Before the 2022 season began, we told you that every week during the season would certainly be an adventure.
Three weeks in and nobody has been disappointed by what has transpired with south Florida programs making an impression nationally, and after last weekend, statewide as well.
When No. 2 Chaminade-Madonna and No. 5 Miami Northwestern was called off last Thursday because of lightning, there was talk about the game not being played – since it wasn’t a district contest and as far as playoff standing it meant nothing.
All night Thursday and into Friday, fans and players from both schools demanded that this game be played. From a financial standpoint and from a football point of view, it was a shame to let a matchup like this pass.
By the time Friday rolled around, the pressure began to mount with irate fans who had looked forward to this game voicing their opinion.
After Lions’ head coach Dameon Jones and Bulls’ head coach Max Edwards got together, both agreed that this marquee contest should indeed be played, and it was.
On Saturday morning, the two teams squared off at “The Mecca” Traz Powell Stadium, and by the end of the game, one of the best teams in the nation stood tall.
Using a high-powered offense and a solid defense, Chaminade-Madonna, with wins over national powerhouse St. John’s Prep of Washington D.C. and Fort Lauderdale Dillard, ran away from the Bulls, 42-14, and not only showed south Florida and the state that they can stand toe-to-toe with anyone, but sent a message to the nation that they are as good as ANYONE in the country.
The Lions, who will play Plantation American Heritage at home on Friday, still has an uphill climb to make it back to the state finals for the sixth consecutive season.
MIAMI CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS TURNS HEADS
When defending state champion Tampa Jesuit came south last Friday night to play 4M Christopher Columbus nobody really knew what to expect.
The Tigers were the only unbeaten team in 2021, knocking off St. Thomas Aquinas in the regular season and Northwestern in the playoffs on the way to their first ever title.
As good as they were last year, they struggled in the first two games of the season, barely getting out of the game against Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast, beating the Titans by one point.
For head coach Dave Dunn and his football team, two wins to start the season gave this program plenty of momentum against Tampa Jesuit.
Playing well on both sides of the ball, the Explorers ended the Tigers’ winning streak with a convincing 32-15 decision and got the attention of football fans across the state.
Playing well in the second half made the difference.
WEEK 3 WAS ONCE AGAIN ACTION PACKED
Here is a look at some of the other scores from this past week in Miami-Dade and Broward counties:
American (Hialeah) 14, Goleman 13
Coconut Creek North Broward Prep 20, Pines Charter 13
Coral Shores 48, Palm Glades 0
Coral Springs 10, Hollywood Hills 6
Davie Western 10, Coconut Creek 3, OT
Doral Academy 49, Mater Academy 14
Fort Lauderdale 38, Leon 0
Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian Academy 28, Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest 24
Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons 31, Gulliver Prep 14
Fort Lauderdale Dillard 35, Miramar 7
Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas 42, Cocoa 14
Fort Lauderdale Stranahan 22, Deerfield Beach 18
Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy 21, St. Brendan 13
Hialeah 46, Hialeah Miami-Lakes 0
Hollywood Avant Garde 62, Delray American Heritage 16
Homestead 24, St. Petersburg Lakewood 14
Lake Placid 21, Nova 16
McCallie, Tennessee 62, West Broward 27
Merritt Island 35, Astronaut 0
Miami Archbishop Carroll 41, Palmer Trinity 0
Miami Beach 36, Ferguson 6
Miami Belen Jesuit 15, Fairfield Prep, Connecticut 14
Miami Braddock 48, Southwest Miami 6
Miami Central 35, Miami Booker T. Washington 19
Miami Christopher Columbus 32, Tampa Jesuit 15
Miami Coral Park 34, Varela 0
Miami Coral Reef 34, Hialeah Gardens 8
Miami Edison 35, North Miami 24
Miami Jackson 8, Dr. Krop 6
Miami Monsignor Pace 35, Lely 7
Miami Norland 66, Southridge 28
Miami Palmetto 33, Killian 13
Miami Sunset 29, Everglades Prep 16
Miami Westminster Christian 40, True North 28
Miramar Everglades 27, Cooper City 0
North Miami Beach 30, Delray Beach Atlantic 28
Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy 60, Ransom Everglades 21
Plantation 40, Douglas 26
Plantation American Heritage 56, Glades Central 0
Pompano Beach 21, Miami Country Day 3
Riviera Beach Inlet Grove 56, BridgePrep Academy 0
Somerset South Homestead 50, Somerset Prep 6
South Plantation 41, Northeast 6
Weston Cypress Bay 31, Flanagan 8
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We have told you since back in May. It was a topic that pretty much dominated the landscape.
