While Week 10 may not produce some of the elite matchups that we have had much of the 2022 high school football season, you can guarantee that several contests will carry a lot of weight for district titles and playoff placement.
As teams are still in the survival mode, you never know which program will show up this week, and that makes things very interesting.
Every week during the season, we pick out five games to keep an eye on. Here is this week’s schools to watch:
No. 9 Fort Lauderdale Dillard (5-3) at Tallahassee Lincoln (5-3), 7. After a rough start, the Panthers are getting things back together – and a road trip to the state capitol is going to be a challenge. With an eye on making a splash in the playoffs, this will be a game that this team should win, but with next Saturday’s huge showdown with unbeaten Pompano Beach Blanche Ely on the horizon, you never know where their heads will be at.
Miami Carol City (5-3) at Ocala Vanguard (5-3), 7:30. Look who is back among the winning teams. The Chiefs have made a huge push to make the playoffs, and a trip to play a very solid program will further test how far this football team has come. This is going to be a challenge as Carol City’s many younger players are starting to make a major contribution.
Miami Edison (4-4) at No. 20 Miami Jackson, Curtis, 7:30. This is one of those rivalries that goes back decades, and while playoff spots are still up for grabs, this will certainly be a game that will test how far each program has come. The Red Raiders and Generals have been tested this season, and with an appearance in the Top 20 for the first time this season, Jackson wants to keep the momentum.
Hollywood McArthur (4-4) at Miami Dr. Krop (4-4) at Ives Park, 7:30. Things do not get any bigger this week. A McArthur win and the district goes to the Mustangs, but if the Lightning come away with a victory and Hollywood South Broward could come away with the title – based on points since all three would be tied under the state’s new format.
No. 7 Miramar (6-1) at Miramar Everglades (4-4), 7. This is a rivalry that has gone on since Everglades opened up. Although one sided, the Gators have played very well this season, but to beat the Patriots they are going to need a maximum effort – since Miramar has been one of the best teams in south Florida over the past month.
THURSDAY SCORES
Coconut Creek Monarch 40, Coral Springs 0
Hollywood Avant Garde Academy 41, North Lauderdale Somerset Prep 0
Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna 63, Boca Raton St. John Paul II 0
Homestead South Dade 41, Coral Gables 13
Miami Braddock 41, Miami Sunset 6
Miami Gulliver Prep 31, South Miami 0
Miami Norland 55, North Miami Beach 41
Miami Southridge 63, Southwest Miami 0
Pembroke Pines Charter 23, Hialeah American 20
Pembroke Pines West Broward 21, Cooper City 7
Pompano Beach Blanche Ely 47, West Boca Raton 12
WAIT THERE ARE MORE
In addition to the top five matchups this week, there are other Friday and Saturday games to keep an eye on. See if your favorite program is back in action in Week 10:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28
Boca Raton Olympic Heights (1-7) at Parkland Douglas (5-3), 7
Coconut Creek (5-3) at Deerfield Beach (3-6), 7
Coral Springs Charter (3-5) vs. Coral Springs Taravella (1-7), Coral Glades, 7
No. 16 Davie Western (4-3) at Coral Springs Coral Glades (2-6), 7
Fort Lauderdale Archbishop McCarthy (1-6) at Miami Springs (2-6), Milander, 7:30
Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian (7-2) at Oakland Park Northeast (0-7), 7
Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest (7-1) at Coconut Creek North Broward Prep (4-4), 6
No. 3 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (8-0) at Boyd Anderson (1-7), 7
Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (4-4) at Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (8-1), 7
Hallandale (2-6) at No. 4 American Heritage (8-1), 7:30
Hialeah Goleman (4-4) at Miami Christopher Columbus (8-1), 7:30
Hialeah Mater Academy (2-6) at Miami Beach (2-6), Memorial, 7:30
Hollywood Hills (3-5) at Hollywood South Broward (4-4), 7
Marathon (5-3) at Fort Lauderdale NSU University School (5-4), 7
Miami Belen Jesuit (4-4) at No. 13 Homestead (6-2), Harris, 7:30
Miami Coral Reef (6-2) at Miami Ferguson (5-3), Tropical, 7:30
Miami High (4-3) at Doral Academy (5-3), 7
Miami Killian (2-7) at Somerset Silver Palms (2-5), 4
Miami Monsignor Pace (4-4) at No. 1 Miami Central (8-0), Traz, 7:30
Miami Varela (0-8) at Doral Reagan (2-5), 3:30
Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy (4-4) at Pembroke Pines Flanagan (1-7), 7
No. 11 Plantation (6-2) at Sunrise Piper (5-3), 7
South Plantation (6-2) at Davie Nova (2-6), 7
West Boca Raton (5-3) at Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (7-0), 7
Weston Cypress Bay (5-3) vs. Fort Lauderdale (4-4), Lockhart, 7
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29
No. 10 Miami Booker T. Washington (6-2) at Westland Hialeah (4-4), Tropical, 7
Miami La Salle (4-4) at No. 17 Miami Northwestern (4-4), Traz, 7
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When things kickoff today, it will mark the final two weeks of the 2022 regular season.
