When I ran track, my coach would always talk about 'separation'. He told me that - as a distance runner, I had to keep the pace for three laps - then turn it on.
The separation would either demoralize the rest of the runners or force them to use more energy to catch me.
Now - that was a long time ago and about 150 pounds ago as well... but.
The same is true in this week's key district matchups.
Two jump out as 'must see' games...
The first, well, it's Venice and Manatee. After starting the season with an ugly loss to Oscar Smith on ESPN U, Venice has run roughshod through their schedule to get to this game at 7-1. Manatee has been struggling offensively and needs to put together a complete game to keep Trey Burton off the field. Burton is a three-year starter that's already verbally committed to Florida.
Manatee has struggled the last two weeks to put teams away, but has the offensive firepower to stay with Venice. This can't be a run-and-shoot game, because Venice thrives on short drives and quick scores.
The Indians' main weakness is its defense. A big lead against Charlotte two weeks ago almost disappeared in the late goings.
Another key district showdown is Bolles and Episcopal. Yes - that's right - Episcopal. The Eagles are quietly climbing into the playoff race and Bolles proved last week that they are just as human as the rest of us. Bolles lost a key player to injury (Brent Benedict) and faced a West Nassau team that was inspired and played toe-to-toe with the 'Dogs.
But that was last week. This week the 'Dogs return to Skinner Barco Stadium and face the Eagles, who had last week off. Look for Bolles to score early and often and try to put this game away. If not, Episcopal can stay with the 'Dogs and force Bolles to get physical.
By the way, Bolles will play Cocoa, the defending 3A champ (now 2A) Nov. 13. Too bad the Dogs dropped to 2B or this could be a state championship preview.
Cowboys looking for respect
Madison County is still stinging from their loss to Godby and defensively, they've shown that they can shut down just about anyone. Madison beat Rickards 21-0 last week to clinch at least a tie for a playoff berth and now hope the Raiders can stun Godby and force a three-way shootout. Otherwise, Madison's 10 year district championship streak is apparently over.
Air Dreadnaughts
Lakeland showed everyone that they're still one of the odds-on favorites in 5A north Friday, pounding Osceola into submission. Lakeland threw the ball at will on the Kowboys, which featured a defense that shut down Dr. Phillips and its passing game, but couldn't contain the one-two punch of the Dreadnaughts. The first two plays from scrimmage for Lakeland were a 70 yard bomb to McRoy and then a 55 yard bomb to Brewster.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Here we go with the stretch run
We enter week 8 and very few things have changed.
St. Thomas Aquinas is still on top.
Everyone else seems to be chasing.
This week we've got some key matchups around the state that will go a long way towards determining who advances in the 2009 FHSAA playoffs.
First and foremost is our spotlight game - Kissimmee Osceola at Lakeland. The winner of this game has advanced to the State title game in 5A five years in a row - yep - five years in a row.
Osceola has played a killer schedule, including 6A powers Dr. Phillips and Mainland. Lakeland is - well, Lakeland. The 'Naughts have not dominated as years past, but did go to California and beat De LaSalle in overtime.
Thomas Bryant Stadium will be rocking as this one gets underway.
Some notes from last week:
Columbus still searches for a cure of the Bulls blues... The Explorers fell down 15-0 before a late rally closed the game to 15-13 and a failed two-point try would have tied it up. Credit Northwestern with coming out of the gauntlet with a 2-1 record.
Booker T. Washington survived their closest scare, defeating North Miami Beach 10-8.
Naples fell to Lely for the first time in a while, 12-6 and what's going on at Immokalee. The Indians haven't won since beating Naples.
Venice showed the world that they're peaking at just the right time and if Manatee doesn't get its offensive issues solved, Venice could take the district.
Sad news out of Connecticut as former Florida high school star Jasper Howard was stabbed to death after a UCONN game. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Just when you thought it was over, the Madison County Cowboys showed Lincoln that playing at Boot Hill still matters. Madco jumped out to a 31-7 lead over the Trojans and coasted to a 38-20 win one week after Godby stunned the 'Boys 21-14. Madison's district streak of 11 is in jeapordy after that loss.