The impressive schedule that would be rolled out every single week in Miami-Dade and Broward County was something that couldn’t be ignored.
It began during the opening week with Miami Central’s win at national power IMG Academy and Miami Northwestern getting some payback at last year’s 8A state champion Venice.
There were the six wins against out of state teams in the inaugural Broward County Football Showcase and last week’s Chaminade-Madonna win at home against Fort Lauderdale Dillard.
With last night’s Chaminade-Madonna and Northwestern’s game called off, the attention now focuses on this evening – with five key games that will take center stage, involving Miami-Dade and Broward programs.
Here is a look at five games that will be in the spotlight tonight:
Cocoa at No. 3 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, 7:00. The Tigers finished second last season among 4A schools, and with Plantation High graduate Ryan Schneider at the helm, this was a game that certainly made sense, even with Cocoa’s opening-night loss to Orlando Jones. Coach Roger Harriott’s Raiders are passed just making the state championship a priority. They are top five in the country and plan staying that way after two wins to start the year.
Tampa Jesuit at No. 8 Miami Christopher Columbus, 7:00. The 2021 6A state champion Tigers – with head coach Matt Thompson – head south with two fairly close wins already. But if people across the state believe that this is just another game, they better check what head coach Dave Dunn and the Explorers have on this roster. Perhaps more elite 2024 talent than any other school. This is going to be a war – with two of Florida’s best teams. One who continues to shine in the spotlight – while the other is looking to prove them belong.
No. 7 Davie Western at No. 12 Coconut Creek, 7:00. On the surface, head coach Adam Ratkevich and his Wildcats come into this evening’s battle of unbeatens as an overwhelming favorite. They were impressive in an opening-week win against Johns Creek, Georgia in the Broward County Football Showcase. For head coach Johnnie Sloan and the Cougars, this is their opportunity, like last year against Plantation during the regular season, to showcase some quality players who have worked very hard to reach this elite game.
No. 9 Fort Lauderdale Dillard at No. 14 Miramar, 7:00. While you would expect head coach Tyler Tate’s Panthers to come out and be sky high after last week’s loss to Chaminade-Madonna, they are meeting a team that won their opener two weeks ago, has size, athletic ability and plenty of talent. But what head coach A.J. Scott and his Patriots may lack is experience. Both teams have been looking at this big game since the off-season.
No. 10 Homestead at St. Petersburg Lakewood, 7:00. Like Palm Beach Central did last week when they traveled to play head coach Corey Moore’s Spartans, look for the Broncos to do the same. What this team has done over the past two years is make a statement, and with a solid off-season and plenty of talent, head coach Philip Simpson and the Broncos are set to let everyone across the Sunshine State know exactly who they are.