As we know this year has moved along quickly, these next two weeks will help some programs realize dreams while others will see this season end in disappointment.
With district titles and playoff seeding still up in the air for some, these next two weeks will mean just about everything to those searching for a positive end to the season.
With just two ranked teams playing on Thursday, much of the attention will be focused on Friday and even Saturday.
Tonight, No. 12 Miami Norland (5-2) will visit North Miami Beach (3-5) in a 7:00 game at Traz Powell Stadium – with the winner making a push for the playoffs.
In Broward County, No. 14 Coconut Creek Monarch (6-2) looks to bounce back from a loss to No. 3 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas when the Knights take on Coral Springs (3-5) at 7:00.
In addition to those games, here is a look at the complete Week 10 schedule in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties:
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27
Boca Raton St. John Paul II (3-6) at No. 1 Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (7-0), 7
Coral Gables (4-3) at Homestead South Dade (1-6), Harris, 7
Deerfield Somerset Key (0-8) at Pompano Beach (4-4), 7
Hialeah American (2-6) at Pembroke Pines Charter (4-3), 7
Hialeah Miami Lakes (3-5) at Hialeah Gardens (3-5), Milander, 7
Homestead Everglades Prep (2-4) at Somerset South Homestead (3-5), Harris, 3:30
Miami Sunset (4-4) at Miami Braddock (6-2), Tropical, 7:30
North Miami Mourning (3-5) at Miami Coral Park (3-5), 3:30
Pembroke Pines West Broward (4-4) at Cooper City (2-7), 7
South Miami (4-3) at Miami Gulliver (4-3), Tropical, 3:30
Southwest Miami (0-8) at Miami Southridge (4-3), 7
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28
Boca Raton Olympic Heights (1-7) at Parkland Douglas (5-3), 7
Coconut Creek (5-3) at Deerfield Beach (3-6), 7
Coral Springs Charter (3-5) vs. Coral Springs Taravella (1-7), Coral Glades, 7
No. 16 Davie Western (4-3) at Coral Springs Coral Glades (2-6), 7
Fort Lauderdale Archbishop McCarthy (1-6) at Miami Springs (2-6), Milander, 7:30
Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian (7-2) at Oakland Park Northeast (0-7), 7
No. 9 Fort Lauderdale Dillard (5-3) at Tallahassee Lincoln (5-3), 7
Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest (7-1) at Coconut Creek North Broward Prep (4-4), 6
No. 3 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (8-0) at Boyd Anderson (1-7), 7
Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (4-4) at Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (8-1), 7
Hallandale (2-6) at No. 4 American Heritage (8-1), 7:30
Hialeah Goleman (4-4) at Miami Christopher Columbus (8-1), 7:30
Hialeah Mater Academy (2-6) at Miami Beach (2-6), Memorial, 7:30
Hollywood Hills (3-5) at Hollywood South Broward (4-4), 7
Marathon (5-3) at Fort Lauderdale NSU University School (5-4), 7
Miami Belen Jesuit (4-4) at No. 13 Homestead (6-2), Harris, 7:30
Miami Carol City (5-3) at Ocala Vanguard (5-3), 7:30
Miami Coral Reef (6-2) at Miami Ferguson (5-3), Tropical, 7:30
Miami Edison (4-4) at No. 20 Miami Jackson, Curtis, 7:30
Miami High (4-3) at Doral Academy (5-3), 7
Miami Killian (2-7) at Somerset Silver Palms (2-5), 4
Hollywood McArthur (4-4) at Miami Dr. Krop (4-4) at Ives Park, 7:30
Miami Monsignor Pace (4-4) at No. 1 Miami Central (8-0), Traz, 7:30
Miami Varela (0-8) at Doral Reagan (2-5), 3:30
No. 7 Miramar (6-1) at Miramar Everglades (4-4), 7
Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy (4-4) at Pembroke Pines Flanagan (1-7), 7
No. 11 Plantation (6-2) at Sunrise Piper (5-3), 7
South Plantation (6-2) at Davie Nova (2-6), 7
West Boca Raton (5-3) at Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (7-0), 7
Weston Cypress Bay (5-3) vs. Fort Lauderdale (4-4), Lockhart, 7
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29
No. 10 Miami Booker T. Washington (6-2) at Westland Hialeah (4-4), Tropical, 7
Miami La Salle (4-4) at No. 17 Miami Northwestern (4-4), Traz, 7
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If you were to promote and publicize every top prospect who plays football in south Florida, you could never fit them all in.