St. Thomas Aquinas is still on top.
Everyone else seems to be chasing.
This week we've got some key matchups around the state that will go a long way towards determining who advances in the 2009 FHSAA playoffs.
First and foremost is our spotlight game - Kissimmee Osceola at Lakeland. The winner of this game has advanced to the State title game in 5A five years in a row - yep - five years in a row.
Osceola has played a killer schedule, including 6A powers Dr. Phillips and Mainland. Lakeland is - well, Lakeland. The 'Naughts have not dominated as years past, but did go to California and beat De LaSalle in overtime.
Thomas Bryant Stadium will be rocking as this one gets underway.
Some notes from last week:
Columbus still searches for a cure of the Bulls blues... The Explorers fell down 15-0 before a late rally closed the game to 15-13 and a failed two-point try would have tied it up. Credit Northwestern with coming out of the gauntlet with a 2-1 record.
Booker T. Washington survived their closest scare, defeating North Miami Beach 10-8.
Naples fell to Lely for the first time in a while, 12-6 and what's going on at Immokalee. The Indians haven't won since beating Naples.
Venice showed the world that they're peaking at just the right time and if Manatee doesn't get its offensive issues solved, Venice could take the district.
Sad news out of Connecticut as former Florida high school star Jasper Howard was stabbed to death after a UCONN game. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Just when you thought it was over, the Madison County Cowboys showed Lincoln that playing at Boot Hill still matters. Madco jumped out to a 31-7 lead over the Trojans and coasted to a 38-20 win one week after Godby stunned the 'Boys 21-14. Madison's district streak of 11 is in jeapordy after that loss.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Back at it - sorry for the week off
OK - so I took a week off from the blogs... call it a 'fall break'
As an FSU fan, I'm in need of a break - literally.
Made my first trip to Crawfordville, FL in over 40 years. I last went to Wakulla Springs when I was but six years old. Bobby Bowden was still an assistant at Florida State then. Very nice atmosphere and great hospitality from the folks at Wakulla High School.
One thing I did notice is that Wakulla played two classes up. Yep - that's two classes up. They were originally supposed to be in 2A with Godby and Madison, and instead, moved up to 4A. The War Eagles are young and will be a force to reckon with in two years.
Lincoln, on the other hand, looks like they've put it together. After losing two key players early in the season, and their coach briefly, the Trojans are starting to get it offensively and should make a jaunt to the post-season. The Lincoln/Leon game is going to be one for the ages.
How about Godby's big win against Madison County. The Cowboys fell down 21-0 before a ferocious rally in the 4th and Godby had to hold on for dear life. This could be the first time since 1996 that Madison doesn't win the district - which is virtually unheard of - and I think - breaks a string of 12 straight titles...
Northwestern bounced back from a loss to Booker T. Washington and dropped the Central Rockets 22-14 in a game that could have been played May 1 (flag day). ESPN televised the game and wow - I think the refs had more tv time than the stars.
Speaking of Booker T - is anyone going to challenge the Tornados now that they've defeated Northwestern? Ah yes, there's that date with Miami Central on November 14.
My friend Larry Lastarza has it going on with his LAZ index. He's picking 80 percent - with a point spread to boot.
Manatee has averaged - yes, averaged - 36 points per game. Only Southeast has held the Hurricanes below 35 points. Don't forget we'll be at Hawkins Stadium for the Venice/Manatee game October 30. Speaking of Venice, the Indians have ripped off five wins in a row since losing to Nationally-ranked Oscar Smith (VA). Venice is averaging 36 points per game - so defenses will be tested. The Indians face off with Charlotte this week, another offensive juggernaut.
This year's Beef 'O' Brady's Top 25 has been consistent. The St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders are the #1 team and everyone else is a distant #2 or better. I don't know who the #2 team is. It's a crap shoot between Glades Central, Lakeland, Manatee, Booker T. and Niceville.
Speaking of Niceville, the Eagles have legitimately the biggest beef of the them all in the rankings. They play a killer schedule (Lincoln, Godby, Pine Forest, Pace) and yet, get very little state-wide love.
