Since it was announced that Florida International University and Pitbull Stadium would be the destination for this year’s 1A-7A state football finals, there was plenty of local buzz.
While it would have been nice to get all seven teams in the mix, the area will have four programs who will look to bring home titles to the #305 and #954.
With one more final Top 20 ranking to be released next week, here is a look at this week’s programs from the two counties:
1, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (12-2, 1A). LAST WEEK: The Lions set a record, advancing to their ninth consecutive state finals with a 35-6 win against Jacksonville Trinity Christian. THIS WEEK: No. 3 Clearwater Central Catholic (12-2), Wednesday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m.
2. Plantation American Heritage (12-2, 4A). LAST WEEK: The Patriots continued to stay hot in the off-season with a 38-28 win against St. Augustine. THIS WEEK: No. 2 Orlando Jones (14-0), Friday, Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m.
3. Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (11-3, 5A). LAST WEEK: The five-time defending state champion Raiders beat Bradenton Manatee in a thriller, 16-13. THIS WEEK: No. 1 Lakeland (13-0), Thursday, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m.
4. Miami Northwestern (11-2, 3A). LAST WEEK: The Bulls continued to dominate the competition with a 40-0 road win at Melbourne Eau Gallie. THIS WEEK: No. 1 Jacksonville Raines (13-0), Saturday, Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m.
5. Miami Booker T. Washington (10-3, 2A). LAST WEEK: The Tornadoes saw a successful season come to an end with a 47-27 road loss to Havana Gadsden County. SEASON OVER.
6. Miami Christopher Columbus (8-4, 7A). LAST WEEK: The Explorers were up against one of the nation’s top teams and battled down to the end, losing to Venice, 33-27. SEASON OVER.
7. Miami Southridge (11-3, 6A). LAST WEEK: The Spartans lost a tough 14-11 decision to West Boca Raton in the closing seconds. SEASON OVER.
8. Miami Norland (9-3, 4A). LAST WEEK: SEASON OVER
9. Davie Western (6-7, 7A). LAST WEEK: SEASON OVER.
10. Pembroke Pines West Broward (9-4, 6A). SEASON OVER.
11. Coconut Creek Monarch (7-4, 6A). SEASON OVER.
12. Sunrise Piper (10-2, 6A). SEASON OVER.
13. Miami Immaculata LaSalle (11-2, 2A). LAST WEEK: SEASON OVER.
14. Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (8-4, 5A). SEASON OVER.
15. Fort Lauderdale Dillard (9-3, 4A). SEASON OVER.
16. Miami Edison (7-5, 1A). LAST WEEK: SEASON OVER.
17. Miramar (7-5, 5A). SEASON OVER.
18. Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace (8-3, 2A). SEASON OVER.
19. Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (7-5, 2A). SEASON OVER.
20. Homestead South Dade (6-6, 7A). SEASON OVER.
IN ADDITION: Coconut Creek (4-5, 5A – SEASON OVER), Coral Gables (5-4, 7A – SEASON OVER), Davie Nova (7-3, 6A – SEASON OVER), Doral Academy (5-5, 6A – SEASON OVER), Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian (7-3, 2A – SEASON OVER), Fort Lauderdale NSU University School (9-2, Independent – SEASON OVER), Fort Lauderdale (4-5, 6A – SEASON OVER), Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (5-5, 3A – SEASON OVER), Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy (5-4, Independent – SEASON OVER), Hialeah (8-3, 4A – SEASON OVER), Hollywood South Broward (4-7, 6A – SEASON OVER), Homestead (4-5, 6A – SEASON OVER), Miami Archbishop Carroll (6-5, 1A – SEASON OVER), Miami Carol City (7-4, 2A – SEASON OVER), Miami Florida Christian (9-1, Independent – SEASON OVER), Miami Jackson (4-7, 3A – SEASON OVER), Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman (5-6, 7A – SEASON OVER), Miami Ransom Everglades (6-4, 2A – SEASON OVER), Miami Palmetto (6-4, 7A – SEASON OVER), Miami Springs (3-7, 2A – SEASON OVER), Miami True North Classical Academy (7-4, 1A – SEASON OVER), North Miami (6-5, 5A – SEASON OVER), North Miami Beach (3-7, 2A – SEASON OVER), Pembroke Pines Charter (6-4, 5A – SEASON OVER), Pembroke Pines Flanagan (7-4, 6A – SEASON OVER), Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy (7-4, 3A – SEASON OVER), Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy (7-4, 4A – SEASON OVER), Plantation (6-5, 4A – SEASON OVER). Weston Cypress Bay (6-4, 7A – SEASON OVER).
WEEKLY RANKINGS
PRE-SEASON. https://larryblustein.com/news/miami-dade-broward-pre-season-top-20-st-thomas-begins-at-no-1
Week 2. https://larryblustein.com/news/miami-dade-broward-week-2-top-20-st-thomas-remains-on-top
Week 3. https://larryblustein.com/news/miami-dade-broward-week-3-top-20-surprises-shake-things-up
WEEK 4. https://larryblustein.com/news/week-4-things-are-getting-very-interesting
WEEK 5. https://larryblustein.com/news/week-5-local-rankings-change-from-week-to-week
WEEK 6. https://larryblustein.com/news/week-6-district-play-has-started-in-miami-dade-broward
WEEK 7. https://larryblustein.com/news/week-7-st-thomas-aquinas-miami-central-hollywood-chaminade-madonna-remain-at-the-top
WEEK 8. https://larryblustein.com/news/week-8-head-to-head-matchups-are-key
WEEK 9. https://larryblustein.com/news/week-9-chaminade-madonna-moves-back-on-top
WEEK 10. https://larryblustein.com/news/week-10-highlights-some-crucial-miami-dade-broward-games
WEEK 11. https://larryblustein.com/news/week-11-playoff-spots-are-now-filled-for-miami-dade-broward-county-teams
WEEK 12. https://larryblustein.com/news/week-12-local-teams-getting-ready-for-the-state-playoffs
PLAYOFF WEEK 1: https://larryblustein.com/news/playoff-week-1-the-race-begins-this-week
PLAYOFF WEEK 2: https://larryblustein.com/news/playoff-week-2-the-spotlight-shines-on-key-local-matchups-1
PLAYOFF WEEK 3: https://larryblustein.com/news/playoff-week-3-twelve-local-teams-remain-in-the-hunt
MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD INFORMATION YEAR-ROUND. https://larryblustein.com/
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