While Miami-Dade and Broward Counties did not take a direct hit from Hurricane Ian, the powerful storm found a way to dictate this week’s schedule.

With a number of key district games being played this week, a few contests were shifted around to at least get them all in.

A handful of non-district games were cancelled and will not be made up, but football fields in the two counties will be busy Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday as fans will have a chance to see their favorite teams.

Here is a look at the way things will stack up for Week 6:

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Coral Springs Coral Glades (0-4) at Weston Cypress Bay (2-2), 7:00

Parkland Douglas (1-3) at Coral Springs (2-2), 6:00

Pompano Beach (3-1) at Taravella (0-4), 4:00

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Coral Gables (3-0) at Miami Palmetto (1-3), Tropical Park, 3:30

No. 13 Fort Lauderdale (4-0) at No. 16 Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (3-0), 7:00

Hialeah Gardens (2-2) at Westland Hialeah (3-1), Milander, 7:30

Hialeah Miami-Lakes (1-3) at Mourning (1-3), North Miami Stadium, 3:30

Miami Carol City (0-3) at Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace (2-3), 7:30

No. 5 Miami Christopher Columbus (5-0) at Miami High (2-1), Curtis Park, 7:30

Miami Coral Park (3-1) at Doral Ronald Reagan (0-3), 3:30

Miami Ransom Everglades (3-1) at Tavernier Coral Shores (3-1), 7:00

Miami Southwest (0-4) at Miami Belen Jesuit (3-2), 7:30

Miami Springs (1-3) at Miami St. Brendan (2-2), 7:00

Miami Sunset (2-3) at Miami Varela (0-4), 3:30

Miami True North (3-2) at Miami Archbishop Carroll (4-0), 3:30

North Miami (1-4) at Miami Beach (1-3), Memorial, 7:00

North Miami Beach (2-2) at No. 1 Miami Central (4-0), Traz Powell Stadium, 7:30

Oakland Park Northeast (0-5) at Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest (4-1), 7:00

Pembroke Pines Somerset (2-2) at Pembroke Pines West Broward (2-2 – Pines Charter), 7:00

Somerset Homestead (2-2) at Miami Palmer Trinity (2-2), 4:00

No. 19 South Miami (3-0) at No. 7 Homestead (4-0), Harris, 7:30

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Coral Springs Coral Glades (0-4) at Weston Cypress Bay (2-2), 7:00

Hialeah (3-0) at Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy (0-5), Milander, 7:00

No. 10 Miami Booker T. Washington (4-1) at Miami Jackson (3-2), Traz Powell, 1:00

Miami Braddock (3-1) at Miami Ferguson (3-1), Tropical, 7:00

No. 6 Plantation American Heritage (4-1) at No. 4 Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (5-0), 12 noon

MONDAY’S GAMES

Boca Raton Olympic Heights (1-4) at No. 18 Coconut Creek Monarch (4-1 – Coconut Creek), 5:00

Cooper City (0-5) at Pembroke Pines Flanagan (1-4), 7:00

Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian (4-1) at Coral Springs Charter (2-2), 7:00

Hialeah American (1-3) at Miramar Everglades (2-2), 6:00

Hialeah Barbara Goleman (2-2) at Doral Academy (3-2), 6:00

Hollywood McArthur (2-2) at Hollywood Hills (2-2), 4:00

Miami Killian (1-4) at Miami Gulliver Prep (0-3), Tropical, 7:30

Miami Immaculata LaSalle (3-1) at Miami Edison (1-3), Traz Powell 7:00

West Boca Raton (3-2) at Deerfield Beach (2-3), 7:00

TUESDAY’S GAME

Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast (1-4) at No. 2 Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (5-0), 6:00

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As we move into Week 6, there are so many football prospects that still haven’t had the opportunity to jump on that important radar screen.

While the off-season was productive, it is never enough – especially with so many players who are searching for the attention needed to help land college assistance, and that in this crazy economy, is essential for so many young men who play this sport.

Throughout the course of a year, we bring you more players than any one source – because our objective is not to spotlight the star-rated athletes, but also include prospects that may not be names that many are throwing around.

