MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD: Week 6 Brings On New Challenges
While the rest of the state is preparing and recovering from Hurricane Ian, south Florida may be fortunate to have dodged a major bullet.
If you go back in time, this region of Florida has always been a target when it comes to these storms and has forced cancellations and postponements for decades.
Very few changes this week at the top – but that will certainly change as district season opens and the stakes are really going to rise.
A few new teams get to call themselves a Top 20 squad – and will try to maintain that status, which is recognized by fellow coaches, players and fans.
As we head toward Week 6, here is a look at how programs are doing in this region:
1. Miami Central (2M – 4-0). THIS WEEK: An away game on Sept. 30 against North Miami Beach. NEXT GAME: The annual war against No. 11 Miami Northwestern on Oct. 7 at Traz Powell Stadium. LAST WEEK: The Rockets blasted No. 12 Fort Lauderdale Dillard, 43-7
2. Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (1M – 4-0). THIS WEEK: Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (1M – 5-0). THIS WEEK: A home game on Sept. 30 against Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast. NEXT GAME: Venice has called off next week's much-anticipated matchup without a makeup planned.. LAST WEEK: The Lions remained hot with a convincing 28-0 win against Miami Gulliver in a game that was called at the half due to bad weather.
3. Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (3M – 5-0). THIS WEEK: A home game against Miramar on Sept. 30. NEXT GAME: A huge road district matchup with a Fort Lauderdale Dillard team that came close to beating them last year. LAST WEEK: The Raiders went on the road again and took care of business against Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast, 21-7.
4. Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (2M – 5-0). THIS WEEK: It’s a huge home game on Sept. 30 against No. 6 Plantation American Heritage. NEXT GAME: A Thursday (Oct. 6) home game against Miami Belen Jesuit schedule for FAU. LAST WEEK: The Chiefs went to Key West, 63-7.
5. Miami Christopher Columbus (4M – 5-0). THIS WEEK: An away game on Friday, Sept. 30 against Miami High. NEXT GAME: A huge hurdle on Oct. 7 against No. 7 Homestead on the road. LAST WEEK: The Explorers went north and took care of business against No. 25 Miami Northwestern, 23-19.
6. Plantation American Heritage (2M – 4-1). THIS WEEK: A huge road game at No. 4 Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons on Sept. 30. NEXT GAME: A home game on Ot. 7 against No. 8 Davie Western. LAST WEEK: The Patriots took the week off.
7. Homestead (3M, 4-0). THIS WEEK: A home game against South Miami on Sept. 30. NEXT GAME: A really big home game on Oct. 7 against No. 5 Miami Christopher Columbus. WEEK: The Broncos took the week off after a solid start.
8. Davie Western (4M – 3-1). THIS WEEK: It’s back on the road on Sept. 30 at Sunrise Piper. NEXT GAME: Another big road game against No. 6 Plantation American Heritage on Oct. 7. LAST WEEK: The Wildcats came back after their first loss with a 51-0 win against Coral Springs Taravella.
9. Miami Norland (2M – 4-0). THIS WEEK: They will take the week off. NEXT GAME: A huge Thursday night (Oct. 6) contest against No. 10 Miami Booker T. Washington. LAST WEEK: The Vikings won for the fourth straight time this season, 49-0, against Hialeah American.
10. Miami Booker T. Washington (2M – 4-1). THIS WEEK: It’s a “neighborhood rivalry” at home against Miami Jackson on Thursday, Sept. 29. NEXT GAME: An Oct. 6 showdown with No. 9 Miami Norland. LAST WEEK: The Tornadoes continued to look impressive on the field with a 26-6 win against Miami Carol City.
11. Miami Northwestern (2M – 3-2). THIS WEEK: The team will take the week off. NEXT GAME: The much-anticipated annual showdown with No. 1 Miami Central. LAST WEEK: The Bulls, despite missing several starters – including record-setting quarterback Taron Dickens – hung tough before losing to No. 5 Miami Christopher Columbus, 23-19.
12. Fort Lauderdale Dillard (3M – 2-2). THIS WEEK: A home game on Sept. 30 against Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson. NEXT GAME: It’s the Oct. 7 showdown at home against No. 3 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. LAST WEEK: The Panthers were soundly beaten by No. 1 Miami Central, 43-7.