Ok - I'm done for today - but we'll try to give you more later.
As an FSU fan, I'm in need of a break - literally.
Made my first trip to Crawfordville, FL in over 40 years. I last went to Wakulla Springs when I was but six years old. Bobby Bowden was still an assistant at Florida State then. Very nice atmosphere and great hospitality from the folks at Wakulla High School.
One thing I did notice is that Wakulla played two classes up. Yep - that's two classes up. They were originally supposed to be in 2A with Godby and Madison, and instead, moved up to 4A. The War Eagles are young and will be a force to reckon with in two years.
Lincoln, on the other hand, looks like they've put it together. After losing two key players early in the season, and their coach briefly, the Trojans are starting to get it offensively and should make a jaunt to the post-season. The Lincoln/Leon game is going to be one for the ages.
How about Godby's big win against Madison County. The Cowboys fell down 21-0 before a ferocious rally in the 4th and Godby had to hold on for dear life. This could be the first time since 1996 that Madison doesn't win the district - which is virtually unheard of - and I think - breaks a string of 12 straight titles...
Northwestern bounced back from a loss to Booker T. Washington and dropped the Central Rockets 22-14 in a game that could have been played May 1 (flag day). ESPN televised the game and wow - I think the refs had more tv time than the stars.
Speaking of Booker T - is anyone going to challenge the Tornados now that they've defeated Northwestern? Ah yes, there's that date with Miami Central on November 14.
My friend Larry Lastarza has it going on with his LAZ index. He's picking 80 percent - with a point spread to boot.
Manatee has averaged - yes, averaged - 36 points per game. Only Southeast has held the Hurricanes below 35 points. Don't forget we'll be at Hawkins Stadium for the Venice/Manatee game October 30. Speaking of Venice, the Indians have ripped off five wins in a row since losing to Nationally-ranked Oscar Smith (VA). Venice is averaging 36 points per game - so defenses will be tested. The Indians face off with Charlotte this week, another offensive juggernaut.
This year's Beef 'O' Brady's Top 25 has been consistent. The St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders are the #1 team and everyone else is a distant #2 or better. I don't know who the #2 team is. It's a crap shoot between Glades Central, Lakeland, Manatee, Booker T. and Niceville.
Speaking of Niceville, the Eagles have legitimately the biggest beef of the them all in the rankings. They play a killer schedule (Lincoln, Godby, Pine Forest, Pace) and yet, get very little state-wide love.
Ok - I'm done for today - but we'll try to give you more later.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Talk, as they say - is cheap.
It's time to put up or shut up. St. Thomas Aquinas and Byrnes... it's finally here.
And I'm going to miss it.
Yep, I'm one of the few state-wide (and nation-wide) media members who will NOT be in attendance at Lockhart Stadium tomorrow.
Why?
I have a previous commitment.
I'll be at Armwood/Plant. I picked this game a long time ago and the folks at Armwood and Plant have always treated me to a great show - so I'm sticking with the original plan.
But I'll be watching.
An 8 PM kickoff allows me to watch the game at the Beefs in Seffner while doing the show (an ADD person's nightmare) but if I could manage the Lakeland/De LaSalle game last week - I can manage this one.
There are other 'big' games this week.
One is Saturday night at Traz Powell - as the Bulls of Northwestern take on Washington's Tornado attack.
My friend Larry Lastarza (LAZ Index) picks Washington to upset the Bulls.
Not going to happen Larry.
Northwestern has a date Thursday with Central - in what could go a long way to deciding who's going to represent 6A South this year. I'm not saying there aren't other teams out there - but Central and Northwestern are head and shoulders better than anyone else in districts 9-16.
Lincoln goes to Pine Forest - that's another big game for the Trojans. You saw former Lincoln standout quarterback BJ Daniels do to Florida State what he did to several teams throughout his prep career - make people miss.
Other games to watch include Madison County taking on Columbia in a battle of unbeatens. Craig Howard has 'righted' the Tigers' ship after a dismal 4-6 campaign last year and has a 3-0-1 record. Madison is young, but still - well - it's the Cowboys.