It's all about exposure and we have 5 more to pass your way on this Wednesday:

2023 – Cole Baird, DE, 6-5, 230, Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian Academy. One of those smaller school prospects that may not get the attention that some of the other athletes do, but once you watch him perform, it is a no brainer that it truly does not matter where he plays and who he goes up against. Quick off the ball, this is someone who plays this game with plenty of passion. He reads plays very well and when college coaches spend more time watching him, they will see a very smart young man who not only gets it done on the field, but also in the classroom where his 1210 SAT illustrates why he is so highly regarded.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11982595/Cole-Baird

2023 - Marcus Dixon, FB/DE, 6-0, 205, Coconut Creek North Broward Prep. Don’t let this two-way football prospect fool you. His running style is one of a power back who is quicker than many believe. Great vision and has the ability to get out of the backfield to catch the ball. His blocking skills will certainly become attractive to college coaches looking for that kind of back. Fullback or running back, he can be used at both positions on offense – as well as playing a linebacker or even as a defensive end.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13376692/Marcus-Dixon

2024 - Kareem Glass, WR, 5-10, 170, Miami Coral Park. During the summer at several stops that the Rams made, first year head coach Vernon Wilder III talked about several prospects that he was excited about. Here is one of them. Just a junior, this a versatile receiver who will play outside, the slot and is valuable on “jet sweep” plays, showcasing his quickness and vision. Turns short gains into something that has helped this team get off to an impressive 3-1 start. College coaches are starting to see what he brings to the table – and will continue watching.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18151377/Kareem-Glass

2024 – Jose Leon, WR, 5-10, 170, Miami Christopher Columbus. Talk about prospects who have blown up this season. If you’ve never watched this quality playmaker you are missing someone who is among the best in south Florida. You heard that right. This is a receiver who is fast (4.56 – 40), runs outstanding routes and has gotten it done against some top competition. Just a junior, this impressive talent not only makes an impact on the field as a go-to player, but has been equally as sound in the classroom where he holds down a 3.6 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14390348/Jose-Leon

2023 FLORIDA FOOTBALL PROSPECT WATCH: Levy Miller, RB, 5-9, 170, South Miami. This five-year varsity starter continues to fly way beneath the radar – as a runner who continues to pile up the yards and help the Cobras make some major strides. Has always had a burst of speed and great vision. While college coaches already know about him, he has matured and become a better all-around back.  

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/12871482/Levy-Miller

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MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD: Week 6 Brings On New Challenges

While the rest of the state is preparing and recovering from Hurricane Ian, south Florida may be fortunate to have dodged a major bullet.

If you go back in time, this region of Florida has always been a target when it comes to these storms and has forced cancellations and postponements for decades.

Very few changes this week at the top – but that will certainly change as district season opens and the stakes are really going to rise.

A few new teams get to call themselves a Top 20 squad – and will try to maintain that status, which is recognized by fellow coaches, players and fans.

As we head toward Week 6, here is a look at how programs are doing in this region:

1. Miami Central (2M – 4-0). THIS WEEK: An away game on Sept. 30 against North Miami Beach. NEXT GAME: The annual war against No. 11 Miami Northwestern on Oct. 7 at Traz Powell Stadium. LAST WEEK: The Rockets blasted No. 12 Fort Lauderdale Dillard, 43-7

2. Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (1M – 4-0). THIS WEEK: Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (1M – 5-0). THIS WEEK: A home game on Sept. 30 against Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast. NEXT GAME: Venice has called off next week's much-anticipated matchup without a makeup planned.. LAST WEEK: The Lions remained hot with a convincing 28-0 win against Miami Gulliver in a game that was called at the half due to bad weather.

3. Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (3M – 5-0). THIS WEEK: A home game against Miramar on Sept. 30. NEXT GAME: A huge road district matchup with a Fort Lauderdale Dillard team that came close to beating them last year. LAST WEEK: The Raiders went on the road again and took care of business against Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast, 21-7.

4. Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (2M – 5-0). THIS WEEK: It’s a huge home game on Sept. 30 against No. 6 Plantation American Heritage. NEXT GAME: A Thursday (Oct. 6) home game against Miami Belen Jesuit schedule for FAU. LAST WEEK: The Chiefs went to Key West, 63-7.

