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State Title Rematch Is State’s Biggest Game Tonight In West Palm Beach

Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (4-2, 1-0) at West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman (5-1, 0-0). When they squared off for the 1A state title on December 11th of last year, there was a feeling that the game between state and national powerhouse Chaminade-Madonna and Cardinal Newman would be a formality.

If past results was to be an indication, the Lions had never had a problem with the Crusaders as they were making their 10th consecutive trip to the state title game.

When the game had ended at Pitbull Stadium on the campus of Florida International University, it was Cardinal Newman that would parade around the field with trophy in hand and a stunning 17-14 win.

The victory changed the way everyone felt about head coach Jack Daniels and his football program. This program that was starting to make some noise finally got over the hump by stunning head coach Dameon Jones and his team.

In the months after that win, both teams were elevated to 2A, and along with several other programs were considered to be among a group that would make an impact this year – and they both have.

Add to this matchup was the fact that both programs were added to the same district, and October 9th in West Palm Beach was quickly circled by both schools and football fans across the state.

Tonight (6:30), a sellout crowd will watch these two schools meet once again with just about everything at stake.

While a loss for either team could be a blow to their hopes of appearing in the inaugural “Open Division” – with the “top” eight teams in the state battling for supremacy – you never know as both have played a competitive schedule.

The Crusaders come in after winning the past two games against Jensen Beach and Delray Beach Atlantic.

They have scored 186 points and have given up 105.

The Lions head into the game after a tough 21-20 loss at home against the No. 1 team in the country, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas.

They have scores 212 points this season – while yielding 127.

No matter what the outcome, you have two programs that have shown that they are among the best in Florida – and while the season is far from over – this is a key contest for many reasons!

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

Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, L 21-20

10/9 - @West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman

10/16 – Hollywood McArthur

10/22 - @Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons

10/30 - @Coconut Creek

 

WEST PALM BEACH CARDINAL NEWMAN CRUSADERS

Community School of Naples, W 37-7

Sarasota Cardinal Mooney, W 47-46

Fort Pierce John Carroll, W 45-14

West Boca Raton, L 24-7

Jensen Beach, W 22-7

Delray Beach Atlantic, W 28-7

10/9 – Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna

10/16 – Pembroke Pines West Broward

10/23 - @Boca Raton Saint Andrew’s

10/30 – Tampa Carrollwood Day

 

In addition to that game, here is the way the rest of Thursday will take shape in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties:

Boca Raton Olympic Heights vs. Coconut Creek Monarch (Coconut Creek), 7

Coconut Creek at Pembroke Pines Flanagan, 7

Coconut Creek North Broward Prep at Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian, 7

Coral Springs Charter at Port St. Lucie Tradition Prep, 7

Coral Springs Taravella at West Palm Beach Forest Hill, 7

Delray American Heritage at Miami Belen Jesuit, 7

Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons vs. Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (Lockhart), 7

Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy at Miami Florida Christian, 7

Hialeah at Miami Immaculata La Salle, 7

Hialeah American vs. Miami Beach (Memorial), 7

Hialeah Miami Lakes at Miami Braddock, 3:30

Hollywood McArthur at Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, 7

Hollywood South Broward at Miramar, 7

Homestead at Miami Palmetto (Tropical), 7:30

Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson at Sunrise Piper, 7

Miami Christopher Columbus at Coral Gables, 4

Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace vs. Miami Booker T. Washington (Curtis), 7

Miami Gulliver at Fort Lauderdale NSU University School, 7

Miami High at Weston Cypress Bay, 7

Miami Jackson at Miami St. Brendan, 7

Miami Norland at Plantation American Heritage, 7

Miami Northwestern vs. Miami Carol City (Traz), 7:30

Miami SmartEn Academy at Miami Ransom Everglades, 7

Miami Southridge at Miramar Everglades, 7

Miami True North Classical Academy at Fort Pierce John Carroll, 7

Miami Varela vs. Miami Krop (Ives), 7

North Lauderdale Somerset Prep at Somerset Academy, 7

Oakland Park Northeast at Delray Atlantic, 7

Pembroke Pines West Broward vs. Miami Lakes Goleman (Milander), 7:30

South Miami at Miami Westminster Christian, 4

Southwest Miami vs. Homestead South Dade (Harris), 7:30

South Plantation at Davie Nova, 7

Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy at Orlando First Academy, 7

