As we race toward the sixth week of the season – as things are moving quickly – you will start to see this season really take shape with district games and more key matchups showcasing the better programs in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
With Top 20 programs squaring off against each other all season, when the year comes to an end, like always, we will have a true No. 1 team.
Remember, strength of schedule means everything, so if you have had a rough start and are still rated, it only signals that you are facing elite competition and should never, ever be penalized for stepping up to the plate.
As we move quickly along in this season, here is a look at the way Miami-Dade and Broward schools look after Week 5:
1 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (5A, 4-1). The Raiders handled No. 17 Hollywood McArthur with a strong second half, 31-7. THIS WEEK: Bye. NEXT WEEK: 10/3 – Hollywood Hills.
2. Miami Northwestern (3A, 3-1). The Bulls won their third straight, beating No. 16 Miami Christopher Columbus, 41-6. THIS WEEK: 9/26 - @Miami Jackson. NEXT WEEK: @ No. 3 Miami Central.
3. Miami Central (3A, 3-0). The Rockets remained unbeaten with a 31-21 win against defending 4A state champion and No. 12 Plantation American Heritage. THIS WEEK: Bye. NEXT WEEK: 10/4 – No. 2 Miami Northwestern.
4. Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (1A, 3-1). The Lions finished off their game with Miami Edison, rolling 56-12. THIS WEEK: 9/26 – Davie Western. NEXT WEEK: 10/3 – No. 9 Coconut Creek Monarch.
5. Miami Southridge (6A, 4-0). The Spartans rolled to their fourth straight win, beating Doral Academy, 42-7. THIS WEEK: 9/26 – Homestead. NEXT WEEK: 10/3 – Miami Edison.
6. Fort Lauderdale Dillard (4A, 5-0). The Panthers continued to roll along below the radar with a come-from-behind win against Miramar, 21-17. THIS WEEK: 9/25 – Riviera Beach Suncoast. NEXT WEEK: 10/4 - @Pompano Beach Blanche Ely
7. Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy (5A, 5-0). The Lions had their third straight shutout as they beat Miramar Everglades, 42-0. THIS WEEK: 9/27 - @ No. 20 North Miami. NEXT WEEK: Bye.
8. Miami Palmetto (7A, 3-1). The Panthers won their second straight game, beating Miami Killian in the annual “Big Cat” Trophy contest, 42-21. THIS WEEK: 9/25 - @Coral Gables. NEXT WEEK: 10/3 – Homestead South Dade.
9. Coconut Creek Monarch (6A, 3-2). The Knights won for the second straight week, 54-0, against Fort Lauderdale. THIS WEEK: Bye. NEXT WEEK: 10/3 - @ No. 4 Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna.
10. Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (2A, 2-1). The Chiefs hung on to beat No. 14 Coconut Creek and hand the Cougars their first loss, 11-6. THIS WEEK: 9/25 - @Hollywood South Broward. NEXT WEEK: 9/29 – No. 11 Pembroke Pines West Broward. 10/3 – Hallandale.
11. Pembroke Pines West Broward (6A, 2-2). The Bobcats won for the second straight week, 20-8 over No. 18 Pembroke Pines Flanagan. THIS WEEK: 9/26 – Miramar Everglades. NEXT WEEK: 9/29 - @ No. 10 Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons.
12. Plantation American Heritage (4A, 1-3). The defending 4A state champion Patriots lost a home game against No. 3 Miami Central, 31-21. THIS WEEK: 9/26 – @Plantation. NEXT WEEK: 10/3 - @ No. 19 Pembroke Pines Flanagan.
13. Miami Immaculata LaSalle (2A, 3-0). The Royal Lions enjoyed the week off after a great start. THIS WEEK: 9/26 - @Miami Ransom Everglades. NEXT WEEK: 10/3 - @Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy.
14. Coconut Creek (5A, 4-1). The Cougars lost for the first time this season, 11-6, to No. 11 Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons. THIS WEEK: 9/26 - @Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson. NEXT WEEK: 10/3 - @Hollywood South Broward.
15. Miami Norland (4A, 2-3). The Vikings were soundly beaten once again on the road by unbeaten Delray Beach Atlantic, 43-20. THIS WEEK: 9/25 – Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy. NEXT WEEK: 10/3 – Cocoa.
