Just when you felt it was time to sit back and reflect on the first two weeks of the football season, Week 3 is here and it is loaded with key matchups.
No matter where you go in Miami-Dade or Broward Counties, there are games that will certainly showcase some of the talent we have here in this region of the state.
With many Top 20 Miami-Dade and Broward rivals facing off, there are contests that will be watched nationally as well as throughout the state.
Today, we bring you four games to watch – and in reality – we could have brought you many, many more.
No. 2 Miami Central at No. 8 Miami Booker T. Washington (Traz Powell), 7. A trip to Las Vegas to play national power Bishop Gorman and losing late truly provides everything we need to know about the Rockets – as they remain among the Top 10 teams in the country.
All we had to judge this team on, before last week, was an exhibition against Ocala Vanguard, but the game against Bishop Gorman revealed the type of team we have been watching for over two decades.
Four straight state titles, a share of a national championship brings Miami Central and head coach Jube Joseph and his football team into this evening’s eagerly awaited meeting with the Tornadoes.
For head coach Tim “Ice” Harris and his football team, it was a quick rebuild over the past two years – along with a coaching staff that is among the best in the state.
A quick five-minute pre-season meeting with Plantation American Heritage provided a glimpse of what this program could be like. The following week was no contest against Miami Killian.
Last week, while it was only one drive, gave the “experts” something else to factor in against Edison, and the Red Raiders were driving and appeared to be ready to score when the game was postponed (until Oct. 16) by bad weather.
MIAMI CENTRAL ROCKETS (0-1)
Las Vegas Bishop Gorman, L 39-35
9/8 - at Miami Booker T. Washington
9/16 – Miami Carol City
9/21 – Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna
9/29 – North Miami Beach
10/6 – Miami Northwestern
10/13 – at Miami Norland
10/20 – GMAC Week
10/27 – at Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace
MIAMI BOOKER T. WASHINGTON TORNADOES (1-0)
Miami Killian, W 31-7
9/8 – Miami Central
9/14 – at Miami Immaculate LaSalle
9/22 – Miami Carol City
9/28 – at Miami Jackson
10/5 – at Miami Norland
10/12 – at Miami Northwestern
10-16 – Miami Edison
10/20 – GMAC Week
10/26 – Westland Hialeah
Bergen Catholic at No. 1 Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, 7. Here’s another game where the nationally rated Lions will be tested after winning easily in the first two games against national power St. Frances Academy and last week against area power Cardinal Gibbons.
What head coach Dameon Jones and his team will be after is a run at a national title, but to accomplish that, the first five games of the season will tell the story.
Bergen Catholic and successful head coach Vito Campanile comes south with an idea of matching up with Chaminade-Madonna and are loaded with talent on both sides of the ball. They are loaded and will provide a huge test.
This home game is just another hurdle that includes Plantation American Heritage and Miami Central the next two games.
BERGEN CATHOLIC CRUSADERS (2-0)
Red Bank Catholic, W 24-6
Iona Prep, New Rochelle, New York, W 38-7
9/8 – Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna
9/16 – at West Orange Seton Hall Prep
9/22 – at Ramsey Don Bosco Prep
9/30 – Wayne DePaul Catholic
10/14 – Montvale St. Joseph’s Regional
10/21 – at Jersey City St. Peter’s Prep
10/27 – at Paramus Catholic
CHAMINADE-MADONNA LIONS (2-0)
St. Frances Academy, Maryland, W 35-14
Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, W 41-4
9/8 – Bergen Catholic, New Jersey
9/15 – at Plantation American Heritage
9/21 – at Miami Central
9/29 – at Coconut Creek
10/7 – at Fort Lauderdale Dillard
10/21 – Hollywood Avant Garde Academy
10/26 – at Boca Raton St. John Paul II
11/3 – at St. Petersburg Lakewood
Cocoa at No. 4 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, 7. Here’s an interesting matchup that will pit former St. Thomas Aquinas offensive coordinator Ryan Schneider bringing his defending state champion Tigers south to Fort Lauderdale to play a team that lost its opener to national California power St. John Bosco Prep but bouncing back to beat Fort Myers last week.
