Two weeks ago, Miami Christopher Columbus upset then No. 1 Las Vegas Bishop Gorman in a nationally televised ESPN 2 game as part of the elite Broward County National High School Football Showcase.
Last week, head coach Dave Dunn and his Explorers took the new national No. 1 team, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, down to the wire before losing, 31-24.
While it may not have the national following that the past two weeks have, this evening’s (7:00) contest against unbeaten Miami Palmetto may be the most important contest this program has played so far this season.
Losing twice to head coach Mike Manasco and the Panthers last season, this district game that has been moved to Southridge High, is something that could go a long way in determining which south Florida 6A power has the inside track in the newly formed “Open Division”.
While the 2-1 Explorers have received an amazing amount of publicity with its retooled team, which includes several elite prospects, the Panthers have remained in the background and have done no talking or providing any bulletin board material.
This is easily the Game of the Week – with both teams circling this date back when the game was announced.
Win or lose, this should be the first of two meetings!
MIAMI CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS EXPLORERS
Miami Southridge, W 45-7
Las Vegas Bishop Gorman, W 33-28
Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, 31-34
9/10 - @Miami Palmetto
9/18 - @Homestead South Dade
9/24 – Homestead
10/1 – Southwest Miami
10/9 - @Coral Gables
10/16 – GMAC Week
10/23 - @Miami Northwestern
MIAMI PALMETTO PANTHERS
Miami Killian, W 35-0
Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy, W 42-7
Miami Southridge, W 28-6
9/10 – Miami Christopher Columbus
9/18 – Coral Gables
9/25 – Southwest Miami
10/9 – Homestead
10/16 – GMAC WEEK
10/22 - @Homestead South Dade
10/30 - @Naples
Coconut Creek at Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, 7. With both teams coming off close losses last week, this becomes a very important game. The Chiefs knocked off the Cougars on the road last season. Both programs have solid defenses and have been tested so far.
COCONUT CREEK COUGARS
Plantation, W 48-0
Miami True North Classical Academy, W 33-32
Fort Lauderdale Dillard, L 25-20
9/10 - @Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
9/18 - @Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson
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
CARDINAL GIBBONS CHIEFS
Miramar – W 14-7
Hollywood McArthur, W 47-41 (2 OT)
Coconut Creek Monarch, L 20-13
9/10 – Coconut Creek
9/18 – Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna
9/25 – Plantation
10/1 – Fort Lauderdale Dillard
10/9 - @Fort Lauderdale Stranahan
10/16 - @Pembroke Pines Flanagan
10/30 – Sunrise Piper
Miami Central (2-0) at Buford, Georgia (2-0), 7:30. While the Rockets won on the road in California against a solid program, this will be the biggest test of the season against one of the best teams in the country. Being on the road will be a huge challenge, but the Rockets are up for the challenge.
MIAMI CENTRAL ROCKETS
Orange Lutheran, California, W, 23-22
Miami St. Brendan, W 43-7
9/10 - @Buford, Georgia
9/19 – Miami Jackson
9/25 - @Miami Northwestern
10/3 - @Miami Springs
10/8 -Key West
10/16 – GMAC Week
10/22 – North Miami Beach
10/30 - @Miami Carol City
BUFORD WOLVES
Gainesville, Georgia, W 39-19
Mallard Creek, North Carolina, W 41-7
9/10 – Miami Central
9/18 - @Grayson
9/25 - @Seckinger
10/9 - @Dacula
10/16 – Collins Hill
10/23 - @Mill Creek
10/30 – Discovery
11/6 – Central Gwinnett
In addition to tonight’s matchups, here are the other games slated for today:
Coral Springs Taravella at Pembroke Pines Charter, 6
Davie Nova at Boca Raton Spanish River, 7
Doral Ronald Reagan at Hialeah Miami Lakes, 3:30
Greenacres John I. Leonard at Pompano Beach, 7
Hialeah American at Miami Archbishop Carroll, 3:30
Homestead South Dade vs. Homestead (Harris), 7
Fort Lauderdale Stranahan at Hollywood South Broward, 6:30
Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas at Fort Lauderdale Dillard, 7
Lake Worth Park Vista at Coral Springs Coral Glades, 7
Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson at Cooper City, 7
Miami Braddock vs. Miami Coral Reef (Tropical), 7:30
Miami Dr. Krop at Hialeah Gardens, 3:30
Miami Edison vs. Miami Booker T. Washington (Traz), 3
Miami Gulliver Prep at Miami Immaculata LaSalle, 7
Miami High at Doral Academy, 7
Miami Killian vs. North Miami (Ives), 3:30
Miami Northwestern at Hawthorne, 7
Miami Springs at Miami St. Brendan, 7
Miami Sunset at Miami Ferguson, 3:30
Miami True North Classical Academy at Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, 6:30