16. Miami Christopher Columbus (7A, 0-4). The Explorers remained winless with a 41-6 setback to No. 2 Miami Northwestern. THIS WEEK: 9/25 – Homestead South Dade. NEXT WEEK: 10/2 - @Miami High.
17. Hollywood McArthur (5A, 2-2). The Mustangs dropped a 31-7 decision to No. 1 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. THIS WEEK: 9/26 – Hollywood Hills. NEXT WEEK: 10/3 - @Deerfield Beach.
18. Pembroke Pines Flanagan (6A, 3-1). The Falcons lost for the first time in a key district game to No. 11 Pembroke Pines West Broward, 20-8. THIS WEEK: 9/26 - @Miami Beach. NEXT WEEK: 10/3 – No. 12 Plantation American Heritage.
19. Miami True North Classical Academy (2-2). The Titans were off this past week. THIS WEEK: 9/26 – Miami Archbishop Carroll. NEXT WEEK: 10/2 – Jacksonville University Christian.
20. North Miami (5A, 4-1). The Pioneers lost for the first time this season, 16-12, to No. 20 Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian. THIS WEEK: 9/27 - No. 7 Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy. NEXT WEEK: 10/3 – Miramar.
(Tie) Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian Academy (2A, 4-1). The Eagles knocked off No. 20 North Miami, 16-12. THIS WEEK: Bye. NEXT WEEK: 10/3 – Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace.
Here are some other programs that are still in the hunt:
Independent
Fort Lauderdale University School (2-3)
Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy (3-1)
Miami Coral Reef Football (4-0)
1A
Miami Archbishop Carroll (4-0)
Miami Edison (2-2)
Miami Westminster Christian (5-0)
2A
Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian (3-1)
Miami Booker T. Washington (0-5)
Miami Carol City (3-2)
Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace (2-2)
Miami Gulliver Prep (2-2)
Miami Killian (3-1)
Miami Springs (2-2)
North Miami Beach (2-2)
3A
Miami St. Brendan (4-1)
4A
Hialeah (3-2)
Miami Belen Jesuit (1-4)
Plantation (3-2)
Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy (4-1)
5A
Homestead (1-2)
Miramar (1-4)
Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (2-2)
6A
Davie Nova (1-3)
Doral Academy (0-4)
Miami Dr. Krop (1-3)
South Plantation (3-1)
Sunrise Piper (2-3)
7A
Davie Western (1-3)
Homestead South Dade (2-4)
Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman (3-1)
Weston Cypress Bay (2-2)
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Coming into last week’s games in south Florida, there were a number of teams who were getting plenty of attention.
Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, Miami Northwestern and Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna were at the head of the list that many across the state of Florida focused on. But there is one program that may have been forgotten about, and as they showed last Friday night – beating defending 4A state champion Plantation American Heritage on the road, 31-21, Miami Central has not gone anywhere.
In a crazy start to a season where first year head coach Derrick Gibson and his Rockets had no spring game or kickoff classic (postponed at Ocala Vanguard due to bad weather), saw their opener at 3A state runner up Jacksonville Raines get cancelled and see their district opener against Pompano Beach get pushed back, this team has gotten off to a 3-0 start.
The come-from-behind win against the Patriots not only showed that this team has talent, but also proved that the Rockets have character and are indeed in this to win the state title, which didn’t happen last year.
Miami Central is still one of the best teams in the country. While they may not be as deep as they have been in the past, they are loaded with elite playmakers and are well coached.
The group of prospects that this roster has is certainly as good as any in Florida and could still stand toe-to-toe with some of the nation’s best.