Schneider, a one-time Plantation High record-setting quarterback, has watched his team win two impressive games to open the season against Orlando Jones and Venice. Last year, the Raiders and head coach Roger Harriott had no problem beating Cocoa, 42-14.
COCOA TIGERS (2-0)
Orlando Jones, W 22-20
Venice, W 31-21
9/8 – at Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
9/22 – Eau Gallie
9/29 – Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast
10/6 – Sanford Seminole
10/13 – at Titusville
10/20 – Tituville Astronaut
10/27 – Palm Bay
11/3 – at Rockledge
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS (1-1)
St. John Bosco Prep, L 20-7
Fort Myers, W 49-0
9/8 – Cocoa
9/15 – Western
9/22 – Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast
9/29 – Miramar
10/6 – Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson
10/13 – at Fort Lauderdale
10/20 – at Coconut Creek Monarch
10/27 – Fort Lauderdale Dillard
No. 16 Coconut Creek at No. 7 Davie Western, 7. Another interesting matchup will take place on this Friday when a much-improved Coconut Creek team heads west to play the Wildcats.
The Cougars got off to a great start before traveling to Gainesville, Georgia to play one of the top teams in the state. Coach Johnny Sloane and this program have been building toward this season.
For head coach Adam Ratkevich and his Wildcats, they enjoyed last week off after opening with a huge victory over Milton, Georgia in the prestigious Broward County National Football Showcase.
COCONUT CREEK COUGARS (1-1)
Lauderdale Lake Boyd Anderson, W (forfeit)
Gainesville, Georgia, L 30-22
9/8 – at Davie Western
9/14 – Plantation
9/22 – at Pompano Beach Blanche Ely
9/29 – Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna
10/6 – Fort Lauderdale
10/13 – West Boca Raton
10/20 – at Hollywood McArthur
10/27 – Deerfield Beach
DAVIE WESTERN WILDCATS (1-0)
Milton, Georgia, W 14-10
9/8 – Coconut Creek
9/15 – at St. Thomas Aquinas
9/22 – Coral Springs Taravella
9/28 – Sunrise Piper
10/6 – Plantation American Heritage
10/13 – at Weston Cypress Bay
10/20 – at Miramar
10/27 – Coral Glades
11/3 – at Plantation
In addition to those impressive matchups, here is a look at some of the other games on this Friday:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
No. 15 Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons at No. 19 Fort Lauderdale Dillard, 7
Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy at Bradenton Christian, 7
Goulds Palm Glades at Tavernier Coral Shores, 4
Hialeah American at Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman (Milander), 7:30
Hollywood South Broward at Sunrise Piper, 7
Lake Placid at Davie Nova, 7
Miami Belen Jesuit at Somerset Silver Palms, 7
No. 3 Miami Christopher Columbus at Tampa Jesuit, 7
No. 5 Miami Norland at No. 14 Miami Southridge, 7:30
Miami True North Classical Academy at Tallahassee Maclay, 7:30
Miramar Everglades at Cooper City, 7
Moore Haven at Miami Westminster Christian, 4
Naples Lely at Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace, 7:30
Parkland Douglas at No. 12 Plantation (PAL), 7
No. 13 Pompano Beach Blanche Ely at Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson, 7
Somerset Homestead South at Miami Sunset, 3:30
St. Petersburg Lakewood at No. 10 Homestead (Harris Field), 7:30
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Hialeah Miami Lakes at Hialeah (Milander), 7
Venice at No. 11 Miami Northwestern (Traz Powell Stadium), 6
THURSDAY SCOREBOARD
Coconut Springs Monarch 52, Hallandale 0
Coral Gables 36, South Miami 6
Coral Springs 22, Hollywood Hills 20
Delray Beach Atlantic 36, North Miami Beach 13
Doral Academy 35, Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy 7
Fort Lauderdale NSU University School 41, Marathon 7
Hollywood Avant Garde 19, Westland Hialeah 6
Homestead Everglades Prep 32, Miami Florida Christian 23
Pembroke Pines Charter 19, Coconut Creek North Broward Prep 14
Miami Braddock 34, Southwest Miami 28
Miami Coral Reef 28, Hialeah Gardens 0
Miami Dr. Krop 40, Miami Jackson 6
Miami Edison 21, North Miami 19
Miami Ferguson 28, Miami Beach 14
Miami Immaculata LaSalle 28, Somerset Academy 13
Miami Varela 36, Miami Coral Park 0
Miami Springs 20, Miami High 17
Miramar 61, Coral Glades 0
South Plantation 46, Oakland Park Northeast 0
Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy 21, Fort Lauderdale 20
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When their game was postponed last Thursday due to bad weather, the Miami Edison Red Raiders were upset and frustrated.