There is so much talent in this region of the country, so many athletes are routinely overlooked, and that is not a good thing. With perhaps more recruiting analysts than any other place in the country, you would think that it would hard to miss quality talent, but it happens every year.
While we bring you hundreds of talented football players every year, we sometimes miss out on some prospects that slip under the radar. But with that said, we have had the opportunity to attend more games, practices, camps, combines and 7-on-7 events than most.
With the many football players we get out, the one day that we shine a spotlight on prospects is Wednesday. That is a day when we get five Miami-Dade and Broward standouts. Some who have been on the radar – while others are being recognized for the first time.
Today, we look at some 2024 juniors:
Chris Wheatley Humphrey, RB/DB, Hollywood South Broward. Following in the footsteps of his father who was a standout for the Bulldogs, this is someone who is certainly performing at a different level. As a running back, his speed, vision and ability to make huge plays has already been recognized by college coaches all over the nation. Defensively, he is physical and gifted enough to lineup at cornerback or safety. There is no doubt that he is a Power 5 talent who will continue to pick up major offers over the next year.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15747625/Chris-WheatleyHumphrey
Malachi Keels, RB/S, 6-0, 180, Miami Westminster Christian. Because there are so many teams in south Florida that get plenty of the spotlight, it’s schools like this, who play a bulk of their games during the late afternoon, that almost beg for more coverage. Here is a two-way standout that is easily one of the best in the state – and as the Warriors continue to race toward a post season spot – this is a talent who will get plenty of attention. Has done it all for a program that jumped out to a 7-1 start.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/12530389/Malachi-Keel
Alberto Mendoza, QB, 6-2, 190, Miami Christopher Columbus. If anyone had reservations about this young man, the questions were all answered in the GMAC final game against top-rated Miami Central. After starting his career at Miami Belen Jesuit, he made his way over to play for the Explorers last season, won the job in the spring and has not looked back. He is developing into one of the top prospects in his class – with a strong arm and ability to make solid decisions. The best thing about this quality talent is he has a full year to continue to showcase his many abilities on the field – as well in the classroom where he has an impressive 4.85 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16144776/632f6f5f688fc10ea8f507e6
Dorian Perez, DE/TE, 6-2, 225, Miami Braddock. Here is the perfect example of a talented prospect that many have not watched or promoted. Watch him perform and you see someone who dominates from his defensive end position with a great first step and instincts that are only getting better and better. By this time next year, here is a talented student/athlete who has the chance to be one of the best in south Florida – if not the state of Florida. In a recent game against Miami Dr. Krop, he made five plays in a row – eight out of 10 and thrust himself into the spotlight. In addition, when given the opportunity to play on the offensive side of the ball, he is more than a functional tight end. Keep your eye on this impressive talent who is ready to work hard in the off-season.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16390995/Dorian-Pere
2024 – Jonathan Rodriguez, OC, 6-5, 280, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons. Since coming over from Coral Springs Charter last season, this is one of the most versatile line prospects, who has made the move to center. Because her is versatile and a hard worker, you will see his recruitment soar over the next few months. He is a total package with more than solid grades in the classroom. He is one of three underclassmen that the Chiefs boast on the offensive line. Keep an eye on his progress.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/12363073/Jonathan-Rodriguez
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As we begin the final two weeks of the 2022 season, there are many schools who have already punched their collective tickets to the post season. But there are also several programs that will need these final two weeks to get themselves into a state playoff position.
