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South Dade, Belen Jesuit gives the #305 a huge spark.

On two different nights, Miami-Dade County had two wins that many felt they would never have against a pair of higher seeds on the road in Broward County.

On Thursday, Belen Jesuit brought their 4-6 record and No. 7 seed to Hollywood to square off with a higher seed and district champion Bulldogs of South Broward in the 3M Region 4 quarterfinals.

The Wolverines, who finished third to Homestead and Miami Southridge played all four quarters as head coach Don Chaney Sr. used a 165-yard performance from Georgia Tech commit Khamani Alexander to bring home with an exciting 20-13 win.

They move on to play Miramar on Friday night in the semifinals.

On Friday night at Flanagan High in Pembroke Pines, first year head coach Chris Reid and his Buccaneers continued the magical season as they beat West Broward, 43-31, in the 4M Region 4 quarterfinals.

Led by seniors Edward Farley-Kendrick and Jerrell Jordan and a stingy defense, they will now move on to play top seed Christopher Columbus with plenty of momentum.

WESTMINSTER EDGED IN FINALE

When Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy headed to Lakeland for last Saturday night’s Sunshine State Athletic Conference state title against Oviedo’s The Master’s Academy, the Lions felt confident.

Rebounding from their only regular season loss, head coach Ehren Wallhoff and his team had the momentum and were feeling good after a convincing win over Fort Lauderdale’s NSU University School.

Falling behind early, Westminster fell short and ended the season 9-2 with a 34-27 loss.

This team didn’t go down without a fight:

Senior QB Anthony Barbar was 21 of 35 for 381 yards and 2 passing touchdowns. He also rushed for 31 yards and a touchdown.

Junior WR D.J. Wimbley had 11 catches for 274 yards and 2 touchdowns with a long reception of 88 yards. He added 8 tackles, 1 TFL and 1 sack for a loss of 8 yards on defense.

Senior LB Evan Tempro had 9 tackles and 1 TFL. Evan also had 5 catches for 60 yards.

Despite terrible weather conditions, Senior K Mason DiBona was 3/3 on PATs and was 2/2 on FGs with kicks of 24 yards and 34 yards.

Congratulations to a great season and giving south Florida something to be proud about!

FIRST ROUND PLAYOFF RESULTS
CLASS 2M
REGION 3
Plantation American Heritage 63, Coconut Creek North Broward Prep 13
West Palm Beach The King’s Academy 49, Boynton Beach Somerset Canyons
Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons 42, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan 12
Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian 20, Boca Raton St. Andrew’s 13
REGIONAL SEMIFINAL
No. 6 Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian (8-3) at No. 2 Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (8-3)
No. 4 West Palm Beach The King’s Academy (9-2) at No. 1 Plantation American Heritage (8-1)
REGION 4
Miami Norland 55, Miami St. Brendan 0
Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace 41, Pinecrest Gulliver Prep 14
Miami Central 31, Miami Edison 13
Miami Booker T. Washington 34, North Miami Beach 8
REGIONAL SEMIFINAL
No. 4 Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace (7-4) at No. 1 Miami Norland (11-0)
No. 3 Miami Booker T. Washington (9-2) at No. 2 Miami Central (7-3)
CLASS 3M
REGION 3
Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas 63, Plantation 6
Pompano Beach Blanche Ely 35, 22
Coconut Creek 42, Sunrise Piper 6 Fort Lauderdale Dillard 12
West Boca Raton 23, Delray Beach Atlantic
REGIONAL SEMIFINAL
No. 4 Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (9-2) at No. 1 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (10-1)
No. 7 West Boca Raton (9-2) at No. 3 Coconut Creek (9-2)
REGION 4
Homestead 52, Hollywood McArthur 27
Miami Southridge 48, Hialeah 23
Belen Jesuit 20, Hollywood South Broward 13
Miramar 23, Hialeah American 0
REGIONAL SEMIFINAL
No. 4 Miami Southridge (7-4) at No. 1 Homestead (9-1)
No. 7 Belen Jesuit (5-6) at No. 3 Miramar (7-4)
CLASS 4M
REGION 3
No. 1 Coconut Creek Monarch 40, Parkland Stoneman Douglas 7
Lantana Santaluces 35, Palm Beach Gardens 28
Wellington Palm Beach Central 36, Boca Spanish River 0
Boca Raton 48, Jupiter 41
REGIONAL SEMIFINAL
No. 4 Lantana Santaluces (8-3) at No. 1 Coconut Creek Monarch (9-2)
No. 6 Boca Raton (7-4) at No. 2 Wellington Palm Beach Central (9-2)
REGION 4
Miami Columbus 49, Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman 6
Homestead South Dade 43, Pembroke Pines West Broward 31
Miami Palmetto 14, Doral Academy 7
Davie Western 51, Weston Cypress Bay 0
REGIONAL SEMIFINAL
No. 4 Homestead South Dade (8-3) at No. 1 Miami Christopher Columbus (9-2)
No. 3 Davie Western (8-3) at No. 2 Miami Palmetto (9-1)