13. Fort Lauderdale (3M, 4-0). THIS WEEK: A huge road game on Friday against No. 16 Pompano Beach Blanche Ely. NEXT GAME: A home game against a competitive Coconut Creek team on Oct. 7. LAST WEEK: The Flying Ls shut down Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson, 27-0.
14. Miramar (3M, 3-1). THIS WEEK: A huge away game against No. 3 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas on Sept. 30. NEXT GAME: A Thursday night away game against Pembroke Pines Charter on Oct. 6. LAST WEEK: The Patriots made it two straight shutouts with a 47-0 win against Coral Springs Coral Glades.
15. Plantation (3M – 3-1). THIS WEEK: A rivalry game at home on Sept. 30 against unbeaten and No. 20 South Plantation. NEXT GAME: A Friday night game at Davie Nova on Oct. 7. LAST WEEK: The Colonels enjoyed the week off.
16. Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (3M, 3-0). THIS WEEK: Yet another key contest at home against No. 13 and unbeaten Fort Lauderdale. NEXT GAME: Will have the week off. LAST WEEK: The Tigers came up with a huge win against Coconut Creek, 28-21.
17. Hollywood Avant Garde (1M, 3-1). THIS WEEK: A home game on Sept. 29 against Ocoee Legacy Charter. NEXT GAME: A Thursday night home game against Palm Beach Christian Prep on Oct. 6. LAST WEEK: Bounced back from a loss to Miami Dr. Krop with a 41-0 win against St. John Paul II.
18. Coconut Creek Monarch (4M, 4-1). THIS WEEK: A home game against Boca Raton Olympic Heights on Oct. 30. NEXT GAME: An away game on Friday, Oct. 7 against Hollywood McArthur. LAST WEEK: The Knights jumped back into the Top 20 with a 20-14 win against Parkland Douglas.
19. South Miami (2M, 3-0). THIS WEEK. A Major Friday night (Sept. 30) game against No. 7 Homestead. NEXT GAME: A Friday home game against Miami Springs. LAST WEEK: The Cobras – for the second time in this young season – had a game postponed by weather.
20. South Plantation (3M, 4-0). THIS WEEK: One of the biggest games on the schedule against No. 15 and longtime rival, Plantation on Friday at Sept. 30. NEXT GAME: A Thursday home contest against Sunrise Piper. LAST WEEK: Won for the fourth straight time, getting this team off to its best start in nearly two decades, and into the Top 20 for the first time, beating Cooper City, 35-14.
OTHER TEAMS TO WATCH: Coconut Creek (3M – 2-3), Coral Gables (4M, 3-0), Deerfield Beach (3M, 2-3), Doral Academy (4M, 3-2), Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian (2M, 4-1), Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest (2M, 4-1), Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (2M – (2-2), Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy (1M, 4-0), Hialeah Barbara Goleman (4M, 2-2), Hialeah (3M, 3-0), Hollywood South Broward (3M, 3-1), Miami Archbishop Carroll (1M, 4-0), Miami Belen Jesuit (3M, 2-2), Miami Braddock (Independent, 3-1), Miami Carol City (2M, 0-3) Miami Dr. Krop (3M, 1-2), Miami Edison (2M, 1-3), Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace (2M, 2-3), Miami Gulliver Prep (2M – (0-3), Miami Immaculata LaSalle (2M, 2-1), Miami Jackson (2M, 3-2), Miami Palmetto (4M, 1-3), Miami Southridge (3M, 3-2), Miami St. Brendan (2M, 1-2), Miami Westminster Christian (1M, 4-0), Miramar Everglades (3M, 2-2), Miami Ferguson (Independent, 3-1), North Miami Beach (2M – (2-2), Parkland Douglas (4M, 1-3), Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy (4M, 2-2), Pembroke Pines West Broward (4M, 2-2), Pompano Beach (Independent, 3-1), Sunrise Piper (3M, 3-2), Westland Hialeah (2M, 3-1). Weston Cypress Bay (4M, 2-2).
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It is now evident at the halfway point of the season, there are three teams in the state of Florida who are certainly playing at a different level.
Take nothing away from so many stellar programs – locally and statewide, but Miami Central (4-0), Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (5-0) and Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (5-0) are easily the best three in Florida and Top 5-10 nationally.
Between the three schools in the past five years you have 11 state titles, and all three are favored to add another title this season.
