By Dave Brousseau - BCAA Writer
FORT LAUDERDALE – To earn a District 14-4A title the Dillard football team was required to play and win a pair of games in four days.
Led by a stellar defensive effort and a pair of interceptions by senior defensive back Javier Frazier, the Panthers were dominant in a 30-0 victory over Joaquin Garcia at home on Thursday.
With the win, the Panthers earned a No. 5 seed and will head to Fort Pierce to play one-time Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas standout Mickey Groody and No. 4 John Carroll (10-0) on Friday night.
“I told the teams we had a lot of guys out and needed to step up,” said Dillard coach Demitris Mincey. “That’s the name of the game. Nobody’s going to feel sorry for you. We had to protect home field advantage.
Got to win at home and execute. If we do that would come out on top.”
The Panthers (8-2, 4-0 in district) successfully did what was needed to complete regular season play.
Last time the Panthers ended the regular season with back-to-back shutouts was the 2018 season defeating Boynton Beach 41-0 and Blanche Ely 77-0.
Already up 7-0 following a Frazier 40-yard interception return in the first quarter, Dillard began dominating the trenches that helped gain momentum with the run game.
“Coach made a statement before the game, it’s win or go home,” said Frazier. “As a senior this wasn’t going to be the last game for me.”
The Panthers ran eight consecutive plays after a Bulldogs (7-3) punt on a drive the began at the Dillard 35 with 7:27 left in the second quarter. The ninth play from scrimmage resulted in a six-yard scoring pass from junior Andrew Stickney to Pierce Kinch-Young for a 14-0 lead with
After forcing the Bulldogs to punt, Dillard ate up the remaining 1:58 again using the run game. Eight plays later MJ Mincey 1-yard push into the endzone as the half concluded giving Dillard a comfortable 21-0 at the half.
The Panthers sealed the eventual victory when Stickney tossed a pitch and ran 76-yard touchdown pass to sophomore wide receiver Anthony Jennings on the second play of the second half. Despite the missed extra point, Dillard led 27-0.
Kyle Aller added a 26-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter for the Panthers.
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If you have followed high school football long enough and watched some of the talent that emerges from the #305 and #954.
Much of that talent that goes on to college and into the NFL happens to be quality pass defenders. Whether it’s cornerbacks, safety or even linebackers, you know that if you are going to throw into a loaded defense, often times the results will not be good.
When former Miami Northwestern and University of Miami safety Cam Kinchens came up with two interceptions – one for a touchdown on Sunday for the Rams, the spotlight fell on south Florida.
As the playoffs are right around the corner, we bring you some of those defensive prospects who made it tough for the opposition to throw this season.
Among those are seniors (2025) George Valdovinos (CB, Deerfield Beach Somerset Key), Jabori Walton (CB, Miramar Everglades), John Hendrikse (DB, Miami Westminster Christian), Dante Alexander (FS, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace), Kamari Alexander (S, Southwest Miami), Shavar Lambkin (DB, Deerfield Beach Somerset Key), and Willie White (CB/FS, Homestead South Dade).
Juniors (2026) have made it difficult as well - with Deshawn Blair (DB, Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson), Ronald Thomas (S, Weston Cypress Bay), Marc Naranjo (S/OLB, Miami St. Brendan), Karmelo McCrea (FS/CB, Doral Academy), Champ Smith (DB, Miami Gulliver Prep), Adrian Lopez (S, Miami Coral Reef), and Robert Donald (DE, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy).
The sophomore (2027) class is also responsible for making plays as Tavarus Greene (FS, Miami Florida Christian), Charvis Hood (OLB/DB, Fort Lauderdale NSU University School), D.J. Gaines (DB, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy), Omari Colbourne (CB, Pembroke Pines Charter), and Semajay Robinson (FS, Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson).
Also, keep an eye on freshman (2028) Britton Bayag (FS, Miami Westminster Christian) and Blake Mitchell (DB, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan).
WE WILL CONTINUE TO ADD TO THIS LIST - If you do not see a score and have those results, please send us a note at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., so college coaches across the nation can keep track of prospects and teams.