THURSDAY’S GAMES
Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian Academy 28, Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest 24
American (Hialeah) 14, Goleman 13
Marathon 22, NSU University School 19
North Miami Beach 30, Delray Beach Atlantic 28
Plantation 40, Douglas 26
Pompano Beach 21, Miami Country Day 3
FRIDAY’S GAMES
Belle Glade Glades Central at No. 6 Plantation American Heritage, 7:30
Cooper City at Miramar Everglades, 7:00
Coral Springs Charter at SW Ranches Archbishop McCarthy, 7:00
Davie Nova at Lake Placid, 7:00
Deerfield Beach at Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (Lockhart Park), 7:00
Miami Dr. Krop at Miami Jackson (Curtis), 7:30
Everglades Prep at Miami Sunset, 3:30
No. 17 Fort Lauderdale at Tallahassee Leon, 7:00
Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy at Miami St. Brendan, 7:00
Hialeah at Hialeah Miami-Lakes (Milander), 7:30
No. 16 Hollywood Avant Garde Academy at Delray American Heritage, 7:30
Hollywood Hills at Coral Springs, 7:00
Mater Academy at Doral Academy, 7:00
Miami Archbishop Carroll at Miami Palmer Trinity, 3:30
No. 13 Miami Booker T. Washington at No. 1 Miami Central (Traz Powell Stadium), 7:30
Miami Coral Park at Miami Varela, 3:30
Miami Coral Reef at Hialeah Gardens, 3:30
Miami Edison at North Miami, 7:00
Miami Ferguson at Miami Beach, 3:30
Miami Killian at No. 18 Miami Palmetto (Southridge), 7:30
Miami Gulliver Prep at No. 4 Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, 7:00
Miami Monsignor Pace at Naples Lely, 7:00
Oakland Park Northeast at South Plantation, 7:00
Palm Glades at Tavernier Coral Shores, 7:00
Pembroke Pines Flanagan at Weston Cypress Bay, 7:00
Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy at Miami Ransom Everglades, 7:00
Pembroke Pines West Broward at McCallie, Tennessee, 7:30
Pembroke Pines Charter at Coconut Creek North Broward Prep, 6:00
Riviera Beach Inlet Grove at Miami BridgePrep Village Green, 4:00
Somerset Prep at Somerset Academy South Homestead, 7:00
Southwest Miami at Miami Braddock, 3:30
Sunrise Piper at Hollywood South Broward, 7:00
SATURDAY’S GAME
Miami Southridge at No. 11 Miami Norland (Traz Powell Stadium), 7:00
Miami Westminster Christian at Miami True North Classical Academy (Tropical), 7:00
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The one thing that both Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (2-0) and Miami Northwestern (2-0) fully understand is if you don’t play a challenging schedule, very few people will respect the talent you have.
So far this year, both programs have had huge games to prepare for tonight’s (7:00) meeting at Traz Powell Stadium.
The No. 2 Lions (2-0) and the No. 5 Bulls will meet in a game that could easily be the best showcase of Week 3.
Both coaches are certainly used to the spotlight – as each program has state championship experience, especially head coach Dameon Jones and his football team which is bidding to get to the state finals for the sixth consecutive season – while head coach Max Edwards and his always talented program wants to get back in the mix.
Plenty of talent on both sides of the ball as this showcase contest is expected to draw quite a crowd at “The Mecca” – which has been home to many, many memorable contests through the years.
Here is a look at the games to keep an eye on this Thursday, Friday and Saturday:
THURSDAY’S GAMES
Coral Gables at South Miami (Tropical), 7:00
Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest at Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian Academy, 7:00
Hallandale at Monarch (Coconut Creek), 7:00
Hialeah American at Hialeah Goleman (Milander), 7:00
Marathon at NSU University School, 7:00
Miami Dr. Krop at Miami Jackson, 7:00
Miami Springs at Miami High (Curtis Park), 7:00
North Miami Beach at Delray Beach Atlantic, 6:30
Pembroke Pines Charter at Coconut Creek North Broward Prep, 6:00
No. 15 Plantation at Parkland Douglas, 7:00
Pompano Beach at Miami Country Day, 7:00
No. 19 Pompano Beach Blanche Ely at Fort Pierce Westwood, 7:00
FRIDAY’S GAMES
Belle Glade Glades Central at No. 6 Plantation American Heritage, 7:30
Cocoa at No. 3 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, 7:00
Cooper City at Miramar Everglades, 7:00
Coral Springs Charter at SW Ranches Archbishop McCarthy, 7:00