2026 - Jayden Ford, RB, 5’6, 180. FIU commitment is indeed a difference maker. His speed and ability to make huge plays makes him one of the best in south Florida.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18526032/Jayden-Ford
2026 - Otis Guyton, DE/OLB, 6’0, 200 – 3.8 GPA. Easily is one of the best pass rushers in the state who has been a major force for the past two years.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19391934/Otis-Guyton
2028 - Damien Harvey, DT, 6’1, 250 – 3.7 GPA. Here is a young playmaker that many across the state have already recognized and will be rated as one of the best in a very talented class. Tough to block one on one.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22980313/Damien-Harvey
2026 - Omari Hollis, RB, 5’11, 180. Has added depth to the position as a bruising back that is not easy to bring down. He is committed to attend Presbyterian University.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19784754/Omari-Hollis
2028 - Demetrius Ingram, WR/FS, 6’1, 175. One of the emerging young players on this team.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23557327/Demetrius-Ingram
2026 - Joshua Joseph, WR/CB, 6’0, 190. This is a two-way athlete that has already left an impression.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/21019965/66f37d7041683669e20886cc
2026 – Brandon Kinsey, WR/CB, 6’2, 195. This Miami Immaculata LaSalle transfer is easily one of the most impact athletes in the nation. Headed to Purdue next year, this is a student/athlete that is indeed a major talent.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17807080/632f82c19a911c07f4d8c2ae
2026 – Daune Manor, WR, 6’1, 180 – 3.0 GPA. Of all the players that were added to this roster in the off-season, there may not have been a more impact performer than this young man who has been brilliant since coming from Miramar Everglades.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18083812/Duane-Manor
2026 – Karon Maycock, LB, 6’2, 210 – 3.0 GPA. This FSU commitment has turned into one of the best in Florida – and has made a difference so far this season.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18939858/Karon-Maycock
2026 - Cameron McCrea, DE, 6’1, 215 – 2.8 GPA. Wrestling. A productive defensive force that makes play!
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16025610/Cameron-McCrea
2026 - Anthony “GB” McQueen, QB, 6’1, 185 – 3.84 GPA. A three-year varsity performer, two for the Rockets, he has turned into a productive leader.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/27929242/Anthony-McQueen?
2026 - Louisdens Paul, OLB, 5’11, 195. This Miami Springs transfer has picked up where he left off as a three-year starter for the Golden Hawks. Is always around the ball and has been a huge addition to a quality defense.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17996023/Louisdens-Paul
2027 - Anterrio Thornton Jr., OL, 6’2, 280. One of the fast-rising underclassmen who actually had a very productive off-season that thrust him into the spotlight. Solid player.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23512748/Anterrio-Thornton-Jr
MIAMI CENTRAL ROCKETS
Miami Edison, W 50-12
Miami Booker T. Washington, W 58-14
Plantation American Heritage, W 31-21
10/4 – Miami Northwestern
10/10 - @Fort Lauderdale Stranahan
10/17 – GMAC Week
10/24 – Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
10/30 – Miami Carol City
MAKEUP DISTRICT GAME
Pompano Beach
PLENTY OF FOOTBALL IN WEEK 5
In addition to Miami Central’s win, Miami-Dade and Broward Counties were busy this past week. Here is a look at the results:
Boca Raton Olympic Heights 36, Deerfield Beach Somerset Key 12
Boca Raton Saint Andrew’s Academy 31, Coconut Creek North Broward Prep 9
Coconut Creek Monarch 54, Fort Lauderdale 0
Cooper City 28, Pembroke Pines Charter 13
Coral Springs Charter 41, Pompano Beach 18
Davie Western 72, Coral Springs Taravella 0
Delray Beach Atlantic 43, Miami Norland 20
Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian 16, North Miami 12
Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons 11, Coconut Creek 6
Fort Lauderdale Dillard 21, Miramar 17
Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest 49, West Palm Beach Oxbridge Academy 13
Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas 31, Hollywood McArthur 7
Fort Meade 14, Lakeland Victory Christian 10
Fort Myers Bishop Verot 39, Homestead 6
Hollywood Hills 56, Miami Sunset 0
Homestead Somerset Silver Palms 26, Miami Springs 14
Key West 32, Miami Gulliver Prep 15
Lakeland 43, Miami Booker T. Washington 0
Miami Archbishop Carroll 48, Hialeah ABF 22
Miami Belen Jesuit 47, Miami BridgePrep Village Green 0
Miami Braddock 42, Miami Coral Park 7
Miami Coral Reef 14, Doral Reagan 0
Miami Country Day 39, Orlando Faith Christian 36
Miami Edison, 20, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace 14
Miami Ferguson 42, Southwest Miami 6
Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman 35, Hialeah Gardens 0
Miami Northwestern 41, Miami Christopher Columbus 6
Miami Palmer Trinity 43, Marathon 0
Miami Palmetto 42, Miami Killian 21
Miami Southridge 42, Doral Academy 7
Miami St. Brendan 35, Miami Jackson 6
Miami Varela 7, Hialeah-Miami Lakes 0
Miami Westminster Christian 22, Miami Ransom Everglades 0
North Miami Beach 46, Hialeah American 0
Parkland Douglas 20, Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson 9
Pierson Taylor 35, Jacksonville Kids In Motion 22
Plantation 28, Hollywood South Broward 6
South Miami 46, Westland Hialeah 28
South Plantation 40, Coral Springs 18
Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy 41, Boynton Beach Somerset Canyons 0
Sunrise Piper 15, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely 12
Weston Cypress Bay 21, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan 0
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While much of the attention this evening will be on Miami Gardens and Hard Rock Stadium, there is a key high school football game that could tell plenty about two teams.
