Welcome to 2026. A time where every high school football fan in the state of Florida has their own opinion on teams – whether they have watched them or not.

It is a year where a computer is holding everyone hostage, waiting to see what is spit out as the inaugural “Open Division” is becoming a major joke - with no human element (journalists and recruiting experts) having no input on what the final eight teams will look like.

While we never will profess to be the definitive answer when it comes to anything – the very fact that during a period of eight months, visiting camps, combines, spring practices and games and 7-on-7 events, there are very few websites or individuals who see as many players and teams, which may not make what we do 100 percent correct, but certainly it gives what we do a huge advantage on someone who sits home and watches scores or watches the same film everyone has access to.

With that said, we move into Week 8 – with key district games taking center stage and dictating where teams stand.

Here is a look at the Top 30 programs for Week 8 – with additional teams that have a chance to be special this year:

1 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (5A, 6-0). The nation’s No. 1 team had one of their biggest tests of the season – on the road – holding on for a 21-20 win against No. 7 Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna. THIS WEEK: It’s a home game against Hollywood McArthur (10/9). NEXT WEEK: A home against Coconut Creek Monarch (10/16).

2. Bradenton IMG Academy (Independent, 6-0). The Ascenders had easily their toughest contest of the season, winning on a field goal in the final seconds to beat Springfield The St. James Performance Academy, 44-42.

THIS WEEK: A road trip to Indiana to play New Palestine (10/9). NEXT WEEK: Loughborough NFL Academy England (10/16).

3. Miami Christopher Columbus (6A, 6-1). The Explorers rolled to a 53-0 win against Southwest Miami. THIS WEEK: They wrap up the district season with a road game against Coral Gables (10/9). NEXT WEEK: It’s GMAC Week with a huge matchup with No. 4 Miami Central. (10/16).

4. Miami Central (3A, 5-1). The Rockets moved one step closer to winning the district title with a 34-0 win against Miami Springs. THIS WEEK: A home district game against Key West (10/8). NEXT WEEK: It’s GMAC Week and a key matchup against No. 3 Miami Christopher Columbus (10/16).

5. Jacksonville Raines (3A, 6-0). The defending state champions won a huge contest – it’s 21^st straight victory, 20-17 against No. 11 Venice. THIS WEEK: A district road trip to play Jacksonville Bishop Kenny (10/9). NEXT WEEK: A home game against Jacksonville Riverside (10-16).  

6. West Boca Raton (5A, 5-1). The Bulls won their second straight, a 31-7 win against Belle Glade Glades Central. THIS WEEK: Another district game on the road against Deerfield Beach (10/9). NEXT WEEK: A road trip to Orlando to play No. 18 The First Academy (10/16).

7. Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (2A, 4-2). The Lions dropped a tough home game against the No. 1 team in the country, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, 21-20. THIS WEEK: A huge district contest on the road with a 1A state championship rematch against No. 16 West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman (10/9).

8. DeLand (6A, 5-1). The underrated Bulldogs continue to make a case as one of the top eight teams in the state as they cruised by Port St. Lucie Centennial, 67-0. THIS WEEK: A road district contest at Orange City University (10/9). NEXT WEEK: A home game against Tavares (10/16).

9. Tampa Carrollwood Day (1A, 7-0). The highest scoring team in the state had little problem with Jacksonville Trinity Christian, 63-21. The Patriots have outscored their opponents by a 404-45 margin. THIS WEEK: A well-deserved off week. NEXT WEEK: A home game against The Community School of Naples (10/16).

10. Gainesville Buchholz (5A, 7-0). The Bobcats remained unbeaten as they rolled to a 35-10 win against previously unbeaten Alachua Santa Fe. THIS WEEK: Yet another road game against Palm Coast Matanzas (10/9). NEXT WEEK: Finally, a week off!

11. Venice (6A, 6-1). The Indians went down for the first time this season – on the road against defending state champion No. 5 Jacksonville Raines, 20-17. THIS WEEK: Another district home game against Bradenton Lakewood Ranch (10/9). NEXT WEEK: A big road district matchup against Sarasota Riverview (10/16).

12. Lakeland (5A, 5-1). The Dreadnaughts continued to state their case as an Open Division team with a 58-0 win against Dover Specialty Fit Academy. THIS WEEK: A road district game at Sebring (10/9). NEXT WEEK: Another road district contest against Bartow (10/16).

13. Vero Beach (6A, 6-1). For the second straight week the Indians had a tough game, beating Daytona Beach Mainland, 24-22. THIS WEEK: A home non-district contest against 1A Pahokee. NEXT WEEK: A well-deserved week off.