Davie Nova at Lake Placid, 7:00
No. 7 Davie Western at No. 12 Coconut Creek, 7:00
Deerfield Beach at Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (Lockhart Park), 7:00
Everglades Prep at Miami Sunset, 3:30
No. 17 Fort Lauderdale at Tallahassee Leon, 7:00
No. 9 Fort Lauderdale Dillard at No. 14 Miramar, 7:00
Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy at Miami St. Brendan, 7:00
Hialeah at Hialeah Miami-Lakes (Milander), 7:30
No. 16 Hollywood Avant Garde Academy at Delray American Heritage, 7:30
Hollywood Hills at Coral Springs, 7:00
No. 10 Homestead at St. Petersburg Lakewood, 7:00
Mater Academy at Doral Academy, 7:00
Miami Archbishop Carroll at Miami Palmer Trinity, 3:30
No. 13 Miami Booker T. Washington at No. 1 Miami Central (Traz Powell Stadium), 7:30
Miami Coral Park at Miami Varela, 3:30
Miami Coral Reef at Hialeah Gardens, 3:30
Miami Edison at North Miami, 7:00
Miami Ferguson at Miami Beach, 3:30
Miami Killian at No. 18 Miami Palmetto (Southridge), 7:30
Miami Gulliver Prep at No. 4 Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, 7:00
Miami Monsignor Pace at Naples Lely, 7:00
Oakland Park Northeast at South Plantation, 7:00
Palm Glades at Tavernier Coral Shores, 7:00
Pembroke Pines Flanagan at Weston Cypress Bay, 7:00
Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy at Miami Ransom Everglades, 7:00
Pembroke Pines West Broward at McCallie, Tennessee, 7:30
Riviera Beach Inlet Grove at Miami BridgePrep Village Green, 4:00
Somerset Prep at Somerset Academy South Homestead, 7:00
Southwest Miami at Miami Braddock, 3:30
Sunrise Piper at Hollywood South Broward, 7:00
Tampa Jesuit at No. 8 Miami Christopher Columbus, 7:00
SATURDAY’S GAME
Miami Southridge at No. 11 Miami Norland (Traz Powell Stadium), 7:00
Miami Westminster Christian at Miami True North Classical Academy (Tropical), 7:00
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It’s Going To Be A Process For Somerset South Homestead
SOMERSET SOUTH HOMESTEAD FOOTBALL 2022
Head Coach: Terron Colson
2021 Record: 5-4
2022 Schedule:
Miami Immaculata LaSalle, L 41-0
BridgePrep Village Green, W 44-0
9/9 – SOMERSET PREP
9/16 – MIAMI WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN
9/23 – HOMESTEAD EVERGLADES PREP
9/30 – At Miami Palmer Trinity
10/7 – At Miami Archbishop Carroll
10/14 – MIAMI PALM GLADES PREP
10/21 – MIAMI ST. BRENDAN
11/3 – At Somerset Academy Silver Palms
THE HURRICANES
Moments after their first win of the season, head coach Terron Colson and his staff quickly focused on the next game.
Building a program that has not had success since starting a few years a back truly gives you little time to reflect, and if this team is to have any success in the future, it will take a year-round effort.
With an underclass-heavy roster, the aim for this season is to teach, learn and get the table set – with plenty of Class of 2024, 2025 and 2026 prospects who are starting to buy in.
As this season will provide plenty of challenges with several programs on the way up, the Hurricanes cannot be consumed with wins and losses. Not this year. It’s all about developing with several key football players who are looking to be a part of a positive future.
Here is a look at some of those impressive student/athletes who continue to raise the bar at this school:
2023
Fernando Barrera (OL/DL)
Sebastian Hernandez (DL)
Juan Martin (PK)
Anthony Perez (WR)
Jason Zapata (PK)
2024
Julio Arreloa (DL/OL)
Horlang Blanco (OL)
Jeremy Espinosa (DB)
Michael Gonzalez (QB)
Michael Johnson Jr. (DB)
Rolando Perez (RB/DB)
Angleis Ramos (LB)
Antoine Rozier (WR)
Kevin Santiago (QB)
Jacob Villa (QB)
2025
Keith Edwards (DB)
Antonio Evans (DB)
Kyle Evans (OL/TE)
Carlos Gonzalez (OL)
Talith Gregory (RB/DB)
Kameron Lee (Athlete)
Brandon Munoz (OL/DL)
Nickolas Rispa (DB/WR)
Alain Rodriguez (OL)
Anthony Rozier (WR)
Christopher Ruiz (WR)
Anthony Santiago (WR)
Aiden Villegas (WR)
2026
Terrance Acoff (OL/DL)
Samir Aguilar (OL)
Timothy Chennis (DL)
Aundre Franklin (OL/DL)
Caiden Lamas (OL)
Rafael Lopez (DL)
Matthew Mejias (DL)
Pedro Rivera (DL/OL)
Mario Segundo (OL)
Daniel Valdivia (OL/DL)
2028
Mateo Recio (WR)
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While things were basically quiet on the top half of the Miami-Dade/Broward Top 20, things were sizzling in the lower half.
