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
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
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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Over the next five weeks, there will be several talented football players in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties who will step up and make an impact on their teams.
These talented young men have been responsible for getting their programs into the playoffs and have been noticed by fellow players, coaches, and colleges.
While the senior class (2024) has been on the clock this season, they are not the only ones who have driven teams to the post season.
Here are some impressive quarterbacks to keep an eye on in Round 1:
There is no getting around that the quarterback position continues to elevate every year in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
There are several reasons who the position is being thrust into the national spotlight – and while playing year-round is huge, it’s those special instruction that they are receiving that has put many on a different level.
We are just one day away from the start of the post season, and prospects such as Kael Alexander, Miramar (2,039 passing yards, 23 TDs), Cedrick Bailey, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (1,845 passing yards, 27 TDs), Jason Barket, Miami Westminster Christian (1,810 passing yards, 11 TDs), Davi Belfort, Davie Western (1,669 yards, 16 TDs), Travis Delaney, Hialeah (1,97 passing yards, 19 TDs), Devin Gonzalez, Weston Cypress Bay (1,679 passing yards, 23 TDs) and Coconut Creek’s James Hayes (1,337 passing yards, 12 TDs) are ready to perform.
Also keep an eye on big time prospects such as Andrew Indorf, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (1551 passing yards, 20 TDs), Zac Katz, Miami True North Classical Academy (2,188 passing yards, 27 Tds), Alberto Mendoza, Miami Christopher Columbus (1,508 passing yards, 17 TDs), Michael Merdinger, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (2,035 passing yards, 21 TDs), and Jonathan Morillo, Pembroke Pines West Broward (1,850 passing yards, 19 TDs).
When you are talking big numbers, South Broward junior Randy Phillips, Hollywood South Broward (2,822 passing yards, 15 TDs) and Miami Norland nationally rated junior Ennio Yapoor, Miami Norland) (2,483 passing yards, 18 TDs) have been in a class by themselves for the Bulldogs and Vikings. So have J.T. Tabora, Plantation (1,856 passing yards, 20 TDs), Rueben Toombs, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (1,326 passing yards, 20 TDs) and Joshua Townsend, Homestead (1,319 passing yards, 16 TDs).
SEE THEM FOR YOURSELF
While stats are nice, production and mechanics will go a long way in the recruitment of a quarterback.
Here are these gifted young men on tape:
Kael Alexander
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14740851/Kael-Alexander
Cedrick Bailey
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15263530/Cedrick-Bailey
Jason Barket
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16079668/Jason-Barket-Jr
Davi Belfort
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15849381/Davi-Belfort
Travis Delaney
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15344304/Travis-T7-Delaney-Jr
Devin Gonzalez
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16423482/Devin-Gonzalez
James Hayes
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15425995/James-Hayes
Andrew Indorf
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16347331/Andrew-Indorf
Zac Katz
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17908883/Zachary-Zac-Katz
Alberto Mendoza
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16144776/Alberto-Mendoza
Michael Merdinger
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15272216/Michael-Merdinger
Jonathan Morillo
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15293036/Jonathan-Morillo
Randy Phillips
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16916662/Randy-Phillips
J.T. Tabora
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15274820/Jorge-JT-Tabora-II
Rueben Toombs
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14173888/Rueben-Toombs-Jr
Joshua Townsend
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15269640/Joshua-Townsend
Ennio Yapoor
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14792479/Ennio-Yapoor
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It’s finally here. Playoffs!
The destination is Tallahassee, and it all starts this Thursday across Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
An off season of camps, combines, 7-on-7 events and other sacrifices made to getting better on top of months and months of showing up to play each week during the season.
The state playoffs will now show which programs paid the dues in May, June and July for the fruits that are paying off here in November.
