TALLAHASSEE – After nine games and three days of championship football at Bragg Memorial Stadium on the campus of Florida A&M, it’s hard to argue that south Florida football is not the best in the country.
While there always will be that fight for dominance with California, Texas, Georgia, Ohio, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania – college coaches and a national TV audience on Bally Sports saw exactly what everyone is always talking about.
From the nation’s best in Chaminade-Madonna and St. Thomas Aquinas to Christopher Columbus, Miami Norland and Homestead, this weekend left no doubt.
Elite players, top-flight coaching and fans who made their way hundreds of miles to be a part of this year’s state championship experience, it was certainly something to see.
While there were some quality games being played, it was also time to recognized head coach Dameon Jones for a record-setting eighth consecutive state championship experience as everyone saw the Lions roar to a 56-0 win against unbeaten Clearwater Central Catholic.
It was also time to salute head coach Roger Harriott and his record-setting Raiders on their fifth consecutive state title.
But let’s give Dave Dunn and Christopher Columbus for one of the best coaching job at the state championships, which should be no surprise to anyone.
We also need to recognize the great job first year head coach Ronnie Thornton and his very talented Homestead team did in battling St. Thomas Aquinas all the way down to the end.
Last but certainly not least, the year that Miami Norland experienced before losing in the 2M state final, Daryle Heidelburg and the Vikings were unbeaten all year, beating 4S state champion Lakeland, national power Miami Central twice and the always tough Miami Booker T. Washington Tornadoes.
Here is a replay of the 2023 state playoffs for Miami-Dade and Broward teams:
1M - Chaminade Wins Sixth In Eight Years. https://prepredzone.com/2023/12/chaminade-wins-6th-in-8-years/
2M - Berkeley Prep Stuns Unbeaten Norland. https://prepredzone.com/2023/12/berkeley-prep-stuns-unbeaten-norland/
3M - Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas Wins 5th Straight. https://prepredzone.com/2023/12/st-thomas-aquinas-wins-5th-straight/
4M - A Repeat For Christopher Columbus. https://prepredzone.com/2023/12/a-repeat-for-christopher-columbus/
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After a perfect season, the Marauders are back for another contest against the Lions.
This is indeed a different team that heads north this year. One that is loaded with talent and high hopes of knocking off the No. 2 team in the country.
When things kick off early this morning, this team will set a Florida record for the 8th consecutive state championship appearance.
This team has not lost to a Florida program in two years after completing another successful season. To beat them you have to bring more than your “A” Game – as several national rated opponents found out early.
1M
Thursday, December 7, 10 a.m.
No. 2 Clearwater Central Catholic (14-0) vs. No. 1 Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (13-0).
CLEARWATER CENTRAL CATHOLIC MARAUDERS
HEAD COACH: Chris Harvey
POINTS: 461-209
PROSPECT WATCH
2024 - Caleb Goodloe , WR.
2024 - Andy Jaffe , S. Mississippi commit.
2024 - Shamar Rigby.
2024 - Justin Stephens, RB.
2025 - Andrew Burton, OL/DL.
2025 – Keo Jenkins, LB.
2025 - Matt Mills, LB.
2025 - Jershaun Newton, QB.
2025 - Johnny Richardson, OLB.
2026 - Jsai Smith, DB.
ROAD TO TALLAHASSEE
Tampa Berkeley Prep, W 21-14
Ocala Trinity Catholic, W 35-10
Tampa Catholic, W 37-10
Clearwater, W 42-20
Sebring, W 38-20
Tampa Carrollwood Day, W 28-27
St. Petersburg Northside Christian, W 45-0
Tampa Cambridge Christian, W (forfeit)
Seffner Christian, W 54-7
Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, W 34-14
# Largo Indian Rocks Christian, W 42-14
# Tampa Carrollwood Day, W 45-41
# Jacksonville Trinity Christian, W 39-32
HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA LIONS
HEAD COACH: Dameon Jones
POINTS: 631-137
PROSPECT WATCH
2024 – Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State commit.
2024 – Joshisa Trader, Athlete, Miami commit.