5. Miami Christopher Columbus (4M – 5-0). THIS WEEK: An away game on Friday, Sept. 30 against Miami High. NEXT GAME:  A huge hurdle on Oct. 7 against No. 7 Homestead on the road. LAST WEEK: The Explorers went north and took care of business against No. 25 Miami Northwestern, 23-19.

6. Plantation American Heritage (2M – 4-1). THIS WEEK: A huge road game at No. 4 Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons on Sept. 30. NEXT GAME: A home game on Ot. 7 against No. 8 Davie Western.  LAST WEEK: The Patriots took the week off.

7. Homestead (3M, 4-0). THIS WEEK: A home game against South Miami on Sept. 30. NEXT GAME: A really big home game on Oct. 7 against No. 5 Miami Christopher Columbus. WEEK: The Broncos took the week off after a solid start.

8. Davie Western (4M – 3-1). THIS WEEK: It’s back on the road on Sept. 30 at Sunrise Piper. NEXT GAME: Another big road game against No. 6 Plantation American Heritage on Oct. 7. LAST WEEK: The Wildcats came back after their first loss with a 51-0 win against Coral Springs Taravella.

9. Miami Norland (2M – 4-0). THIS WEEK: They will take the week off. NEXT GAME: A huge Thursday night (Oct. 6) contest against No. 10 Miami Booker T. Washington. LAST WEEK: The Vikings won for the fourth straight time this season, 49-0, against Hialeah American.

10. Miami Booker T. Washington (2M – 4-1). THIS WEEK: It’s a “neighborhood rivalry” at home against Miami Jackson on Thursday, Sept. 29. NEXT GAME: An Oct. 6 showdown with No. 9 Miami Norland. LAST WEEK: The Tornadoes continued to look impressive on the field with a 26-6 win against Miami Carol City.

11. Miami Northwestern (2M – 3-2). THIS WEEK: The team will take the week off. NEXT GAME:  The much-anticipated annual showdown with No. 1 Miami Central. LAST WEEK: The Bulls, despite missing several starters – including record-setting quarterback Taron Dickens – hung tough before losing to No. 5 Miami Christopher Columbus, 23-19.

12. Fort Lauderdale Dillard (3M – 2-2). THIS WEEK: A home game on Sept. 30 against Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson. NEXT GAME: It’s the Oct. 7 showdown at home against No. 3 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. LAST WEEK: The Panthers were soundly beaten by No. 1 Miami Central, 43-7.

13. Fort Lauderdale (3M, 4-0). THIS WEEK: A huge road game on Friday against No. 16 Pompano Beach Blanche Ely. NEXT GAME: A home game against a competitive Coconut Creek team on Oct. 7. LAST WEEK: The Flying Ls shut down Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson, 27-0.

14. Miramar (3M, 3-1). THIS WEEK: A huge away game against No. 3 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas on Sept. 30. NEXT GAME: A Thursday night away game against Pembroke Pines Charter on Oct. 6. LAST WEEK: The Patriots made it two straight shutouts with a 47-0 win against Coral Springs Coral Glades.

15. Plantation (3M – 3-1). THIS WEEK: A rivalry game at home on Sept. 30 against unbeaten and No. 20 South Plantation. NEXT GAME: A Friday night game at Davie Nova on Oct. 7. LAST WEEK: The Colonels enjoyed the week off.

16. Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (3M, 3-0). THIS WEEK: Yet another key contest at home against No. 13 and unbeaten Fort Lauderdale. NEXT GAME: Will have the week off. LAST WEEK: The Tigers came up with a huge win against Coconut Creek, 28-21.

17. Hollywood Avant Garde (1M, 3-1). THIS WEEK: A home game on Sept. 29 against Ocoee Legacy Charter. NEXT GAME: A Thursday night home game against Palm Beach Christian Prep on Oct. 6. LAST WEEK: Bounced back from a loss to Miami Dr. Krop with a 41-0 win against St. John Paul II.