14. Seffner Armwood (5A, 5-1). The Hawks had the week off to prepare for the homestretch. THIS WEEK: A huge winner takes all district matchup against No. 15 unbeaten Tampa Bay Tech (10/9). NEXT WEEK: Another district game – at home – against Valrico Bloomingdale (10/16).

15. Tampa Bay Tech (5A, 7-0). The Titans continued to make their case for a top program with a 40-7 win against then No. 30 Ruskin Lennard. THIS WEEK: The biggest game of the season at home against No. 14 Seffner Armwood in a huge district contest (10/9). NEXT WEEK: Another district matchup at home against Tampa Leto (10/16).

16. West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman (2A, 5-1). The Crusaders still believe they have a chance to be an Open Division team after knocking off Delray Beach Atlantic, 28-7. THIS WEEK: A huge district showdown and a 1A state championship rematch from last year when No. 7 Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna heads north (10/9). NEXT WEEK: A non-district home game against Pembroke Pines West Broward (10/16).

17. Sarasota Cardinal Mooney (3A, 5-1). The Cougars won an exciting 47-35 game against No. 28 Clearwater Central Catholic. THIS WEEK: A home district contest against Bradenton Bayshore (10/9). NEXT WEEK: A district road game against Bradenton Southeast (10/16).

18. Orlando The First Academy (2A, 5-1). The Royals continued to stay in the hunt for a spot in the inaugural Open Division with a 49-3 win against Cocoa. enjoyed a much-needed week off. THIS WEEK: Will stay at home for a contest against Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy (10/9). NEXT WEEK: A huge home game against No. 6 West Boca Raton.

19. Lake City Columbia (4A, 7-0). One of the biggest surprises in the state, the Tigers stayed unbeaten with a 51-28 road contest against Bradenton Manatee. THIS WEEK: They will have the week off before a tough stretch run. NEXT WEEK: A big road district game against Jacksonville Ed White (10/16).

20. Lake Wales (4A, 5-1). The Highlanders were off last week as they recovered from a competitive start. THIS WEEK: A major road district game against two-time defending state runner up Orlando Jones (10/8). It’s their last chance to impress the computer! NEXT WEEK: A road game against Dover Specialty Fit Academy (10/16). 

21. Jacksonville Mandarin (5A, 5-1). The Mustangs rolled to a convincing 33-17 win against the 2025 Class 6A state champion Lake Mary. THIS WEEK: A district game on the road against Ponte Vedra (10/9). NEXT WEEK: Another district matchup on the road against St. Johns Beachside (10/16).

22. St. Augustine (4A, 6-0). The Yellow Jackets had the week off to get ready for the stretch run. THIS WEEK: Another district game on the road against Orange Park Ridgeview (10/9). NEXT WEEK: A district home game against Orange Park (10/16).

23. Port Charlotte (4A, 4-2). The Pirates got by Fort Myers Bishop Verot at home, 26-12. THIS WEEK: Will have the week off. NEXT WEEK: Another district game at home against Cape Coral Mariner (10/16).

24. Lynn Haven Mosley (4A, 6-0). After a great start, the Dolphins had the week off. THIS WEEK: A home district matchup with Panama City Beach Arnold (10/9). NEXT WEEK: A key district game on the road at Tallahassee Rickards (10/16).

25. Sanford Seminole (6A, 6-0). The Seminoles enjoyed last week off – after a tremendous start. THIS WEEK: A home district contest against defending state champion Lake Mary (10/9). NEXT WEEK: A trip to Port Orange to play Spruce Creek (10/15).

26. Tampa Jesuit (4A, 4-1). The Tigers enjoyed the week off to get ready for a stretch run. THIS WEEK: Another district game at home against Gibsonton East Bay (10/9). NEXT WEEK: A home district game against Tampa Freedom (10/16).

27. Miami Palmetto (6A, 5-1). The Panthers enjoyed the week off. THIS WEEK: Another district game at home against Homestead (10/9). NEXT WEEK: A GMAC Week matchup, TBA (10/16).

28. Clearwater Central Catholic (2A, 5-1). For the second straight week, the Marauders had their hands full, but this time, they dropped a tough 47-35 decision to No. 17 Sarasota Cardinal Mooney. THIS WEEK: A home district game against Tampa Berkeley Prep (10/9). NEXT WEEK: A road game against Gulfport Boca Ciega (10/16).