The Rockets disposed of Fort Lauderdale Dillard on Saturday night at Traz Powell Stadium, 43-7, using key plays on offense and a defense that limited just one big play. Head Coach Jube Joseph knows that if his Rockets continue on this path, they will have a legitimate national title claim. No matter what Max Preps or anyone else says. The weekly competition in this state is unmatched -m and the challenge has been set to bring those national powers to this region of the country and play a football schedule and see how powerful they are. ANY TEAM can win one big game but try 10 and a five-game gauntlet in the playoffs.
MIAMI CENTRAL ROCKETS (5-0)
HEAD COACH: Jube Joseph
SCHEDULE:
IMG Academy, W 20-14
MIAMI BOOKER T. WASHINGON, W 36-19
Miami Carol City, W 34-0
FORT LAUDERDALE DILLARD, W 43-7
9/30 At North Miami Beach
10/7 – At Miami Northwestern
10/14 – MIAMI NORLAND
10/28 - MIAMI MONSIGNOR PACE
CHAMINADE-MADONNA’S TRAIN KEEPS ROLLING
When you are headed to a state record seventh consecutive finals appearances finding teams to play you is never easy and head coach Dameon Jones and his Lions understand that.
Here is a program that has the toughest schedule in the state – playing huge games every week. They beat Miami Gulliver Prep, 28-0, in a game that was called at halftime because of lightning. Two tough contests remaining and they can start thinking of a fourth title in five years.
HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA LIONS (5-0)
HEAD COACH: Dameon Jones
SCHEDULE:
St. John’s Washington DC, W 35-28
FORT LAUDERDALE DILLARD, W 49-28
At Miami Northwestern, W 42-14
PLANTATION AMERICAN HERITAGE, W 42-34
At Miami Gulliver Prep, 28-0
9/30 – ST. LUCIE TREASURE COAST PREP
10/7 – At Venice
10/13 – DEERFIELD BEACH SOMERSET KEY
10/21 – HOLLYWOOD AVANT GARDE ACADEMY
RAIDERS ROLL ON THE ROAD
For those who say that head coach Roger Harriott and his team never play road games, this season you can save the hate. With a 21-7 win at Port St. Lucie Treasure coast this past week, the national powerhouse Raiders made it 3-0 on the road.
With Fort Myers, Davie Western and Treasure Coast in the rearview mirror, this
FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS (5-0)
HEAD COACH: Roger Harriott
SCHEDULE:
ST. JOSEPH’S PREP, PHILADELPHIA, W 48-37
At Fort Myers, W 42-0
COCOA, W 42-14
At Davie Western, W 38-0
At Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast, W 21-7
9/30 – MIRAMAR
10/7 – At Fort Lauderdale Dillard
10/21 – COCONUT CREEK MONARCH
10/28 – At Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson
HUGE WEEKEND FOR AREA TEAMS
While No. 1 Miami Central, No. 2 Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna and No. 3 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas all won this past week to stay unbeaten, there were some other local games as well.
Check out these results:
Boca Raton St. Andrew’s 42, NSU University School 6
Coconut Creek Monarch 20, Parkland Douglas 20
Coral Gables 21, Miami Braddock 7
Coral Springs 31, Oakland Park Northeast 13
Coral Springs Charter 48, Tradition Prep 16
Davie Western 51, Coral Springs Taravella 0
Delray Beach American Heritage 21, SW Ranches Archbishop McCarthy 13
Doral Academy 46, Miami Southridge 45, 2 OT
Fort Lauderdale 27, Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson 0
Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian 17, North Miami 7
Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons 63, Key West 7
Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest 21, Windermere Prep 20
Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy 48, Vero Beach St. Edward’s 6
Hollywood Avant Garde 41, Boca Raton St. John Paul II 0
Hollywood Hills 11, Pembroke Pines Flanagan 8
Hollywood South Broward 34, Miami Dr. Krop 19
Miami Archbishop Carroll 55, Miami Palm Glades 6
Miami Belen Jesuit 41, Somerset Academy Silver Palms 6
Miami Booker T. Washington 26, Miami Carol City 6
Miami Christopher Columbus 23, Miami Northwestern 19
Miami Coral Park 7, Hialeah Miami-Lakes 6
Miami Immaculata LaSalle 43, South Fort Myers 33
Miami Jackson 27, Homestead South Dade 21
Miami Norland 49, Hialeah American 0
Miami Ransom Everglades 48, Marathon 8
Miami St. Brendan 27, Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy 24
Miami Sunset 25, Doral Reagan 21
Miami Westminster Christian 51, Miami BridgePrep Academy 6
Miramar 47, Coral Springs Coral Glades 0
Naples 56, Miami Killian 6
North Miami Beach 22, Miami Monsignor Pace 13
North Miami Mourning 27, Miami Country Day 14
Pembroke Pines West Broward 20, Pembroke Pines Charter 13
Pompano Beach Blanche Ely 28, Coconut Creek 21
Sunrise Piper 30, Hollywood McArthur 29
Tallahassee Rickards 38, Miami Edison 25
Vero Beach 21, Miami Palmetto 17
Weston Cypress Bay 34, Davie Nova 22
West Palm Beach SLAM Academy 22, Deerfield Somerset Key 20
West Palm Beach The King’s Academy 28, Coconut Creek North Broward Prep 6
Westland Hialeah 39, Miami Springs 12
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As you have already watched the past four weeks, this season is going to be filled with marquee matchups that every fan will want to check out.