WEEK 12 SOUTH FLORIDA SCOREBOARD
THURSDAY, November 7
Boca Raton Spanish River 48, Parkland Douglas 0
Boynton Beach 44, Oakland Park Northeast 14
Delray Atlantic 34, Coconut Creek 25
Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons 48, Deerfield Beach 6
Fort Lauderdale Dillard 30, Lake Worth Dr. Joaquin Garcia 0
Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy 49, Pembroke Pines Charter 7
Miami Booker T. Washington 21, Miami Palmetto 16
Pembroke Pines Flanagan 23, Miami Dr. Krop 7
SSAC SEMIFINAL – Fort Lauderdale NSU University School 21, Cape Coral Oasis 10
Weston Cypress Bay 30, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan 28
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When Cape Coral Oasis (7-1) takes on Fort Lauderdale NSU University School (8-2) tonight (6:00), the post season will take center stage as the Sunshine State Athletic Conference Semifinals will take place.
With defending state champion Oviedo The Master’s Academy hosting Jacksonville’s Christ’s Church Academy in the other semifinal, the stage will be set for the championship game on Nov. 16th at The Villages.
In the battle of the Sharks, University School and head coach Michael Norman has been impressive this season with offensive prospects Carlos Avila-Lopez, Devin Mila, Kobe Conway, Jacques Dixson Jr., Collin Francis and Jayden Miller leading the way on offense.
Defensively, Joey Novelli, Shawn Garcon, Justice Martin, Darwin Brooks, Charvis Hood, Jaidyne Dixson, and Kai Starks making an impact on defense.
For first year head coach Brice Bearman and his Oasis football team, it has been an impressive season – with Gavin Wittmer, Tommy Murphy, Branden Overbaugh, Frederick Harley Jr., Parker Smith, and Dallas Scott making an impression on the offensive side of the ball – while Mason Sargis, Collin Anderson, Kevin Cisneros, Sean McFee, Rex Williams, Kalen Stengel and James Griffin sparked the defense.
CAPE CORAL OASIS SHARKS
Bradenton St. Stephen’s Episcopal, W 27-0
Fort Myers Gateway Charter, W 40-15
St. Petersburg Catholic, W 22-7
Naples St. John Neumann, L 29-16
Southwest Florida Christian, W 24-21
Fort Myers Evangelical Christian, W 24-14
Cape Coral Ida Baker, W 42-13
Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy, W 19-7
11/7 - @Fort Lauderdale NSU University School
FORT LAUDERDALE NSU UNIVERSITY SCHOOL SHARKS
Jupiter Christian, W 14-7
Coral Springs Charter, W 51-7
Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian, L 42-34
Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy, W 21-7
Boca Raton Saint Andrew’s, W 16-14
Orlando Lake Highland Prep, W 46-10
Miami Ransom Everglades, W 17-16 (OT)
Hialeah ABF, W 52-6
Miami Gulliver Prep, L 34-17
Vero Beach St. Edward’s, W 42-6
11/7 – Cape Coral Oasis
WEDNESDAY SCORES
Boca Raton Spanish River 48, Parkland Douglas 0
Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy 49, Pembroke Pines Charter 7
Weston Cypress Bay 30, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan 28
OTHER GAMES ON TAP TODAY
In addition to the playoff game, the final week of the regular season will also have some quality matchups:
Boynton Beach (4-5) at Oakland Park Northeast (2-7), 6
Coconut Creek (4-4) at Delray Atlantic (8-1), 6:30
Deerfield Beach (1-7) at Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (5-4), 6
Goulds Palm Glades Prep (2-7) at Boynton Beach Somerset Canyons (3-6), 6:30
Lake Worth Dr. Joaquin Garcia (7-2) at No. 18 Fort Lauderdale Dillard (7-2), 7
Melbourne Central Catholic (6-3) at Miami True North Classical Academy (7-2), Tropical, 7
Miami Dr. Krop (3-6) at Pembroke Pines Flanagan (6-3), 6
No. 15 Miami Palmetto (6-3) at No. 6 Miami Booker T. Washington (6-2), Traz Powell, 6:30. Game resumes in the third quarter with the Panthers ahead.