Tavernier Coral Shores at Miami Palmer Trinity, 4

West Boca Raton at Deerfield Beach, 7

 

THURSDAY

Benjamin (North Palm Beach) 52, Pine Crest (Fort Lauderdale) 0

Braddock (Miami) 1, Hialeah-Miami Lakes 0 (Forfeit)

Central (Miami) 63, Key West 7

Coral Park (Miami) 18, Hialeah Gardens 14

Fort Lauderdale 27, Stoneman Douglas (Parkland) 7

Glades Day (Belle Glade) 44, Parkridge Christian (Coral Springs) 0

Hallandale 18, Pompano Beach 16

North Miami 41, Edison (Miami) 12

Varela (Miami) 62, Dr. Krop (Miami) 34

Western (Davie) 48, Doral Academy 14

 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

Miami Ferguson at Miami Coral Reef (Tropical), 7

Pompano Beach Blanche Ely at Fort Lauderdale Dillard, 3

 

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Fast-Moving Season Begins Week Tonight In Miami-Dade, Broward Counties. https://larryblustein.com/news/fast-moving-season-begins-with-week-tonight-in-miami-dade-broward-counties

 

Florida State High School Football Scoreboard – Week 8

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.

Remember, we continue to be a source for football prospects and teams YEAR-ROUND – unlike other places who take months away from their total coverage.

If you have scores that we may not list – or changes – please contact us via e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Our objective is to get the scores right – and not necessarily first!

FRIDAY

Alonso (Tampa) 49, Strawberry Crest (Dover) 0

American Heritage (Plantation) 27, Norland (Miami) 2

Andrew Jackson (Jacksonville) 14, Baldwin 0

Apopka 21, Lake Brantley (Altamonte Springs) 15

Armwood (Seffner) 14, Tampa Bay Tech 7

Astronaut (Titusville) 35, Palm Bay 0

Atlantic (Delray Beach) 41, Northeast (Oakland Park) 21

Atlantic (Port Orange) 53, First Coast Christian (Jacksonville) 0

Barron Collier (Naples) 34, Aubrey Rogers (Naples) 28

Bartow 27, Lake Gibson (Lakeland) 24

Bell Creek (Riverview) 13, Geneva Classical (Lakeland) 7

Berkeley Prep (Tampa) 21, Clearwater Central Catholic 20

Bishop Moore (Olando) 52, Winter Springs 0

Bishop Verot (Fort Myers) 64, Island Coast (Cape Coral) 0

Bloomingdale (Valrico) 56, Spoto (Riverview) 6

Bolles (Jacksonville) 70, KIPP Bold City (Jacksonville) 0

Braden River (Bradenton) 31, Southeast (Bradenton) 0

Bradford County (Starke) 34, Newberry 17

Brandon 20, Lake Region (Eagle Lake) 12

Calvary Christian (Clearwater) 21, Lakewood (St. Petersburg) 14

Calvary Christian (Fort Lauderdale) 49, North Broward Prep (Coconut Creek) 7

Cape Coral 48, North Fort Myers 0

Cardinal Gibbons (Fort Lauderdale) 72, Stranahan (Fort Lauderdale) 0

Cardinal Mooney (Sarasota) 55, Bayshore (Bradenton) 0

Carol City (Miami) 17, Northwestern (Miami) 7

Central Florida Christian Academy (Orlando) 53, Cornerstone Charter (Orlando) 10

Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood) 20, Cardinal Newman (West Palm Beach) 7

