Week 3 Predictions

Jacksonville area


Bradford at Baker County-BAKER
Cedar Creek at Mandarin Christian-MANDARIN
Clay at Bishop Kenny-CLAY
Eagle’s View at Englewood-EAGLE'S VIEW
Ed White at First Coast-ED WHITE
Episcopal at Nease-NEASE
Fleming Island at Ridgeview-FISH
Fletcher at Wolfson-FLETCHER
Forrest at Lee-LEE
Godby at Jackson-JACKSON
Hawthorne at Aucilla Christian-HAWTHORNE
Mandarin at Terry Parker-MANDARIN
Mantazas at Yulee-YULEE
Menendez at Bartram Trail-BARTRAM TRAIL
Orange Park at Middleburg-OP
Palatka at Titusville-TITUSVILLE
Paxon at Baldwin-PAXON
Sandalwood at Ribault-RIBAULT
St Augustine at Creekside-ST AUGGIE
Stanton at Ponte Vedra-PONTE VEDRA
Trinity Christian at Dade Christian-TRINITY

Gainesville/Ocala


Bell at Trenton-TRENTON

Bishop Snyder at Branford-SNYDER
Bronson at Father Lopez-BRONSON
Columbia at Buchholz-COLUMBIA
Fort White at Suwannee-FORT WHITE
Gainesville at Santa Fe-GAINESVILLE
Lafayette at Gainesville St Francis-LAFAYETTE
North Marion at Dunnellon-DUNNELLON 
Ocala Forest at West Port-FOREST
PK Yonge at Dixie County-DIXIE
Port St Joe at Interlachen-PORST ST JOE
Providence at Fernandina Beach-PROVIDENCE
St John’s Country Day at Oak Hall-OAK HALL
Tallahassee Leon at Eastside-LEON 
Trinity Catholic at Tampa Catholic-TAMPA CATHOLIC
University Christian at Hamilton-UC
Union County at Keystone Heights-UC
Vanguard at Lake Weir-LAKE WEIR
Wildwood at Belleview-BELLEVIEW
Williston at Chiefland-WILLISTON



Week 1: (29-11)
Week 2: (30-9)
Overall: (59-20)

Week 2 AP High School Rankings

Class 6A

1. Miami Northwestern (12) 1-0
2. Miami Central 2-0
3. Orlando Phillips 2-0
4. Apopka 2-0
5. Miami Christopher Columbus 2-0
6. Daytona Beach Mainland 1-1
7. Delray Beach Atlantic Community 1-1
8. Orange Park 2-0
9. Miramar 2-0
10. DeLand 2-0

Others receiving votes: Miami Palmetto 10, Vero Beach 7, Orlando Olympia 6, Deerfield Beach 5, Clermont East Ridge 4, Tport St. Lucie Treasure Coast 4, Plantation 4, Altamonte Springs Lake Brantley 2, Sanford Seminole 1.

Class 5A
1. Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (14) 2-0
2. Lakeland 1-0
3. Bradenton Manatee 2-0
3. Tampa Bay Tech 1-0
5. Kissimmee Osceola 1-1
6. Clearwater Countryside 2-0
7. Venice 1-1
8. Daytona Beach Seabreeze 2-0
9. Tampa Plant 0-1
10. Fleming Island 2-0

Others receiving votes: Royal Palm Beach 6, Tampa Freedom 5, Clearwater 4, Palm Bay Bayside 2, St. Petersburg 2, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely 1, Neptune Beach Fletcher 1.

Class 4A
1. Seffner Armwood (12) 1-0
2. Niceville (1) 2-0
3. Largo 2-0
4. Punta Gorda Charlotte (1) 2-0
5. Palm Beach Gardens Dwyer 1-1
6. Tallahassee Lincoln 1-1
7. Cape Coral 2-0
8. Tampa Hillsborough 0-1
9. Lakeland Lake Gibson 2-0
10. Bartow 2-0
10. Gainesville 1-1

Others receiving votes: Lakeland Kathleen 10, Ft. Walton Beach 8, Orlando Edgewater 7, Pace 4, Tarpon Springs 3, Lake Weir 2, Palm Beach Lakes 1, Pensacola Pine Forest 1.

Class 3A
1. St. Augustine (12) 2-0
2. Miami Booker T. Washington (2) 2-0
3. Dade City Pasco 1-0
4. Brooksville Nature Coast Tech 2-0
5. Jacksonville Andrew Jackson 2-0
6. Panama City Arnold 1-0
7. Gainesville Eastside 2-0
8. Citra North Marion 1-1
9. Naples 1-1
10. Bradenton Southeast 1-1
10. Naples Barron Collier 2-0

Others receiving votes: Tampa Jefferson 11, Jensen Beach 3, Lake Wales 3, Merritt Island 3, Miami Jackson 3, Dunnellon 1, South Fort Myers 1.

Class 2A
1. Cocoa (11) 1-0
2. Glades Central (3) 2-0
3. Madison County 1-0
4. Frostproof 2-0
5. Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons 2-0

Others receiving votes: Plantation American Heritage 18, Tallahassee Godby 12, Immokalee 12, Bushnell South Sumter 6.

Class 2B
1. Jacksonville Bolles School (12) 1-0
2. Pahokee (2) 2-0
3. Tampa Catholic 1-0
4. Miami Monsignor Pace 1-1
5. Miami Gulliver Prep 1-0

Others receiving votes: Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna 12, Ocala Trinity Catholic 12, Pensacola Catholic 6, Mount Dora 6.

Class 1A
1. Fort Meade (12) 1-0
2. Jacksonville Trinity Christian-Jacksonville 2-0
3. Tallahassee North Florida Christian (1) 1-0
4. King's Academy 2-0
5. Melbourne Central Cath. 2-0

Others receiving votes: Port St. Joe 25, Delray American Heritage 25, Blountstown 13, Fort Pierce John Carroll Catholic 12, Clearwater Central Catholic 8.