Miami Varela vs. South Miami (Tropical), 3:30
Miramar vs. Miami Norland (Traz), 7
Parkland Stoneman Douglas at Fort Lauderdale NSU University School, 7
Pembroke Flanagan at Sunrise Piper, 7
Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy at Miami Belen, 7
Pembroke Pines West Broward at Davie Western, 7
Pompano Beach Blanche Ely at Valdosta Lowndes, Georgia 7
South Plantation vs. Plantation (PAL), 7
Southwest Miami at Homestead Somerset Silver Palms, 7
Weston Cypress Bay vs. Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman (Milander), 7
West Palm Beach Forest Hill vs. Fort Lauderdale (Lockhart), 7
West Palm Beach The King’s Academy vs. Miami Beach (Memorial), 7
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Community School of Naples at Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy, 7
Miami Palmer Trinity at Lakeland Santa Fe Catholic, 6
Plantation American Heritage at Jacksonville Trinity Christian, 7
Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian at Clewiston, 7
WEDNESDAY:
Hallandale 36, Coral Springs 6
Deerfield Beach 47, Hollywood Hills 12
Mater Academy 28, Everglades 0
NMB 31, Miami Jackson 0
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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
Bradenton Manatee 48, Altamonte Springs Lake Brantley 27
Brandon 10, Lakeland Kathleen 0
Buford, Georgia 18, Miami Central 7
Coconut Creek 17, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons 14
Cooper City 41, Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson 27
Davie Western 18, Pembroke Pines West Broward 14
Delray American Heritage 26, Key West 13
Dover Strawberry Crest 35, Tampa King 18
Fort Lauderdale NSU University School 51, Parkland Douglas 6
Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas 49, Fort Lauderdale Dillard 0
Fort Pierce Central 35, Stuart-Martin County 10
Greenacres John I. Leonard 21. Pompano Beach 18
Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna 42, Miami True North Classical Academy 30
Hawthorne 16, Miami Northwestern 12
Homestead South Dade 48, Homestead 0
Jensen Beach 48, Sebastian River 0
Jupiter 59, Boca Raton 14
Kissimmee City of Life Christian 42, St. Augustine Florida Deaf & Blind 16
Lakeland Christian 58, Boca Raton Saint Andrew’s 20
Lake Worth Park Vista 41, Coral Springs Coral Glades 13
Miami Archbishop Carroll 28, Hialeah American 27
Miami Belen Jesuit 37, Pembroke Pines Somerset 13
Miami Booker T. Washington 38, Miami Edison 0
Miami Braddock 50, Miami Coral Reef 14
Miami Christopher Columbus 34, Miami Palmetto 7
Miami Dr. Krop 24, Hialeah Gardens 22
Miami Ferguson 30, Miami Sunset 0
Miami Killian 40, North Miami 0
Miami Norland 33, Miramar 0
Miami Varela 28, South Miami 16
Naples 54, Naples Aubrey Rogers 7
Naples First Baptist 35, Fort Myers Southwest Florida Christian 0
Naples Gulf Coast 50, Estero 43
Orlando Innovation 63, Orlando Lake Buena Vista 0
Orlando Jones 24, Orlando Boone 9
Orlando Lake Nona 24, Orlando Edgewater 3
Oviedo 48, Melbourne 24
Palm Beach Gardens 7, Loxahatchee Seminole Ridge 3
Pembroke Pines Charter 26, Coral Springs Taravella 7
Pensacola Washington 56, Gulf Breeze 0
Plant City 37, Riverview 7
Punta Gorda Charlotte 19, Immokalee 14
Riverview Sumner 27, Plant City Durant 14
Royal Palm Beach 10, Belle Glade Glades Central 7
Ruskin Lennard 28, Lithia Newsome 7
Sanford Seminole 42, Orange City University 7
Sarasota 56, North Port 13
Sarasota Cardinal Mooney 67, Venice Wellen Park 10
Sarasota Riverview 46, Bradenton Lakewood Ranch 0
Seffner Armwood 51, Riverview Spoto 0
Tampa Bay Tech 48, Tampa Plant 0
Tampa Carrollwood Day 56, Lutz Steinbrenner 14
Tampa Hillsborough 20, Gibsonton East Bay 17
Tampa Jefferson 54, Tampa Chamberlain 13
Tampa Middleton 43, Tampa Freedom 0
Tampa Robinson 41, Wimauma Morgan 0
Valrico Bloomingdale 53, Tampa Leto 3
Venice 69, Lehigh 0
West Boca Raton 24, West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman 7
West Palm Beach Oxbridge Academy 36, Riviera Beach Suncoast 6
West Palm Beach The King’s Academy 10, Miami Beach 9
Weston Cypress Bay 59, Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman 13
Williamson, Alabama 19, Pensacola Pine Forest 18
Winter Garden Horizon 38, Orlando Cypress Creek 6
Winter Park 40, Orlando Evans 38
Winter Park Trinity Prep 30, Oviedo The Master’s Academy 27
WEDNESDAY
Hallandale 36, Coral Springs 6
Deerfield Beach 47, Hollywood Hills 12
Mater Academy 28, Everglades 0
NMB 31, Miami Jackson 0
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When veteran head football coach Tim “Ice” Harris and his Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy Lions host Miramar Everglades tonight (7:00) at Milander Stadium, this will be a key game for this program.