While many of the experts have already made their decision on the fate of Edison’s football team in 2023.
Even though this team lost some key prospects from last season, head coach Luther Campbell and his program feel disrespected and knows that when given the opportunity, they will showcase plenty of talent and coaching. They are indeed hungry.
When they play host the North Miami today at 3:30 at their school, the Red Raiders are facing a team that won their district a year ago, and his continued to improve.
The 0-2 Pioneers showed plenty of character on the road last week before losing an overtime contest against Lakeland’s Lake Gibson.
They also come into the contest with plenty to prove as they look to defend their district title.
When they clash with Edison this afternoon (3:30), there is a sense that head coach Gerald Cox and his team can change the course of this season that is indeed young.
NORTH MIAMI PIONEERS (0-2)
Miami Gulliver Prep, L 17-6
Lakeland Lake Gibson, L 29-26, OT
9/7 – at Miami Edison
9/14 – Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy
9/22 – at Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian
9/30 – Miami Beach
10/7 – Doral Academy
10/11 – at Hialeah
11/3 – at Westland Hialeah
PIONEERS TO WATCH
2024 - Gerson Alette, Athlete
2025 – Lonzo Burse, WR
2024 – Demetrius Kitchens, DB
2025 – Antwan Moore, Athlete
2024 – Garlens Jean-Phillipe, OL
2025 – Marcus Sandy, DB
2024 – Chasemi Smith, OL
2025 – Lewenski Ydore, LB
2024 – Michael Zepherin, QB
MIAMI EDISON RED RAIDERS (1-0)
Hialeah, W 17-6
9/14 – Miami Northwestern
9/22 – at St. Petersburg Lakewood
9/28 – at Miami Immaculata LaSalle
10/6 – at Miami Palmetto
10/16 – at Miami Booker T. Washington
10/20 – GMAC WEEK
10/26 – at Miami Jackson
11/2 – Doral Academy
RED RAIDERS TO WATCH
2024 – Elonzo Barnes, DE
2024 – Kobe Boykin, RB
2024 – Chenellson Exume, OT
2024 – Dinellson Exume, DT
2025 – Sterling Joseph, RB
2024 – Johnneth Rhodes, DE
2024 – Masai Smith, DT
2025 – Jett White, DB
In addition to North Miami and Miami Edison, here is a look at some of the other games on this Thursday:
Coconut Creek Monarch at Hallandale, 7
Coral Springs at Hollywood Hills, 4
Coral Springs Coral Glades at Miramar, 7
Coral Springs Taravella at Pompano Beach, 7
Hialeah Gardens at Miami Coral Reef (Miami Southridge), 7
Marathon at Fort Lauderdale NSU University School, 7
Miami Beach at Miami Ferguson, 3:30
Miami Braddock at Southwest Miami (Tropical Park), 7
Miami Coral Park at Miami Varela, 3:30
Miami Florida Christian at Everglades Prep, 7
Miami High at Miami Springs (Milander), 7
Miami Jackson at Miami Dr. Krop (Ives Park), 3:30
Miami Immaculata LaSalle at Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy, 7
South Miami at Coral Gables, 3:30
South Plantation at Oakland Park Northeast, 7
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
Bergen Catholic at No. 1 Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, 7
Cocoa at No. 4 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, 7
No. 16 Coconut Creek at No. 7 Davie Western, 7
No. 15 Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons at No. 19 Fort Lauderdale Dillard, 7
Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy at Bradenton Christian, 7
Goulds Palm Glades at Tavernier Coral Shores, 4
Hialeah American at Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman (Milander), 7:30
Hollywood South Broward at Sunrise Piper, 7
Lake Placid at Davie Nova, 7
Miami Belen Jesuit at Somerset Silver Palms, 7
No. 2 Miami Central at No. 8 Miami Booker T. Washington (Traz Powell), 7
No. 3 Miami Christopher Columbus at Tampa Jesuit, 7
No. 5 Miami Norland at No. 14 Miami Southridge, 7:30
Miami True North Classical Academy at Tallahassee Maclay, 7:30
Miramar Everglades at Cooper City, 7
Moore Haven at Miami Westminster Christian, 4
Naples Lely at Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace, 7:30
Parkland Douglas at No. 12 Plantation (PAL), 7
No. 13 Pompano Beach Blanche Ely at Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson, 7
Somerset Homestead South at Miami Sunset, 3:30
St. Petersburg Lakewood at No. 10 Homestead (Harris Field), 7:30
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Hialeah Miami Lakes at Hialeah (Milander), 7
Venice at No. 11 Miami Northwestern (Traz Powell Stadium), 6
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The program has been around five years – and after a 2022 season that watched head coach Greg Laffere’s team finish 9-4, which included the first ever District & Regional championship, 2023 was indeed something that everyone looked forward to.
