Last season when the year came to an end and high school football teams who didn’t make the playoffs faced the off-season, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely was one of the first to hit that off-season.
Winning just one game, the Tigers were disappointed and frustrated after ending yet another year with a losing record.
As the team put away their pads and helmets, head coach Mike Bailey and his staff took a step back and searched for answers. There was no way this program was going to settle for mediocrity – not this off-season.
Right there and then, plans were made for hard work and an opportunity to turn things around – and they certainly did.
When they beat longtime rival Fort Lauderdale Dillard in the Class 3M Region Semifinals, this program – looked down on by just about everyone – emerged with a 19-14 win, but more importantly, extended this magical season, setting up a Region Final that NOBODY ever expected.
When they travel to national powerhouse this Friday night, the Tigers will bring in an 11-0 record. It is without question the biggest turnaround in the state of Florida this season, and while they come into the game as huge underdogs, this program is unfazed as they are playing with the house’s money and have far exceeded anyone’s expectations.
NORTHWESTERN GOES DOWN WITH A MAJOR FIGHT
Coming into last Friday night’s Class 2M Region 4 State Semifinal the only thing that nobody knew was how bad Miami Central would beat longtime rival Miami Northwestern.
After all, in the regular season, the unbeaten and No. 1 team in the state had run the clock on the Bulls, so it was a formality – ot was it.
What happened in over three hours at the sold out “Mecca” Traz Powell Stadium, was Northwestern showed why they have been one of the nation’s elite teams, and also proved to the country that this was one of the best and most prospect rich matchups in the country – and it isn’t close.
The Bulls came out and took it to the Rockets, but fell short in this class game, 34-30 on an incomplete pass on fourth down in the endzone.
This game was everything as advertised, and while those who follow national teams have no clue how intense this rival is, the people in south Florida fully understand that, and after all is said and done, isn’t that the only thing that matters!
In addition to those thrilling games, here is a look at the rest of the Region State Semifinal games:
Class 4-Metro, Region 4
REGION SEMIFINALS
No. 1 Miami Christopher Columbus 28, No. 4 Miami Palmetto 0
No. 3 Doral Academy 32, No. 2 Davie Western 21
Class 3, Metro, Region 3
REGION SEMIFINALS
No. 1 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas 63, No. 4 Delray Beach Atlantic 14
Class 3-Metro, Region 4
No. 1 Homestead 35, No. 5 Miami Dr. Krop 12
No. 2 Miramar 29, No. 3 Miami Southridge 24
Class 2-Metro, Region 3
REGION SEMIFINALS
No. 2 Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons 43, No. 3 Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian Academy 27
No. 1 Plantation American Heritage 49, No. 4 Boynton Beach 0
REGION SEMIFINALS
Class 2, Metro, Region 4
No. 3 Miami Norland 14, No. 2 Miami Booker T. Washington 7
Class 1-Metro, Region 3
REGION SEMIFINALS
No. 1 Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna 48, No. 4 Hollywood Avant Garde 0
No. 2 Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Newman 14, No. 3 North Palm Beach Benjamin 6
Class 1-Metro, Region 4
REGION SEMIFINALS
No. 4 Miami Palmer Trinity 27, No. 1 Miami Archbishop Carroll 24
No. 3 Miami True North Classical Academy 41, No. 2 Miami Westminster Christian 20
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As we move on to the state semifinal round of the playoffs things will continue to get more interesting as the stakes continue to rise.
Key games will mark the schedule in south Florida, setting up Region Finals next week.
What some of these contests will represent are rematches from games earlier in the season – and that truly makes for a revenge scenario, which will elevate the play.
If you haven’t played out your weekend, here are five games that just may be worth checking out:
Class 4-Metro, Region 3
No. 5 Parkland Douglas (8-3) at No. 1 Wellington Palm Beach Central (10-1). Other than one loss this season, things have progressed the way that the Broncos figured they would this after a stellar spring and summer. In the Eagles, they will be facing off against a team that has won six straight and has averaged over 40 points in each game. They got to this round by outscoring Lantana Santaluces, 48-44, but they better be ready for the toughest team they have played this season – on the road!