When the No. 4 rated Miami Hurricanes host the Florida Gators in a huge matchup on national television, No. 11 Coconut Creek will put its unbeaten record on the line in a contest at home against No. 15 Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons.
While veteran head coach Matt Dubuc and his 1-1 Chiefs are Class 2A and head coach Chris Yeargin and his 4-0 Cougars are 5A, the game will have nothing to do with playoff slotting. But as far as area and state ranking this contest certainly will be one that will get plenty of attention.
CARDINAL GIBBONS CHIEFS
Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy, L 42-35
Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian Academy, W 33-6
9/20 – @Coconut Creek
9/25 - @Hollywood South Broward
9/29 – Pembroke Pines West Broward
10/3 – Hallandale
10/10 - @Deerfield Beach
10/16 - @Boca Raton
10/24 – Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna
10/31 – Miramar
COCONUT CREEK COUGARS
Miramar, W 22-12
Sunrise Piper, W 33-6
Davie Western, W 28-16
Deerfield Beach, W 34-7
9/20 – Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
9/26 - @ Lauderdale Lake Boyd Anderson
10/3 - @Hollywood South Broward
10/10 – Delray Beach Atlantic
10/24 - @Pompano Beach Blanche Ely
10/30 – Parkland Douglas
In addition to this evening’s game, here is a look at the other Saturday contests for Week 5:
Miramar vs. Dillard, 7
North Miami Beach vs. Hialeah American (Milander), 7
Pompano Beach Blanche Ely at Sunrise Piper, 7
FRIDAY GAMES
Boca Raton Saint Andrew’s Academy 31, Coconut Creek North Broward Prep 9
Cooper City 28, Pembroke Pines Charter 13
Coral Springs Charter 41, Pompano Beach 18
Davie Western 72, Coral Springs Taravella 0
Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian 16, North Miami 12
Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest 49, West Palm Beach Oxbridge Academy 13
Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas 31, Hollywood McArthur 7
Fort Meade 14, Lakeland Victory Christian 10
Fort Myers Bishop Verot 39, Homestead 6
Hollywood Hills 56, Miami Sunset 0
Homestead Somerset Silver Palms 26, Miami Springs 14
Key West 32, Miami Gulliver Prep 15
Lakeland 43, Miami Booker T. Washington 0
Miami Archbishop Carroll 48, Hialeah ABF 22
Miami Central 31, Plantation American Heritage 21
Miami Coral Reef 14, Doral Reagan 0
Miami Country Day 39, Orlando Faith Christian 36
Miami Northwestern 41, Miami Christopher Columbus 6
Miami Palmer Trinity 43, Marathon 0
Miami Westminster Christian 22, Miami Ransom Everglades 0
Parkland Douglas 20, Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson 9
Pierson Taylor 35, Jacksonville Kids In Motion 22
Plantation 28, Hollywood South Broward 6
Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy 41, Boynton Beach Somerset Canyons 0
Weston Cypress Bay 21, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan 0
WEDNESDAY GAME
Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman 35, Hialeah Gardens 0
THURSDAY GAMES
Coconut Creek Monarch 54, Fort Lauderdale 0
Delray Beach Atlantic 43, Miami Norland 20
Miami Braddock 42, Miami Coral Park 7
Miami Belen Jesuit 47, Miami BridgePrep Village Green 0
Miami Edison, 20, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace 14
Miami Ferguson 42, Southwest Miami 6
Miami Palmetto 42, Miami Killian 21
Miami Southridge 42, Doral Academy 7
Miami Varela 7, Hialeah-Miami Lakes 0
South Miami 46, Westland Hialeah 28
South Plantation 40, Coral Springs 18
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When Miami Central (2-0) and American Heritage (1-2) kick it off tonight (7:00) in Plantation, you may have two of the most unknown, but dangerous teams in the state on display.