This year's battle for the Bone (Seminole and Deland) features a great matchup. Deland's offense vs. Seminole's defense.
Several big games, but the tv cameras will be on Lockhart for a few hours... if you're interested in going to the game - visit the St. Thomas Aquinas website for ticket information.
It's time to put up or shut up. St. Thomas Aquinas and Byrnes... it's finally here.
And I'm going to miss it.
Yep, I'm one of the few state-wide (and nation-wide) media members who will NOT be in attendance at Lockhart Stadium tomorrow.
Why?
I have a previous commitment.
I'll be at Armwood/Plant. I picked this game a long time ago and the folks at Armwood and Plant have always treated me to a great show - so I'm sticking with the original plan.
But I'll be watching.
An 8 PM kickoff allows me to watch the game at the Beefs in Seffner while doing the show (an ADD person's nightmare) but if I could manage the Lakeland/De LaSalle game last week - I can manage this one.
There are other 'big' games this week.
One is Saturday night at Traz Powell - as the Bulls of Northwestern take on Washington's Tornado attack.
My friend Larry Lastarza (LAZ Index) picks Washington to upset the Bulls.
Not going to happen Larry.
Northwestern has a date Thursday with Central - in what could go a long way to deciding who's going to represent 6A South this year. I'm not saying there aren't other teams out there - but Central and Northwestern are head and shoulders better than anyone else in districts 9-16.
Lincoln goes to Pine Forest - that's another big game for the Trojans. You saw former Lincoln standout quarterback BJ Daniels do to Florida State what he did to several teams throughout his prep career - make people miss.
Other games to watch include Madison County taking on Columbia in a battle of unbeatens. Craig Howard has 'righted' the Tigers' ship after a dismal 4-6 campaign last year and has a 3-0-1 record. Madison is young, but still - well - it's the Cowboys.
This year's battle for the Bone (Seminole and Deland) features a great matchup. Deland's offense vs. Seminole's defense.
Several big games, but the tv cameras will be on Lockhart for a few hours... if you're interested in going to the game - visit the St. Thomas Aquinas website for ticket information.
Friday, September 25, 2009
It's Friday! time for some football
Ok, so once again - Friday has arrived.
What's the big game this week? I know that next week has a plethora of great games (Armwood/Plant, St. Thomas/Byrnes)... but what's the game that has the buzz that everyone wants to talk about or attend.
My friend Michael Langston of Florida Varsity is attending the Leon/Madison game at Leon. Yes, at Leon.
Bill Ragans wanted to give his kids a special treat, so the Lions are going to play a 'home game' at Leon High School. It would be great for Tallahassee schools to have their own stadiums... can you imagine how tough Lincoln, Godby or Leon would be if they played an actual home game?
Speaking of home games - how about St. Thomas Aquinas giving up home field advantage to play at Lockhart Stadium. Yes, St. Thomas plays games at Lockhart - but Brian Piccolo Stadium is where the Raiders are virutally unbeatable. Kudos to George Smith and the gang for choosing to accomodate a big crowd for the double-header.
Naples continues to get bad news. Two weeks ago it was the flu - now their starting quarterback is out for the season. Bill Kramer's boys want to just "focus on who they have and go from there". Reminds me of the line from Hoosiers - "I would hope that you would cheer for who we are - not who we are not"...
What was Central thinking last night - throwing with a 62-14 lead over Springs... Puullleeezee! This isn't the NCAA - we have a playoff in high school football. You don't need to impress the voters. It's plays like that which lead to kids getting hurt.
Watching Stephen Garcia run the Gamecock offense last night reminded me of his high school career. Take what the defense gives you. South Carolina will be better than most people think when they play the Gators.
Great quote by Miami QB Jacory Harris "I'm still learning this game and want to eliminate the mistakes that I'm making... I've not played the perfect game yet"... this kid is a winner and we all got a chance to see that at South Lake Carroll in 2007.
Here's the scores from last night's action - courtesy of Larry Blustein and the Miami Herald.