Class 4-Metro, Region 3
No. 3 Palm Beach Gardens (8-3) at No. 2 Coconut Creek Monarch (9-2), Saturday, Oakland Park Northeast, 7. As the season progressed, the doubters of this Monarch program became fewer, and as they host a state semifinal game this week, all eyes are on this explosive offense and a defense that has been timely. A win here and this will be the furthest that any football program in the history of the school has advanced. Their work will be cutout against a Gators’ team that has improved greatly over the past two seasons and has a chance to advance to the Region Finals as well. A tremendous Saturday thriller that should be well attended – by both fan bases.
Class 3-Metro, Region 3
No. 3 Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (10-0) at No. 2 Fort Lauderdale Dillard (7-3), Saturday. The “Broward Soul Bowl” which was cut short a few weeks ago, will get together for real with so much more at stake. The Panthers were supposed to be in this position, picked as one of the state’s best teams. They lost to the No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 teams in the state. The Tigers have had one of the biggest turnarounds in the state this season – coming off a losing season in 2021 and bouncing back to go unbeaten. They were leading Dillard a few weeks back when the game was called and have plenty of confidence heading into this huge matchup.
Class 3-Metro, Region 4
No. 3 Miami Southridge (7-4) at No. 2 Miramar (9-1). Is there any team in the state that has been more overlooked than the Patriots? While they have had some impressive performances on the offensive side of the ball, “The Dark Side Defense” has been lights out and are rated as one of the best in the state this season. Across the ball are the Spartans, who have had an up and down year, but under first year head coach Pierre Senatus have started to revive the old days when this program dominated south Florida. It could be one of the best games for a number of reasons. Coach Senatus was a one-time head coach at Miramar, so the plot thickens.
Class 2-Metro, Region 4
No 4 Miami Northwestern (6-4) at No. 1 Miami Central (10-0). While the Bulls had the clock run on them the last time these two huge rivals got together, many promise that things will be different this time around. They have cruised down the homestretch but have not played anyone like the Rockets. Central is one of the nation’s best teams with very few flaws, and other than Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna and Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, they would be major favorites against anyone else in the state. They believe that what happened in the first meeting will repeat itself as the region semifinals is a drop in the bucket to what they are after.
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After a first round that saw several programs run away from their opponents, the belt will tighten this week when the State Region Semifinals will take place.
From Pensacola to Homestead, the second round of the state playoffs will take place as several programs get their chance to step up to the plate.
As the first round (state quarterfinals) unfolded there were a number of games that got out of hand as clocks ran early. But starting tonight, things begin to get tougher as the bar is raised – and will continue right through the weekend.
Here is a look at tonight’s two matchups:
REGION SEMIFINALS
No. 3 Miami Norland (8-2) at No. 2 Miami Booker T. Washington (9-2), Traz Powell Stadium, 7. Both teams are coming off big wins in their openers as they face off for the second time this season. Booker T. Washington won the first contest back on Oct. 6.
Both programs are explosive and well coaches as they are out to showcase two teams who completely turned things around in 2022.
MIAMI BOOKER T. WASHINGTON TORNADOES. HEAD COACH: Tim “Ice” Harris.
KILLIAN, W 48-14
Miami Edison, W 28-20
Miami Central, L 36-19
MIAMI IMMACULATA LASALLE, W 41-19
Miami Carol City, W 26-6
MIAMI JACKSON, W 36-15
MIAMI NORLAND, W 41-23
MIAMI NORTHWESTERN, L 26-7
Miami Southridge, W 35-21
Westland Hialeah, W 35-8
MIAMI CAROL CITY, W 27-13
MIAMI NORLAND VIKINGS. HEAD COACH: Daryle Heidelburg.