29. Merritt Island (3A, 6-0). After having the week off, the Mustangs make their first appearance in the Top 30 after a solid start. THIS WEEK: A huge district road game against pre-season favorite Eau Gallie (10/9). NEXT WEEK: Another district road game against Palm Bay (10/16).

30. Starke Bradford County (2A, 7-0). The Tornadoes earned their first appearance in the Top 30 – with a convincing 55-13 win against Gainesville Eastside. THIS WEEK: A key road district game against Newberry (10/9). NEXT WEEK: A home game against Jacksonville University Christian (10/16).

KEEP AN EYE ON:
1A

Blountstown (5-1)

Fort Pierce John Carroll (5-1)

Hawthorne (7-0)

Jacksonville Trinity Christian (3-4)

Jacksonville University Christian (5-2)

Lakeland Christian (7-0)

Madison County (3-4)

Melbourne Central Catholic (5-1)

Miami True North Classical Academy (3-3)

Miami Westminster Christian (4-2)

Naples First Baptist (6-0)

Naples St. John Neumann (6-1)

Pahokee (4-2)

St. Petersburg Catholic (3-3)

Wildwood (5-1)

2A

Boca Raton Saint Andrew’s (3-3)

DeFuniak Springs Walton (5-1)

Jacksonville Bolles (4-1)

Miami Carol City (3-3)

Miami Immaculata LaSalle (6-0)

Miami Killian (6-1)

Pensacola Catholic (5-1)

Tallahassee Florida High (5-1)

Tampa Berkeley Prep (3-2)

Tampa Catholic (4-2)

3A

Alachua Santa Fe (3A, 5-1)

Bradenton Braden River (4-1)

Brooksville Nature Coast Tech (5-1)

Bushnell South Sumter (5-2)

Crawfordville Wakulla (5-2)

Eau Gallie (4-2)

Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (4-2)

Fort Lauderdale Dillard (4-3)

Miami Springs (5-2)

North Miami Beach (5-2)

Santa Rosa Beach South Walton (6-1)

The Villages Charter (6-0)   

Titusville (5-2)

4A

Plantation American Heritage (3-3)

Clearwater (6-0)

Delray Beach Atlantic (3-1)

Fort Myers Dunbar (5-2)

Fort Pierce Westwood (3-2)

Fort Walton Beach Choctawhatchee (4-2)

Hialeah American (5-2)

Jacksonville Ed White (4-1)

Jensen Beach (4-2)

Miami Norland (3-3)

Miami Northwestern (5-2)

Middleburg (4-2)  

New Smyrna Beach (4-2)

Ocala Lake Weir (6-0)

Ocala Vanguard (4-2)

Orlando Bishop Moore (4-2)

Orlando Jones (4-1)

Pensacola Washington (5-1)

Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (5-2)

South Fort Myers (5-1)

Tallahassee Godby (5-2)

Tallahassee Leon (6-0)

Zephyrhills (5-2)  

5A

Auburndale (4-2)

Bradenton Manatee (4-3)

Clermont East Ridge (5-2)  

Coconut Creek (5-1)

Coconut Creek Monarch (3-3)

Fort Myers Riverdale (3-3)

Immokalee (5-1)

Melbourne (4-2)   

Niceville (4-3)

Ocala Forest (6-1)

Orange Park Oakleaf (3-3)

Orlando Evans (3-3)  

Oviedo (4-2)

Pace (4-2)

Palmetto (5-1)

Riverview Sumner (4-3)

Royal Palm Beach (5-1)

Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy (3-3)

St. John Bartram Trail (5-1)

Stuart Martin County (3-3)

Stuart South Fork (5-2)

Tampa Gaither (4-3)

Trinity Mitchell (4-2)

Viera (3-3)

6A

Daytona Beach Mainland (2-3)

Flagler Palm Coast (5-1)

Fort Pierce Central (4-1)

Jupiter (5-1)

Kissimmee Gateway (5-1)

Lantana Santaluces (4-2)

Orlando Edgewater (3-2)

Orlando Lake Nona (5-1)

Palm Beach Lakes (4-2)

Port Orange Spruce Creek (4-2)

Ruskin Lennard (5-2)

Sarasota Riverview (5-1)

St. Cloud (4-2)

Tampa Alonso (6-0)

Wellington (4-2)

Wellington Palm Beach Central (5-1) 

Weston Cypress Bay (7-0)

Winter Garden West Orange (5-1) 