Davie University 49, Inlet Grove 6
Deland 42, Spruce Creek 0
Doral Ronald Reagan 22, Braddock 17
Fort Lauderdale Dillard 38, Douglas 28
Fort Myers Riverdale 35, Mariner 2
Hollywood McArthur 28, Flanagan 14
Miami Central 70, Miami Springs 24
Miami Columbus 36, Miami High 0
North Miami Beach 16, American 0
Orlando Jones 12, Gainesville Eastside 7
Palatka Peniel Baptist 14, St. Augustine Florida Deaf 6 (OT)
Port St. Lucie West Centennial 35, Fort Pierce Central 7
South Miami 35, Coral Park 7
Village Academy 38, Hillel 7
Tonight we're live from the Beef 'O' Brady's in Satellite Beach as the Scorpions take on Rockledge...
What's the big game this week? I know that next week has a plethora of great games (Armwood/Plant, St. Thomas/Byrnes)... but what's the game that has the buzz that everyone wants to talk about or attend.
My friend Michael Langston of Florida Varsity is attending the Leon/Madison game at Leon. Yes, at Leon.
Bill Ragans wanted to give his kids a special treat, so the Lions are going to play a 'home game' at Leon High School. It would be great for Tallahassee schools to have their own stadiums... can you imagine how tough Lincoln, Godby or Leon would be if they played an actual home game?
Speaking of home games - how about St. Thomas Aquinas giving up home field advantage to play at Lockhart Stadium. Yes, St. Thomas plays games at Lockhart - but Brian Piccolo Stadium is where the Raiders are virutally unbeatable. Kudos to George Smith and the gang for choosing to accomodate a big crowd for the double-header.
Naples continues to get bad news. Two weeks ago it was the flu - now their starting quarterback is out for the season. Bill Kramer's boys want to just "focus on who they have and go from there". Reminds me of the line from Hoosiers - "I would hope that you would cheer for who we are - not who we are not"...
What was Central thinking last night - throwing with a 62-14 lead over Springs... Puullleeezee! This isn't the NCAA - we have a playoff in high school football. You don't need to impress the voters. It's plays like that which lead to kids getting hurt.
Watching Stephen Garcia run the Gamecock offense last night reminded me of his high school career. Take what the defense gives you. South Carolina will be better than most people think when they play the Gators.
Great quote by Miami QB Jacory Harris "I'm still learning this game and want to eliminate the mistakes that I'm making... I've not played the perfect game yet"... this kid is a winner and we all got a chance to see that at South Lake Carroll in 2007.
Here's the scores from last night's action - courtesy of Larry Blustein and the Miami Herald.
Davie University 49, Inlet Grove 6
Deland 42, Spruce Creek 0
Doral Ronald Reagan 22, Braddock 17
Fort Lauderdale Dillard 38, Douglas 28
Fort Myers Riverdale 35, Mariner 2
Hollywood McArthur 28, Flanagan 14
Miami Central 70, Miami Springs 24
Miami Columbus 36, Miami High 0
North Miami Beach 16, American 0
Orlando Jones 12, Gainesville Eastside 7
Palatka Peniel Baptist 14, St. Augustine Florida Deaf 6 (OT)
Port St. Lucie West Centennial 35, Fort Pierce Central 7
South Miami 35, Coral Park 7
Village Academy 38, Hillel 7
Tonight we're live from the Beef 'O' Brady's in Satellite Beach as the Scorpions take on Rockledge...
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Through three weeks of football, very little has surprised me.
Except the obvious...
It's been pretty status quo - until Pahokee fell apart at home against Dwyer, and lost 34-6... when's the last time Pahokee was beaten by 28 points? Wow - you have to go back quite a ways to find it.
Going back to 2002 - the Blue Devils were manhandled by Clewiston 35-14, but in the state of Florida, that's the worst defeat I can find in over eight years... Byrnes beat the Blue Devils 38-12, but that game was right after Pahokee lost a player and this game was at Pahokee.
Speculation about the Top 25 and arugments about who is the overall best team are pretty solid. We pretty much all agree that St. Thomas Aquinas is the team to beat but Miami Northwestern or Miami Central may be able to shake loose some of those votes - depending on who wins that matchup on October 8.