This program will be loaded with a mix of veteran and youth prospects.
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Coral Shores, W 42-7
Miami Bridgeport Village Green, W 70-0
9/8 – at Tallahassee Maclay
9/15 – at Florida Christian
9/22 – at Naples First Baptist
10/6 – at Miami St. Brendan
10/13 – Starke Bradford County
10/20 – West Palm Beach The King’s Academy
10/27 – at Fort Pierce John Carroll Catholic
11/4 – Homestead Everglades Prep
Among the prospects to keep an eye on are:
2024 - Clifton Brown III
Here is a transfer who can play on both sides of the ball. He’s looking to have an immediate impact as he is looking to build off a strong spring. Cliff currently has interest from Pittsburgh.
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2024 - Erick Hernandez
At 6-4, 275, Hernandez is a transfer that will be a big-time recruit when it’s all said and done.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17355591/64e395d24df59e0be828bca0
2027 - Zac Katz
One of the top passers in the class of 2027 made a name for himself in 2022 as an 8th grader passing for 2,847 yards with 34 touchdowns and completing his passing attempts with an eye opening 75%. Zac is known for his big arm, but he will tuck it and run as he rushed for 206 yards and with 2 Touchdowns. Katz currently holds verbal offers from Appalachian State, FIU, Bethune Cookman & Western Michigan.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17908883/Zachary-Katz/highlights
2026 - Jasen Lopez
“JROC” is by far one of the most dynamic receivers in the class of 2026. He is a playmaker,
who already has posted big time numbers in two years with 97 receptions 2,504 all-purpose yards & 22 touchdowns. The connection between Katz & Lopez will be fun to watch for the next couple of years. Lopez currently holds offers from Tennessee, West Virginia, FIU, Bethune Cookman & Western Michigan.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17908883/Zachary-Katz/highlights
2024 - Stephen McCloud
A four-year starter, McCloud is a team captain. Last season, he finished with 45 tackles and 4
quarterback sacks.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13099432/Stephen-McCloud/highlights
2024 - Reed Ramirez
Ramirez is an offensive weapon that not only plays the tight end position but will line up outside at wide receiver. When needing a first down, this is one of the most reliable players on the football field. He currently holds an offer from Ave Maria and interest from Stetson University.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13099473/Reed-Ramirez/highlights
2024 - Joshua Reyes
Going into his senior season this might be the best one yet. In his sophomore and junior years, he posted over 1,000 all-purpose yards. It didn’t matter if he was lining up at running back or at receivers opposing defenses had to account for him. Joshua currently has verbal offers from North Carolina Central & Stetson University.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14653272/Josh-Reyes/highlights
2027 - Michael Solomon
Solomon is a fierce defender who flies to the ball. He finished last season with 32 tackles and 2 sacks.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15223311/Michael-Solomon-jr/highlights
2027 - Dominic Turnbull
Turnbull is a 6-2,170-pound defensive back, who is following in the footsteps of his father, who starred at FIU and in the NFL. He can lock down the opposing team’s top receiving threat. He currently holds offers from University of Michigan, University of Miami, University of Central Florida, Ole Miss, Alcorn, Syracuse, University of Minnesota, Western Michigan & Toledo.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16260330/Dominic-Turnbull/highlights