This week the big game in south Florida will be on Saturday night at Traz Powell Stadium when the No. 1 team in Florida, Miami Central (3-0), plays host to the No. 7 team locally, Fort Lauderdale Dillard (2-1).
While there has been a lot of talk about this game – from both sides – there is not denying the fact that the Rockets come in a huge favorites to stay unbeaten under first year head coach Jube Joseph.
The Rockets are loaded on both sides of the ball and have already shown that they are indeed a team that is ready for its ninth state title and fourth in a row.
For the Panthers and head coach Tyler Tate, a loss to No. 2 Hollywood Chaminade Madonna hurt, and although they have bounced back from that game, a win on Saturday night can change the entire program that still has No. 3 St. Thomas Aquinas left in the schedule. From an exposure standpoint, very few teams can say that they have played the No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 teams in the state like Dillard will do by season’s end!
FOR LAUDERDALE DILLARD PANTHERS
HEAD COACH: Tyler Tate
ROCK CREEK CHRISTIAN, MARYLAND, W 35-0
Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, L 49-28
Miramar, W 35-7
9/24 – At Miami Central
9/30 – LAUDERDALE LAKE BOYD ANDERSON
10/7 – FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS
10/14 – At Plantation
10/22 – FORT LAUDERDALE
10/28 – At Tallahassee Lincoln
11/5 – POMPANO BEACH BLANCHE ELY
MIAMI CENTRAL ROCKETS
HEAD COACH: Jube Joseph
Bradenton IMG Academy, W 20-14
MIAMI BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, W 36-19
Miami Carol City, W 34-0
9/24 – FORT LAUDERDALE DILLARD
9/30 – At North Miami Beach
10/7 – At Miami Northwestern
10/14 – MIAMI NORLAND
10/28 – MIAMI MONSIGNOR PACE
Here are a four more contests to check out:
No. 3 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (4-0) at Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast (1-3), South County Municipal Stadium, 7:00. The Raiders hit the road against one of the best 1-3 programs in Florida. One that has been more than tested and are very familiar with Miami-Dade and Broward competition, and while the Titans have high hopes, they have not played anyone remotely like St. Thomas Aquinas. This is solid road test for head coach Roger Harriott and his team, but depth and overall ability should separate these two teams quickly. Coach Irvin Jones and his team have beaten some quality opponents in the past.
No. 17 Miami Palmetto (1-3) at Vero Beach (4-0), Sebastian River High School, 7:00. Another Treasure Coast matchup for south Florida on the road. The Panthers had such high hopes of having a banner season, things have not started well with some crushing losses. Head Coach Mike Manasco and the Panthers know that their work will be cut out for them against the Indians and head coach Lenny Jankowski who have done very well against competition from the #305 and #954 throughout the years.
No. 18 Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (2-0) at No. 16 Coconut Creek (2-2), 7:00. The saddest part about this quality matchup is nobody will get to see it. We are living in times where a few bad apples can ruin everything, and with threatening calls made about this game, the two teams and game officials will be the only ones allowed in for a contest that both programs had looked forward to. Head Coach Johnnie Sloan and the Cougars have lost two straight and look to get back on the winning track – while head coach Mike Bailey and his football team look to make it three straight and continue to turn heads.
