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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As we said all pre-season, this would be a season that many will look back on as a year that watched south Florida (Miami-Dade and Broward Counties) jump into the national spotlight by playing each other.
No matter what anyone will tell you, this region of the country has more competition that anywhere else, and when programs are playing one another, it makes it that much more exciting.
The understanding that if you are going to be considered as a national power who wants to win a mythical national championship, your schedule has to be stepped up. Enter Chaminade-Madonna.
What head coach Dameon Jones and the Lions have done this season is play a schedule that is second to none, and if they go through 2022 unbeaten, this program will have every right to claim a title – with several underclassmen leading the way.
When people are ranking teams and never watch them perform, there is always a problem. That’s why the state of Florida does not listen to what the outside is saying, they know the score. Just look at collegiate and NFL rosters and you will see Miami-Dade and Broward County prospects all over.
When the Lions hosted power Fort Lauderdale Dillard last Friday night at home, it was to be a game for the ages, and when the Panthers raced out to a 14-0 lead, many felt that the experts were wrong about this program that has been to five consecutive state championship games – winning four. But things changed, and the Lions proved to everyone why they are underrated nationally.
The 49-28 win was just another step in a huge climb to the top as senior defensive lineman Wayne Peart (5 sacks) and Edwin Joseph lifted this team to yet another win.
One week after a huge game in the Broward County Football Showcase – a thrilling 35-28 win over Washington D.C. national power St. John’s College Prep, last Friday was another major game for this program.
While many programs in the state would kick back and relax after two big games, Chaminade-Madonna is not stopping – with one of the most challenging schedules in the country.
The road continues this Thursday night at unbeaten Miami Northwestern, unbeaten Plantation American Heritage the week after, Miami Gulliver Prep, Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast, defending 8A state champion Venice and impressive district opponent Avant Garde Academy.
While the Lions were wrapping things up at home, there were a few other quality matchups taking place – like:
Booker T. Washington (Miami) 28, Miami Edison 20. The Red Raiders fell behind 28-6 and made a furious comeback against Coach Tim “Ice” Harris and his Tornadoes, who moved to 2-0 as they prepare for No. 1 Miami Central.
Miami Norland 31, Carol City 12. Leading just 10-6 at the half, the Vikings exploded in their season-opener in the annual Miami Gardens Bowl. Coach Daryle Heidelburg and his football team has plenty of talent and are well coached.
WEEK 2 WAS ACTION PACKED
In addition to those three games, high school football was very much alive in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties last week. Check these scores out:
American Heritage (Plantation) 42, Lake Gibson 14
Belen Jesuit (Miami) 42, True North 14
Boca Raton Christian 17, Somerset Academy Key 0
Cardinal Gibbons (Fort Lauderdale) 33, Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian 0
Clearwater Academy International 26, Miami Palmetto 0
Christopher Columbus (Miami) 42, Killian 0
Coconut Creek 35, Boyd Anderson 0
Coral Gables 20, Coral Park 6
Deerfield Beach 34, Coral Glades 7
Ferguson (Miami) 27, Sunset 14
Fort Lauderdale 31, Hallandale 6
Goleman (Hialeah) 48, Archbishop Carroll 10
Hialeah 21, Miami Springs 14
Hialeah Gardens 14, Reagan 7
Hollywood Hills 24, Spanish River 0
Homestead 47, South Dade 0
Island Coast (Cape Coral) 24, Miramar Everglades 7
LaSalle (Miami) 21, Somerset Pembroke Pines 17
Lowndes County (Valdosta, Georgia) 43, North Miami Beach 18
Marathon 35, Miami Country Day 13
McArthur (Hollywood) 33, Flanagan 6
Miami Coral Reef 56, Varela 0
Miami High 19, Miami Beach 16
Miami Northwestern 44, Jackson 0
Monsignor Pace (Miami) 41, Somerset Silver Palms 0
Nova (Davie) 26, Cooper City 6
Palmer Trinity (Miami) 19, Coral Shores 14
Palm Glades (Miami) 20, Mourning 17
Pembroke Pines Charter 40, Coral Springs Charter 35
Piper 27, Coral Springs 6
Plantation 41, Stranahan 19
Pompano Beach 21, Oakland Park Northeast 14
Somerset Academy South Homestead 44, BridgePrep Village Green 0
South Miami 48, American 0
Southridge (Miami) 40, Dr. Krop 0
South Plantation 35, Taravella 0
St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) 42, Fort Myers 0
Westland Hialeah 22, Mater Academy 9
Westminster Academy (Fort Lauderdale) 23, Bradenton Christian 0
TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA (MIAMI-DADE & BROWARD) PROSPECTS – CLASSES 2023-2026. https://larryblustein.com/prospects/tracking-south-florida-prospects
MIAMI-DADE AND BROWARD TRANSFERS. https://larryblustein.com/news/transfer-season-continues-in-miami-dade-broward
TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA FOOTBALL TEAMS. https://larryblustein.com/news/tracking-south-florida-2022
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