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 week one of the state playoffs:
1. Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (1M, 10-0). LAST WEEK: The Lions finished off the regular season unbeaten with a 57-0 win at St. Petersburg Lakewood. THIS WEEK: Home game against Hollywood Avant Garde (5-5) NEXT WEEK: Winner of the North Palm Beach Benjamin (8-2) or No. 2 West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman (8-1) contest.
2. Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (3M, 9-1). LAST WEEK: The Raiders were off. THIS WEEK: Plantation (6-4). NEXT GAME: The winner of No. 5 Fort Lauderdale Dilliard (5-5) at No. 4 Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (8-2).
3. Miami Norland (2M, 10-0). LAST WEEK: The Vikings ended the regular season unbeaten with a 54-0 win against Miami Killian. THIS WEEK: A first round state playoff game against No. 8 seed Miami St. Brendan on Thursday. NEXT WEEK: The winner of No. 5 Pinecrest Gulliver Prep (7-3) or No. 4 Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace (6-4).
4. Miami Central (2M, 6-3). LAST WEEK: The Rockets spent the final week off. THIS WEEK: A first round state playoff contest against No. 7 Miami Edison (6-4). NEXT GAME: The winner of No. 6 North Miami Beach (4-6) orNo. 3 Miami Booker T. Washington (8-2).
5. Homestead (3M, 8-1). LAST WEEK: The Broncos had the final week of the season off. THIS WEEK: Will play host to No. 8 Hollywood McArthur (5-4) in the opening round of the state playoffs. NEXT GAME: The winner of No. 5 Hialeah (9-1) or No. 4 Miami Southridge (6-4).
6. Plantation American Heritage (2M, 7-1). LAST WEEK: The Patriots were off. THIS WEEK: No. 8 Coconut Creek North Broward Prep (5-5) in the opening round of the state playoffs. NEXT GAME: The winner of No. 5 Boynton Beach Somerset Canyons (7-3) or No. 4 West Palm Beach The King’s Academy (8-2).
7. Miami Palmetto (4M, 8-1). LAST WEEK: The Panthers ended the regular season with a 47-on win against Miami Beach. THIS WEEK: No. 7 Doral Academy (5-4) in the opening round of the state playoffs. NEXT WEEK: The winner of No. 6 Weston Cypress Bay (8-2) or No. 3 Davie Western (7-3)
8. Miami Christopher Columbus (4M, 8-2). LAST WEEK: The Explorers were off for the final week of the season. THIS WEEK: No. 8 Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman (5-4) to open the post season. NEXT GAME: The winner of No. 5 Pembroke Pines West Broward (7-3) or No. 4 Homestead South Dade (7-3)
9. Miami Booker T. Washington (2M, 7-2). LAST WEEK: The Tornadoes had the final week off. THIS WEEK: No. 6 North Miami Beach (4-6) in the first round of the state playoffs. NEXT GAME: No. 7 Miami Edison (6-4) or No. 2 Miami Central (6-3).
10. Coconut Creek (3M, 8-2). LAST WEEK: Bye week. THIS WEEK: No. 6 Sunrise Piper (6-4) in the first week of the state playoffs. NEXT GAME: No. 7 West Boca Raton (8-2) or No. 2 Delray Beach Atlantic (9-1).
11. Davie Western (4M, 7-3). LAST WEEK: The Wildcats remained hot with a 34-14 win over Plantation. THIS WEEK: No. 6 Weston Cypress Bay (8-2) in the opening round of the state playoffs. NEXT WEEK: No. 7 Doral Academy (5-4) or No. 2 Miami Palmetto (8-1).
12. Coconut Creek Monarch (4M, 8-2). LAST WEEK: The Knights will roll into the state playoffs as the No. 1 seed with a 14-0 win over Deerfield Beach. THIS WEEK: No. 8 Parkland Stoneman Douglas (4-6) in the first round of the state playoffs. NEXT WEEK: No. 5 Palm Beach Gardens (6-4) or No. 4 Lantana Santaluces (7-3).