Christopher Columbus (Miami) 51, Coral Gables 13

Clearwater 16, Pinellas Park 7

Cocoa 47, Centennial (Port St. Lucie) 0

Coconut Creek 34, Flanagan (Pembroke Pines) 15

Community School of Naples 44, Evangelical Christian (Fort Myers) 6

Coral Springs Charter 38, Tradition Prep (Port St. Lucie) 6

Cypress Bay (Weston) 56, Miami High 0

Cypress Lake (Fort Myers) 20, Lely (Naples) 12

DeLand 57, University (Orange City) 7

Dwyer (Plam Beach Gardens) 30, Seminole Ridge (Loxahatchee) 7

East Ridge (Clermont) 51, Horizon (Winter Garden) 7

Ed White (Jacksonville) 52, Ribault (Jacksonville) 7

Episcopal (Jacksonville) 41, Wolfson (Jacksonville) 8

Estero 38, Golden Gate (Naples) 6

Evans (Orlando) 48, South Lake (Groveland) 17

First Academy (Leesburg) 27, Real Life Christian (Clermont) 12

Flagler Palm Coast (Bunnell) 28, Sandalwood (Jacksonville) 7

Florida Christian (Miami) 33, Westminster Academy (Fort Lauderdale) 15

Forest Hill (West Palm Beach) 18, Taravella (Coral Springs) 0

Gaither (Tampa) 53, Riverview 7

Gateway (Fort Myers) 29, Palmetto Ridge (Naples) 14

Gateway (Kissimmee) 33, Tohopekaliga (Kissimmee) 0

Geneva (Winter Park) 24, Trinity Prep (Winter Park) 7

George Jenkins (Lakeland) 41, Ridge Community (Davenport) 6

Gibbs (St. Petersburg) 54, Anclote (Holiday) 6

Gulliver Prep (Miami) 42, NSU University School (Fort Lauderdale) 27

Hagerty (Oviedo) 28, Boone (Orlando) 17

Haines City 18, Winter Haven 6

Hamilton County (Jasper) 21, Impact Christian (Jacksonville) 0

Hardee County (Wauchula) 38, Avon Park 0

Hawthorne 35, Chiefland 0

Hillsborough (Tampa) 72, Freedom (Tampa) 0

Hollywood Hills 28, Coral Springs 12

Holy Trinity (Melbourne) 50, The Master’s Academy (Oviedo) 0

IMG Academy (Bradenton) 49, New Palestine, Indiana 7

Indian Rocks Christian (Largo) 35, Sarasota Christian 14

Innovation (Orlando) 51, Colonial (Orlando) 0

Interlachen 28, P.K. Yonge (Gainesville) 8

Jensen Beach 27, Heritage (Palm Bay) 3

Jesuit (Tampa) 22, East Bay (Gibsonton) 7

John I. Leonard (Greenacres) 43, Marco Island 12

Keswick Christian (St. Petersburg) 51, Eagle’s View (Jacksonville) 0

Lakeland 38, Sebring 3

Lake Nona (Orlando) 63, Harmony (St. Cloud) 0

LaSalle Immaculata (Miami) 62, Hialeah 0

Legacy (Port St. Lucie) 14, Sebastian River 5

Lemon Bay (Englewood) 34, LaBelle 20

Lennard (Ruskin) 27, Durant (Plant City) 21

Lyman (Longwood) 3, East River (Orlando) 0

Mainland (Daytona Beach) 35, Spruce Creek (Port Orange) 14

Master’s Academy (Vero Beach) 48, Legacy Charter (Ocoee) 0

Merritt Island 36, Eau Gallie (Melbourne) 35 (OT)