In addition to impressive prospects, the Titans also boat several talented performers to keep an eye on this year:
Class of 2024
Tykwon Anderson DL 5'9 270.4
Ben Bileca OL / DL 5'10 246
Antrone Coston DB/ WR 5'9.5 139
Robbie Finlay WR 6'1 183
Jason Nunez OL / DL 5'9 212.8
Michael Solomon DB 5'11 190
Elias Torres OL / DL 5'10 240
CLASS OF 2025
Jacob Corredera K 5'5.5 137.6
Christian Garcia CB / WR 5'7 150
Hunter Martin MLB 5'11 214.8
Andrew Rodriguez WR/DB 5'11 150.6
Thomas Toca DL 5'11.5 192.2
CLASS OF 2026
Johnathan Bejel TE/LB 6'1 193.6
Nathan Bileca LB 5'10 193
Zach Eguizabal DL 6'3.5 195.8
Aldo Fundora OL/DL 5'8 237
Alex Jimenez OL 5'10 170
Camaul King WR/DB 6'0 150
Andy Lopez DB 5'6 136
Jake Malpartida DB 5'8 157.8
Jaiden Ramirez DB 5'8.5 146.2
Brian Sardinas LB 5'10 200.4
Isaiah Torres DB 5'9 162
CLASS OF 2027
Thomas Ariola DL 5'7 160
Francisco Bergamino DB / WR 5'6 128.6
Johnathan Bueno RB 5'8 165
Dante De La FE OL 5'9.5 249.4
George Harris LB 5'9.5 191
Jayden Jackson OL 6'0 291.6
Christopher Macias K 6'0 148.4
Brennan Mair DL 5'11 168.6
Luis Quevedo OL 5'11 218.6
Julian Regalado WR 5'5 108.6
Ronald Riley OL 6'3 311.6
Dante Severiano DL 6'1 166.6
Lamari Simmons RB/LB 5'8.5 162
Danny Torres OL/DL 5'10.5 204.2
Alejandro Valdes OL 5'8.5 226.6
CLASS OF 2028
Lazaro Diaz OL 5'9 251.6
Steven Moore LB / DE 5'11 203.4
Xavier Newsom DE 6'2 172.8
Tristan Trauth OL / DE 6'1 179.6
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In the ever-changing world of high school football in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, there is a new No. 1 team, heading into the third week of the season.
With Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna’s convincing win over state-rated Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, and four-time defending state champion Miami Central’s impressive five-point loss at national power Las Vegas Bishop Gorman, the two teams traded places after two weeks of the 2023 season.
Both teams will continue to get tested over the next few weeks, so you never know what will take place, but neither is expected to stray too far from the elite programs locally, statewide, and nationally.
Miami Christopher Columbus, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, Miami Norland, and Plantation American Heritage remain unchanged, heading into the third week.
Here is how Week 3 shapes up:
1. Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (1M, 2-0). LAST WEEK: The Lions beat No. 15 Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, 41-4. THIS WEEK: Oradell Bergen Catholic. NEXT WEEK: at No. 6 Plantation American Heritage.
2. Miami Central (2M, 0-1). LAST WEEK: Lost a tough road game to national power Las Vegas Bishop Gorman, 39-35. THIS WEEK: at No. 8 Miami Booker T. Washington. NEXT WEEK: Miami Carol City.
3. Miami Christopher Columbus (4M, 2-0). LAST WEEK: Beat Miami Killian, 38-0. THIS WEEK: at Tampa Jesuit. NEXT WEEK: No. 9 Miami Palmetto.
4. Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (3M, 1-1). LAST WEEK: Bounced back with a 49-0 win against Fort Myers. THIS WEEK: Cocoa. NEXT WEEK: No. 7 Davie Western.
5. Miami Norland (2M, 2-0). LAST WEEK: The Vikings beat Miami Carol City, 66-0. THIS WEEK: at No. 14 Miami Southridge. NEXT WEEK: Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace.
6. Plantation American Heritage (2M, 2-0). LAST WEEK: The Patriots beat Jacksonville Trinity Christian, 27-14. THIS WEEK: at Belle Glade Glades Central. NEXT WEEK: No. 1 Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna.
7. Davie Western (4M, 1-0). LAST WEEK: The Wildcats were off. THIS WEEK: No. 16 Coconut Creek. NEXT WEEK: at No. 3 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas.