Windermere Prep (4-0) at Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest (3-1), 7:00. It’s not often that the Panthers can jump into the spotlight, but after wins against Fort Lauderdale NSU University School (30-7), Fort Lauderdale Archbishop McCarthy (30-14) and Delray American Heritage (27-13), the Panthers get a Top 5 game this week at home against a quality team. The Lakers storm south with four quality wins under their belt, outscoring the opposition, 176-40. But head coach Timothy Hibbs and his team is ready to make a statement against a quality opponent.
MORE GAMES TO WATCH
In addition to those five games, here is a list of other Miami-Dade and Broward games to watch today:
FRIDAY’S GAMES
BridgePrep Village Green (0-3) at Miami Westminster Christian (3-0), 4:00
Coral Springs (1-2) at Oakland Park Northeast (0-3), 7:00
Davie Western (2-1) at Coral Springs Taravella (0-3), 4:00
Doral Academy (3-1) at No. 20 Miami Southridge (2-2), 7:30
No. 13 Fort Lauderdale (3-0) at Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson (0-2), 7:00
No. 4 Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (4-0) at Key West (2-2), 7:00
Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy (0-4) at Miami St. Brendan (1-2), 7
Hialeah Miami-Lakes (1-2) at Miami Coral Park (2-1), 3:30
Hollywood Avant Garde Academy (2-1) at Boca Raton Saint John Paul II (1-2), 7:00
Hollywood South Broward (2-2) at Miami Dr. Krop (2-2), Ives Park, 7:30
Homestead Everglades Prep (1-2) at Somerset Academy South Homestead (2-2), 7:30
Homestead South Dade (1-2) at Miami Jackson (2-2), Curtis Park, 7:30
No. 12 Miami Booker T. Washington (3-1) at Miami Carol City (1-2), Traz Powell Stadium, 7:30
Miami Braddock (3-0) at Coral Gables (2-0), 3:30
Miami Country Day (0-3) at North Miami Mourning (0-3), 3:30
Miami Dade Christian (0-1) at Miami True North Classical Academy (2-2)
Miami Edison (1-2) at Tallahassee Rickards (1-3), 7:00
Miami Killian (1-3) at Naples (3-1), 7:30
Miami LaSalle (2-1) at South Fort Myers (1-2), 7:00
No. 11 Miami Norland (3-0) at Hialeah American (1-2), Milander, 7:30
Miami Ransom Everglades (2-1) at Marathon (2-1), 7:00
Miami Sunset (1-3) at Doral Reagan (0-2), 3:30
No. 14 Miramar (2-1) at Coral Springs Coral Glades (0-3)
North Miami (1-3) at Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian (3-1), 7:00
Pembroke Pines Flanagan (1-3) at Hollywood Hills (1-2), 4:00
Pembroke Pines West Broward (1-2) at Pembroke Pines Charter (2-1), 7:00
Somerset Silver Palms (2-2) at Miami Belen Jesuit (2-2), 7:30
South Plantation (3-0) at Cooper City (0-4), 7:00
Vero Beach St. Edward’s (2-1) at Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy (3-0), 7:00
West Palm Beach King’s Academy (3-1) at Coconut Creek North Broward Prep (3-1), 6:00
Weston Cypress Bay (1-2) at Davie Nova (2-2), 7:00
THURSDAY’S GAMES
Boca Raton St. Andrew’s 42, NSU University School 6
Coconut Creek Monarch 20, Parkland Douglas 20
Coral Springs Charter 48, Tradition Prep 16
Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna 28, Miami Gulliver Prep 0
Miami Christopher Columbus 23, Miami Northwestern 19
North Miami Beach 22, Miami Monsignor Pace 13
Pembroke Pines West Broward 20, Pembroke Pines Charter 13
Sunrise Piper 30, Hollywood McArthur 29
West Palm Beach SLAM Academy 22, Deerfield Somerset Key 20
Westland Hialeah 39, Miami Springs 12
As we have said over and over again, this year has already been special – with marquee matchup served up every week.
This week’s main course kicks off the 5th week of the 2022 season tonight – when No. 5 Miami Christopher Columbus (4-0) visits Miami Northwestern (3-1) at Traz Powell Stadium at 7:00.
For head coach Dave Dunn and his Explorers, this evening’s matchup is another chance to show that his team is among the elite ion the state. But the assignment is not that easy. They have not done well in the past with this program, but of course, that was a different time.
Head Coach Max Edwards and his Bulls truly need this win to put themselves back in the spotlight. They have played a crazy schedule – being dominated by No. 2 Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna two weeks ago, 42-14.