Merritt Island Christian 22, Calvary Chapel (West Melbourne) 12

Miami Beach 23, American (Hialeah) 12

Middleton (Tampa) 12, Blake (Tampa) 0

Miramar 32, South Broward (Hollywood) 7

Monarch (Coconut Creek) 49, Olympic Heights (Boca Raton) 0

Monsignor Pace (Miami Gardens) 20, Booker T. Washington (Miami) 12

Morgan (Wimauma) 35, King (Tampa) 6

Naples 34, Gulf Coast (Naples) 10

Nease (Ponte Vedra) 31, Fletcher (Neptune Beach) 27

Northeast (St. Petersburg) 16, Osceola (Seminole) 6

Orangewood Christian (Maitland) 63, Bishop McLaughlin (Spring Hill) 0

Osceola (Kissimmee) 16, Auburndale 14

Oviedo 44, Viera 6

Palatka 12, Menendez (St. Augustine) 0

Palm Beach Central (Wellington) 26, Santaluces (Lantana) 7

Plant (Tampa) 42, Leto (Tampa) 0

Poinciana (Kissimmee) 36, Davenport 19

Riverdale (Fort Myers) 28, Charlotte (Punta Gorda) 12

Robinson (Tampa) 34, Jefferson (Tampa) 19

Satellite 35, Bayside (Palm Bay) 0

Seminole (Sanford) 21, Lake Mary 19

Space Coast (Cocoa) 35, Cocoa Beach 0

Stanton Prep (Jacksonville) 18, Westside (Jacksonville) 0

St. Augustine 55, Ridgeview (Orange Park) 0

St. John Paul II (Boca Raton) 22, Marathon 21

St. Joseph (St. Augustine) 43, West Oaks Academy (Orlando) 6

St. Petersburg 45, Hollins (St. Petersburg) 0

St. Petersburg Catholic 49, Northside Christian (St. Petersburg) 0

Sumner (Riverview) 52, Parrish Community 6

Ransom Everglades (Miami) 44, Smart En Sports Academy (Miami) 0

Riverview (Sarasota) 47, North Port 7

Royal Palm Beach 40, Palm Beach Gardens 0

Saint Andrew’s (Boca Raton) 42, Jupiter Christian 20

Santa Fe Catholic (Lakeland) 47, Canterbury (Fort Myers) 7

South Fort Myers 49, Fort Myers 7

South Sumter (Bushnell) 35, Tavares 22

Springstead (Spring Hill) 43, Fivay (Hudson) 14

St. John Neumann (Naples) 42, First Baptist (Naples) 21

St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) 48, McArthur (Hollywood) 0

Tarpon Springs 7, Countryside (Clearwater) 3

Tenoroc (Lakeland) 44, Discovery (Lake Alfred) 0

The First Academy (Orlando) 31, Archbishop McCarthy (Southwest Ranches) 24

The King’s Academy (West Palm Beach) 63, Somerset Canyons (Boynton Beach) 6

The Villages Charter 53, Eustis 6

Titusville 41, Rockledge 13

Treasure Coast (Port St. Lucie) 14, Fort Pierce Central 13

True North Classical Academy (Miami) 31, John Carroll (Fort Pierce) 20

University (Orlando) 23, Cypress Creek (Orlando) 7

Vanguard (Ocala) 42, Mount Dora 0

Venice 49, Lakewood Ranch (Bradenton) 14

Vero Beach 22, Pahokee 7

Wellen Park (North Port) 23, Clewiston 6

West Boca Raton 56, Deerfield Beach 0

West Broward (Pembroke Pines) 42, Barbara Goleman (Miami Lakes) 35

Westminster Christian (Miami) 42, South Miami 6

West Orange (Winter Garden) 44, Dr. Phillips (Orlando) 27

Westwood (Fort Pierce) 47, Port St. Lucie 6

Windermere 24, St. Cloud 13

Winter Park 27, Timber Creek (Orlando) 14

Wiregrass Ranch (Wesley Chapel) 16, Land O’Lakes 13 (OT)

Yulee 14, Riverside (Jacksonville) 10

Zephyrhills 42, Hudson 0

Zephyrhills Christian 20, Southwest Florida Christian (Fort Myers) 7

THURSDAY

Baker County (Glen St. Mary) 42, Suwannee (Live Oak) 0

Bartram Trail (St. Johns) 33, Beachside (St. Johns) 26

Benjamin (North Palm Beach) 52, Pine Crest (Fort Lauderdale) 0

Boynton Beach 24, Suncoast (Riviera Beach) 14

Braddock (Miami) 1, Hialeah-Miami Lakes 0 (Forfeit)