One of the biggest improvements this season is - well, my alma mater - Sandalwood. The Saints were 1-9 last year and are off to a 3-0 start. Sandalwood has a four game winning streak going. Adam Geis returned to the head coaching position after budget cuts forced Bob Withrow out after only one season.
Plant will likley regain the services of starting quarterback Phillip Ely this week, but don't look for the Panthers to tip their hand too much this week. next week, however, the Panthers take on #6 Armwood.
Andrew Jackson sent a very loud message to the world - beating a very good Godby team 13-7 to stay undefeatd.
Here's a look at the latest Beef 'O' Brady's Top 25...
Just talked to Rash Ghazi of Paragon. He's excited about the double-header at Lockhart next week. Get your tickets NOW. St. Thomas Aqinas vs. Byrnes at 8 PM on ESPNU... before that - Deerfeild Beach takes on St. Cloud. Tickets are $12 and are available at St. Thomas Aquinas and at www.ticketweb.com.
Except the obvious...
It's been pretty status quo - until Pahokee fell apart at home against Dwyer, and lost 34-6... when's the last time Pahokee was beaten by 28 points? Wow - you have to go back quite a ways to find it.
Going back to 2002 - the Blue Devils were manhandled by Clewiston 35-14, but in the state of Florida, that's the worst defeat I can find in over eight years... Byrnes beat the Blue Devils 38-12, but that game was right after Pahokee lost a player and this game was at Pahokee.
Speculation about the Top 25 and arugments about who is the overall best team are pretty solid. We pretty much all agree that St. Thomas Aquinas is the team to beat but Miami Northwestern or Miami Central may be able to shake loose some of those votes - depending on who wins that matchup on October 8.
One of the biggest improvements this season is - well, my alma mater - Sandalwood. The Saints were 1-9 last year and are off to a 3-0 start. Sandalwood has a four game winning streak going. Adam Geis returned to the head coaching position after budget cuts forced Bob Withrow out after only one season.
Plant will likley regain the services of starting quarterback Phillip Ely this week, but don't look for the Panthers to tip their hand too much this week. next week, however, the Panthers take on #6 Armwood.
Andrew Jackson sent a very loud message to the world - beating a very good Godby team 13-7 to stay undefeatd.
Here's a look at the latest Beef 'O' Brady's Top 25...
1. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) (10) 5A 2-0 250
2. Miami Northwestern 6A 2-0 239
3. Miami Central 6A 3-0 231
4. Glades Central (Belle Glade) 2A 3-0 217
5. Bolles (Jacksonville) 2B 2-0 204
6. Armwood (Seffner) 4A 2-0 203
7. Lakeland 5A 3-0 192
8. Manatee (Bradenton) 5A 3-0 173
9. Booker T. Washington (Miami) 3A 3-0 160
10. Niceville 4A 2-0 158
11. Dwyer (Palm Beach Gardens) 4A 2-1 152
12. Charlotte (Punta Gorda) 4A 3-0 144
13. Dr. Phillips (Orlando) 6A 3-0 125
14. St. Augustine 3A 3-0 122
15. Pahokee 2B 2-1 111
16. Apopka 6A 3-0 99
17. Mainland (Daytona Beach) 6A 2-1 80
18. Columbus (Miami) 6A 3-0 76
19. Tampa Bay Tech 5A 1-1 54
20. Jackson (Jacksonville) 3A 3-0 50
21. North Florida Christian (Tallahassee) 1A 2-0 45
22. Plant (Tampa) 5A 1-1 38
23. Madison County 2A 2-0 28
24. Tampa Catholic 2B 2-0 27
25. Miramar 6A 2-0 15
Others receiving votes
Largo 4A 3-0 13; Monsignor Pace (Miami) 2B 1-1 7; Jefferson (Tampa) 3A 2-1 6; Venice 5A 2-1 6; Barron Collier (Naples) 3A 3-0 5; Hillsborough (Tampa) 4A 1-1 5; Plantation 6A 2-0 5; Cocoa 2A 2-0 3; Frostproof 2B 3-0 1; Osceola (Kissimmee) 5A 1-2 2
Just talked to Rash Ghazi of Paragon. He's excited about the double-header at Lockhart next week. Get your tickets NOW. St. Thomas Aqinas vs. Byrnes at 8 PM on ESPNU... before that - Deerfeild Beach takes on St. Cloud. Tickets are $12 and are available at St. Thomas Aquinas and at www.ticketweb.com.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Two reasons why I hate Thursday night football games for high school:
1 - it really hurts the crowd and the gate, which most schools depend on. But in Miami it's even a bigger challenge with the fact that only five high school stadiums are used by over 50 high schools ... so with this week's Jewish New Year celebration falling today at sundown - several schools played Wednesday and Thursday.