MIAMI CAROL CITY, W 31-12
MIAMI SOUTHRIDGE, W 66-28
Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace, W 29-12
Hialeah American, W 49-0
Miami Booker T. Washington, L 41-23
Miami Central, L 53-7
Miami Palmetto, W 35-14
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, W 55-42
MIAMI KILLIAN, W 42-12
MIAMI JACKSON, W 37-6
Class 1-Metro, Region 4
REGION SEMIFINALS
No. 3 Miami True North Classical Academy (7-3) at No. 2 Miami Westminster Christian (7-2), Tropical, 7. Yet another rematch of a game played on Sept. 10 when Westminster Christian won the contest 40-28.
Two programs who are well coaches and stacked with some quality players and very young quarterbacks who produced in a major way. Both teams continued to mature and get better throughout the season – and are well rested after having the first round off last week.
MIAMI TRUE NORTH CLASSICAL ACADEMY TITANS. HEAD COACH: Greg Laffere
MIAMI PALM GLADES ACADEMY. W 48-0
Miami Belen Jesuit. L 42-12
MIAMI WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN, L 40-28
MIAMI FLORIDA CHRISTIAN, W 68-0
MIAMI DADE CHRISTIAN, W 63-0
Miami Archbishop Carroll, W 33-28
SOMERSET ACADEMY SILVER PALMS, W 34-33
West Palm Beach King’s Academy. L 28-23
MIAMI PALM GLADES ACADEMY, FORFEIT
MIAMI ST. BRENDAN, W 28-14
MIAMI WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN WARRIORS. HEAD COACH: James Callier
HOMESTEAD EVERGLADES PREP, W 50-6
Miami True North Classical Academy, W 40-28
Somerset Academy South Homestead, W 32-7
MIAMI BRIDGEPREP VILLAGE GREEEN, W 54-0
MIAMI PALM GLADES PREP, W 51-6
Miami Florida Christian, W 68-0
MIAMI PALMER TRINITY, W 30-21
Miami Archbishop Carroll, L 50-15
MIAMI ST. BRENDAN, L 34-14
THE SHOW CONTINUES ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
In addition to the Thursday matchups, Friday and Saturday will also feature some quality games as well.
FRIDAY
Class 4-Metro, Region 3
REGION SEMIFINALS
No. 5 Parkland Douglas (8-3) at No. 1 Wellington Palm Beach Central (10-1), 6:30
Class 4-Metro, Region 4
REGION SEMIFINALS
No. 4 Miami Palmetto (6-5) at No. 1 Miami Christopher Columbus (10-1), Tropical, 7
No. 3 Doral Academy (7-4) at No. 2 Davie Western (7-3)
Class 3-Metro, Region 3
REGION SEMIFINALS
No. 4 Delray Beach Atlantic (8-3) at No. 1 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (10-0), 7
Class 3-Metro, Region 4
REGION SEMIFINALS
No. 5 Miami Dr. Krop (7-4) at No. 1 Homestead (8-2), Harris Field, 7:30
No. 3 Miami Southridge (7-4) at No. 2 Miramar (9-1), 7:30
Class 2-Metro, Region 3
REGION SEMIFINAL
No. 3 Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian Academy (8-2) at No. 2 Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (10-1), 7:30
Class 2-Metro, Region 4
REGION SEMIFINALS
No 4 Miami Northwestern (6-4) at No. 1 Miami Central (10-0), Traz Powell Stadium, 7:30
Class 1-Metro, Region 3
REGION SEMIFINALS
No. 4 Hollywood Avant Garde (6-3) at No. 1 Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (8-0), 7
Class 1-Metro, Region 4
REGION SEMIFINALS
No. 4 Miami Palmer Trinity (5-5) at No. 1 Miami Archbishop Carroll (8-2), 3
SATURDAY
Class 4-Metro, Region 3
REGION SEMIFINALS
No. 3 Palm Beach Gardens (8-3) at No. 2 Coconut Creek Monarch (9-2), Northeast, 7
Class 3-Metro, Region 3
REGION SEMIFINALS
No. 3 Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (10-0) at No. 2 Fort Lauderdale Dillard (7-3), 5
Class 2-Metro, Region 3
REGION SEMIFINALS
No. 4 Boynton Beach (9-2) at No. 1 Plantation American Heritage (10-1), 1
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As you know by now, when it comes to promotion and getting football prospects out to colleges, there are very few sources that can make the same claim.