Bradenton Christian 20, Shorecrest Prep (St. Petersburg) 8

Buchholz (Gainesville) 48, Matanzas (St. Augustine) 0

Central (Miami) 63, Key West 7

Christ’s Church (Jacksonville) 42, Harvest Community (Jacksonville) 12

Coral Park (Miami) 18, Hialeah Gardens 14

Cottage Hill Christian (Mobile), Alabama 40, Bayshore Christian (Tampa) 7

Cottondale 42, Liberty County (Bristol) 32

Creekside (St. Johns) 48, Atlantic Coast (Jacksonville) 0

Dunbar (Fort Myers) 60, Mariner (Cape Coral) 20

Fernandina Beach 25, Union County (Lake Butler) 8

Fort Lauderdale 27, Stoneman Douglas (Parkland) 7

Glades Day (Belle Glade) 44, Parkridge Christian (Coral Springs) 0

Hallandale 18, Pompano Beach 16

Hilliard 46, Aucilla Christian (Monticello) 27

Immokalee 63, East Lee County (Lehigh Acres) 0

Inlet Grove (Riviera Beach) 52, Palm Beach Christian Prep 0

Lake Wales 28, Jones (Orlando) 6

Lincoln (Tallahassee) 35, Chiles (Tallahassee) 28

Madison County 42, Fort White 26

Mount Dora Christian 42, IMG Academy State Team (Bradenton) 14

North Florida Christian (Tallahassee) 24, FAMU DRS (Tallahassee) 20

North Miami 41, Edison (Miami) 12

Oxbridge Academy (West Palm Beach) 44, Boca Raton Christian 24

Palm Beach Lakes 27, Park Vista (Lake Worth) 17

Providence (Jacksonville) 23, Foundation Academy (Winter Garden) 14

Santa Fe (Alachua) 44, Eastside (Gainesville) 14

Seffner Christian 13, Out-of-Door (Sarasota) 12

Sneads 47, True Institute, Georgia 20

St. Francis Catholic (Gainesville) 62, Florida Deaf & Blind (St. Augustine) 0

University Christian (Jacksonville) 59, Williston 6

Varela (Miami) 62, Dr. Krop (Miami) 34

Wellington 27, Dr. Joaquin Garcia (Lake Worth) 0

Western (Davie) 48, Doral Academy 14

WEDNESDAY

Pensacola Catholic 49, Freeport 7

MONDAY

Cardinal Gibbons (Fort Lauderdale) 44, Dillard (Fort Lauderdale) 0

Dr. Krop (Miami) 32, Coral Park (Miami) 30

Edgewater (Orlando) 34, Olympia (Orlando) 0

John I. Leonard (Greenacres) 18, Suncoast (Riviera Beach) 0

Olympic Heights (Boca Raton) 19, Seminole Ridge (Loxahatchee) 7

Palm Beach Gardens 24, Boynton Beach 0

South Broward (Hollywood) 39, Stoneman Douglas (Parkland) 6

Week 1 Scoreboard. https://larryblustein.com/news/florida-state-high-school-football-scoreboard-week-1

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

Week 5 Scoreboard. https://larryblustein.com/news/florida-state-high-school-football-scoreboard-week-5

Week 6. https://larryblustein.com/news/florida-state-high-school-football-scoreboard-week-6

Week 7. https://larryblustein.com/news/florida-state-high-school-football-scoreboard-week-7

MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD INFORMATION YEAR-ROUND. https://larryblustein.com/

For the past 56 years, we have spent mor

e time on football fields than anyone in the country. From games to practices, camps, combines and 7-on-7 events, we get to as many events as possible to see the athletes LIVE. Follow us on Facebook (Larry Blustein), Instagram (OurBoyBlu) and Twitter (@PrepRedzoneFL). Contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Wednesday, October 7th South Florida High School Sports Radio Show

It’s another week of football as the popular and nationally recognized South Florida High School Sports radio show with Larry Blustein on 104.3 FM WQAM moved to Wednesday night this week - brought to you courtesy of University of Miami Health Sports Medicine.