Miami Ransom Everglades (6-2) at No 20 Miami Immaculata La Salle (8-1), 7
Pompano Beach (3-6) at Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy (6-3), Ansin, 7
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As the extra week of the 2024 high school season will end a very active and headline-grabbing year, some post season playoffs will also take center stage.
In a season that saw two hurricanes devastate parts of the state, the FHSAA (Florida High School Athletic Association) decided to extend the year by one week, giving those programs that missed a game an opportunity to make those contests up. I also provided a chance for other programs across the state to make games up that were lost earlier by lightning and bad weather.
Three games highlight today in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties:
Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy (5-4) at Pembroke Pines Charter (6-3), 3:30 pm.
Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (5-4) at Weston Cypress Bay (5-4), 5 p.m.
Boca Raton Spanish River (5-4) at Parkland Douglas (1-8), 6
THURSDAY HAS SOME QUALITY MATCHUPS TO CHECK OUT
While it may not be the full schedule that we are used to, Thursday will provide fans with an opportunity to see a few games.
Here is a look at those contests:
SSAC semifinal: Cape Coral Oasis (7-1) at Fort Lauderdale NSU University School (8-2), 6
Boynton Beach (4-5) at Oakland Park Northeast (2-7), 6
Coconut Creek (4-4) at Delray Atlantic (8-1), 6:30
Deerfield Beach (1-7) at Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (5-4), 6
Goulds Palm Glades Prep (2-7) at Boynton Beach Somerset Canyons (3-6), 6:30
Lake Worth Dr. Joaquin Garcia (7-2) at No. 18 Fort Lauderdale Dillard (7-2), 7
Melbourne Central Catholic (6-3) at Miami True North Classical Academy (7-2), Tropical, 7
Miami Dr. Krop (3-6) at Pembroke Pines Flanagan (6-3), 6
No. 15 Miami Palmetto (6-3) at No. 6 Miami Booker T. Washington (6-2), Traz Powell, 6:30. Game resumes in the third quarter with the Panthers ahead.
Miami Ransom Everglades (6-2) at No 20 Miami Immaculata La Salle (8-1), 7
Pompano Beach (3-6) at Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy (6-3), Ansin, 7
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While many programs on the west coach and in northern Florida will use this extra week to get ready for the state playoffs, playing makeup games, most of Miami-Dade and Broward Counties will play the waiting game.
Because of the two devastating hurricanes that hit parts of Florida, the regular season was extended a week to help those schools, and their student/athletes get in games that were missed.
As some schools relished the two weeks off, others weren’t so welcoming, but as the local teams tune up for a run at Pit Bull Stadium on the campus of Florida International University in December, it’s time to get back to work.
Here is a look at 20 Miami-Dade Broward Week 12 teams:
1 Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (8-2, 1A). LAST WEEK: The Lions finished off the regular season. NEXT GAME: State Playoffs, TBA.
2. Miami Norland (7-2, 4A). LAST WEEK: The Vikings were off as they looked to take the tough road to get back to the state title game. NEXT GAME: State Playoffs, TBA.
3. Plantation American Heritage (7-2, 4A). After a regular season-ending upset against Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, the Patriots were off. NEXT GAME: State Playoffs, TBA.
4. Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (7-3, 5A). LAST WEEK: The Raiders were off. NEXT GAME: State Playoffs, TBA.
5. Miami Northwestern (7-2, 3A). NEXT GAME: State Playoffs, TBA.
6. Miami Booker T. Washington (6-3, 2A). LAST WEEK: The Tornadoes were off. THIS WEEK: 11/7 – No. 15 Miami Palmetto in a continuation of a game stopped at halftime. NEXT GAME: State Playoffs, TBA.
7. Miami Southridge (8-2, 6A). LAST WEEK: The Spartans rolled to the district title with a win against Homestead South Dade, 33-7. NEXT GAME: State Playoffs, TBA.