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

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

Week 5 Florida State Football Rankings: Things Are Getting Very Exciting. https://larryblustein.com/news/week-5-florida-state-football-rankings-things-are-getting-very-exciting

Week 6 Florida State Football Rankings: Every Game Will Have Meaning. https://larryblustein.com/news/week-6-florida-state-football-rankings-every-game-will-have-meaning

Week 7 Florida State Football Rankings: There Is No Turning Back Now. https://larryblustein.com/news/week-7-florida-state-football-rankings-there-is-no-turning-back-now

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By Dave Brousseau

HOLLYWOOD – Clinging to a single point lead, St. Thomas Aquinas, the No. 1 team in the nation, was on the verge having their 19-game winning streak end abruptly as placekicker Dylan Semmartin lined up for a 33-yard field goal.

Wyatt Smith, a 6-6 senior defensive end who is headed to Ohio State University and one of the best in the country, saved the day for the No. 1 ranked team on the nation when he extended his lengthy frame blocking the attempt with 1:28 left in regulation.

The Raiders, who were making their first ever trip to the Hollywood camps for a varsity football game, ran out the clock to remain undefeated with a 21-20 victory Friday night before the largest crowd ever at this school that has watched many big games over the years.

“This a really big outcome,” said Smith, who is among the top sack leaders in Florida. “We’ve been wrapping this in practice every single day, for moments like this. This was my first block on a big game. We’re going to finish through the whistle. We always say play through 48 and we did.”

It was the second blocked kick of the game for the Raiders, the other on an extra-point attempt that would have given Chaminade a 14-point lead.

“Otherwise, we dominated the game,” said Chaminade-Madonna coach Damien Jones when asked about the two blocked kicks that determined the outcome. “They are the ‘best’ team in the country and we dominated them. But you can’t play football without special teams, and we gave up points in that area. That came back to bite us.”

The Raiders (6-0) rallied from a 20-7 third quarter deficit on a three-yard run by Ryan Mathis with 4:36 left in the quarter. They took the lead on another Mathis touchdown when back-up quarterback Cody Conness completes a middle screen pass to the senior running back with 10:55 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Despite the loss, Chaminade still leads the all-time series 8-5, with the all-time point deferential of five points (277-272) in the Lions favor.

The last time Aquinas survived a one-point victory came in the third game of the 2023 season with a 37-36 win over Cocoa. How rare has a single point victory been for the Raiders. Well, prior to the win over Cocoa, it was a 13-12 victory over Pompano Beach Blanche Ely in a first-round playoff game in 2007.

The last two times, the Raiders won the state championship.

“Our kids put in so much time and opportunity to put in a great effort exposing their talent to the world,” said Aquinas’ coach Roger Harriott. “Chaminade has nothing to hang their hat on. It’s not the outcome they expected. I’m proud of both sides.”

Chaminade-Madonna (4-2) proved they had grit in the attempt to win this rivalry game.

They stopped Aquinas on a potential clinching touchdown inside the one-yard line with a successful goal-line stand with 6:30 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Junior quarterback Brady Quinn guided Lions into scoring position and a potential game-winning drive that would have covered 99 yards. He finished his night with 18 completions for 263 yards and a touchdown. He also had two rushing scores on 1 and 18 yards that gave the Lions a 14-7 lead at the half, finishing the night with 88 rushing yards.

Quinn also threw a short touchdown pass to Tromon Isaac Jr. on the Lions first possession of the second half for the 20-7 lead. Isaac finished with six catches for 145 yards.

Aquinas will look to extend their winning streak to 21 games when they host McArthur next Friday. Chaminade-Madonna will play at Cardinal Newman, the defending Class 2A state champ, in a key district game.

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On their very first trip ever to play a varsity football game in Hollywood at Chaminade-Madonna, the nation’s No. 1 team had to come from behind and escape.

Trailing 20-7 in the second half, it appeared that everything that head coach Roger Harriott and his football had worked for would come to an end.

A program that came in with 19 consecutive wins and domination of football in the state got much more than they had ever expected from the 2A Lions and head coach Dameon Jones.

A more than standing room only crowd watched the Raiders block a potential game-winning field in the closing minute and come away with a 21-20 win and maintain the top spot nationally – while increasing their chances of being the No. 1 overall seed in the inaugural “Open Division”.

But even in a loss, the Lions, who will travel to state-rated West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman this week with the district championship at stake, also remained as one of the eight teams who will compete for that elite and first ever state title in that newly created classification.