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Westminster Academy Plays For State Title Tonight

The road for Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy has truly been productive over the past three years.

With several current seniors building this program from the start of their careers, everything they worked hard for has taken them to Bryant Stadium in Lakeland this evening.

When head coach Ehren Wallhoff and his team faceoff with 8-2 Oviedo Master’s Academy in the Sunshine State Athletic Conference final, a state title will be on the line.

The Lions have been sparked all season long by a group of gifted seniors:

Cooper Allen, DE/DT, 5-10, 245.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16527051/Cooper-Allen

Anthony Barbar, QB, 6-1, 180 – 3.6 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9899479/Anthony-Barbar

Alonso Collins, RB, 5-10, 180 – 3.3 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15770139/633b3e5ea6815612ec5d03ac

David Earle Harvin II, CB, 5-11, 150. 3.3 GPA. Basketball/Track,

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13752593/22-David-Earle-Harvin-II

Evan Tempro, LB/TE/WR, 6-4, 215.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14891063/61ad3c5e8cde7e09f837c945

The junior class (2025) has also been productive:

Harrison Gant, RB/LB, 5-11, 185 – 3.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16521099/Harrison-Gant

Michael Varga, LB, 5-11, 190.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16177020/Michael-Varga

Dwayne Wimbley Jr., WR/TE/DE, 6-7, 205. 3 Sport Athlete.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18753590/Dwayne-Wimbley-Jr

The sophomore (2026) class has also been instrumental:

Amari Deer, WR/CB/S, 5-10, 155.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17865659/Amari-Deer

Jack Scott, OT/DE, 5-11, 205 – 4.2 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17632975/Jack-Scott

FORT LAUDERDALE WESTMINSTER ACADEMY LIONS (9-1)

Orlando Lake Highland Prep, W 41-2

Delray American Heritage, W 24-17

Bradenton Christian, W 34-10

Deerfield Beach Somerset Key, W 42-14

Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest, W 35-0

North Broward Somerset Prep, W 13-6

Fort Lauderdale NSU University School, L 42-7

Miami SportsEn Sports Academy, W 41-0

*Bradenton Christian, W 18-14

*Fort Lauderdale NSU University School, W, 41-20

*SUNSHINE STATE CONFERENCE GAMES

OVIEDO MASTER’S ACADEMY EAGLES (8-2)

Middle Tennessee Christian, L 41-13

Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, W 62-35

St. Petersburg Catholic, W 20-18

Maitland Orangewood Christian, W 55-0

Mount Dora Christian Academy, W 41-6

Ocoee Legacy Charter, W 50-0

Jacksonville Providence, L 42-28

Gainesville Oak Hall, W 48-22

*Gainesville Oak Hall, W 42-36

*Jacksonville Zarephath Academy, W 47-36

*SUNSHINE STATE CONFERENCE GAMES

FIRST ROUND PLAYOFF RESULTS

CLASS 2M

REGION 3

Plantation American Heritage 63, Coconut Creek North Broward Prep 13

West Palm Beach The King’s Academy 49, Boynton Beach Somerset Canyons 7

Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons 42, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan 12

Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian 20, Boca Raton St. Andrew’s 13

REGION 4

Miami Norland 55, Miami St. Brendan 0

Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace 41, Pinecrest Gulliver Prep 14