13. Miramar (3M, 6-4). LAST WEEK: The Patriots stayed red hot with a 53-18 win against South Broward. THIS WEEK: A first round contest against district foe No. 6 Hialeah American (6-4). NEXT WEEK: No. 7 Belen Jesuit (4-6) or No. 2 Hollywood South Broward (8-2).
14. Hialeah (3M, 9-1). LAST WEEK: The T-Breds won a thrilling 24-21 contest against Dr. Krop. THIS WEEK. No. 4 Miami Southridge (6-4) in a first-round state playoff game. NEXT WEEK: No. 8 Hollywood McArthur (5-4) or No. 1 Homestead (8-1).
15. Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (3M, 8-2). LAST WEEK: Won a thriller Broward Soul Bowl contest against Fort Lauderdale Dillard, 33-28. THIS WEEK: It will be a rematch of last week’s game right away - No. 5 Fort Lauderdale Dilliard (5-5). NEXT WEEK: No. 8 Plantation (6-4) or No. 1 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (9-1).
16. Homestead South Dade (4M, 6-3). LAST WEEK: The Bucs held on to beat Miami Southridge, 33-30. THIS WEEK: A first round home game against No. 5 Pembroke Pines West Broward (7-3). NEXT WEEK: No. 8 Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman (5-4) or No. 1 Miami Columbus (8-2).
17. Hollywood South Broward (3M, 8-2). LAST WEEK: The Bulldogs were beaten soundly at home 53-18 by Miramar. THIS WEEK: No. 7 Belen Jesuit (4-6). NEXT WEEK: No. 6 Hialeah American (6-4) or No. 3 Miramar (6-4).
18. Pembroke Pines West Broward (4M, 7-3). LAST WEEK: The Bobcats ended the regular season with a 23-14 win against Miramar Everglades. THIS WEEK: No. 6 Hialeah American (6-4) or No. 3 Miramar (6-4). NEXT WEEK: No. 8 Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman (5-4) or No. 1 Miami Christopher Columbus (8-2).
19. Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (2M, 7-3). LAST WEEK: The Chiefs were beaten at home against 10-0 Clearwater Central Catholic, 34-14. THIS WEEK: No. 7 Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (4-6). NEXT WEEK: No. 6 Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian (7-3) or No. 3 Boca Raton St. Andrew’s (9-1).
20. Miami Southridge (3M, 6-4). LAST WEEK: The Spartans lost a tough 33-30 decision to Homestead South Dade. THIS WEEK: No. 5 Hialeah (9-1). NEXT WEEK: A second round state playoff game against No. 8 Hollywood McArthur (5-4) or No. 1 Homestead (8-1).
OTHER PLAYOFF TEAMS TO WATCH
1M
REGION 3
Hollywood Avant Garde (5-5)
REGION 4
Miami Archbishop Carroll (9-1)
Miami Palmer Trinty (6-3)
Miami True North Classical Academy (8-2)
Miami Westminster Christian (5-5)
2M
REGION 3
Coconut Creek North Broward Prep (5-5)
Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian (7-3)
Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (4-6)
REGION 4
Miami Edison (6-4)
Miami St. Brendan (7-3)
North Miami Beach (4-6)
Pinecrest Gulliver Prep (7-3)
3M
REGION 3
Fort Lauderdale Dillard (5-5)
Plantation (6-4)
Sunrise Piper (6-4)
REGION 4
Hialeah American (6-4)
Hollywood McArthur (5-4)
Miami Belen Jesuit (4-6)
4M
REGION 3
Parkland Stoneman Douglas (4-6)
REGION 4
Doral Academy (5-4)
Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman (5-4)
Weston Cypress Bay (8-2)
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
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When Ehren Wallhoff’s team left the field at NSU University School back on Oct. 12, he and his team had a terrible feeling.
What had transpired was Fort Lauderdale Westminster dropped an embarrassing 42-7 decision, and never got in the flow of the regular season matchup. It was their first loss of the year.