2024 – Zaquan Patterson, S, Miami commit
2024 – Davion Gause, RB, North Carolina commit.
2024 - Cedrick Bailey, QB, North Carolina State commit.
2024 – Zachary Crothers, DE, Pittsburgh commit.
2024 – Kaleb Stewart, LB, UConn commit.
2024 – Curtis Janvier, S, FAU commit.
2025 – Chris Ewald, CB, Michigan commit.
2026 – Bryant Junius, OLB
ROAD TO TALLAHASSEE
Baltimore St. Frances Academy, W 35-14
Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, W 41-4
Bergen Catholic, New Jersey, W 61-21
Plantation American Heritage, W 28-16
Miami Central, W 31-28
Coconut Creek, W 35-27
Fort Lauderdale Dillard, W 55-20
Hollywood Avant Garde, W 64-0
Boca Raton Saint John Paul II. W 70-0
St. Petersburg Lakewood, W 57-0
# Hollywood Avant Garde, W 67-0
# West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman, W 40-0
# Miami Archbishop Carroll, W 42-7
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It has turned into one of the best post season all-star events in the state of Florida.
The Broward County Athletic Association (BCAA) all-star game and banquet, honoring senior football players and cheerleaders will take center stage once again on Thursday night (7:00) at Nova High School.
With nearly two weeks of practice, some of the top football prospects from every member school will square off in a North vs. South exposure event.
With college coaches having an opportunity to watch these talented young men perform in practice the past two weeks, college scholarship and financial assistance have taken center stage.
The BCAA is known for doing more for their student/athletes than any other county, and with a Wednesday night banquet and the game on Thursday, the spotlight falls on the students.
NORTH BIOS
BLANCHE ELY TIGERS
HEAD COACH: Mike Bailey.
52 – Roosevelt Caldwell, DT, 5-10, 260.
33 – Quincey Casseus, OLB/TE, 6-1, 230.
5 – Edward McIntosh, RB, 6-0, 180.
8 – Deon Wiggins, Athlete, 5-9, 180.
BOYD ANDERSON COBRAS
HEAD COACH: Kevin Claxton Jr.
2 – Jason Bell, WR/DB, 5-10, 185.
8 – Johnathan Hawkes, DE/OLB, 6-0, 190.
55 – Ashton Perkins, OL/DL/TE, 6-4, 250.
CARDINAL GIBBONS CHIEFS
HEAD COACH: Matt Dubuc
4 – Pat Anderson, RB, 5-11, 200.
72 – Zack Boehly, OL, 6-4, 290.
5 – Guy Edmond Jr., DB, 5-11, 180.
COCONUT CREEK COUGARS
HEAD COACH: Johnnie Sloan.
1 – Elijah Cannon, DB, 6-2, 180.
8 – Martin Montero, DE, 6-2, 230.
2 – Jamarie Hostclaw, RB, 5-10, 175.
5 – Damaine Wilson, LB, 6-2, 225.
CORAL GLADES JAGUARS
HEAD COACH: Rocco Casullo.
4 – Corey Grant, Athlete, 6-0, 185.
1 – Ulysse Jordan, OLB/TE, 6-1, 220.
85 – Keyshawn Sinfort, DT, 6-3, 230.
CORAL SPRINGS COLTS
HEAD COACH: Eddie Brown.
60 – Stanley Isma, OL/DL, 6-3, 215.
71 – Daryl Myers, OL, 6-1, 260.
50 – Antrell Wright, OL/DL, 6-1, 260.
CORAL SPRINGS CHARTER PANTHERS
HEAD COACH: Christopher Haire.
7 – Jeovhany Cadet, DB/WR, 6-0, 175.
3 – Kevaun Hinckson, RB, 5-7, 160.
6 – Jordan Woods, LB/TE, 6-0, 190.
DEERFIELD BEACH BUCKS
HEAD COACH: Cam Thomas.
11 – Shelton Curtis Jr., WR, 5-8, 165.
2 – Tyrell Fuller, Athlete, 5-7, 170.
10 – Torra Kelly Jr., DB, 5-10, 180.
DILLARD PANTHERS
HEAD COACH: Dimitris Mincey.