Camps, combines, 7-on-7 events, practices and games year-round has given us the opportunity to watch some of the best talent in the nation – live.
The opportunity to see these young men from five feet away has always been the reason that college coaches from all over the nation follow the content and evaluations we put out throughout the year.
College coaches know what sources actually see these young men and which ones rely on film and high school parents sending them information. They have been able to separate those who see limited prospects and those who can go beyond the actual football and talk about character and grades in the classroom.
As we do each and every Wednesday, we bring you five football players to keep your eye on in every class, and with the playoffs in full swing, we bring you players who have taken part in this year’s post season.
2023 – Jason Bourciquot, WR, 6-0, 175, Pembroke Pines Charter. While many recruiting services still continue to buy into the hype that many tag these football prospects, we have always subscribed to production, which wins out all the time. Here is a standout who produced this year – and while his name is not mentioned with players who have all the major offers, he did his job on the football field. Over 900 yards and 10 touchdowns put this program in the spotlight this past season, and as we are now in the middle of November, college coaches will start to follow all-star games and watch film, and with this quality talent, they will have a lot to see.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/12991644/Jason-Bourciquot
2023 – Asante Daniel, QB, 6-1, 165, Coconut Creek. If you have followed this game long enough you already understand that statistics are often misleading. In this quality student/athlete you have someone who may not have put up the eye-catching numbers, but watching him perform, you see a gifted performer who was a leader and ran the offense to the tune of 333 points and six wins against tough competition.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15280111/614154e042102d0aac7e49a7
2026 – Bryce Fitzgerald, DB/WR, 6-1, 175, Miami Belen Jesuit. On a team loaded with impressive underclassmen, here is yet another amazing talent you are going to need to keep an eye on over the next few years. Related to former Belen Jesuit standout running Back Imani Davis, this season was one that showed off his many skills. Not only was he the leading pass catcher on the offensive side of the ball but was one of south Florida’s top defensive backs – coming away with six interceptions. This is a future Power 5 football player who college coaches will need to get on now – and stay on him over the next few years. The real deal!
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15274454/Bryce-Fitzgerald
2024 – Chance Robinson, WR, 6-2, 180, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. Once again, this year, the underclass was loaded with difference makers, especially at the wide receiver position. With all the talent that there is nationwide for this class and this position, this is one who has to figure in as easily one of the best you will find. It’s not only about being gifted, but his ability to put up huge numbers has proven to college coaches that his 11 touchdowns and over 400 receiving yards on an unbeaten team, loaded with talent, is the reason that college coaches all over the nation are looking to get him on their campus in two years.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15300614/Chance-J-Robinson
2025 – Kenny Williams, WR, 5-10, 165, Miami Gulliver Prep. Speaking of underclassmen, here is yet another emerging star that is a player that head coach Earl Sims and his staff have been talking about all season. A gifted playmaker who was instrumental in helping this team reach the playoffs. The great thing about this talent is he has only scratched the surface and we will have the chance to see it during the off-season.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/12603774/Kenny-Williams
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The first week of the state football playoffs only set the table for what lies ahead here in south Florida.
With some teams having easy openers – others were faced with major challenges and truly pulled off surprises.
While winning in the opening round is always huge for any program, it’s a victory here in the region semifinals that gives these teams plenty of credibility.
Here is a look at the second week of the state playoffs for teams in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties:
1.Miami Central (2M, 10-0). THIS WEEK: No. 4 seed Miami Northwestern (6-4.) NEXT GAME: The winner of No. 3 Miami Norland and No. 2 Miami Booker T. Washington (9-2). LAST WEEK: The Rockets crushed No. 8 seed Miami St. Brendan 60-0.
2. Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (1M, 8-0). THIS WEEK: No. 4 seed Hollywood Avant Garde in the opening round of the state playoffs. NEXT WEEK: The winner of the No. 3 North Palm Beach Benjamin (5-4) and No. 2 West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman (10-0). LAST WEEK: The Lions were off during the first week.
3. Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (3M, 11-0). THIS WEEK: The Raiders will play host to No. 4 Delray Beach Atlantic. NEXT GAME: The winner of the No. 3 Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (10-0) and No. 2 Fort Lauderdale Dillard (7-4) contest. LAST WEEK: The Raiders opened the state playoffs with a 59-14 win against No. 8 Coconut Creek.
4. Plantation American Heritage (2M, 9-1). THIS WEEK: No. 4 Boynton Beach (9-2) at home. NEXT GAME: The winner of the No. 3 Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian (8-2) and No. 2 Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (10-1). LAST WEEK: The Patriots continued to roll with a 43-7 win against Riviera Beach Inlet Grove.
5. Miami Christopher Columbus (4M, 10-1). THIS WEEK: A rematch with area rival No. 4 Miami Palmetto (6-5). NEXT GAME: The winner of No. 3 Doral Academy (7-4) and No. 2 Davie Western (7-3). LAST WEEK: The Explorers beat No. 8 Miami High, 63-0.
6. Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (2M, 10-1). THIS WEEK: A home game rematch against No. 3 Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian (8-2). NEXT GAME: LAST WEEK: The two-time defending state champions opened the state playoffs with a 45-0 win against No. 7 Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest.
7. Miramar (3M, 9-1). THIS WEEK: A home game against No. 3 Miami Southridge. NEXT GAME: The winner will play either No. 5 Miami Dr. Krop (7-4) or No. 1 Homestead (8-2). LAST WEEK: The Patriots came up with another shutout in beating Pembroke Pines Charter for the second time this season, 48-0.
8. Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (3M, 10-0). THIS WEEK: The rematch of the Broward “Soul Bowl” against No. 2 seed Fort Lauderdale Dillard. NEXT GAME: The winner will get either No. 4 Delray Beach Atlantic (8-3) or No. 1 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (10-0). LAST WEEK: The Tigers had to wait to Monday to remain unbeaten with a 28-0 win against Palm Beach Gardens Dwyer.
9. Miami Booker T. Washington (2M, 9-2). THIS WEEK: A game against No. 3 Miami Norland for the second time this year. NEXT GAME: The winner will play either No 4 Miami Northwestern (6-4) or No. 1 Miami Central (10-0). LAST WEEK: The Tornadoes rolled to a 27-13 win against Miami Carol City.
10. Miami Norland (2M, 8-2). THIS WEEK: A road game against No. 3 Miami Norland. NEXT GAME: The winner will get either No 4 Miami Northwestern (6-4) or No. 1 Miami Central (10-0). LAST WEEK: The Vikings took care of No. 6 Miami Jackson, 37-6.
11. Homestead (3M, 8-2). THIS WEEK: A home game against No. 5 Miami Dr. Krop. NEXT GAME: The winner will take on the winner of No. 3 Miami Southridge (7-4) and No. 2 Miramar (9-1). LAST WEEK: The Broncos scored early and often in a 40-0 win against No. 8 seed North Miami.
12. Coconut Creek Monarch (4M, 9-2). THIS WEEK: The No. 2 Knights will have a home game against No. 3 Palm Beach Gardens (8-3). NEXT GAME: The winner will get either No. 5 Parkland Douglas (8-3) or No. 1 Wellington Palm Beach Central (10-1). LAST WEEK: A convincing Monday night win against Boca Raton, 56-21.
13. Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian (2M, 8-2). THIS WEEK: For the second time this season, they will play at No. 2 Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons. NEXT GAME: The winner gets either No. 4 Boynton Beach (9-2) at No. 1 Plantation American Heritage (10-1). LAST WEEK: The Eagles earned a 49-34 state quarterfinal win over Boca Raton St. Andrew’s.
14. Davie Western (4M, 7-3). THIS WEEK: A home game against No. 3 seed Doral Academy. NEXT GAME: The winner gets either No. 4 Miami Palmetto (6-5) or No. 1 Miami Christopher Columbus (10-1). LAST WEEK: The Wildcats opened the state playoffs with a convincing 38-17 win against No. 7 Weston Cypress Bay.