With so many programs getting hot down the stretch, it will be wise to keep your eye on south Florida the past two weeks.
As we head toward Week 10, here is a look at how programs are doing in this region:
1. Miami Central (2M – 8-0). THIS WEEK: A regular season-ending game at home against Miami Monsignor Pace on Oct. 28. NEXT GAME: State Playoffs In 2 Weeks. LAST WEEK: The Rockets won a thrilling GMAC Week game against No. 5 Miami Christopher Columbus, 42-35.
2. Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (1M – 7-0). THIS WEEK: A home district game on Oct. 27 against Boca Raton Saint John Paul II. NEXT GAME: State Playoffs In 2 Weeks. LAST WEEK: The Lions won another district game, 63-0, against Hollywood Avant Garde Academy.
3. Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (3M – 8-0). THIS WEEK: The regular season comes to an end on the road against Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson on Oct. 28. NEXT GAME: State Playoffs In 2 Weeks. LAST WEEK: The Raiders rolled against Coconut Creek Monarch, 37-6.
4. Plantation American Heritage (2M, 8-1). THIS WEEK: The regular season comes to an end at home on Oct. 28 against Hallandale. NEXT GAME: State Playoffs In 2 Weeks. LAST WEEK: The Patriots took care of Naples on the road, 35-17.
5. Miami Christopher Columbus (4M, 8-1). THIS WEEK: The regular season comes to an end with a non-district home game against Hialeah Barbara Goleman on Oct. 28. NEXT GAME: State Playoffs In 2 Weeks. LAST WEEK: The Explorers fought a gallant fight with No. 1 Miami Central in a GMAC Week contest, 42-35.
6. Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (2M, 8-1). THIS WEEK: The regular season comes to an end with a home district game against Fort Lauderdale Stranahan on Oct. 28. NEXT GAME: State Playoffs In 2 Weeks. LAST WEEK: The Chiefs stayed on the road with a 31-20 win against Bradenton Manatee.
7. Miramar (3M, 6-1). THIS WEEK: A Friday away district game against Miramar Everglades on Oct. 28. NEXT GAME: The regular season comes to an end with a Nov. 4 home game against Hollywood South Broward. LAST WEEK: The Patriots continued to impress with their fourth shutout of the season, 21-0, over No. 16 Davie Western.
8. Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (3M, 7-0). THIS WEEK: A home district game on Oct. 28 against West Boca Raton. NEXT GAME: It’s the annual showdown at No. 9 Fort Lauderdale Dillard on Saturday, Nov. 5. LAST WEEK: The Tigers magical season continued with a convincing 38-14 win against Sunrise Piper.
9. Fort Lauderdale Dillard (3M – 5-3). THIS WEEK: t’s back on the road for a trip to Tallahassee Lincoln on Oct. 28. GAME: It’s the annual showdown at home against No. 8 Pompano Beach Blanche Ely on Saturday, Nov. 5. LAST WEEK: The Panthers rolled to a 35-0 district win against Fort Lauderdale.
10. Miami Booker T. Washington (2M – 6-2). THIS WEEK: The regular season comes to an end with a Saturday road game against Westland Hialeah. NEXT GAME: State Playoffs In 2 Weeks. LAST WEEK: After a convincing loss to Miami Northwestern, the Tornadoes were back at it last week with a convincing GMAC win against Miami Southridge, 35-21.
11. Plantation (3M – 6-2). THIS WEEK: A Friday district game on the road against Sunrise Piper on Oct. 28. NEXT GAME: The regular season comes to an end with a Friday road game against No. 16 Davie Western. LAST WEEK: On Thursday, the Colonels beat Deerfield Beach, 14-7. Then last night (Monday), they beat rival South Plantation, 48-14
12. Miami Norland (2M – 5-2). THIS WEEK: A Thursday home district game on Oct. 27 against North Miami Beach. NEXT GAME: The regular season comes to an end with a Thursday, Nov. 3 home game against Miami Killian. LAST WEEK: The Vikings came up with a huge GMAC Week victory over Miami Palmetto, 35-14.
13. Homestead (3M, 6-2). THIS WEEK: The regular season comes to an end with and Oct. 28 home game against Miami Belen Jesuit. NEXT GAME: State Playoffs In 2 Weeks. LAST WEEK: The Broncos put everything into gear with a GMAC Week win against No. 17 Miami Northwestern.