With the Sunshine State Athletic Association playoffs coming up, the Lions knew that they would have to return to the scene of their only loss – and this one would watch the stakes rise in a major way.
Last Thursday night – with a trip to Lakeland on the line, Westminster Academy approached the second meeting of the year in a business manner, and from the beginning, there was no doubt that this was not the same team that was completely overmatched.
From running to passing, kicking, blocking and every other facet of the game, the Lions (9-1) took care of business and came home with a convincing 41-20 win, handing the Sharks their first loss of the season.
That victory sends this team to the title game of the Sunshine State Athletic Conference title game on Saturday night at Bryant Stadium in Lakeland against 8-2 Oviedo Master’s Academy.
The win was indeed a team effort as senior QB Anthony Barbar led the way with 5 touchdowns. He was 7 of 10 for 181 yards and 4 passing touchdowns. He also rushed for a touchdown.
In addition, highly regarded junior WR D.J. Wimbley had 6 catches for 124 yards and 3 TDs. He also added 4 tackles on defense.
The Lions received a boost from senior RB/LB Alonso Collins, who rushed the ball 30 times for 139 yards and a touchdown. He also had a punt return for 31 yards that led to a key Lions touchdown. He also added 5 tackles and 0.5 tackles for loss.
Like he has done all season, senior LB Evan Tempro led the defense with 11 tackles, 1 TFL and a PBU.
In addition to that game, the final week of the regular season stacked up like this:
Boca Raton St. Andrew’s 35, Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest 0
Clearwater Calvary Christian 56, Melbourne Holy Trinity 13
Clearwater Central Catholic 34, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons 14
Coconut Creek Monarch 14, Deerfield Beach 0
Coconut Creek North Broward Prep 28, Delray Beach American Heritage 21
Coral Gables 24, Southwest Miami 20
Davie Nova 75, Lake Worth Dr. Joaquin Garcia 8
Davie Western 34, Plantation 14
Hialeah 24, Miami Dr. Krop 21
Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna 57, St. Petersburg Lakewood 0
Hollywood Hills 40, Oakland Park Northeast 0
Hollywood McArthur 45, Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson 7
Homestead South Dade 33, Miami Southridge 30
Miami Belen Jesuit 24, Miami Immaculata LaSalle 0
Miami Coral Reef 31, Hialeah Gardens 0
Miami Edison 41, Doral Academy 14
Miami Ferguson 28, Doral Regan 0
Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace 45, Miami Lake Barbara Goleman 2
Miami Jackson 32, Miami High 24
Miami Norland 54, Miami Killian 0
Miami Palmetto 47, Miami Beach 0
Miami Sunset 37, Hialeah Miami-Lakes 6
Miami True North Classical Academy 49, Homestead Everglades Prep 0
Miami Varela 27, Miami Coral Park 20
Miami Westminster Christian 42, Somerset Silver Palms 21
Miramar 53, Hollywood South Broward 18
North Miami 34, Westland Hialeah 14
North Miami Beach 24, Hialeah American 18 (OT)
Parkland Douglas 24, Coral Springs Coral Glades 6
Pembroke Pines Flanagan 41, Hallandale 8
Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy 32, Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy 0
Pembroke Pines West Broward 23, Miramar Everglades 14
Pompano Beach Blanche Ely 33, Fort Lauderdale Dillard 28
Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy 51, Key West 47
Tampa Carrollwood Day 41, Miami Gulliver Prep 14
Weston Cypress Bay 44, South Plantation 0
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While many teams are off the final week of the season – or playing programs who may not be headed to the state playoffs, Clearwater Central Catholic and Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons have opted to do something different.
The Marauders and head coach Chris Harvey, who advanced to the 1M championship game last year, losing to Chaminade-Madonna, and 2M Cardinal Gibbons and head coach Matt Dubuc opted to save one of their toughest games for the regular season finale this evening at 6:00.