8. Miami Booker T. Washington (2M, 1-0). LAST WEEK: Game against Edison was postponed until Oct. 16. THIS WEEK: No. 2 Miami Central. NEXT WEEK: Miami Immaculata LaSalle.
9. Miami Palmetto (4M, 2-0). LAST WEEK: Beat St. Petersburg Lakewood, 26-12. THIS WEEK: Miami Killian. NEXT WEEK: at No. 3 Miami Christopher Columbus.
10. Homestead (3M, 1-1). LAST WEEK: Beat Homestead South Dade, 35-0. THIS WEEK: St. Petersburg Lakewood. NEXT WEEK: Southwest Miami.
11. Miami Northwestern (2M, 1-1). LAST WEEK: Rebounded from opening-night loss to beat Miami Jackson in the “Soul Bowl”, 63-0. THIS WEEK: A Saturday night home game against Venice. NEXT WEEK: at Miami Edison.
12. Plantation (3M, 2-0). LAST WEEK: The Colonels beat Stranahan, 56-20. THIS WEEK: Parkland Douglas. NEXT WEEK: at No. 16 Coconut Creek.
13. Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (3M, 1-0). LAST WEEK: Opened the season with a 42-13 win against Cypress Bay. THIS WEEK: at Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson. NEXT WEEK: Coral Springs.
14. Miami Southridge (3M, 2-0). LAST WEEK: Won a thrilling 27-22 game against Miami Dr. Krop. THIS WEEK: Home against No. 5 Miami Norland. NEXT WEEK: Home game against Miami Belen Jesuit.
15. Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (2M, 1-1). LAST WEEK: Dropped a 41-4 decision to No. 1 Chaminade-Madonna. THIS WEEK: at No. 19 Fort Lauderdale Dillard. NEXT WEEK: at St. Petersburg Northeast.
16. Coconut Creek (3M, 1-1). LAST WEEK: Lost a tough game to Georgia power Gainesville on the road, 30-22. THIS WEEK: at No. 7 Davie Western. NEXT WEEK: No. 12 Plantation.
17. Coconut Creek Monarch (4M, 1-1). LAST WEEK: Dropped a rough 33-32 decision to Delray Beach Atlantic. THIS WEEK: at Hallandale. NEXT WEEK: at Sunrise Piper.
18. Miramar (3M, 0-1). LAST WEEK: Had the week off. THIS WEEK: Coral Glades. NEXT WEEK: at Pembroke Pines Flanagan.
19. Lauderdale Dillard (3M, 1-1). LAST WEEK: Dropped a 36-16 contest at Naples. THIS WEEK: No. 15 Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons. NEXT WEEK: Bye.
20. Miami Dr. Krop (3M, 1-1). LAST WEEK: Dropped a 27-22 decision to No. 14 Miami Southridge. THIS WEEK: Miami Jackson. NEXT WEEK: at Hollywood Avant Garde.
OTHER TEAMS TO WATCH: Coconut Creek North Broward Prep (2M, 1-1), Cooper City (4M, 0-2), Coral Gables (4M, 0-1), Coral Springs (4M, 0-1), Coral Springs Coral Glades (4M, 0-2), Coral Springs Taravella (4M, 0-2), Deerfield Beach (3M, 1-1), Doral Academy (4M, 1-1), Fort Lauderdale (3M, 2-0), Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian (2M, 1-1), Fort Lauderdale NSU University School (Independent, 2-0), Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest (2M, 0-2), Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (2M, 0-2), Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy (1M, 2-0), Hallandale (2M, 0-2), Hialeah (3M, 1-1), Hialeah American (2M, 2-0), Hollywood Avant Garde (1M, 1-1), Hollywood Hills (3M, 1-0), Hollywood McArthur (3M, 1-0-1), Hollywood South Broward (3M, 2-0), Miami Archbishop Carroll (1M, 1-0), Miami Belen Jesuit (3M, 0-1), Homestead South Dade (4M, 1-1), Miami Braddock (Independent, 0-1), Miami Carol City (2M, 0-2), Miami Coral Park (Independent, 0-1), Miami Coral Reef (GMAC Independent, 1-1), Miami Edison (2M, 1-0), Miami Ferguson (Independent, 2-0), Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace (2M, 1-1), Miami Gulliver Prep (2M, 2-0), Miami Immaculata LaSalle (2M, 1-1), Miami Ransom Everglades, (Independent, 1-0), Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman (4M, 1-0), Miami Palmer Trinity (1M, 2-0), Miami St. Brendan (2M, 2-0), Miami True North Classical Academy (1M, 2-0), Miami Westminster Christian (1M, 1-1), Miramar Everglades (3M, 1-1), North Miami (3M, 0-2), North Miami Beach (2M, 0-2), Oakland Park Northeast (2M, 0-2), Parkland Douglas (0-1, 4M), Pembroke Pines Charter (3M, 2-0), Pembroke Pines Flanagan (4M, 0-1-1), Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy (4M, 0-2), Pembroke Pines West Broward (4M, 0-2), Pompano Beach (Independent, 1-1), Somerset Silver Palms (2M, 1-1), South Miami (2M, 1-1), South Plantation (3M, 2-0), Sunrise Piper (3M, 2-0), Westland Hialeah (2M, 1-1), Weston Cypress Bay 4M, 1-1).