14. Coconut Creek Monarch (4M, 6-2). THIS WEEK: An away district game against Coral Springs on Oct. 28. NEXT GAME: The regular season comes to an end with a Nov. 4 home game against Deerfield Beach. LAST WEEK: The Knights were soundly beaten by No. 3 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, 37-6.
15. Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian (2M, 7-2). THIS WEEK: The regular season comes to an end with an Oct. 28 road game against Oakland Park Northeast. NEXT GAME: State Playoffs In 2 Weeks. LAST WEEK: The Eagles saw their six-game winning streak come to an end against North Palm Beach Benjamin, 28-21 in overtime.
16. Davie Western (4M – 4-3). THIS WEEK: A Friday night trip to Coral Springs to play Coral Glades on Oct. 28 in a district game that could give this team a title. NEXT GAME: The regular season comes to an end with a home game on Nov. 4 against No. 11 Plantation. LAST WEEK: The Wildcats were shutout by No. 7 Miramar, 21-0, in a game that surprised everyone.
17. Miami Northwestern (2M – 4-4). THIS WEEK: It’s GMAC Week and a meeting with No. 18 Homestead on Oct. 20. NEXT GAME: The regular season comes to an end with a district game against Miami Immaculata LaSalle on Saturday, Oct. 29. LAST WEEK: Just when it appeared the Bulls were back on track, GMAC Week came and so did No. 13 Homestead – as the Broncos won, 44-28.
18. Hollywood Avant Garde (1M, 5-2). THIS WEEK: A Thursday home game against North Lauderdale Somerset Prep on Oct. 27. NEXT GAME: A season-ending regular season game at Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace. LAST WEEK: The Sharks found out how impressive No. 2 Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna was. Losing 63-0 in a district game.
19. Coconut Creek (3M – 5-3). THIS WEEK: An away non-district matchup with Deerfield Beach on Oct. 28. NEXT GAME: The Cougars travel to Miami to play Palmetto on Thursday, Nov. 3. LAST WEEK: One of the hottest teams in south Florida, the Cougars rolled to their third straight win, 41-13, against Hollywood McArthur.
20. Miami Jackson (2M, 5-3). THIS WEEK: An away game against Miami Edison this Friday. NEXT GAME: The regular season comes to an end on Friday, Nov. 4 with a home game against Miami High. LAST WEEK: The Generals won for the fifth time in six games, beating Coral Gables in a GMAC Week game, 29-7.
OTHER TEAMS TO WATCH: Coral Gables (4M, 4-3), Doral Academy (4M, 5-3), Fort Lauderdale (3M, 4-4), Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian (2M, 7-2), Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest (2M, 7-1), Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (2M – (4-4), Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy (1M, 6-1), Hialeah Barbara Goleman (4M, 4-4), Hialeah (3M, 4-3), Hollywood McArthur (3M, 4-4), Hollywood South Broward (3M, 4-4), Miami Archbishop Carroll (1M, 7-1), Miami Belen Jesuit (3M, 4-4), Miami Braddock (Independent, 6-2), Miami Carol City (2M, 5-3) Miami Dr. Krop (3M, 4-4), Miami Edison (2M, 4-4), Miami Ferguson (Independent, 5-3), Miami Gulliver Prep (2M – (3-3), Miami Immaculata LaSalle (2M, 4-4), Miami Palmetto (4M, 4-5), Miami Ransom Everglades (Independent, 6-2), Miramar Everglades (3M, 4-4), Miami Coral Reef (Independent, 6-2), Miami Southridge (3M, 4-3), Miami St. Brendan (2M, 5-2), Miami Westminster Christian (1M, 7-1), North Miami (3M, 4-5), North Miami Beach (2M, 3-5), Parkland Douglas (4M, 5-3), Pembroke Pines Charter (3M, 4-3), Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy (4M, 4-4), Pembroke Pines West Broward (4M, 4-4), South Miami (2M, 4-3), South Plantation (3M, 6-2), Sunrise Piper (3M, 5-3), Westland Hialeah (2M, 4-4), Weston Cypress Bay (4M, 5-3).
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When the Greater Miami Athletic Conference (GMAC) announced last year that there would be a week dedicated to the promotion of the teams who participate in this governing body, it was met with skepticism.
After year one, some schools liked it and some frankly talked about not taking part if it was going to move forward.