8. Miami Christopher Columbus (6-3, 7A). LAST WEEK: The Explorers were off. NEXT GAME: State Playoffs, TBA.
9. Davie Western (4-6, 7A). LAST WEEK: Despite having to forfeit two win – including the district title, the Wildcats rolled to a 35-10 win against No. 16 Pembroke Pines West Broward. NEXT GAME: State Playoffs, TBA.
10. Coconut Creek Monarch (6-3, 6A). LAST WEEK: The Knights ended the regular season with a convincing 52-42 win against No. 17 Pompano Beach Blanche Ely. NEXT GAME: State Playoffs, TBA.
11. Sunrise Piper (9-1, 6A). LAST WEEK: The Bengals finished the regular season with a 49-14 win against Hollywood South Broward. NEXT GAME: State Playoffs, TBA.
12. Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace (7-2, 1A). LAST WEEK: The Spartans ended the regular season with an exciting 28-27 win against Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman. NEXT GAME: State Playoffs, TBA.
13. Hialeah (8-2, 4A). LAST WEEK: The Thoroughbreds wrapped up the regular season. NEXT GAME: State Playoffs, TBA.
14. Miami Carol City (7-3, 2A). LAST WEEK: The Chiefs continued their impressive turnaround with a continued to impress with a 35-0 win against North Lauderdale Somerset Prep. NEXT GAME: State Playoffs, TBA.
15. Miami Palmetto (6-3, 7A). LAST WEEK: The Panthers dropped a 19-14 game against Fort Myers Bishop Verot. THIS WEEK: 11/7 - @ No. 6 Miami Booker T. Washington in a continuation of a game stopped at halftime. NEXT GAME: State Playoffs, TBA.
16. Pembroke Pines West Broward (7-3, 6A). LAST WEEK: The Bobcats dropped a 35-10 decision to No. 10 Davie Western. NEXT GAME: State Playoffs, TBA.
17. Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (7-3, 5A). LAST WEEK: The Tigers dropped a 52-42 decision to No. 10 Coconut Creek Monarch. NEXT GAME: State Playoffs, TBA.
18. Fort Lauderdale Dillard (7-2, 4A). LAST WEEK: The Panthers beat Deerfield Beach 39-13 on Friday & Riviera Beach Suncoast on Monday, 56-0 over Riviera Beach Suncoast. NEXT GAME: State Playoffs, TBA.
19. Miramar (6-4, 5A). LAST WEEK: The Patriots won for the fifth time in six games, 42-28, over Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons. NEXT GAME: State Playoffs, TBA.
20. Miami Immaculata LaSalle (8-1, 2A). LAST WEEK: The Royal Lions beat Miami Dr. Krop, 35-6. THIS WEEK: 11/7 – Miami Ransom Everglades. NEXT GAME: State Playoffs, TBA.
KEEP AN EYE ON: Coconut Creek (4-4, 5A), Coral Gables (5-4, 7A), Davie Nova (7-3, 6A), Doral Academy (5-3, 6A), Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian (7-3, 2A), Fort Lauderdale NSU University School (8-2, Independent), Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (5-4, 2A), Fort Lauderdale (4-5, 6A), Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (5-4, 3A), Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy (5-4, Independent), Hollywood South Broward (4-6, 6A), Homestead (4-4, 6A). Homestead South Dade (5-5, 7A), Miami Archbishop Carroll (6-4, 1A), Miami Florida Christian (9-1, Independent), Miami Edison (5-5, 1A), Miami Jackson (4-6, 3A), Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman (4-6, 7A), Miami Ransom Everglades (6-2, 2A), Miami Springs (3-7, 2A), Miami True North Classical Academy (7-2, 1A), North Miami (6-4, 5A), North Miami Beach (3-6, 2A), Pembroke Pines Charter (6-3, 5A), Pembroke Pines Flanagan (6-3, 6A), Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy (6-3, 3A), Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy (6-3, 4A), Plantation (6-4, 4A). Weston Cypress Bay (5-4, 7A).
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
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