TRACKING WEEKLY RANKINGS:
Week 1. https://larryblustein.com/news/miami-dade-south-broward-week-1-top-20
Week 2. https://larryblustein.com/news/here-is-a-look-at-week-2-miami-dade-broward-top-20
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Whether it was in Las Vegas, where top-rated Miami Central took powerhouse Bishop Gorman down to the wire before losing – or at home where Miami Northwestern’s Michaelee Harris picked up, Week 2 certainly did not disappoint.
Before the season started, we told you that this year will be filled with some amazing matchups in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, and the second week backed it up.
Miami Central was looking to make a statement in the race to defend their national title, was derailed by a team that came into the contest 2-0 and had scored 132 points so far this season.
While the Rockets fell short on the road, they showed exactly why winning a fifth consecutive state title is indeed a major reality.
When the Northwestern Bulls beat rival Miami Jackson in the “Soul Bowl” on Saturday night, it was the first win of the young season for a team looking to turn it all around.
In addition to those contests, there were also some games that more than pegged the meter:
Miami Palmetto 26, St. Petersburg Lakewood 12. The Panthers moved to 2-0 with a road win as they set the table for a competitive next few week.
Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas 49, Fort Myers 0. After watching their almost two-year win streak come to an end in the opener, the Raiders got back to doing what they do best – dominate!
Gainesville, Georgia 30, Coconut Creek 22. While many just passed over this game, here is a word of warning: keep an eye on the Cougars. They went head-to-head on the road with a Georgia powerhouse and now return with plenty of confidence.
Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna 41, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons 4. After a loss by Miami Central, the Lions are now the No. 1 team in south Florida and right behind national power IMG Academy in the state. They came out and never took their foot off the gas against a team that knows how to win the big ones.
Miami Southridge 27, Miami Dr. Krop 22. This was really one of the Games of the Week as the Spartans and Lightning put on a show down south, it came down to making a couple of key plays. You will hear from both schools this season.
Plantation 56, Stranahan 28. We said it before and you will hear it often, keep your eye on head coach Steve Davis and his Colonels. They are high scoring and have plenty of talent.
Plantation American Heritage 28, Jacksonville Trinity Christian 6. If there were any questions about how good the 2M state runner up Patriots will be this season, just check the first two games where they dominated and showed why they are going to be tough to stop from getting back to the title game.