Because the GMAC wanted to showcase their many teams and athletes, the decision to do it again this year, but instead of many teams playing each other as many as two teams in one season, the format was changed, and it certainly made a difference.
Highlighted by Friday night’s thrilling 35-28 win by nationally-rated Miami Central over unbeaten Miami Christopher Columbus, the objective was met.
Along with several other Thursday, Friday and Saturday matchups, this was not just a local and state thing, but some of the game – including the Rockets and Explorers – drew national attention.
With the playoffs coming up, this infusion of publicity was truly needed and while the No. 1 Rockets and the No. 4 Explorers got much of the attention, it was not the only game.
The thrilling Traz Powell Stadium contest attracted an impressive crowd that saw Central bust out to a 35-7 lead, only to hang on in the final minutes of the game to come away with a great win for the program and the GMAC.
For head coach Jube Joseph and his team, it was a final tune-up for the playoffs that start in three weeks. His team is looking for a fourth consecutive state title, moving to Class 2M this season.
Head Coach Dave Dunn and his team, picked early in the season to represent the south in 4M, certainly proved something to those who didn’t believe this team was at that elite level – even though they knocked off defending state champion Tampa Jesuit and Miami Northwestern.
Speaking of Northwestern, there was a thought that after beating Booker T. Washington they were ready for a stretch run, but No. 18 Homestead had different plans.
The Broncos and head coach Philip Simpson pulled the ultimate surprising, knocking off the No. 12 Bulls, sending head coach Max Edwards and his team 4-4 on the year with a 44-28 decision.
Other GMAC Week games included:
Hialeah 30, Miami Coral Park 13
Hialeah American 36, Miami Ferguson 7
Hialeah Barbara Goleman 35, Miami Beach 8
Hialeah Miami-Lakes 20, Miami Varela 0
No. 14 Miami Booker T. Washington 35, Miami Southridge 14
Miami Carol City 25, South Miami 18
Miami Coral Reef 30, Westland Hialeah 8
Miami Dr. Krop 32, Miami Braddock 14
Miami Edison 21, Homestead South Dade 14
Miami Jackson 27, Coral Gables 7
No. 17 Miami Norland 35, Miami Palmetto 14
Miami Springs 14, Doral Reagan 13
Miami Sunset 40, Hialeah Gardens 10
North Miami 30, Miami High 0
North Miami Mourning 17, Southwest Miami 16
North Miami Beach 32, Miami Killian 8
Here is how the rest of Miami-Dade and Broward County teams did in Week 9:
Coconut Creek 41, Hollywood McArthur 13
Coconut Creek North Broward Prep 54, Coral Springs Charter 32
Cypress Bay 39, Cooper City 0
Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons 31, Bradenton Manatee 20
Fort Lauderdale Dillard 35, Fort Lauderdale 0
Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest 55, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy 14
Fort Lauderdale Stranahan 21, Coral Springs Coral Glades 0
Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas 37, Coconut Creek Monarch 6
Hallandale 28, Taravella 7
Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna 63, Hollywood Avant Garde Academy 0
Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson 8, Coral Springs 0
Marathon 67, Palm Glades Prep 28
Miami Archbishop Carroll 50, Miami Westminster Christian 15
Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace 25, Miami Immaculata LaSalle 0
Miami Gulliver Prep 17, Miami Belen Jesuit 7
Miami Palmer Trinity 51, Homestead Everglades Prep 0
Miami St. Brendan 42, Somerset Academy South Homestead 14
Miramar 21, Davie Western 0
North Palm Beach Benjamin 28, Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian 21
Parkland Douglas 54, Hollywood South Broward 28
Pembroke Pines Charter 32, Davie Nova 14
Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy 46, Boynton Beach Somerset Canyons 14
Pembroke Pines West Broward 33, Pembroke Pines Flanagan 0
Plantation 14, Deerfield Beach 7
Plantation American Heritage 35, Naples 17
Pompano Beach 35, West Palm Beach Berean Christian 0
Pompano Beach Blanche Ely 38, Sunrise Piper 14
Riviera Beach Inlet Grove 26, Hollywood Hills 14
South Plantation 33, Miramar Everglades 32 (OT)
Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy 21, Belle Glade Glades Day 14
West Boca Raton 35, Oakland Park Northeast 0
West Palm Beach The King’s Academy 28, Miami True North Classical Academy 23
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