73 – Rashard Bell, OL, 6-4, 310.
3 – Brandon Pridgen, WR, 5-7, 175.
54 – Jamarkis Williams, DL, 6-2, 265.
FORT LAUDERDALE
HEAD COACH: Richard Dunbar.
4 – Elijah Bernard-Blue, DB, 6-1, 185.
28 – Jamauri Downing, LB, 5-9, 185.
52 – Kyle Ford, LB/DE, 5-11, 197.
8 – Luke Hamill, TE/WR, 6-2, 205.
65 – Jamin Lennon, OL, 5-9, 270.
J.P. TARAVELLA TROJANS
HEAD COACH: Clenner Goodman.
6 – Justin Giles, WR, 5-9, 155.
3 – Quentin Toussaint, DB, 5-11, 160.
7 – Tariq Qaiyim, LB, 6-0, 195.
MONARCH KNIGHTS
HEAD COACH: Calvin Davis.
44 – Trevon Chisholm, DE/OLB, 6-2, 210.
2 – Kevin Powell, DB, 5-11, 165.
75 – Holden Zeltner, OL, 6-7, 295.
NORTHEAST HURRICANES
HEAD COACH: Danny Urego.
3 – Kamryn Beals, DB/QB, 6-0, 170.
69 – Lubens Francois, OL, 6-2, 230.
1 – Travis Jones, WR, 6-1, 180.
PIPER BENGALS
HEAD COACH: Quintin Short.
12 – Camden Franklin, LB, 5-9, 170.
5 – Jaiden Smith, PR/KR/S, 6-0, 175
10 – Kevaughn Stewart, DE/OLB, 6-0, 180.
7 – Jean Telfort, WR/TE/RB, 6-0, 185.
15 – Kendrick Washington, OLB/SS, 5-11, 180.
PLANTATION COLONELS
HEAD COACH: Steve Davis.
8 – Chad Braddy, WR, 5-11, 175.
1 – Brian Lane, WR/PR/KR, 5-10, 170.
50 – Jamari Russell, DT, 6-2, 250.
3 – J.T. Tabora, QB, 5-11, 185.
2 – Jaden Williams, DB/WR, 6-2, 200.
POMPANO BEACH TORNADOES
HEAD COACH: Johnathan Firth.
3 – Tanner Block, PK, 6-1, 180.
62 – Lucas Fields, OL, 5-10, 285.
55 – Jack Hudson, OL, 5-9, 200.
9 – Michael Lewis, DE/LS, 6-0, 190.
STONEMAN DOUGLAS
HEAD COACH: Keith Hindsley.
35 – Jake Arteaga, P, 5-11, 175.
17 – Giorgio Balderama, DL/Edge, 6-2, 225.
75 – Jeremy Fishkin, OL, 6-6, 310.
86 – Will Ross, DL/TE, 6-5, 240.
SOUTH BIOS
CHAMINADE-MADONNA LIONS
HEAD COACH: Dameon Jones
74 – Jackson Campbell, OL, 6-2, 290.
61 – Kadarius Frazier, DE, 6-2, 240.
30 – Denzel Johnson, LB, 5-11, 190.
COOPER CITY COWBOYS
HEAD COACH: Art Taylor
5 – Brady Dillon, S, 6-0, 170.
62 – Nathan Dominguez, OL/LS, 6-1, 235.
21 – Cameron McGonigal, Athlete/RB, 5-7, 160.
77 – Mike Savarese, OL, 5-11, 255.
CYPRESS BAY LIGHTNING
HEAD COACH: Bret Hood
38 – Kai Bandy, P/K, 6-0, 155.
81 – Joaquin Edie, WR, 5-11, 175.
34 – Ryan Geary, LB, 5-10, 195.
66 – Sam Miller, OL, 6-4, 295.
EVERGLADES GATORS
HEAD COACH: Rodney Rumph.
48 – Kinta Cox, DL, 6-3, 235.
50 – Khristian Duarte, OL, 5-11, 250.
88 – Kenley Isreal, DL, 6-2, 225.
FLANAGAN FALCONS
HEAD COACH: Benjamin Rolle.