With the exception of No. Chaminade-Madonna’s win over Fort Lauderdale Dillard, everything seemed to be cooking in the lower half.
Welcoming into the group for the first time this year are Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely and Westland Hialeah as all three programs have looked impressive in the early going.
For Doral Academy, Miami Gulliver Prep and Coconut Creek Monarch, falling out of the Top 20 may be temporary, but it will be up those teams to get things back on track.
As we head toward Week 3, here is a look at how programs are doing in this region:
1. Miami Central (2M – 1-0). THIS WEEK: No. 13 Miami Booker T. Washington, Sept. 9). NEXT GAME: A road game against Miami Carol City on Sept. 15. LAST WEEK: The Rockets were off after beating national power IMG Academy.
2. Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (1M – 2-0). THIS WEEK: At No. 5 Miami Northwestern, Sept. 8). NEXT GAME: Will be at home against No. 6 Plantation American Heritage on Sept. 16. LAST WEEK: The Lions rolled over state-rated Fort Lauderdale Dillard, 49-28.
3. Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (3M – 2-0). THIS WEEK: Cocoa at home, Sept. 9. NEXT GAME: A big game at No. 7 Davie Western on Sept. 16. LAST WEEK: The Raiders went to Fort Myers and took care of business, 42-0.
4. Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (2M – 2-0). THIS WEEK: Miami Gulliver Prep, Sept. 9. NEXT GAME: A home game against St. Petersburg Northeast on Sept. 16. LAST WEEK: The defense remained very strong in shutting out Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian, 30-0.
5. Miami Northwestern (2M – 2-0). THIS WEEK: Against No. 2 Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, Sept. 8. NEXT GAME: A home game against Miami Edison on Sept. 16. LAST WEEK: The Bulls remained unbeaten with a “Soul Bowl” win against Miami Jackson, 44-0.
6. Plantation American Heritage (2M – 3-0: THIS WEEK: Another home game against Belle Glade Glades Central on Sept. 9. NEXT GAME: A huge road game against No. 2 Chaminade Madonna in Hollywood on Sept. 16. LAST WEEK: The Patriots continued their climb toward the top with a convincing home opener against Lakeland Lake Gibson, 42-14.
7. Davie Western (4M – 1-0). THIS WEEK: A huge home game against unbeaten No. 12 Coconut Creek, Sept. 9). NEXT GAME: A big home against No. 3 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas on Sept. 16. LAST WEEK: The Wildcats were off after an opening week win in the Broward Showcase.
8. Miami Christopher Columbus (4M – 2-0). THIS WEEK: A major contest at home on Sept. 9 against defending state champion Tampa Jesuit. NEXT GAME: An away game on Sept. 16 against area rival No. 18 Miami Palmetto. LAST WEEK: The Explorers looked sharp for the second straight game against Miami Killian, 44-13.
9. Fort Lauderdale Dillard (3M – 1-1). THIS WEEK: At No. 14 Miramar, Sept. 9. NEXT GAME: The Panthers will take the week off before a road trip to play No. 1 Miami Central on Sept. 24. LAST WEEK: Even though they got off to a 14-0 start, it didn’t last against the No. 2 team – Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna on the road, 49-28.
10. Homestead (3M – 2-0). THIS WEEK: A road game to play state-rated St. Petersburg Lakewood on Sept. 9. NEXT GAME: A home game next Thursday (Sept. 15) against Southwest Miami. LAST WEEK: The Broncos took it to longtime rival South Dade, 47-0.
11. Miami Norland (2M – 1-0). THIS WEEK: A home contest against Miami Southridge, Sept. 10. NEXT GAME: An away game on Friday, Sept. 16 against Miami Monsignor Pace. LAST WEEK: The Vikings took it to longtime rival Miami Carol City in the Miami Gardens Bowl, 31-12.
12. Coconut Creek (3M – 2-0). THIS WEEK: A huge home game on Friday night (Sept. 9) as they welcome state rated and No. 7 Davie Western. NEXT GAME: For the second straight year, they will be on the road at No. 15 Plantation on Sept. 16. LAST WEEK: The Cougars made it two weeks without giving up any points as they shutdown Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson, 34-0.