This is indeed a game that is going to get plenty of attention – with media and recruiting fan websites flocking to the “Mecca” for this quality south Florida contest.
MIAMI CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS EXPLORERS
HEAD COACH: Dave Dunn
2022 RECORD: 4-0
BENEDICTINE, GEORGIA, W 41-15
MIAMI KILLIAN, W 44-13
TAMPA JESUIT, W 32-15
Miami Palmetto, W 28-10
9/22 – at Miami Northwestern
9/30 – at Miami High
10/7 at Homestead
10/14 at Doral Academy
10/21 – GMAC Game
10/28 – HIALEAH BARBARA GOLEMAN
MIAMI NORTHWESTERN BULLS
HEAD COACH: Max Edwards
2022 RECORD: 3-1
Venice, W 32-26
MIAMI JACKSON, W 44-0
HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA, L 42-14
MIAMI EDISON, W 42-22
9/22 – MIAMI CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
10/7 – MIAMI CENTRAL
10/15 – at Miami Booker T. Washington
10/21 – GMAC Game
10/29 – MIAMI IMMACULATA LASALLE
In addition to the Bulls and Explorers, here is a look at the games to keep an eye on today and Friday:
THURSDAY’S GAMES
Boca Raton St. Andrew’s (2-1) at Fort Lauderdale NSU University School (2-2), 7:00
Coconut Creek Monarch (3-1) at Parkland Douglas (1-2), 7:00
Hialeah Miami-Lakes (1-2) at Miami Coral Park (2-1), 3:30
No. 2 Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (4-0) at Miami Gulliver Prep (0-2), 4:00
Homestead Everglades Prep (1-2) at Somerset Academy South Homestead (2-2), 7:30
Homestead South Dade (1-2) at Miami Jackson (2-2), Curtis Park, 7:30
Miami Gardens Tru Prep (1-1) at Hialeah (3-0), Milander, 7:00
Miami High (2-1) at South Miami (3-0), Tropical Park, 7:00
Miami Monsignor Pace (2-2) at North Miami Beach (1-2), 3:30
Miami Springs (1-2) at Westland Hialeah (2-1), 7:00
Southwest Miami (0-3) at Miami Coral Reef (2-2), Southridge, 7:00
Sunrise Piper (2-2) at Hollywood McArthur (2-1), 7:00
Tradition Prep (0-1) at Coral Springs Charter (1-2), 7:00
FRIDAY’S GAMES
BridgePrep Village Green (0-3) at Miami Westminster Christian (3-0), 4:00
Coral Springs (1-2) at Oakland Park Northeast (0-3), 7:00
Davie Western (2-1) at Coral Springs Taravella (0-3), 4:00
Doral Academy (3-1) at No. 20 Miami Southridge (2-2), 7:30
No. 13 Fort Lauderdale (3-0) at Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson (0-2), 7:00
No. 4 Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (4-0) at Key West (2-2), 7:00
No. 3 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (4-0) at Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast (1-3), 7:00
Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy (0-4) at Miami St. Brendan (1-2), 7
Hollywood Avant Garde Academy (2-1) at Boca Raton Saint John Paul II (1-2), 7:00
Hollywood South Broward (2-2) at Miami Dr. Krop (2-2), Ives Park, 7:30
No. 12 Miami Booker T. Washington (3-1) at Miami Carol City (1-2), Traz Powell Stadium, 7:30
Miami Braddock (3-0) at Coral Gables (2-0), 3:30
Miami Country Day (0-3) at North Miami Mourning (0-3), 3:30
Miami Dade Christian (0-1) at Miami True North Classical Academy (2-2)
Miami Edison (1-2) at Tallahassee Rickards (1-3), 7:00
Miami Killian (1-3) at Naples (3-1), 7:30
Miami LaSalle (2-1) at South Fort Myers (1-2), 7:00
No. 11 Miami Norland (3-0) at Hialeah American (1-2), Milander, 7:30
No. 17 Miami Palmetto (1-3) at Vero Beach (4-0), 7:00
Miami Ransom Everglades (2-1) at Marathon (2-1), 7:00
Miami Sunset (1-3) at Doral Reagan (0-2), 3:30
No. 14 Miramar (2-1) at Coral Springs Coral Glades (0-3)
North Miami (1-3) at Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian (3-1), 7:00
Pembroke Pines Flanagan (1-3) at Hollywood Hills (1-2), 4:00
Pembroke Pines West Broward (1-2) at Pembroke Pines Charter (2-1), 7:00
No. 18 Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (2-0) at No. 16 Coconut Creek (2-2), 7:00 (NO FANS ALLOWED)
Somerset Silver Palms (2-2) at Miami Belen Jesuit (2-2), 7:30
South Plantation (3-0) at Cooper City (0-4), 7:00
Vero Beach St. Edward’s (2-1) at Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy (3-0), 7:00
West Palm Beach King’s Academy (3-1) at Coconut Creek North Broward Prep (3-1), 6:00
Weston Cypress Bay (1-2) at Davie Nova (2-2), 7:00
Windermere Prep (4-0) at Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest (3-1), 7:00
SATURDAY’S GAME
No. 7 Fort Lauderdale Dillard (2-1) at No. 1 Miami Central (3-0), Traz Powell Stadium, 7:00
TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA (MIAMI-DADE & BROWARD) PROSPECTS – CLASSES 2023-2026. https://larryblustein.com/prospects/tracking-south-florida-prospects
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There is no hiding the fact that the first four weeks of the 2022 high school football season has been exciting and filled with some outstanding performances.