Miami Central 31, Miami Edison 13

Miami Booker T. Washington 34, North Miami Beach 8

CLASS 3M

REGION 3

Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas 63, Plantation 6

Pompano Beach Blanche Ely 35, No. 5 Fort Lauderdale Dillard 12

West Boca Raton 23, Delray Beach Atlantic 22

Coconut Creek 42, Sunrise Piper 6

REGION 4

Homestead 52, Hollywood McArthur 27

Miami Southridge 48, Hialeah 23

Belen Jesuit 20, Hollywood South Broward 13

Miramar 23, Hialeah American 0

CLASS 4M

REGION 3

No. 1 Coconut Creek Monarch 40, Parkland Stoneman Douglas 7

Lantana Santaluces 35, Palm Beach Gardens 28

Wellington Palm Beach Central 36, Boca Spanish River 0

Boca Raton 48, Jupiter 41

REGION 4

Miami Columbus 49, Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman 6

Homestead South Dade 43, Pembroke Pines West Broward 31

Miami Palmetto 14, Doral Academy 7

Davie Western 51, Weston Cypress Bay 0

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Road To Tallahassee Continues Today In South Florida

A year ago, Homestead South Dade’s football program finished 2-7, were outscored 261-201 and failed to make the state playoffs.

The Bucs, who routinely found themselves in the playoff mix each season, had sunk to the bottom – and that didn’t go over well with fans, players, and longtime supporters.

Enter Chris Reid. Someone who knew this program, the community and what it took to get back to where this proud program has been for decades.

From the very beginning, Reid made it clear that South Dade would once again have that football team that everyone could be proud of.

Tonight, the turnaround continues when the 7-3 Bucs travel to Broward County to play district champion West Broward at Flanagan High in Pembroke Pines.

The contest will not only spotlight Reid and his team, but also the Bobcats and head coach Brian McCartney, who have now established this team as one to watch each season.

After losing to Miami Palmetto in the first round of the state playoffs a year ago, this is a team that went right after it during the off-season.

Coach McCartney took this team to colleges and universities all over to give them competition and exposure. It has paid off. After losing the first two games of the season, they reeled off a 7-1 record, losing only to state-rated Daytona Beach Mainland on the road.

This Region 4-4M quarterfinal game will produce a winner that will move on next week to play No. 1 Miami Columbus (9-2) in the regional semifinal.

SOUTH DADE BUCS (7-3)

Miami Carol City, W 42-0

Homestead, L 35-0

Miami Killian, W 42-6

Miami Jackson, W 42-6

Somerset Academy Silver Palms, W 46-0

Southwest Miami, W 63-0

Miami Palmetto, L, 42-34

Miami Booker T. Washington, L 24-7

Coral Gables, W 41-6

Miami Southridge, W 33-30

PEMBROKE PINES WEST BROWARD BOBCATS (7-3)

Weston Cypress Bay, L 20-7

Daytona Beach Mainland, L 35-0

Palm Beach Gardens Dwyer, W 23-3

Pembroke Pines Charter, W 24-7

Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy, W 56-0

Hollywood South Broward, W 34-28

Naples Gulf Coast, L 21-19

Pembroke Pines Flanagan, W 51-0

Cooper City, W 67-0

Miramar Everglades, W 23-14

In addition to this Miami-Dade vs. Broward matchup, here is a look at other first round games on this Friday:

FRIDAY

Region 3-3M quarterfinal: No. 5 Fort Lauderdale Dilliard (5-5) at No. 4 Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (8-2), 7

Region 3-3M quarterfinal: No. 8 Plantation (6-4) at No. 1 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (9-1), 7

Region 4-3M quarterfinal: No. 4 Miami Southridge (6-4) at No. 5 Hialeah (9-1), Milander, 7

Region 4-2M quarterfinal: No. 7 Miami Edison (6-4) at No. 2 Miami Central (6-3), Traz Powell, 7

Region 3-2M quarterfinal: No. 8 Coconut Creek North Broward Prep (5-5) at No. 1 Plantation American Heritage (7-1), 7:30

Region 3-2M quarterfinal: No. 7 Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (4-6) at No. 2 Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (7-3), 7

Region 3-2M quarterfinal: No. 6 Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian (7-3) at No. 3 Boca Raton St. Andrew’s (9-1), 7

Region 4-2M quarterfinal: No. 4 Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace (6-4) at No. 5 Pinecrest Gulliver Prep (7-3), 3:30