Head Coach Mike Smith and the Patriots came from 28 points down in the season-opener against Philadelphia’s St. Joseph’s Prep in the Broward County National Showcase and won, 31-28.
The very next week against national power and local rival Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, American Heritage blew a 24-14 lead and lost to the Lions, 28-24.
Last week at the Superdome in New Orleans against nationally rated Edna Karr, they came from behind in the fourth quarter, only to lose in overtime, 24-17.
What do we really know about the Patriots other than they lost their main offensive weapon in University of Texas quarterback commit Dia Bell, who was lost for the season?
The defending 4A state champions nearly won without Bell last week against a team that went unbeaten last year and started off 2-0 this year.
If American Heritage is unknown, first year head coach Derrick Gibson and his Rockets are a bigger mystery. Forced to forfeit nine games last season because they used an illegible player, many felt this team could have won the 3A state title in 2024 after beating eventual state champion and longtime bitter rival Miami Northwestern in the regular season.
Even with the loss of their head coach and several players, this team came back with enormous talent, but didn’t play a spring game, had their kickoff classic at Ocala Vanguard called off because of weather, and watched the opener against 3A state runner up Jacksonville Raines cancelled because of stadium issues. They also had last week’s district game against Pompano Beach rescheduled due to bad weather.
On the field, this team mauled Miami Edison (50-12) and crushed Miami Booker T. Washington (58-14), but neither team was regarded as a team that would be an opponent who would test Central.
While the Patriots limp into this game tonight – with the loss of Bell, they are still a team that is well coached, talented and knows how to win. They are also at home.
The Rockets come in hungry to show that they are every bit the team that has been nationally ranked for much of the past two decades, won state titles and are loaded with talent and have perhaps one of the strongest and most productive defensive lines in Florida!
No matter what the outcome is this evening, you can guarantee that both teams will still have a great opportunity to be at Pitbull Stadium in December, playing for a state title.
MIAMI CENTRAL ROCKETS
Miami Edison, W 50-12
Miami Booker T. Washington, W 58-14
9/19 - @Plantation American Heritage
10/4 – Miami Northwestern
10/10 - @Fort Lauderdale Stranahan
10/17 – GMAC Week
10/24 – Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
10/30 – Miami Carol City
PLANTATION AMERICAN HERITAGE PATRIOTS
Philadelphia St. Joseph’s Prep, W 31-28
Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, L 28-14
New Orleans Edna Karr, Louisiana, L 24-17 (OT)
9/19 – Miami Central
9/26 - @Plantation
10/3 - @Pembroke Pines Flanagan
10/10 – Miami Norland
10/17 - @Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy
10/24 – Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
In addition to this evening’s game, here is a look at some of the other Friday contests for Week 5:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Boynton Beach Somerset Canyons at Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy, 7
Coconut Creek North Broward Prep at Boca Raton St. Andrews, 6:30
Coral Springs at South Plantation, 7
Coral Springs Charter at Pompano Beach, 7
Coral Springs Taravella at Davie Western, 7
Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian vs. No. 10 North Miami (Curtis), 7
Fort Lauderdale Stranahan at Weston Cypress Bay, 7
No. 1 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas at No. 17 McArthur, 7
Hialeah ABF Academy at Miami Archbishop Carroll, 3:30
No. 9 Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy at Miramar Everglades, 7
Hollywood South Broward vs. Plantation (PAL), 7
Homestead at Fort Myers Bishop Verot, 7
Homestead Somerset Silver Palms at Miami Springs, 3:30
