Over the first six weeks of the 2021 high school football season, fans across south Florida have had plenty to be excited about.
Every week, there are enough marquee games to keep the attention of football fans across the region.
When the Northwestern Bulls left Traz Powell Stadium after last Friday loss to rival Miami Central, the focus had to be squarely on Norland.
While the Vikings (2-3) are not going to throw fear into the opposition, the fact that junior running back Javin Simpkins is expected back, is enough for any team not take the Vikings lightly.
Look around south Florida and you will see talent. Football prospects, who have continued to carry on the rich tradition, that have made an impact – every week during this season.
We are watching athletes this year who have made a difference. Players that have stepped up their game – even at a young age – and that is indeed the story.
Taking advantage of a few teams losing and a key field goal, Miami Central takes over the top spot in the weekly South Florida Top 20.
The Rockets and No. 2 St. Thomas Aquinas move up – along with No. 3 Chaminade-Madonna after Plantation American Heritage knocked off previously No. 1 Cardinal Gibbons.
No other weekend illustrated how impressive and deep the talent level is in south Florida like this past weekend.
Several teams from Miami-Dade and Broward Counties were involved in games this past weekend that everyone across the state kept an eye on.