Each week, the program attracts the newsmakers in high school sports, recruiting college sports – not only locally, but throughout the country.

The show gives listeners an opportunity to hear about college football programs statewide from the media that cover them. It also focuses on the coaches who use the state of Florida – Miami-Dade and Broward Counties in particular.

The program, which has been run for nearly two decades and has been rated as one of the top programs of its kind has become a popular listen for recruiting fans as well as high school sports purists, focusing on high sports and the newsmakers.

Here is a look at the way Wednesday night went:

Imagine leading your team in sacks. Imagine leading the state in that category. How about the nation! Miami Killian senior defensive end Dashaun Collins will head into Week No. 8 with 19 quarterback sacks, which is good enough to be the best in the country! He spoke about how he improved from his junior season.

DASHAUN COLLINS ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/miami-killian-senior-de-dashuan-collins-is-the-nations-sack-leader-b3c08

For the past three and a half seasons, Christian Cassidy has learned, matured and has become a leader as an offensive lineman at Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons. As a team captain, he has been instrumental in paving the way for a solid running game – while providing protection for the quarterback. While he may not play football in college, he does have his career plans in order.

CHRISTIAN CASSIDY ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/cardinal-gibbons-senior-ol-christian-cassidy-91b27

With the University of Miami having this week off to rest after a physical five-game stretch, all eyes will be on Hard Rock Stadium a week from Saturday night for the annual showdown with rival Florida State University. Jazz Santana from The Sixth Ring Canes Podcast looked at this football program and how depth has paved the way so far.

JAZZ SANTANA ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/the-sixth-ring-canes-podcast-host-jazz-santana-bde42

With St. Thomas Aquinas holding on to the No. 1 spot nationally, all the Raiders have to do is continue to win and take home a national title. But as Zack Poff from Max Preps told our audience, there are some quality programs across the country who could be in the same position. Several south Florida teams are among the best in the country.
ZACK POFF ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/national-high-school-rankings-editor-zack-poff-of-max-preps-3d4b9

While everyone is paying attention to the inaugural “Open Division”, Andre Fernandez is looking at what some of the other Miami-Dade and Broward programs will be able to do away from that classification. Several teams are looking to find their way to Pitbull Stadium in the second week of December to play for a state title in 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A and 6A as well.

ANDRE FERNANDEZ ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/high-school-sports-analyst-andre-fernandez-fde62

Speaking of the Open Division, there are several teams who are currently not mentioned as one of the eight best in the state – and while there is a long way to go – the formula for choosing this inaugural field is not very popular with the human element losing out to a computer ranking. Jon Santucci from USA Today has some valid ideas on how this should all work.

JON SANTUCCI ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/national-high-school-football-analyst-jon-santucci-5194a

MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD INFORMATION YEAR-ROUND. https://larryblustein.com/

For the past 56 years, we have spent more time on football fields than anyone in the country. From games to practices, camps, combines and 7-on-7 events, we get to as many events as possible to see the athletes LIVE. Follow us on Facebook (Larry Blustein), Instagram (OurBoyBlu) and Twitter (@PrepRedzoneFL). Contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Fast-Moving Season Begins Week Tonight In Miami-Dade, Broward Counties

We probably say this every year, but the high school football season is certainly moving quickly. Maybe too fast for some.

When things kickoff today in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, we will have reached the eighth week of the 2026 season, which signals that every game played will have some meaning for teams who are headed to the post season.

With district championships still at stake along with the inaugural “Open Division”, the next few weeks will define teams and players.