13. Miami Booker T. Washington (2M – 2-0). THIS WEEK: It’s the biggest game of the year on Friday night (Sept. 9) against No. 1 Miami Central at Traz Powell Stadium. NEXT GAME: A home game on Sept. 16 against Miami Immaculata LaSalle. LAST WEEK: The Tornadoes got out to a big lead and then had to hold on against Miami Edison, 28-20.
14. Miramar (3M, 1-0). THIS WEEK: The Patriots will square off at home against No. 9 Fort Lauderdale Dillard. NEXT GAME: A home game against Pembroke Pines Flanagan on Sept. 16. LAST WEEK: The Patriots enjoyed the week off after beating Plantation in the opening week of the season.
15. Plantation (3M – 0-1). THIS WEEK: A Thursday night (Sept. 8) away game at Parkland Douglas. NEXT GAME: It’s back home for a huge showdown against No. 12 Coconut Creek. LAST WEEK: The Colonels got back on the winning track with a convincing 41-19 win against Stranahan.
16. Hollywood Avant Garde (1M, 1-0). THIS WEEK: At Delray American Heritage, Sept. 9. NEXT GAME: A key away game against Miami Dr. Michael Krop on Sept. 16. LAST WEEK: Had their game against Roar Academy called off.
17. Fort Lauderdale (3M, 2-0). THIS WEEK: It’s a Friday night (Sept. 9) trip to Tallahassee to play the Leon Lions. NEXT GAME: The team will take a week off. LAST WEEK: The Flying Ls took it to Hallandale, 31-6, having the chance to enter the Top 20 for the first time this year.
18. Miami Palmetto (4M, 0-2). THIS WEEK: A Friday night (Sept. 9) home game against Miami Killian for the Big Cat Trophy. NEXT GAME: It’s the always competitive matchup with No. 8 Miami Christopher Columbus on Sept. 16. LAST WEEK: The Panthers were beaten soundly on the road by Clearwater Academy International, 26-0.
19. Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (3M, 2-0). THIS WEEK: A Thursday night (Sept. 8) game on the road against unbeaten Fort Pierce Westwood. NEXT GAME: Another road game against Coral Springs on Sept. 16. LAST WEEK: A convincing 42-7 win against Cypress Bay, giving he Tigers a chance to enter the Top 20 for the first time this year.
20. Westland Hialeah (2M, 2-0). THIS WEEK: The Wildcats will enjoy the week off. NEXT GAME: It’s the rematch of last year’s independent championship game at home against Hialeah Barbara Goleman on Sept. 16. LAST WEEK: Making their debut in the Top 20 came courtesy of a victory against Mater Academy, 22-9.
OTHER TEAMS TO WATCH: Coconut Creek Monarch (4M – (1-1), Coral Gables (4M, 2-0),Deerfield Beach (3M, 1-1), Doral Academy (4M, 1-1), Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian (2M, 1-1), Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest (2M, 2-0), Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (2M – (0-2), Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy (1M, 1-0), Hialeah Barbara Goleman (4M, 1-1), Hollywood South Broward (3M, 0-1), Miami Archbishop Carroll (1M, 2-0), Miami Braddock (Independent, 1-0), Miami Carol City (2M, 0-1) Miami Dr. Krop (3M, 1-1), Miami Edison (2M, 0-1), Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace (2M, 1-1), Miami Gulliver Prep (2M – (0-2), Miami Immaculata LaSalle (2M, 2-0), Miami Jackson (2M, 0-1), Miami Southridge (3M, 1-0), Miami St. Brendan (2M, 1-1), Miami Westminster Christian (1M, 1-0), Miramar Everglades (3M, 1-1), Miami Ferguson (Independent, 2-0), North Miami Beach (2M – (0-2), Parkland Douglas (4M, 1-0), Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy (4M, 1-1), Pembroke Pines West Broward (4M, 1-0), Pompano Beach (Independent, 2-0), South Miami (2M, 2-0), South Plantation (3M, 2-0), Sunrise Piper (3M, 2-0), Weston Cypress Bay (4M – (0-2).
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