Key West at Miami Gulliver, 4
Lakeland vs. Miami Booker T. Washington (Traz), 7:30
Marathon at Miami Palmer Trinity, 4
No. 3 Miami Central at No. 7 Plantation American Heritage, 7:30
Miami Coral Reef at Doral Reagan (Doral Legacy), 3:30
Miami High vs. Hialeah (Pace), 7
Miami Jackson vs. Miami St. Brendan (Curtis), 7:30
No. 2 Miami Northwestern vs. No. 13 Miami Christopher Columbus (Tropical), 7
Miami SmartEn Academy at Miami Florida Christian, 7
Miami Westminster Christian at Miami Ransom Everglades, 7
Miramar at No. 6 Fort Lauderdale Dillard, 7
North Lauderdale Somerset Prep at Boca Raton St. John Paul II, 6:30
Parkland Douglas at Lauderdale Boyd Anderson, 7
Pembroke Pines Charter at Cooper City, 7
No. 16 Pembroke Pines West Broward at No. 18 Pembroke Pines Flanagan, 7
Pompano Beach Blanche Ely at Sunrise Piper, 7
Somerset South Homestead at Riviera Beach Inlet Grove, 7
West Palm Beach Oxbridge Academy at Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest, 7
WEDNESDAY GAME
Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman 35, Hialeah Gardens 0
THURSDAY GAMES
Coconut Creek Monarch 54, Fort Lauderdale 0
Delray Beach Atlantic 43, Miami Norland 20
Miami Braddock 42, Miami Coral Park 7
Miami Belen Jesuit 47, Miami BridgePrep Village Green 0
Miami Edison, 20, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace 14
Miami Ferguson 42, Southwest Miami 6
Miami Palmetto 42, Miami Killian 21
Miami Southridge 42, Doral Academy 7
Miami Varela 7, Hialeah-Miami Lakes 0
South Miami 46, Westland Hialeah 28
South Plantation 40, Coral Springs 18
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
No. 15 Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons at No. 11 Coconut Creek, 7
North Miami Beach vs. Hialeah American (Milander), 7
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Over the past 10 years when Miami Killian and Miami Palmetto got together for their annual “Big Cat” Trophy game, the Panthers have held the upper hand, winning seven of the past 10 meetings.
This is a game that has been played for decades – with many contests that decided districts and state playoff slotting with several elite prospects and coaches who have lined up for a contest that has been for something much more than bragging rights.
While No. 12 Palmetto (7A) and No. 19 Killian (2A) are no longer in the same classification, this game still means more than ever as these two teams will be in action tonight (7:00) at Tropical Park.
For head coach Mike Manasco and his 2-1 Panthers, they are coming off a huge district win over Miami Christopher Columbus and have set their sights on being one of the top seeds when the state playoffs begin in November.
The Cougars and head coach Rudy Trevino come into this evening’s game perfect at 3-0, beating South Dade last week, preparing for this huge matchup.
This is a team that has thrust itself into the spotlight among 2A schools and has built this program back into a contender.
Offensive weapons so far this season include senior receivers Anton Smith, Willie Scott and Corey Swint. Junior Kayron Bryant has led the way on the ground.
The Cougars have also received a plus from senior quarterback Kymani Corbett and freshman Jerimiah Lee.
Defensively, the Cougars have watched seniors Pedro Rivera, Jamie Freeney, Ezekiel Herring, Julius Daniels and Marlow Hiddo step up along with junior Davon Dericho, and sophomores Jaylen Franklin and Zion Davis to mention just a few.
For the Panthers, Class of 2026 offensive prospects Andre Bailey (QB), Varian Terry (RB), C.J. Miller (WR), Willie Wilson (WR), Anthony Brown (OL), Matthew Marsh (OL) and kicker Chris Green.
There are also Class of 2027 performers Aiden Butler (RB), Kaden Howard (WR) and Rashad Fuller (OL).
Defensively, Class of 2026 standouts Jaiden Henry (OLB), Prince Smith (LB), and defensive backs Braylen Green, Kevin White and Wynton Jones are all solid.
Class of 2027 linebackers Brandon Howard, Denzley Balthazar and Bomani Francis are playing at a different level.