Both schools, who have enjoyed plenty of success over the years, will be headed into the state playoffs next week, but this huge test will certainly help both schools get ready for a run that hopefully end each program in Tallahassee in the first week of December.
CLEARWATER CENTRAL CATHOLIC MARAUDERS (9-0)
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 54-6
CARDINAL GIBBONS CHIEFS (7-2)
Cardinal Gibbins, North Carolina, W 28-21
Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, L 41-4
Fort Lauderdale Dillard, W 38-14
St. Petersburg Northeast, W 38-16
Plantation American Heritage, L 48-7
Miami Belen Jesuit, W 43-28
Hallandale, W 63-6
Boca Raton, W 31-19
Fort Lauderdale Stranahan, W 44-24
In addition to that matchup tonight, here is a look at the final week of the regular season in Miami-Dade & Broward:
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3
Boca St. Andrews at Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest, 7
Boca Raton St. John Paul II at Deerfield Beach Somerset Key, 4
Coconut Creek Monarch at Deerfield Beach, 7
Coral Springs Taravella vs. Coral Springs (Glades), 7
Davie Western vs. Plantation (PAL), 7
Delray American Heritage at Coconut Creek North Broward Prep, 6
Fort Lauderdale Dillard at Pompano Beach Blanche Ely, 6
Fort Lauderdale Stranahan vs. Fort Lauderdale (Lockhart), 7
Hialeah at Miami Dr. Krop (Ives), 7:30
Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna at St. Petersburg Lakewood, 7
Homestead South Dade at Miami Southridge, 7:30
Key West at SW Ranches Archbishop McCarthy, 7
Lake Worth Dr. Joaquin Garcia at Davie Nova, 7
Marathon at Somerset South Homestead, 7
GMAC Independent semifinal: Miami Ferguson at Doral Ronald Reagan (Doral Legacy), 3:30
Miami Florida Christian at Miami Gardens TRU Prep, 7
Miami Gulliver at Tampa Carrollwood Day, 7
Miami Immaculata LaSalle vs. Miami Belen Jesuit (Tropical), 7
Miami Jackson at Miami High (Curtis), 7:30
Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman at Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace, 7:30
FIFC championship: Miami Palmer Trinity vs. Miami Archbishop Carroll (Tropical), 3:30
Miami Palmetto at Miami Beach (Holtz), 7
Miami Varela at Miami Coral Park, 3:30
Miami Westminster Christian at Somerset Silver Palms, 7:30
Miramar at Hollywood South Broward, 7
North Miami at Westland Hialeah (Hialeah Gardens), 3:30
GMAC Independent semifinal: North Miami Mourning at Miami Braddock, 3:30
Oakland Park Northeast at Hollywood Hills, 3
Pembroke Pines Flanagan at Hallandale, 7
Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy at Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy, 3:30
South Plantation at Weston Cypress Bay, 7
THURSDAY RESULTS
Coral Gables 24, Southwest Miami 20
Deerfield Beach Somerset Key 32, Boca Raton Saint John Paul II 0
SSAC South Final: Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy 41, Fort Lauderdale NSU University School 20
Fort Walton Beach Choctawhatchee 35, Lynn Haven Mosley 0
Hollywood McArthur 45, Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson 7
Miami Coral Reef 31, Hialeah Gardens 0
Miami Edison 41, Doral Academy 14
Miami Ferguson 28, Doral Regan 0
Miami Norland 54, Miami Killian 0
Miami Palmetto 47, Miami Beach 0
Parkland Douglas 24, Coral Springs Coral Glades 6
Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy 32, Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy 0
Pembroke Pines West Broward 23, Miramar Everglades 14
WEDNESDAY RESULTS
Miami Sunset 37, Hialeah Miami-Lakes 7
North Miami Beach 24, Hialeah American 18 (OT)
SATURDAY, November 4
Homestead Everglades Prep at Miami True North Classical Academy (Tropical), 7
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