While many of the seniors are getting plenty of exposure so far – as colleges and universities look to fill their rosters with Class of 2023 talent, there have been some underclassmen who have found a way to steal the show.
Because of the outstanding youth leagues that we have in the south Florida area, it is not uncommon that a freshman or sophomore will enter school and compete at the varsity level right away. That has been going on for years – and that is a reason why colleges and universities are watching prospects as early as 14 and 15 years of age.
As we do throughout the course of the year, today we bring you five more talented young man to keep an eye on. Five prospects who are getting it done before their final season:
2025 – Jason “Weasel” Barket, QB, 6-0, 175, Miami Westminster Christian. With baseball lineage, here is a quality football player who has hit the high school varsity with plenty of talent and enthusiasm. From the same school that produced young stars such as Bill Henderson and David Thompson, this is a prospect with a strong and accurate arm and confidence way beyond his years. Whether it’s the short passing game or throwing long, he is someone college coaches need to start to watch for future reference. He also holds down a 3.5 GPA in the classroom.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16079668/Jason-Barket-Jr
2025 – Chris Ewald, CB, 6-1, 165, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna. Playing on one of the nation’s best football teams, this is not a young man who blends in. Watch him play in any game and he turns heads. A three-year varsity player already, fans have had the chance to watch him play this game at a high level – and play it well. Will continue to emerge as one of the top talents in the state and country. He also gets it done in the classroom, where he holds down a 4.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15107318/Chris-Ewald
2024 – Glenn Smith III, 5-10, 160, Miami Southridge. Transferring over from Somerset South Homestead this season, here is a gifted football talent who can do it all. Plenty of speed and athleticism, his ability to make plays has truly helped the Spartans already in this young season. Will continue to emerge as one of south Florida’s best over the next two seasons.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14807706/Glenn-Smith-III
2025 – Deangelo Thompson Jr., DE, 6-3, 215, Miami Central. This is gifted talent who has already made an impact for the state’s No. 1 team. Since coming over from Miami Springs, his stock has started to rise as more analysts and recruiting specialists are getting the opportunity to watch his play at a high level and respond to every challenge. He is one of the many faces who will help the Rockets continue to dominate into the future.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16484527/Deangelo-Thompson
2026 – Malachi Toney, WR, 5-10, 165, Plantation American Heritage. There may not be a freshman in the nation who has burst onto the scene against big time competition like this quality football player has. He has turned heads on national television as well as showcasing skills that many just do not have at this young age. As the season progresses, he will show that he is indeed ready to go up against anyone and get the job done. This is young man who plays this game at a very high level. Just remember the name – because you will definitely hear it for years and years to come!
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17846385/malachi-toney
TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA (MIAMI-DADE & BROWARD) PROSPECTS – CLASSES 2023-2026. https://larryblustein.com/prospects/tracking-south-florida-prospects
For the past 52 years, we have spent plenty of time on football fields than anyone in the country. From games to practices, camps, combines and 7-on-7 events, we get to as many events as possible to see the athletes LIVE. Follow us on Facebook (Larry Blustein) Instagram (@OurBoyBlu) and Twitter (@larryblustein). Contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..