Key West (3-4, 2-1) at Miami Central (5-1, 3-0), Traz, 7. A win by the Rockets will all but wrap up the district title – with only North Miami Beach left. But this program – with next week’s GMAC Week matchup against Miami Christopher Columbus and a regular season-ending game against Miami Carol City will tell a lot about their post season plans. They will either play for the Open Division title or the 3A crown.

KEY WEST CONCHS

Boca Raton, W 30-7

Palmetto, L 35-7

Delray American Heritage, L 26-13

Miami Jackson, L 12-7

Miami St. Brendan, W 58-7

Miami True North Classical Academy, L 30-17

North Miami Beach, W 23-13

10/8 - @Miami Central

10/23 – Miami Springs

10/30 - @Naples Barron Collier

MIAMI CENTRAL ROCKETS

Orange Lutheran, California, W 23-22

Miami St. Brendan, W 43-7

Buford, Georgia, L 18-7

Miami Jackson, W 54-18

Miami Northwestern, W 54-18

Miami Springs, W 34-0

10/8 – Key West

10/16 – Miami Christopher Columbus – GMAC Week

10/22 – North Miami Beach

10/30 - @Miami Carol City

 

Parkland Douglas (1-5) at Fort Lauderdale (6-0), Lockhart, 7. The Flying Ls continue this magical season with a home game against the Eagles.

While both programs are enjoying this independent season to bolster their rosters and bring back the interest in football, this is another contest that will provide film for the prospects who want to continue playing at the next level.

PARKLAND DOUGLAS EAGLES

Cooper City, L 42-6

Coral Springs, W 52-2

Fort Lauderdale NSU University School, L 51-6

Weston Cypress Bay, L 50-0

South Plantation, L 37-14

Hollywood South Broward, L 39-6

10/8 - @Fort Lauderdale

10/15 – West Palm Beach Forest Hill

10/23 – Coral Springs Taravella

10/30 - @Coral Springs Coral Glades

FORT LAUDERDALE FLYING LS

Coral Springs Taravella, W 32-12

Hollywood South Broward, W 32-20

Hollywood Hills, W 34-8

West Palm Beach Forest Hill, W 35-0

Cooper City, W 27-10

Pembroke Pines Charter, W 49-6

10/8 – Parkland Douglas

10/16 – Coral Springs

10/22 - @South Plantation

10/29 - @Fort Lauderdale Stranahan

 

In addition to those two games, here is the way the rest of Thursday will take shape in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties:

Davie Western at Doral, 7

Doral Reagan vs. Miami Sunset (Tropical), 7

Miami Coral Park at Hialeah Gardens, 3:30

Miami Edison at North Miami (Milander), 7

North Palm Beach Benjamin at Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest, 7

Pompano Beach at Hallandale, 7


FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9

Boca Raton Olympic Heights vs. Coconut Creek Monarch (Coconut Creek), 7

Coconut Creek at Pembroke Pines Flanagan, 7

Coconut Creek North Broward Prep at Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian, 7

Coral Springs Charter at Port St. Lucie Tradition Prep, 7

Coral Springs Taravella at West Palm Beach Forest Hill, 7

Delray American Heritage at Miami Belen Jesuit, 7

Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons vs. Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (Lockhart), 7

Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy at Miami Florida Christian, 7

Hialeah at Miami Immaculata La Salle, 7

Hialeah American vs. Miami Beach (Memorial), 7

Hialeah Miami Lakes at Miami Braddock, 3:30

Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna at West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman, 6:30

Hollywood McArthur at Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, 7

Hollywood South Broward at Miramar, 7

Homestead at Miami Palmetto (Tropical), 7:30

Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson at Sunrise Piper, 7

Miami Christopher Columbus at Coral Gables, 4

Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace vs. Miami Booker T. Washington (Curtis), 7

