Milton (0-2)
Naples (0-2)
Ocala Vanguard (1-1)
Orlando Bishop Moore (0-2)
Orlando Jones (0-1)
Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (2-0)
South Fort Myers (2-0)
Tallahassee Godby (1-1)
Tallahassee Lincoln (1-1)
Tallahassee Rickards (1-1)
Tampa Jesuit (1-0)
Zephyrhills (1-1)
5A
Auburndale (1-0)
Bradenton Manatee (1-1)
Clermont East Ridge (2-0)
Coconut Creek (2-0)
Coconut Creek Monarch (1-1)
Fort Myers Riverdale (1-1)
Groveland South Lake (0-1)
Kissimmee Osceola (1-1)
Melbourne (1-1)
Miami Southridge (1-1)
Niceville (1-1)
Orange Park Oakleaf (1-1)
Orlando Evans (1-1)
Oviedo (0-2)
Pace (1-1)
Palmetto (0-2)
Ponte Vedra (0-2)
Ponte Vedra Nease (0-2)
Riverview Sumner (1-1)
Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy (0-1)
St. John Bartram Trail (2-0)
Stuart Martin County (2-0)
Tampa Gaither (2-0)
Trinity Mitchell (2-0)
Wesley Chapel Wiregrass Ranch (0-1)
6A
Daytona Beach Mainland (0-1)
Flagler Palm Coast (2-0)
Fort Pierce Central (1-0)
Jupiter (2-0)
Lake Mary (1-0)
Orlando Lake Nona (2-0)
Palm Beach Lakes (2-0)
Pembroke Pines West Broward (0-1)
Port Orange Spruce Creek (1-0)
Ruskin Lennard (1-1)
Sanford Seminole (2-0)
Sarasota Riverview (2-0)
St. Cloud (1-1)
Wellington (2-0)
Wellington Palm Beach Central (2-0)
Weston Cypress Bay (2-0)
Winter Garden West Orange (2-0)
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
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Well, the fifth edition of the Broward County National High School Football Showcase is in the books – and never before has this impressive event pegged the national meter like this past week.
Starting with the Hollywood Chaminade contest with Sierra Canyon from California, and Pembroke Pines West Broward and Powder Springs McEachern from Georgia to the doubleheader on Saturday, this quality football gathering made headlines from coast-to-coast.
Along with the second week of the Miami-Dade and Broward County teams that competed against national programs, this was truly a week that will set the tone for the rest of the season.
As we look back at this second week of the 2026 season, the great thing about football is there are many weeks left to set the tone for this year – where a number of area programs will be right in the middle of the pack for the inaugural “Open Division” as well as the 1A-6A state titles.
Here is a look back at some of the games that will be a sign of things to come:
Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas 38, DeSoto, Texas 14. In this much-anticipated matchup between the No. 2 team in the country and the longtime power from the Lone Star State certainly showed why the Raiders are the seven-time defending state champions, beating a program that many regarded as one of the best teams in the country.
When the game came to an end, it was a running clock and total domination as St. Thomas Aquinas showed an ESPN2 audience that they are the best team in the country – and it may not be close.
Miami Christopher Columbus 33, Las Vegas Bishop Gorman 28. The biggest surprise of this week came as the No. 1 team in the land thought it was a formality to head east for the second time in three years to play an unranked program that had never played a game of this caliber on national television.
All day long – in between some weather delays – th Explorers and University of Miami-bound star A’mir Sears dominated the Gaels for over three quarters and pretty much dashed any chance that this perennial powerhouse had of claiming a national title.
While Bishop Gorman was sent back west with a loss, the always state power Explorers are suddenly thrust into a spotlight after a 4-7 season – one of their worst in recent memory.
By the way, Christopher Columbus will have an opportunity to do something perhaps no team has ever done when they travel back to Fort Lauderdale this coming Friday for another battle with the new No. 1 team in the country!
As those games truly grabbed the spotlight, there were others that also will set the tone for the season ahead:
Coconut Creek 33, Miami True North Classical Academy 32. This one, part of the Broward Showcase was a Miami-Dade vs. Broward contest that came down to the final play of the game when the 5A Cougars, at home, edged the 1A Titans. Two well coached and talented teams that have hopes of playing in the post season.
Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons 47, Hollywood McArthur 41. When the season began, all eyes were on the Mustangs as they added prospects over the past two years and looked to repeat last season – when they advanced to the third-round of the state playoffs.
On the other side of the ball were the Chiefs who were a Final 4 2A team from last season. This game went three overtimes before Cardinal Gibbons moved to 2-0 at home.
Lee County, Georgia 23, Miami Carol City 20. For the second straight week the Chiefs were on the road against a quality opponent who has enjoyed plenty of success in southern Georgia. While Carol City is much improved over the last few seasons, and held the lead for much of this game, they would fall short and now come back to south Florida hungry to compete for a state title.
Miami Springs 20, Coral Gables 14. How about first-year head coach T.Y. Hilton and his alma mater as the Golden Hawks came from behind to stay perfect (2-0) with a big win as they are aiming at a post season spot in the state playoffs. The Cavaliers are also much improved this season.
North Miami Beach 27, North Miami 7. As head coach Jeff Bertani begins his 30th season as head coach of the Chargers, they got the better of their rivals and took back the annual trophy and bragging rights that go along with winning this game. NMB remained unbeaten with the win against the Pioneers.
Plantation American Heritage 35, East St. Louis, Illinois 28 (OT). After losing in the opening game of the season, the Patriots hosted a national power as they were taking part in their fifth Broward Showcase event. Unlike last season when they came from behind to win, this game they had to hold on after building a large lead. The Flyers battled back and sent the contest into overtime before losing in Plantation.
In addition to those games, here are some of the other results from Week 2:
Boca Raton Spanish River 43, South Plantation 0
Chatsworth Sierra Canyon, California 24, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna 7
Coconut Creek Monarch 48, Miramar 41
Cooper City 42, Parkland Douglas 6
Coral Springs Coral Glades 28, Coconut Creek North Broward Prep 24
Coral Springs Parkridge Christian 30, Babcock 15
Coral Springs Taravella 19, Oakland Park Northeast 6
Davie Western 41, Pine Creek, Colorado 7
Deerfield Beach 35, Davie Nova 21
Delray American Heritage 56, Homestead Somerset Silver Palms Charter 12
Fort Lauderdale 32, Hollywood South Broward 20
Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian 35, Fort Lauderdale NSU University School 18
Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy 42, Tavernier Coral Shores 20
Hialeah American 24, Miami Booker T. Washington 6
Hialeah Gardens 26, Miami Sunset 0
Jacksonville Bolles 21, Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy 14
Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson 28, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan 12
Miami Beach 42, Miami St. Brendan 7
Miami Belen Jesuit 30, Boynton Beach Somerset Canyons 22
Miami Braddock 9, Miami Felix Varela 6
Jersey City St. Peter’s Prep 17, Fort Lauderdale Dillard 7
Miami Ferguson 38, Miami Dr. Krop 6
Miami Florida Christian 24, Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest 17
Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace 41, Hialeah 0
Miami High 38, Miami Edison 2
Miami Immaculata LaSalle 34, Naples St. John Neumann 14
Miami Killian 34, Homestead South Dade 29
Miami Lakes Goleman 49, Miami Coral Reef 0
Miami Northwestern 42, Miami Jackson 0
Miami Palmetto 42, Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy 7
Miami Ransom Everglades 20, Miami Gulliver Prep 7
Miami Southridge 24, Homestead 6
Miami Westminster Christian 55, Miami Palmer Trinity 21
Miramar Everglades 30, Hollywood Hills 24
North Lauderdale Somerset Prep 40, Pompano Beach 16
Ocala Vanguard 21, Miami Norland 6
Pembroke Pines Charter 53, Coral Springs Charter 35
Pompano Beach Blanche Ely 56, Hallandale 0
Pompano Beach NEXTGEN Prep 20, Riviera Beach Inlet Grove 12
Powder Spring McEachern, Georgia 20, Pembroke Pines West Broward 13
Jersey City St. Peter’s Prep 17, Fort Lauderdale Dillard 7
Sunrise Piper 28, Plantation 0
Tampa Berkeley Prep 23, Miami Archbishop Carroll 14
Venice 64, Miami SmartEn Sports Academy 8
Weston Cypress Bay 42, Pembroke Pines Flanagan 7
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