Cypress Bay (Weston) 31, West Broward (Pembroke Pines) 18. The Lightning (7-0) remained unbeaten and wrapped up a district title as they look to get respect from the media across the state. While they aren’t in the race for the Open Division, they are a 6A program that could make some noise when the state playoffs begin as they will be one of the top seeds in the region.

Coconut Creek 38, Coconut Creek Monarch 14. This long-awaited matchup saw the Cougars win the Mayor’s Cup and establish themselves as a team to watch when the state playoffs begin. While they have some tough opponents coming up, they believe that they are putting things together at the right time.

Fort Lauderdale 49, Pembroke Pines Charter 6. The Flying Ls stay perfect as they are on a quest to win all their games this season – without a post season since they are an independent team this season. Coach Richard Dunbar and his staff have done a great job with this program.

Grayson, Georgia 10, Carol City (Miami) 9. While the Chiefs are 3-3 and lost to an average Georgia team, the computers still have a love affair with this football program as they remain one of the eight teams in the running for the inaugural “Open Division” with a GMAC meeting with Miami Palmetto and a season-ending contest against Miami Central. Take nothing away from this team or the process, but a computer should never be the definitive answer for any ranking!

Immaculata LaSalle (Miami) 13, Mater Academy (Hialeah Gardens) 7. Undefeated in last year’s regular season and 6-0 this year has the Royal Lions in a position to be a top seed in the 2A region once again – and while they are getting little respect – all they do is win and compete.

Northwestern (Miami) 17, American (Hialeah) 13. Down most of the game, the Bulls hung tough and captured a district title against a quality opponent that had used a strong defense. With a tough stretch of games, this was indeed very important for Northwestern to get out of the contest with a victory.

In addition to those games, here’s a look at some of the other Miami-Dade and Broward action on Week 7:

Archbishop Carroll (Miami) 15, Booker T. Washington (Miami) 14

Archbishop McCarthy (Southwest Ranches) 45, Flanagan (Pembroke Pines) 0

Blanche Ely (Pompano Beach) 42, Plantation 16

Braddock (Miami) 42, Sunset (Miami) 0

Calvary Christian (Fort Lauderdale) 28, The Benjamin School (North Palm Beach) 24

Central (Miami) 34, Miami Springs 0

Christopher Columbus (Miami) 53, Southwest Miami 0

Cooper City 49, Coral Springs 0

Coral Gables 33, Homestead 6

Coral Reef (Miami) 41, Hialeah-Miami Lakes 0

Doral Academy 42, Barbara Goleman (Miami Lakes) 31

Ferguson (Miami) 43, Ronald Reagan (Doral) 0

Gulliver Prep (Miami) 17, North Broward (Coconut Creek) 14

Jupiter Christian 29, Fort Lauderdale NSU University School 15

Key West 23, North Miami Beach 13

Killian (Miami) 43, Somerset Charter (Homestead) 6

McArthur (Hollywood) 21, Miramar 14

Miami Beach 49, Somerset Academy Silver Palms (Homestead) 29

Monsignor Pace (Miami Gardens) 47, Somerset Prep (North Lauderdale) 0

North Miami 48, Hialeah 0

Nova (Davie) 40, Everglades (Miramar) 0

Palmer Trinity (Miami) 37, Felix Varela (Miami) 22

Pine Crest (Fort Lauderdale) 34, Inlet Grove (Riviera Beach 30

Piper (Sunrise) 6, Deerfield Beach 4

Ransom Everglades (Miami) 48, Westminster Christian (Miami) 41

South Miami 40, Hialeah Gardens 14

South Plantation 12, Coral Springs Coral Glades 10

Southridge (Miami) 23, South Dade (Homestead) 22

The King’s Academy (West Palm Beach) 51, Somerset Prep (North Lauderdale) 0

True North Classical Academy (Miami) 38, Norland (Miami) 31

Western (Davie) 47, Miami High 0

Westminster Academy (Fort Lauderdale) 35, Saint John Paul II (Boca Raton) 10

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While St. Thomas Aquinas has dominated football in the state of Florida – especially in south Florida – the seven-time defending state champions will once again be in the spotlight when they make their first ever varsity appearance to the campus of Chaminade-Madonna in Hollywood.

The No. 1 rated team in the country will bring their 5-0 team south to play the Lions (4-1) in a game that has now become a yearly meeting.

Two years ago these two met at FIU, but this year the Lions will keep the home game on campus where seating and parking will be a challenge.

While the Raiders come in as a favorite for the 6:30 p.m. kickoff, both teams are loaded with tremendous coaching and big-time prospects.