After starting the season out with a big win over Hialeah, Mater Academy has dropped successive non-district games to Miami Palmetto to drop to 1-2.
The game against Everglades (2-1) is a District 16-5A contest that this program will need if they have plans to make the post season.
The team has been led so far by seniors (2027) Jahmari Johnson (WR), Lerone Yarber (RB) and Rahdel Jean-Baptiste (RB).
The Lions have also received contributions from junior (2028) John Rhoden (WR), and sophomores (2029) Aiden Gonzalez (WR), Antonio Talton (WR), Othneil Rhoden Jr. (QB) and nationally-rated linebacker Victor Latimore.
This young team has also been relying on freshmen (2030) playmakers Jaren Martinez (LB) and Janari Williams (QB), and eighth-grade (2031) defensive end Dexter Morgan.
MIRAMAR EVERGLADES GATORS
Hollywood South Broward, L 1-0 (Forfeit)
Hollywood Hills, W 30-24
Pompano Beach, W 8-0
9/9 - @Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy
9/18 – Hallandale
10/2 - @Davie Nova
10/9 – Miami Southridge
10/16 – Pembroke Pines Charter
10/30 – Miramar
HIALEAH GARDENS MATER ACADEMY LIONS
Hialeah, W 66-0
Miami Palmetto, L 42-7
Miramar, L 25-0
9/9 – Miramar Everglades
9/18 - @Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace
9/25 - @Miami Southridge
10/1 – Miami Immaculata LaSalle
10/16 – Doral Academy
10/23 – Miami Carol City
10/31 - @Miami Norland
In addition to tonight’s matchup, here are the other games slated for today:
Hallandale at Coral Springs, 7
Hollywood Hills at Deerfield Beach, 6
Miami Jackson vs. North Miami Beach (Traz), 7
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Coconut Creek at Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, 7
Coral Springs Taravella at Pembroke Pines Charter, 6
Davie Nova at Boca Raton Spanish River, 7
Doral Ronald Reagan at Hialeah Miami Lakes, 3:30
Greenacres John I. Leonard at Pompano Beach, 7
Hialeah American at Miami Archbishop Carroll, 3:30
Homestead South Dade vs. Homestead (Harris), 7
Fort Lauderdale Stranahan at Hollywood South Broward, 6:30
Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas at Fort Lauderdale Dillard, 7
Lake Worth Park Vista at Coral Springs Coral Glades, 7
Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson at Cooper City, 7
Miami Braddock vs. Miami Coral Reef (Tropical), 7:30
Miami Central at Buford, Georgia, 7
Miami Christopher Columbus at Miami Palmetto (Southridge), 7
Miami Dr. Krop at Hialeah Gardens, 3:30
Miami Edison vs. Miami Booker T. Washington (Traz), 3
Miami Gulliver Prep at Miami Immaculata LaSalle, 7
Miami High at Doral Academy, 7
Miami Killian vs. North Miami (Ives), 3:30
Miami Northwestern at Hawthorne, 7
Miami Springs at Miami St. Brendan, 7
Miami Sunset at Miami Ferguson, 3:30
Miami True North Classical Academy at Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, 6:30
Miami Varela vs. South Miami (Tropical), 3:30
Miramar vs. Miami Norland (Traz), 7
Parkland Stoneman Douglas at Fort Lauderdale NSU University School, 7
Pembroke Flanagan at Sunrise Piper, 7
Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy at Miami Belen, 7
Pembroke Pines West Broward at Davie Western, 7
Pompano Beach Blanche Ely at Valdosta Lowndes, Georgia 7
South Plantation vs. Plantation (PAL), 7
Southwest Miami at Homestead Somerset Silver Palms, 7
Weston Cypress Bay vs. Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman (Milander), 7
West Palm Beach Forest Hill vs. Fort Lauderdale (Lockhart), 7
West Palm Beach The King’s Academy vs. Miami Beach (Memorial), 7
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Community School of Naples at Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy, 7
Miami Palmer Trinity at Lakeland Santa Fe Catholic, 6
Plantation American Heritage at Jacksonville Trinity Christian, 7
Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian at Clewiston, 7
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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)
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Tampa Gaither (2-1)
Trinity Mitchell (3-0)
Wesley Chapel Wiregrass Ranch (0-2)
6A
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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)
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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.