33 – Jahmir Campbell, OLB, 6-2, 175.
7 – Amir Collings, QB, 6-3, 185.
60 – Eric Joseph, OL/DL, 5-11, 220.
17 – Isaiah Maurice, WR/DB, 5-8, 165.
HALLANDALE CHARGERS
HEAD COACH: Joshua Bush
14 – Justin Adam, WR, 5-9, 160.
41 – Amari Bigger, DE, 6-3, 205.
55 – Omarri Lawrence, OL, 5-11, 225,
HOLLYWOOD HILLS SPARTANS
HEAD COACH: Brandon Graham.
3 – Kristian Bailey, WR, 5-11, 165.
13 – Rashad Jones, DB, 6-0, 170.
15 – Dellroy Paul, RB, 5-9, 210.
MCARTHUR MUSTANGS
HEAD COACH: Kevin Burnett.
75 – Jayvon Beliard, OL/DL, 5-11, 280.
54 – Deandre Daniels, OL, 6-1, 265.
99 – Christian Grier, DT, 6-0, 300.
28 – Johnoy Johnston, DB/WR, 6-1, 190.
29 – Reggie Smith, DB, 5-10, 160.
MIRAMAR PATRIOTS
HEAD COACH: A.J. Scott.
12 – Kael Alexander, QB, 6-4, 200.
49 – Shamar Mielke, DE, 6-4, 215.
10 – Caleb Solomon, S, 6-0, 200.
16 – Jaheim Williams, DE, 6-4, 215.
NOVA TITANS
HEAD COACH: Tyrus McCloud.
32 – Djuvens Ambroise, LB, 5-10, 195
27 – Eric McCall, DB, 6-0, 195.
19 – Christopher Nance, WR/TE, 6-1, 195.
PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER JAGUARS
HEAD COACH: Keidran Willis.
64 – Michael Harbeck, DL, 6-2, 235
24 – Jayden Josue, DB, 5-9, 180.
31 – Jeremiah Quiroz, LB, 5-10, 200.
SOUTH BROWARD BULLDOGS
HEAD COACH: Charles McCrae.
0 – Aaron Benoit, WR/DB/KR, 5-10, 170.
56 – Javon Doster, DL/DE, 5-11, 260.
42 – Brandon Rabasco, P/K, 6-5, 185.
70 – Deandre Stephens, OL, 6-3, 300.
37 – Jonathan Ward Jr., LB, 6-2, 195.
SOUTH PLANTATION PALADINS
HEAD COACH: Colby Erskin.
80 – Jeremiah Ayden, WR, 5-11, 160.
51 – Willie Pondexter, DT, 6-2, 235.
22 – Jaymar Previl, DB, 6-3, 170.
6 – Ivan Saintmelus, DB, 5-9, 170.
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS RAIDERS
HEAD COACH: Roger Harriott.
85 – Kendrick Burley, DE, 6-3, 240.
71 – James McDevitt, OL, 6-3, 265.
35 – Justin Montgomery, RB, 5-10, 230.
STRANAHAN DRAGONS
HEAD COACH: Travis Harden.
72 – Raheem Hall, OL, 6-3, 215.
4 – Joshua Hoggins, WR/KR/PR, 6-0, 170.
20 – Miles Mathis, DB, 6-1, 175.
40 – Eric Morris Jr., DE/OLB, 6-5, 205.
18 – Nicolas Smith Jr., WR/KR/PR, 6-2, 180.
45 – Chris Thornton, DE/OLB/TE, 6-6, 210.
WEST BROWARD BOBCATS
HEAD COACH: Brian McCartney.
52 – Josh Caso, OL, 6-2, 275.
8 – Jonathan Lawson, WR, 5-8, 170.
26 – Carlos Morales, LB, 5-10, 205.
1 - Johnathan Morillo, QB, 6-2, 190.
23 – Nico Vazquez, DB, 5-9, 175.
WESTERN WILDCATS
HEAD COACH: Adam Ratkevich.
11 – Alonzo Carter, WR/RB, 5-11, 190.
9 – Nathan Jean, DB, 5-10, 165.