MIAMI KILLIAN COUGARS
Miami Dr. Krop, W 44-6
Miami Edison, W 24-18
Homestead South Dade, W 34-10
9/18 - @Miami Palmetto
9/26 - @Miami Gulliver Prep
10/3 - @Tampa Catholic
10/16 – GMAC WEEK
10/24 – Homestead Somerset Silver Palms
10/30 – Miami Belen Jesuit
MIAMI PALMETTO PANTHERS
Miami Booker T. Washington, W 35-0
Miami Southridge, L 34-24
Miami Christopher Columbus, W 24-21
9/18 – Miami Killian
9/25 - @Coral Gables
10/3 – Homestead South Dade
10/6 – Homestead
10/17 – GMAC Week
10/24 – Miami High
10/30 – Fort Myers Bishop Verot
LAST 10 BIG CAT TROPHY GAMES
2024 – Palmetto 28, Killian 0
2023 – Palmetto 38, Killian 0
2022 – Palmetto 33, Killian 13
2021 – Killian 35, Palmetto 21
2019 – Palmetto 41, Killian 7
2018 – Palmetto 30, Killian 17
2017 – Palmetto 35, Killian 6
2016 – Palmetto 20, Killian 19
2015 – Killian 25, Palmetto 12
2014 – Killian 43, Palmetto 7
In addition to this evening’s game, here is a look at some of the other Thursday contests for Week 5:
Coral Springs Coral Glades at Hallandale, 7
Deerfield Beach Somerset Key at Boca Raton Olympic Heights, 7
Doral at Miami Southridge, 7
Fort Lauderdale at No. 14 Coconut Creek Monarch (Coconut Creek), 7
Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian vs. No. 10 North Miami (Curtis), 7
Miami Braddock at Miami Coral Park, 3:30
Miami BridgePrep Village Green at Miami Belen Jesuit, 7
Miami Coral Reef at Doral Reagan (Doral Legacy), 3:30
Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace vs. Miami Edison (Traz), 7
No. 8 Miami Norland at Delray Beach Atlantic, 6:30
Southwest Miami at Miami Ferguson, 3:30
South Miami at Westland Hialeah (Hialeah Gardens), 3:30
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Boynton Beach Somerset Canyons at Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy, 7
Coconut Creek North Broward Prep at Boca Raton St. Andrews, 6:30
Coral Springs at South Plantation, 7
Coral Springs Charter at Pompano Beach, 7
Coral Springs Taravella at Davie Western, 7
Fort Lauderdale Stranahan at Weston Cypress Bay, 7
No. 1 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas at No. 17 McArthur, 7
Hialeah ABF Academy at Miami Archbishop Carroll, 3:30
No. 9 Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy at Miramar Everglades, 7
Hollywood South Broward vs. Plantation (PAL), 7
Homestead at Fort Myers Bishop Verot, 7
Homestead Somerset Silver Palms at Miami Springs, 3:30
Key West at Miami Gulliver, 4
Lakeland vs. Miami Booker T. Washington (Traz), 7:30
Marathon at Miami Palmer Trinity, 4
No. 3 Miami Central at No. 7 Plantation American Heritage, 7:30
Miami High vs. Hialeah (Pace), 7
Miami Jackson vs. Miami St. Brendan (Curtis), 7:30
No. 2 Miami Northwestern vs. No. 13 Miami Christopher Columbus (Tropical), 7
Miami SmartEn Academy at Miami Florida Christian, 7
Miami Westminster Christian at Miami Ransom Everglades, 7
Miramar at No. 6 Fort Lauderdale Dillard, 7
North Lauderdale Somerset Prep at Boca Raton St. John Paul II, 6:30
Parkland Douglas at Lauderdale Boyd Anderson, 7
Pembroke Pines Charter at Cooper City, 7
No. 16 Pembroke Pines West Broward at No. 18 Pembroke Pines Flanagan, 7
Pompano Beach Blanche Ely at Sunrise Piper, 7
Somerset South Homestead at Riviera Beach Inlet Grove, 7
West Palm Beach Oxbridge Academy at Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest, 7
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
No. 15 Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons at No. 11 Coconut Creek, 7
North Miami Beach vs. Hialeah American (Milander), 7
WEDNESDAY GAME
Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman 35, Hialeah Gardens0
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