Here's this week's scoreboard and we'll be live from Tampa tonight as we show a little small school love. Turning the spotlight on Tampa Catholic (#3 in 2B), Trinity Catholic is the defending 2B north champ and has only a loss to 4A Gainesville.
Join us live from the Beefs at 2819 S. MacDill Ave. in Tampa...
Here's your week 3 scoreboard thus far.
WEDNESDAY
Miami Central 63, Miami Beach 0
Miami Christopher Columbus 26, Homestead South Dade 22
North Miami Beach 24, Miami Edison 7
THURSDAY
Bradenton Lakewood Ranch 23, East Lee 20
Brandon 21, Plant City 12
Cape Coral 25, North Fort Myers 20
Cape Coral Ida Baker 20, Island Coast 3
Clearwater 9, Northeast 7
Clearwater Countryside 52, Seminole Osceola 17
Coconut Creek North Broward Prep 21, Spruce Creek 0
Coral Springs 21, Piper 12
Davie University School 25, Coral Springs Charter 0
Delray Beach Atlantic 33, Boyton Beach 0
Englewood Lemon Bay 56, Estero 35
Fort Lauderdale 28, Nova 14
Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian 35, St. Andrew's 13
Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest 43, LaSalle 37
Fort Myers Dunbar 31, Fort Myers 7
Fort Myers Riverdale 30, Lehigh 7
Hialeah Miami Lakes, 40, Westland Hialeah 0
Hollywood Hills 23, Flanagan 18
Hollywood South Broward 21, Parkland Douglas 10
Lake Worth Park Vista 55, Spanish River 0
Largo 42, St. Petersburg Gibbs 32
Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson 24, Coconut Creek 7
Loxahatchee Seminole Ridge 23, Jupiter 3
Melbourne Florida Air Academy 40, Trinity Prep 13
Miami Belen Jesuit 27, Gulliver 19
Miami Booker T. Washington 54, North Miami 0
Miami Jackson 25, Norland 25
Miami Killian 38, South Miami 14
Miami Northwestern 42, Hialeah 20
Miami Southridge 42, Varela 8
Miami Sunset 28, Miami High 13
Oakland Park Northeast 8, Dillard 2
Orlando Lake Highland Prep 26, Tampa Berkeley Prep 0
Palm Beach Central 10, Inlet grove 7
Pembroke Pines Charter 40, Pompano Beach 0
Pembroke Pines West Broward 7, Coral Glades 6
Pinellas Park 21, Dunedin 7
Pompano Beach Ely 46, Taravella 21
Riverview 34, Lennard 12
Seffner Armwood 9, Tampa Bay Tech 6
South Plantation 41, Hallandale 6
St. Petersburg 52, Dixie Hollins 0
St. Petersburg Lakewood 34, Boca Ciego 14
Stuart Martin Couty 26, Eau Gallie 7
Stuart South Fork 33, Okeechobee 0
Palm Beach Lakes 28, Suncoast 0
Punta Gorda Charlotte 41 Mariner 7
Tallahassee Lincoln 16, Florida High 6
Tampa Alonso 35, Newsome 10
Tampa Gaither 15, Wharton 14 (OT)
Tampa Hillsborough 47, Chamberlain 0
Tampa Jesuit 24, Durant 0
Tampa Leto 22, Bloomingdale 15
Tampa Middleton 26, Blake 14
Tampa Plant 46, Jefferson 13
Tampa Robinson 30, King 24 (OT)
Tampa Spoto 42, East Bay 0
Tarpon Springs East Lake 13, Tarpon Springs 3
Wellington 21, Lantana Santaluces 15
1 - it really hurts the crowd and the gate, which most schools depend on. But in Miami it's even a bigger challenge with the fact that only five high school stadiums are used by over 50 high schools ... so with this week's Jewish New Year celebration falling today at sundown - several schools played Wednesday and Thursday.