At stake will be a place in the inaugural “Open Division” where the Raiders own the top spot and the Lions will have to come up with a few more wins to be one of the eight programs.

FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS RAIDERS

Western, W 42-0

DeSoto, Texas, W 38-14

Miami Christopher Columbus, W 31-24

Fort Lauderdale Dillard, W 49-0

Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy, W 40-7

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

HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA LIONS

Coconut Creek Monarch, W 49-22

Chatworth Sierra Canyon, California L 24-7

Plantation American Heritage, W 46-27

Miami True North Classical Academy, W 42-30

Boca Raton Saint Andrew’s Academy, W 48-3

10/2 – Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas

10/9 - @West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman

10/16 – Hollywood McArthur

10/22 - @Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons

10/30 - @Coconut Creek

THE BATTLE FOR COCONUT CREEK TAKES CENTER STATE

Coconut Creek Monarch (3-2) at Coconut Creek (4-1), 7. If you are a football fan in this area tonight, this is a game that you may want to check out.

Both programs play their home games on this field – so things should be even as far as advantage.

This is a game that is not a district contest but will go a long way in determining the post season – as each team has played a similar schedule and are pretty much an even matchup.

While they aren’t in the same district, both are 5A, so this may not be the only meeting of the 2026 season.

COCONUT CREEK MONARCH KNIGHT

Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, L 49-22

Miramar, W 48-41

Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, W 20-13

Sunrise Piper, L 36-34

Deerfield Beach, W 26-6

10/2 - @Coconut Creek

10/9 – Boca Raton Olympic Heights

10/16 - @Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas

10/22 - @West Boca Raton

10/29 - @Pembroke Pines Flanagan

COCONUT CREEK COUGARS

Plantation, W 48-0

Miami True North Classical Academy, W 33-32

Fort Lauderdale Dillard, L 25-20

Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, W 17-14

Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson, W 55-12

10/2 – Coconut Creek Monarch

10/9 - @Pembroke Pines Flanagan

10/16 – Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy

10/24 – Sunrise Piper

10/30 – Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna

In addition to those two games, here is a look at the other Friday contests involving Miami-Dade and Broward County teams:

Coconut Creek North Broward Prep at Miami Gulliver, 3:30

Coral Springs Coral Glades at South Plantation, 7

Coral Springs Parkridge Christian at Oakland Park Northeast, 6:30

Coral Springs Taravella at Coral Springs Charter (Coral Glades), 7

Davie Western vs. Miami High (Curtis), 7:30

Doral Ronald Reagan vs. Miami Ferguson (Tropical), 7:30

Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian at North Palm Beach Benjamin, 6:30

Fort Lauderdale Stranahan at Hallandale, 7

Fort Lauderdale NSU University School at Jupiter Christian, 6:30

Homestead at Coral Gables, 4

Miami Beach at Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy, 3:30

Miami Carol City at Grayson, Georgia, 7

Miami Florida Christian at Miami Belen Jesuit, 7

Miami Killian at Homestead Somerset Silver Palms, 7

Miami True North Classical Academy at Miami Norland (Traz), 7:30

Miramar at Hollywood McArthur, 7

North Lauderdale Somerset Prep at Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace, 7:30

North Miami at Hialeah (Milander), 7:30

North Miami Beach at Key West, 7:30

Southwest Miami at Miami Christopher Columbus, 6

Miami Varela at Miami Palmer Trinity, 4

Miami Westminster Christian at Miami Ransom Everglades, 7

Miramar Everglades at Davie Nova, 7

Pembroke Pines Charter vs. Fort Lauderdale (Lockhart), 7

Riviera Beach Inlet Grove at Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest, 7

Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy at Pembroke Pines Flanagan, 7

THURSDAY’S SCORES

Archbishop Carroll (Miami) 15, Booker T. Washington (Miami) 14

Braddock (Miami) 42, Sunset (Miami) 0

Christopher Columbus (Miami) 53, Southwest Miami 0

Coral Reef (Miami) 41, Hialeah-Miami Lakes 0

Doral Academy 42, Barbara Goleman (Miami Lakes) 31

Immaculata LaSalle (Miami) 13, Mater Academy (Hialeah Gardens) 7

Northwestern (Miami) 17, American (Hialeah) 13

Piper (Sunrise) 6, Deerfield Beach 4

Southridge (Miami) 23, South Dade (Homestead) 22

Westminster Academy (Fort Lauderdale) 35, Saint John Paul II (Boca Raton) 10

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3

Miami Springs at Miami Central (Traz), 7

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