18. Coconut Creek Monarch (4M, 4-1). THIS WEEK: A home game against Boca Raton Olympic Heights on Oct. 30.  NEXT GAME: An away game on Friday, Oct. 7 against Hollywood McArthur. LAST WEEK: The Knights jumped back into the Top 20 with a 20-14 win against Parkland Douglas.

19. South Miami (2M, 3-0). THIS WEEK. A Major Friday night (Sept. 30) game against No. 7 Homestead. NEXT GAME: A Friday home game against Miami Springs. LAST WEEK: The Cobras – for the second time in this young season – had a game postponed by weather.

20. South Plantation (3M, 4-0). THIS WEEK: One of the biggest games on the schedule against No. 15 and longtime rival, Plantation on Friday at Sept. 30. NEXT GAME: A Thursday home contest against Sunrise Piper. LAST WEEK: Won for the fourth straight time, getting this team off to its best start in nearly two decades, and into the Top 20 for the first time, beating Cooper City, 35-14.

OTHER TEAMS TO WATCH: Coconut Creek (3M – 2-3), Coral Gables (4M, 3-0), Deerfield Beach (3M, 2-3), Doral Academy (4M, 3-2), Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian (2M, 4-1), Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest (2M, 4-1), Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (2M – (2-2), Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy (1M, 4-0), Hialeah Barbara Goleman (4M, 2-2), Hialeah (3M, 3-0), Hollywood South Broward (3M, 3-1), Miami Archbishop Carroll (1M, 4-0), Miami Belen Jesuit (3M, 2-2), Miami Braddock (Independent, 3-1), Miami Carol City (2M, 0-3) Miami Dr. Krop (3M, 1-2), Miami Edison (2M, 1-3), Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace (2M, 2-3), Miami Gulliver Prep (2M – (0-3), Miami Immaculata LaSalle (2M, 2-1), Miami Jackson (2M, 3-2), Miami Palmetto (4M, 1-3), Miami Southridge (3M, 3-2), Miami St. Brendan (2M, 1-2), Miami Westminster Christian (1M, 4-0), Miramar Everglades (3M, 2-2), Miami Ferguson (Independent, 3-1), North Miami Beach (2M – (2-2), Parkland Douglas (4M, 1-3), Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy (4M, 2-2), Pembroke Pines West Broward (4M, 2-2), Pompano Beach (Independent, 3-1), Sunrise Piper (3M, 3-2), Westland Hialeah (2M, 3-1). Weston Cypress Bay (4M, 2-2).

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It is now evident at the halfway point of the season, there are three teams in the state of Florida who are certainly playing at a different level.

Take nothing away from so many stellar programs – locally and statewide, but Miami Central (4-0), Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (5-0) and Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (5-0) are easily the best three in Florida and Top 5-10 nationally.

Between the three schools in the past five years you have 11 state titles, and all three are favored to add another title this season.

The Rockets disposed of Fort Lauderdale Dillard on Saturday night at Traz Powell Stadium, 43-7, using key plays on offense and a defense that limited just one big play. Head Coach Jube Joseph knows that if his Rockets continue on this path, they will have a legitimate national title claim. No matter what Max Preps or anyone else says. The weekly competition in this state is unmatched -m and the challenge has been set to bring those national powers to this region of the country and play a football schedule and see how powerful they are. ANY TEAM can win one big game but try 10 and a five-game gauntlet in the playoffs.

MIAMI CENTRAL ROCKETS (5-0)

HEAD COACH: Jube Joseph

SCHEDULE:

IMG Academy, W 20-14

MIAMI BOOKER T. WASHINGON, W 36-19

Miami Carol City, W 34-0

FORT LAUDERDALE DILLARD, W 43-7

9/30 At North Miami Beach

10/7 – At Miami Northwestern

10/14 – MIAMI NORLAND

10/28 - MIAMI MONSIGNOR PACE

CHAMINADE-MADONNA’S TRAIN KEEPS ROLLING

When you are headed to a state record seventh consecutive finals appearances finding teams to play you is never easy and head coach Dameon Jones and his Lions understand that.