Here is a look at some of the other south Florida results from Week 2:
Boca Raton Spanish River 43, Somerset Academy Key 0
Bushnell South Sumter 34, North Miami Beach 13
Coral Springs Charter 24, Pines Charter 22
Davie Nova 26, Cooper City 6
Daytona Beach Mainland 35, West Broward 0
Deerfield Beach 30, Coral Glades 12
Delray Beach Atlantic 33, Monarch 32
Doral Academy 40, Goulds Palm Glades 0
Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian 33, John Carroll 20
Fort Lauderdale NSU University School 58, Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest 14
Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy 24, Delray American Heritage 17
Hialeah 33, Miami Springs 0
Hialeah American 46, South Miami 0
Hialeah Gardens 14, Reagan 0
Hollywood McArthur 8, Flanagan 8
Hollywood South Broward 30, Everglades 6
Homestead 35, Homestead South Dade 0
Lakeland Lake Gibson 29, North Miami 26
Miami Coral Reef 19, Miami Varela 7
Miami Christopher Columbus 38, Miami Killian 0
Miami Ferguson 23, Miami Sunset 22
Miami Florida Christian 14, Naples Aubrey Rogers 6
Miami Gulliver Prep 42, Everglades Prep 6
Miami High 44, Miami Beach 0
Miami Norland 52, Carol City 0
Miami Palmer Trinity 27, Coral Shores 7
Miami St. Brendan 21, Somerset South Homestead 14
Miami True North 70, BirdgePrep Academy 0
Miami Westminster Christian 32, Hollywood Avant Garde 26
Naples 36, Dillard 19
Pompano Beach Blanche Ely 42, Cypress Bay 13
South Plantation 25, Taravella 6
Sunrise Piper 38, Coral Springs 0
Tampa Catholic 46, Hialeah TRU Prep 0
West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman 41, Miami Belen Jesuit 0
IMPACT PROSPECTS – WEEK 2
Each week, we will single out a few prospects this Monday to shine a spotlight on in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Here are a few from Week 2:
2024 FS, Cameron Pineda, Miami Christopher Columbus led the way with 2 interceptions, 3 tackles, 2 assists and 1 pass breakup.
Pompano Beach Blanche Ely started the season with a win – as Omari McNeal (2026 QB, 13-17 235 yards 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing), 2024 WR Marcel Williams (3 catches, 75 yards 1 touchdown), Marquise Harry (5 tackles, 1 interception and 1 touchdown) and 2024 DE Joshua Lloyd (7 tackles, 2 tackles for loss).
Miami Southridge 2027 QB James Perrone was 7/9 passing, 3 TDs, ran for 20 more to lead the Spartans to a second half comeback.
Class of 2027 OL Shane Martinez, Fort Lauderdale NSU University School had a tremendous second week with 6 pancake blocks and 2 drive blocks. 2024 QB Jett Yurgealitis 19/26 322 6 TD PASSES, 4 carries 13 yards 1 RUSHING TD. 7 total Touchdowns accounted for and 2025 RB Jacques Dixson 14 carries 101 YDS 1 TD.
Plantation 2024 QB Jorge Tabora III had 300 yards passing on 15 completions and 4 touchdowns – giving him 12 in three games, which included the kickoff classic.
2024 Athlete Kevin Powell, Coconut Creek Monarch finished with 6 tackles and 1 interception in Week 2.
2025 DL Nimari Brantley, Coconut Creek finished the second week with four sacks, five tackles for loss and six total tackles.
Hollywood South Broward (2-0) junior athlete Si’Mor Price returned an interception 101 yards to lead the Bulldogs.
Freshman LB Steve Moore had 7 tackles, 5 for loss, 5 QB hurries and 2 sacks for Miami True North Classical Academy.
2027 QB Jack Spaeder had 5 touchdowns and 302 yards as Hialeah American Remained unbeaten.
University of Miami bound defensive back Ryan Mack continued his impressive start with an interception to lead Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas.
Somerset Silver Palms received some impressive performance from QB, Humberto “Cujo” Serrano (5/9 166 yards 2 TD 1 INT), RB, Parnell Partee (5 carries 137 yards 2 TD) and DB Jordan Lyons (8 tackles 1 FF 1 INT).
For the second straight week, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy (2-0) had several key prospects. Leading the way were 2025 Dwayne Wimbley (11 catches for 219 yards and a 2-point conversion. He added 2 tackles, 2 TFLs and a sack on defense). Senior QB Anthony Barbar (20/27 for 376 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, a 2-point conversion), and senior Evan Tempro (8 tackles, 5.5 TFLs and 2.5 sacks for a loss of 19 yards. The senior also had 4 catches for 109).
2024 OL Zach James, Miami Florida Christian had 72 snaps. 5 pancake blocks and 0 sacks.
Pembroke Pines Charter starting QB Jayden Gonzalez completed 19 passes for 266 yards and 2 TDs for a win against Coral Springs Charter.
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