Here's this week's scoreboard and we'll be live from Tampa tonight as we show a little small school love. Turning the spotlight on Tampa Catholic (#3 in 2B), Trinity Catholic is the defending 2B north champ and has only a loss to 4A Gainesville.
Join us live from the Beefs at 2819 S. MacDill Ave. in Tampa...
Here's your week 3 scoreboard thus far.
WEDNESDAY
Miami Central 63, Miami Beach 0
Miami Christopher Columbus 26, Homestead South Dade 22
North Miami Beach 24, Miami Edison 7
THURSDAY
Bradenton Lakewood Ranch 23, East Lee 20
Brandon 21, Plant City 12
Cape Coral 25, North Fort Myers 20
Cape Coral Ida Baker 20, Island Coast 3
Clearwater 9, Northeast 7
Clearwater Countryside 52, Seminole Osceola 17
Coconut Creek North Broward Prep 21, Spruce Creek 0
Coral Springs 21, Piper 12
Davie University School 25, Coral Springs Charter 0
Delray Beach Atlantic 33, Boyton Beach 0
Englewood Lemon Bay 56, Estero 35
Fort Lauderdale 28, Nova 14
Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian 35, St. Andrew's 13
Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest 43, LaSalle 37
Fort Myers Dunbar 31, Fort Myers 7
Fort Myers Riverdale 30, Lehigh 7
Hialeah Miami Lakes, 40, Westland Hialeah 0
Hollywood Hills 23, Flanagan 18
Hollywood South Broward 21, Parkland Douglas 10
Lake Worth Park Vista 55, Spanish River 0
Largo 42, St. Petersburg Gibbs 32
Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson 24, Coconut Creek 7
Loxahatchee Seminole Ridge 23, Jupiter 3
Melbourne Florida Air Academy 40, Trinity Prep 13
Miami Belen Jesuit 27, Gulliver 19
Miami Booker T. Washington 54, North Miami 0
Miami Jackson 25, Norland 25
Miami Killian 38, South Miami 14
Miami Northwestern 42, Hialeah 20
Miami Southridge 42, Varela 8
Miami Sunset 28, Miami High 13
Oakland Park Northeast 8, Dillard 2
Orlando Lake Highland Prep 26, Tampa Berkeley Prep 0
Palm Beach Central 10, Inlet grove 7
Pembroke Pines Charter 40, Pompano Beach 0
Pembroke Pines West Broward 7, Coral Glades 6
Pinellas Park 21, Dunedin 7
Pompano Beach Ely 46, Taravella 21
Riverview 34, Lennard 12
Seffner Armwood 9, Tampa Bay Tech 6
South Plantation 41, Hallandale 6
St. Petersburg 52, Dixie Hollins 0
St. Petersburg Lakewood 34, Boca Ciego 14
Stuart Martin Couty 26, Eau Gallie 7
Stuart South Fork 33, Okeechobee 0
Palm Beach Lakes 28, Suncoast 0
Punta Gorda Charlotte 41 Mariner 7
Tallahassee Lincoln 16, Florida High 6
Tampa Alonso 35, Newsome 10
Tampa Gaither 15, Wharton 14 (OT)
Tampa Hillsborough 47, Chamberlain 0
Tampa Jesuit 24, Durant 0
Tampa Leto 22, Bloomingdale 15
Tampa Middleton 26, Blake 14
Tampa Plant 46, Jefferson 13
Tampa Robinson 30, King 24 (OT)
Tampa Spoto 42, East Bay 0
Tarpon Springs East Lake 13, Tarpon Springs 3
Wellington 21, Lantana Santaluces 15
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