Miami Gulliver at Fort Lauderdale NSU University School, 7

Miami High at Weston Cypress Bay, 7

Miami Jackson at Miami St. Brendan, 7

Miami Norland at Plantation American Heritage, 7

Miami Northwestern vs. Miami Carol City (Traz), 7:30

Miami SmartEn Academy at Miami Ransom Everglades, 7

Miami Southridge at Miramar Everglades, 7

Miami True North Classical Academy at Fort Pierce John Carroll, 7

Miami Varela vs. Miami Krop (Ives), 7

North Lauderdale Somerset Prep at Somerset Academy, 7

Oakland Park Northeast at Delray Atlantic, 7

Pembroke Pines West Broward vs. Miami Lakes Goleman (Milander), 7:30

South Miami at Miami Westminster Christian, 4

Southwest Miami vs. Homestead South Dade (Harris), 7:30

South Plantation at Davie Nova, 7

Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy at Orlando First Academy, 7

Tavernier Coral Shores at Miami Palmer Trinity, 4

West Boca Raton at Deerfield Beach, 7

 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

Miami Ferguson at Miami Coral Reef (Tropical), 7

Pompano Beach Blanche Ely at Fort Lauderdale Dillard, 3

 

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Miami-Dade, Broward Prospects Continue To Step Up

The great thing about football in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties is the opportunity to watch so many quality athletes – year-round.

Every Wednesday we have the opportunity to shine a spotlight on talented football prospects – in all classes – that are making an impression locally, regionally, statewide and even nationally.

While we turn on the TV every Saturday and watch talented players who grew up in the #305 and #954 making an impact, we also look back to where it all began – on youth and high school football fields from the Florida Keys to the Palm Beach County line.

Today, we bring you five more football players who are not only making an impression here but also making a name for themselves as players that college coaches and fans are watching all over.

2028 - Drew Barbar, WR, 6’0, 160, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy. One of the real under-the-radar athletes who has been known as a basketball prospect, but his work on the football field has certainly gotten him into the spotlight on an offense that is always wide open and is fun to be a part of. Currently leads the state of Florida with 58 receptions for 1,212 yards and 11 scores. He is also versatile enough to play in the defensive secondary.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22594747/Drew-Barbar

2027 – Peyton Catronio, Hybrid/LB/Athlete, 5’11, 200, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons – 3.8 GPA. One of the leaders on a Chiefs’ defense that has been impressive all season. Had a huge outing on Monday night in a 44-0 win against Fort Lauderdale Dillard in a key district matchup with 3 sacks and numerous pressures in a shutout performance. This is someone that has been a catalyst and senior leader for this program and also gets it done in the classroom.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19992036/6ac466719e1a895bd6b7d5a6

2027 - Dashaun Collins, DE, 6’3, 205, Miami Killian. May we introduce you to the nation’s leader in quarterback sacks! This impressive talent hit the ground running and has been impressive for the Cougars and head coach Rudy Trevino during a district championship season and 6-1 record with 19 sacks. This is someone who many had not had on their radar screen, but this young man is a difference maker who is on a mission to not only get this program deep in the state playoffs but also make a name for himself – which he has!

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/25521640/Dashaun-Collins

2027 - Abdul Hopkins, Athlete, 6’2, 190, Hialeah American. When we watched him earlier this season in a game against North Miami, this impressive and way under-the-radar talent completely took over the game for the Patriots with three interceptions and numerous plays that gave this program a huge win. That was certainly not the only contest that this impressive talent had a hand in. In last week’s victory, he added two more picks and sits atop all Florida players with 7 7 for a team is 5-2 and headed toward the post season.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22794182/Abdul-Hopkins-jr

2028 – Jeremiah Milcent, QB, 5’11, 155, Coconut Creek Monarch – 3.8 GPA. When we watched him earlier this season, there were very few – if anyone who had an idea how good this quality talent could be. Those who had watched him at the youth level and followed him in high school knew that he had the potential to be special. But through the first seven games of the season – against a very competitive schedule – this young man has thrown for 1,765 yards and 16 touchdowns, turning the heads of college recruiters and opposing teams.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26051222/Jeremiah-Milcent

 

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