15. Miami Northwestern (2M, 6-4). THIS WEEK: The No. 4 seed will be at home against No. 5 Miami Gulliver Prep at Traz Powell Stadium Saturday at 6:00. NEXT GAME: The winner will either have No. 3 Miami Norland (8-2) or No. 2 Miami Booker T. Washington (9-2). LAST WEEK: The Bulls took care of No. 5 seed Miami Gulliver Prep, 39-0.
16. Fort Lauderdale Dillard (3M – 6-4). THIS WEEK: It’s a rematch of the Broward “Soul Bowl” against No. 3 Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (10-0). NEXT GAME: The winner gets either No. 4 Delray Beach Atlantic (8-3) at No. 1 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (10-0). LAST WEEK: The Panthers got by No. 7 Fort Lauderdale for the second time this year, 45-20.
17. Parkland Douglas (8-3, 4M). THIS WEEK: As a No. 5 seed, the Eagles will be on the road once again at No. 1 Palm Beach Central (10-1). NEXT GAME: The winner will get either No. 3 Palm Beach Gardens (8-3) at No. 2 Coconut Creek Monarch (9-2). LAST WEEK: Won a thrilling 48-44 game on Monday night at Lantana Santaluces.
18. Hollywood Avant Garde (1M, 6-3). THIS WEEK: The No. 4 Sharks get another shot at No. 1 Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna on Friday. NEXT WEEK: The winner gets either No. 3 North Palm Beach Benjamin (5-4) or No. 2 Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Newman (10-0). LAST WEEK: They were off for the first round of the state playoffs.
19. Miami Palmetto (4M, 6-5). THIS WEEK: A rematch with top-seed Miami Christopher Columbus (10-1). NEXT WEEK: The winner gets either No. 3 Doral Academy (7-4) or No. 2 Davie Western (7-3). LAST WEEK: The Panthers took care of No. 5 seed Pembroke Pines West Broward, 37-13.
20. (TIE) Doral Academy (4M, 7-4). THIS WEEK: A road game at No. 2 Davie Western (7-3). NEXT WEEK: The winner gets either No. 4 Miami Palmetto (6-5) or No. 1 Miami Christopher Columbus (10-1). LAST WEEK: The Firebirds opened with a 50-25 win against No. 6 Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy.
Miami Southridge (3M, 7-4). THIS WEEK: The Spartans will have a road game against No. 2 seed Miramar (9-1). NEXT WEEK: The winner gets either No. 5 Miami Dr. Krop (7-4) or No. Homestead (8-2). LAST WEEK: A big home win against No. 6 Hollywood South Broward in the opening round, 20-14.
Miami Dr. Krop (3M, 7-4). THIS WEEK: The Lightning travel to play No. 1 seed Homestead (8-2). NEXT WEEK: The winner gets either No. 3 Miami Southridge (7-4) or No. 2 Miramar (9-1). LAST WEEK: Winning a playoff game for the first time in over a decade, they beat No. 4 Miami Belen Jesuit, 23-17.
Miami Archbishop Carroll (1M, 8-2). THIS WEEK: A home game against No. 4 Miami Palmer Trinity. NEXT WEEK: Will get either No. 2 Miami Westminster Christian (6-2) or No. 3 Miami True North (7-3). LAST WEEK: The Bulldogs were off for the opening round.
Miami Westminster Christian (1M, 6-2). THIS WEEK: Will have a matchup with No. 3 seed Miami True North Classical Academy (7-3). NEXT WEEK: The winner will get either No. 4 Miami Palmer Trinity (5-5) or No. 1 Miami Archbishop Carroll (8-2). LAST WEEK: The Warriors were off for the opening round.
Miami Palmer Trinity (1M, 5-5). THIS WEEK: An away game against the top seed Miami Archbishop Carroll (8-2). NEXT WEEK: The winner will have either No. 3 Miami True North (7-3) at No. 2 Miami Westminster Christian (6-2). LAST WEEK: The Falcons were off for the opening round.