44 – Joey Podubynsky, DL, 5-10, 235.
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Destination Tallahassee continues this week in south Florida with state finals.
The state title games will showcase programs that more than paid their dues in May, June and July for the fruits that are paying off here in December.
The entire season, we have given you the top teams in Miami-Dade and Broward, and we will continue to bring you rankings right through the state championship games.
Here is a look at how the teams stack up in the final week with the state championships:
1Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (1M, 13-0). LAST WEEK: The Lions beat Miami Archbishop Carroll, 42-7 in the state semifinals. THIS WEEK: Clearwater Central Catholic on Thursday, December 7 at 10 a.m. It is the state record-breaking 8th consecutive trip to the finals.
2. Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (3M, 13-1). LAST WEEK: The Raiders advanced with a 50-14 win against Tampa Gaither. THIS WEEK: A rematch in the state title game against No. 4 Homestead on Saturday afternoon at 3.
3. Miami Norland (2M, 14-0). LAST WEEK: The Vikings ran their winning streak to 14 with a 28-7 win against Jacksonville Bolles. THIS WEEK: A Saturday morning (10 a.m.) title game against Tampa Berkeley Prep.
4. Homestead (3M, 12-1). LAST WEEK: The Broncos won a shootout against Orlando Jones, 42-35. THIS WEEK: It’s a state title rematch against No. 2 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas at 3 p.m. on Saturday.
5. Miami Christopher Columbus (4M, 12-2). LAST WEEK: The Explorers captured the state semifinal against Tampa Plant, 27-7. THIS WEEK: A Friday night (8:00) state title matchup with Jacksonville Mandarin.
6. Plantation American Heritage (2M, 10-2). LAST WEEK: The Patriots were upset at home by Tampa Berkeley Prep, 17-14.
7. Miami Central (2M, 8-3). LAST WEEK: SEASON OVER.
8. Coconut Creek Monarch (11-3). LAST WEEK: The Knights saw their dream season come to an end against Jacksonville Mandarin, 51-21.
9. Coconut Creek (3M, 10-3). LAST WEEK: SEASON OVER.
10. Davie Western (4M, 9-4). LAST WEEK: SEASON OVER.
11. Miami Palmetto (4M, 9-2). SEASON OVER.
12. Miramar (3M, 8-5). LAST WEEK: SEASON OVER.
13. Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (2M, 9-4). SEASON OVER.
14. Miami Booker T. Washington (2M, 9-3). SEASON OVER.
15. Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (3M, 9-3). SEASON OVER.
16. Homestead South Dade (4M, 6-4). SEASON OVER.
17. Miami Archbishop Carroll (1M, 11-2). LAST WEEK: The Bulldogs’ impressive season came to an end against No. 1 Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, 42-7.
18. Miami Southridge (3M, 7-5). SEASON OVER.
19. Miami True North Classical Academy (1M, 9-3). SEASON OVER.
20. Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian (1M, 8-4). SEASON OVER.
OTHER PLAYOFF TEAMS
1M
REGION 3
Hollywood Avant Garde (5-7) SEASON OVER.
2M
REGION 3
Coconut Creek North Broward Prep (5-5) SEASON OVER.
Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (4-6) SEASON OVER.
REGION 4
Hialeah (9-2) SEASON OVER.
Miami Edison (6-4) SEASON OVER.
Miami Monsignor Pace (7-5) SEASON OVER.
Miami St. Brendan (7-3) SEASON OVER.
North Miami Beach (4-6) SEASON OVER.
Pinecrest Gulliver Prep (7-3) SEASON OVER.
3M
REGION 3
Fort Lauderdale Dillard (5-5) SEASON OVER.
Plantation (6-4) SEASON OVER.
Sunrise Piper (6-4) SEASON OVER.
REGION 4
Hialeah American (6-4) SEASON OVER.
Hollywood McArthur (5-4) SEASON OVER.
Miami Belen Jesuit (4-6). SEASON OVER.
Hollywood South Broward (8-3) SEASON OVER.
4M
REGION 3
Parkland Stoneman Douglas (4-6) SEASON OVER.
REGION 4
Doral Academy (5-4) SEASON OVER.
Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman (5-4) SEASON OVER.
Pembroke Pines West Broward (7-4) SEASON OVER.
Weston Cypress Bay (8-2) SEASON OVER.
TRACKING WEEKLY RANKINGS:
Week 1. https://larryblustein.com/news/miami-dade-south-broward-week-1-top-20
Week 2. https://larryblustein.com/news/here-is-a-look-at-week-2-miami-dade-broward-top-20
Week 3. https://larryblustein.com/news/chaminade-madonna-moves-into-the-top-spot-in-south-florida
Week 4. https://larryblustein.com/news/head-to-head-matchups-highlight-week-4
Week 5. https://larryblustein.com/news/week-5-district-games-taking-center-stage
Week 6. https://larryblustein.com/news/week-6-battles-are-starting-to-take-place
Week 8. https://larryblustein.com/news/week-8-plenty-at-stake-once-again-this-week
Week 9. https://larryblustein.com/news/week-9-the-final-three-weeks
Week 10. https://larryblustein.com/news/week-10-exciting-final-two-weeks-in-miami-dade-and-broward
Week 11. https://larryblustein.com/news/week-11-final-week-of-the-regular-season
Week 12 – Playoff Week 1. https://larryblustein.com/news/top-teams-head-to-state-playoffs
Week 13 – Playoff Week 2. https://larryblustein.com/news/important-matchups-in-this-week-s-local-regional-semifinals
Week 14 – Playoff Week 3. https://larryblustein.com/news/region-finals-take-center-stage
Week 15 – Playoff Week 4. https://prepredzone.com/2023/11/state-semifinals-take-center-stage/
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With the state football championships starting Thursday in Tallahassee, south Florida teams will certainly be represented with five teams.
While it was a special night for unbeaten Miami Norland (2M), Miami Christopher Columbus (4M) and Homestead (3M), it was extra special for national powers Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas and Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna.
The Raiders, who have reeled off 13 straight wins since losing to California power St. John Bosco, set themselves up for five straight state titles when they took down Tampa Gaither, 50-14.
Coach Roger Harriott and his 13-1 Raiders seem to turn it up several notches during the state playoffs, where they have outscored the last four opponents, 181-20.
For the second straight year, they will play the Homestead Broncos (12-1) and first year head coach Ron Thornton, who won a tough game with Orlando Jones.
The Miami-Dade vs. Broward matchup with take place on Saturday, Dec. 9th at 3 p.m. at Bragg Stadium in Tallahassee.
RECORD-BREAKING LIONS
Perhaps no other program in the state – or country – has been as dominating as the nation’s No. 2 Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna Lions.
All this program has done is win 38 of the past 40 games – including 13 this season, where they have outscored the opposition, 631-137, including a mind-boggling, 211-7 advantage in the four state playoff games.
But with all those gaudy statistics, the one that carries the most weight is consecutive appearances in the title game.
When the Lions step on the field Thursday morning at 10, they will be facing unbeaten (13-0) Clearwater Central Catholic for the second straight year. But more importantly, it will be a state record 8th consecutive state championship game appearance.
Chaminade beat Miami Archbishop Carroll, 47-7.
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS RETURNS AND UNBEATEN MIAMI NORLAND ARE HEADED TO TALLAHASSE
For head coach Dave Dunn and his Columbus Explorers (12-2), a 27-7 state semifinal win at home against Tampa Plant, sends this team back to the finals to defend their state championship against a Jacksonville Mandarin (11-3) team that knocked off Coconut Creek Monarch, 51-21, at 3 p.m. on Friday.
The Mustangs beat Columbus five years ago in Orlando with current Georgia QB Carson Beck. It will be a test of a high-powered offense against a stingy defense.
For head coach Daryle Heidelburg and his Norland Vikings, it’s been a perfect season that included two wins against four-time defending state champion Miami Central, Booker T. Washington and 4S finalist and defending champion Lakeland.
With a 28-7 win against Jacksonville Bolles in the region final, the Vikings (14-0) will square off with 12-2 Tampa Berkeley Prep, a 17-14 winner of Plantation American Heritage on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m.
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