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 8^th 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 8^th 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 7. https://larryblustein.com/news/week-7-things-are-starting-to-take-shape-in-miami-dade-broward-counties

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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