THURSDAY SCOREBOARD

2M REGION 4

Miami Norland 55, Miami St. Brendan 0

Miami Booker T. Washington 34, North Miami Beach 8

3M REGION 4

Miami Belen Jesuit 20, Hollywood South Broward 13

Miramar 23, Hialeah American 0

4M REGION 3

Coconut Creek Monarch 40, Parkland Stoneman Douglas 7

4M REGION 4

Miami Columbus 49, Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman 6

Miami Palmetto 21, Doral Academy 7

Davie Western 51, Weston Cypress Bay 0

SATURDAY

Sunshine State Athletic Conference - state championship: Westminster Academy (9-1) vs. Oviedo Masters Academy (8-2), Bryant Stadium, Lakeland, 7

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It is perhaps the most exciting five weeks on the high school football calendar, and it all begins tonight.

The state championship series starts across Florida – and Miami-Dade and Broward Counties will have an opportunity to grab the early spotlight.

With Veteran’s Day being observed by both counties on Friday, the action will begin with nine games as dreams will have the chance to come true.

PATRIOT BOWL 2 HIGHLIGHTS THE OPENING ROUND

When Miramar and Hialeah American got together back on Oct. 13, the game was very important in the district. While Miramar won 27-8, American felt that they had their chances.

Tonight, the “Patriot Bowl” comes to Miramar for the second meeting of the season, but this contest is super important as the state championship series will kick things off – with the destination being Florida A&M in Tallahassee in the second week of the season.

For American, this has been an up and down season as they come into tonight’s game at 6-4.

Head Coach Tim Neal and his team lost a key season-ending contest to North Miami Beach in overtime. The Patriots have been a streaky team and understands that anything but their best effort will not be enough to be a very impressive program.

HIALEAH AMERICAN PATRIOTS

Coral Gables, W 25-6

South Miami, W 47-0

Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman, L 18-14

Miami Norland, L 57-12

Miramar Everglades, W 20-10

Miami Beach, W 41-0

Miramar, L 27-8

Miami Springs, W 34-12

Pembroke Pines Charter, W 60-13

North Miami Beach, L 24-18 (OT)

MIRAMAR HAS FOUGHT THROUGH A CHALLENGING SCHEDULE

To get to this evening’s contest, coach A.J. Scott and his Patriots have faced six playoff teams, including Virginia powerhouse Highland Springs and four-time defending state champion Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas.

They have won four of the past five games, including outscoring their final two opponents (Miramar Everglades and Hollywood South Broward), 94-24.

MIRAMAR PATRIOTS

Highland Springs, Virginia, L 20-14

Coral Springs Coral Glades, W 61-0

Pembroke Pines Flanagan, W 50-0

Fort Lauderdale Dillard, L 14-7

Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, L 38-6

Pembroke Pines Charter, W 61-0

Hialeah American, W 27-8

Davie Western, L 14-6

Miramar Everglades, W 41-6

Hollywood South Broward, W 53-18

Here is a look at the other area playoff games taking place today:
Region 3-4M quarterfinal: No. 8 Parkland Stoneman Douglas (4-6) at No. 1 Coconut Creek Monarch (8-2), Coconut Creek, 7

Region 4-4M quarterfinal: No. 8 Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman (5-4) at No. 1 Miami Columbus (8-2), 4:30.

Region 4-4M quarterfinal: No. 7 Doral Academy (5-4) at No. 2 Miami Palmetto (8-1), (Tropical), 7

Region 4-4M quarterfinal: No. 6 Weston Cypress Bay (8-2) at No. 3 Davie Western (7-3), 7

Region 4-3M quarterfinal: No. 8 Hollywood McArthur (5-4) at No. 1 Homestead (8-1), Harris, 7

Region 4-3M quarterfinal: No. 7 Belen Jesuit (4-6) at No. 2 Hollywood South Broward (8-2), 7

Region 4-2M quarterfinal: No. 6 North Miami Beach (4-6) at No. 3 Miami Booker T. Washington (8-2), Curtis Park, 7

Region 4-2M quarterfinal: No. 8 Miami St. Brendan (7-3) at No. 1 Miami Norland (10-0), Traz Powell, 7

In addition to Thursday’s games, here is a look at Friday’s first round matchup:

FRIDAY

Region 4-4M quarterfinal: No. 4 Homestead South Dade (7-3) at No. 5 Pembroke Pines West Broward (7-3), Flanagan, 7