Here is a program that has the toughest schedule in the state – playing huge games every week. They beat Miami Gulliver Prep, 28-0, in a game that was called at halftime because of lightning. Two tough contests remaining and they can start thinking of a fourth title in five years.

HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA LIONS (5-0)

HEAD COACH: Dameon Jones

SCHEDULE:

St. John’s Washington DC, W 35-28

FORT LAUDERDALE DILLARD, W 49-28

At Miami Northwestern, W 42-14

PLANTATION AMERICAN HERITAGE, W 42-34

At Miami Gulliver Prep, 28-0

9/30 – ST. LUCIE TREASURE COAST PREP

10/7 – At Venice

10/13 – DEERFIELD BEACH SOMERSET KEY

10/21 – HOLLYWOOD AVANT GARDE ACADEMY

RAIDERS ROLL ON THE ROAD

For those who say that head coach Roger Harriott and his team never play road games, this season you can save the hate. With a 21-7 win at Port St. Lucie Treasure coast this past week, the national powerhouse Raiders made it 3-0 on the road.

With Fort Myers, Davie Western and Treasure Coast in the rearview mirror, this

FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS (5-0)

HEAD COACH: Roger Harriott

SCHEDULE:

ST. JOSEPH’S PREP, PHILADELPHIA, W 48-37

At Fort Myers, W 42-0

COCOA, W 42-14

At Davie Western, W 38-0

At Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast, W 21-7

9/30 – MIRAMAR

10/7 – At Fort Lauderdale Dillard

10/21 – COCONUT CREEK MONARCH

10/28 – At Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson

HUGE WEEKEND FOR AREA TEAMS

While No. 1 Miami Central, No. 2 Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna and No. 3 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas all won this past week to stay unbeaten, there were some other local games as well.

Check out these results:

Boca Raton St. Andrew’s 42, NSU University School 6

Coconut Creek Monarch 20, Parkland Douglas 20

Coral Gables 21, Miami Braddock 7

Coral Springs 31, Oakland Park Northeast 13

Coral Springs Charter 48, Tradition Prep 16

Davie Western 51, Coral Springs Taravella 0

Delray Beach American Heritage 21, SW Ranches Archbishop McCarthy 13

Doral Academy 46, Miami Southridge 45, 2 OT

Fort Lauderdale 27, Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson 0

Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian 17, North Miami 7

Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons 63, Key West 7

Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest 21, Windermere Prep 20

Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy 48, Vero Beach St. Edward’s 6

Hollywood Avant Garde 41, Boca Raton St. John Paul II 0

Hollywood Hills 11, Pembroke Pines Flanagan 8

Hollywood South Broward 34, Miami Dr. Krop 19

Miami Archbishop Carroll 55, Miami Palm Glades 6

Miami Belen Jesuit 41, Somerset Academy Silver Palms 6

Miami Booker T. Washington 26, Miami Carol City 6

Miami Christopher Columbus 23, Miami Northwestern 19

Miami Coral Park 7, Hialeah Miami-Lakes 6

Miami Immaculata LaSalle 43, South Fort Myers 33

Miami Jackson 27, Homestead South Dade 21

Miami Norland 49, Hialeah American 0

Miami Ransom Everglades 48, Marathon 8

Miami St. Brendan 27, Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy 24

Miami Sunset 25, Doral Reagan 21

Miami Westminster Christian 51, Miami BridgePrep Academy 6

Miramar 47, Coral Springs Coral Glades 0

Naples 56, Miami Killian 6

North Miami Beach 22, Miami Monsignor Pace 13

North Miami Mourning 27, Miami Country Day 14

Pembroke Pines West Broward 20, Pembroke Pines Charter 13

Pompano Beach Blanche Ely 28, Coconut Creek 21

Sunrise Piper 30, Hollywood McArthur 29

Tallahassee Rickards 38, Miami Edison 25

Vero Beach 21, Miami Palmetto 17

Weston Cypress Bay 34, Davie Nova 22

West Palm Beach SLAM Academy 22, Deerfield Somerset Key 20

West Palm Beach The King’s Academy 28, Coconut Creek North Broward Prep 6

Westland Hialeah 39, Miami Springs 12

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