Miami True North (1M, 7-3). THIS WEEK: A challenging game against No. 2 seed Miami Westminster Christian (6-2). NEXT WEEK: The winner of this contest gets either No. 4 Miami Palmer Trinity (5-5) or No. 1 Miami Archbishop Carroll (8-2). LAST WEEK: The Titans were off for the opening round.
OTHER TEAMS WHO MADE AN IMPACT IN 2022: Coral Gables (4M, 5-4, SEASON OVER), Fort Lauderdale (3M, 6-5, SEASON OVER), Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest (2M, 8-3, SEASON OVER), Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (2M, 4-6, SEASON OVER), Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy (1M, 6-2, SEASON OVER), Hialeah Barbara Goleman (4M, 5-5, SEASON OVER), Hialeah (3M, 4-5, SEASON OVER), Hollywood Hills (3M, 4-6, SEASON OVER), Hollywood McArthur (3M, 5-5, SEASON OVER), Hollywood South Broward (3M, 5-5, SEASON OVER), Miami Belen Jesuit (3M, 5-6, SEASON OVER), Miami Braddock (Independent, 8-3, SEASON OVER), Miami Carol City (2M, 5-6, SEASON OVER) Miami Edison (2M, 5-5, SEASON OVER), Miami Ferguson (Independent, 5-, SEASON OVER), Miami Gulliver Prep (2M, 5-5, SEASON OVER), Miami Immaculata LaSalle (2M, 4-6, SEASON OVER), Miami Ransom Everglades (Independent, 6-3, SEASON OVER), Miramar Everglades (3M, 4-6, SEASON OVER), Miami Coral Reef (GMAC Independent Champion, 9-2, SEASON OVER), Miami St. Brendan (2M, 7-4, SEASON OVER), North Miami (3M, 5-6, SEASON OVER), North Miami Beach (2M, 4-6, SEASON OVER), Pembroke Pines Charter (3M, 6-4, SEASON OVER), Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy (4M, 6-5, SEASON OVER), Pembroke Pines West Broward (4M, 6-5, SEASON OVER), Plantation (3M, 7-4 – SEASON OVER), South Miami (2M, 5-4, SEASON OVER), South Plantation (3M, 7-3, SEASON OVER), Sunrise Piper (3M, 5-4, SEASON OVER), Westland Hialeah (2M, 4-6, SEASON OVER), Weston Cypress Bay (4M, 6-5, SEASON OVER).
WEEK 1 MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD RANKING. https://larryblustein.com/news/south-florida-top-20-it-all-gets-started-this-week
WEEK 2 MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD RANKING. https://larryblustein.com/news/miami-dade-broward-top-20-central-shoots-into-the-top-spot
WEEK 3 MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD RANKING. https://larryblustein.com/news/miami-dade-broward-top-20-new-teams-enter-this-week-s-rankings
WEEK 4 MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD RANKING. https://larryblustein.com/news/miami-dade-broward-top-20-more-changes-this-week
WEEK 5 MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD RANKING. https://larryblustein.com/news/miami-dade-broward-week-5-is-here-already
WEEK 6 MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD RANKING. https://larryblustein.com/news/miami-dade-broward-week-6-brings-on-new-challenges
WEEK 7 MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD RANKING. https://larryblustein.com/news/miami-dade-broward-top-teams-are-putting-it-together
WEEK 8 MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD RANKING. https://larryblustein.com/news/miami-dade-broward-booker-t-washington-moing-on-strong
WEEK 9 MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD RANKING. https://larryblustein.com/news/miami-dade-broward-games-get-tougher-over-the-next-two-weeks
WEEK 10 MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD RANKING. https://larryblustein.com/news/miami-dade-broward-playoff-spots-remain-open
WEEK 11 MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD RANKING. https://larryblustein.com/news/miami-dade-broward-the-final-week-has-arrived
WEEK 12 MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD RANKING. https://larryblustein.com/news/miami-dade-broward-let-the-playoffs-begin
TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA (MIAMI-DADE & BROWARD) PROSPECTS – CLASSES 2023-2026. https://larryblustein.com/prospects/tracking-south-florida-prospects
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