Class 1B
1. Jupiter Christian (12)
2. S. Daytona Beach Warner Christian 2-0
3. Belle Glades Glades Day (1) 2-0
4. Fort Myers Evangelical Christian 2-0
5. Tallahassee FAMU 0-2

Others receiving votes: Agape Christian 12, Mayo Lafayette 12, Lakeland Santa Fe Catholic 6.

Week 2 Big School Rankings

St. Augustine continues to roll along and pick up where they left off last season. 

1. St. Augustine (2-0)
Last week: No. 1
Result: def. Bartram Trail 49-7

2. Orange Park (2-0)
Last week: No 2
Result: def. Buchholz 20-17

3. Fleming Island (2-0)
Last week: No. 3
Result: def. Forrest 45-7

4. Jackson (2-0)
Last week: No. 4
Result: def. Lee 30-6

5. Ed White (1-0)
Last week: No. 6
Result: def. Raines 37-22

6. Sandalwood (2-0)
Last week: Not ranked
Result: def. Fletcher 14-13

7. Columbia (1-0-1)
Last week: Not ranked
Result: def. Gainesville 16-13

8. Clay (1-1)
Last week: Not ranked
Result: def. Palatka 41-15

9. Fletcher (1-1)
Last week: No. 7
Result: fell to Sandalwood 14-13

10. Lee (1-1)
Last week: No. 9
Result: fell 30-6 to Jackson

Dropped out: No. 5 First Coast (0-2), No. 8 BK lost to Providence, No. 10 Mandarin (1-1) lost to Creekside

Honorable Mention: Bartram Trail (1-1), Nease (1-1), Ridgeview (1-1), Bishop Kenny (1-1), Mandarin (1-1), Wolfson (1-1), First Coast (0-2)

Week 2 Small School Poll

Bolles senior quarterback Chandler Carr has the Bulldogs rolling along 

1. Bolles (1-0)

Last week: Idle
Result: def. Archbishop Carroll 47-0

2. Trinity Christian (2-0)
Last week: No 3
Result: def. Baker County 21-7

3. Ribault (1-0)
Last week: No. 4
Result: def. First Coast 27-25

4.  Eagle's View (2-0)
Last week:  No. 5
Result: def. Paxon 56-43

5. Fort White (1--1)
Last week: No. 6
Result: def. Newberry  30-21

6. Baker County (1-1)
Last week: No. 2
Result: Lost to Trinity 2107

7. Providence (2-0)
Last week: No 9
Result: def. Bishop Kenny 17-16

8. University Christian (1-0)
Last week: No. 8
Result: Idle

9. Yulee (2-0)
Last week: No. 10
Result: def. Englewood 21-19

10. West Nassau (2-0)
Last week: unranked
Result: def. Hilliard 41-0

Dropped out: Fernandina Beach (1-1) lost to Bradford

Honorable Mention: Bishop Snyder (2-0), Fernandina Beach (1-1) Crescent City (1-1), ACD (1-1),  Episcopal (1-1)

Ribault stuns First Coast

JACKSONVILLE-If you haven't heard of the name Javon Bell, perhaps you have now. As Bell, a senior wide receiver single handly helped Ribault stun host First Coast 27-25 at the Battle Ground for their first win over their Northside rivals since 2002.

Javon Bell had three touchdowns including the game winner with .21 seconds left.

Bell opened and closed the game with touchdowns helping the Trojans establish early momentum and finish the deal.

After seeing First Coast take their first and only lead of the game with 50.8 seconds left in the game, Ribault looked to Bell again for another huge play.

Junior quarterback Damien Fleming somehow connected with Bell for a 53-yard completion as Bell out jumped three defenders before being pushed out the 22-yard line. A play later, Bell again out leaped two defenders for a 22-yard touchdown and 27-25 lead with 21.2 seconds left.

"That's that 42-inch vertical, anytime we need a first down or score we go to Bell,"
Ribault head coach Anthony Flynn said.

A high energized Bell knew the importance of the game tonight and commented on the smaller 2A school beating the 5A school.

"This feels good, we just beat a 5A team, a lot of people didn't think we would win tonight," Bell said. "I had three guys on me and the corner knocked it down right into my hands."

Offensive coordinator Aaron Austin also commented on Bell's performance and abilities.

"These kids never say die, Bell is the best receiver in the state hands down, if he continues to work hard the accolades and scouts will come to him," Austin stated.

The final drive was an indication of what Bell did on the night, finishing with 212 yards on 7 catches and three touchdowns.

Following a downed kickoff at the 20-yard line, on the first play of the game, senior quarterback Malik Jackson, checked off at the line of scrimmage and called an audible.

"The called play was a dive play but Malik noticed they were covering Javon one on one and he called an audible to the best receiver in the state. Malik made a good throw also. " Flynn said.

Jackson placed a sharp pass to Bell at the 50, Bell cut left to elude the lone defender and raced untouched down the sideline untouched for a 80-yard touchdown catch just seconds into the game giving the Trojans an early 7-0 lead.

When Bell wasn't burning First Coast on offense he was pinning them back inside the red zone with several booming punts consisting of 73, 33, 55, 37, 54 and 55yards.

First Coast senior defensive end Tavaris Barnes, an FSU commit, sacked Jackson for a one yard loss forcing the Trojans to punt three plays later.

Bell's first punt of 73 yards was downed at the 6 after the Bucs failed to send a guy back and appeared to not attempt to block the punt.

On First Coast third possession of opening quarter they put a solid drive together as senior quarterback Sammy Crawford (14 of 33 for 178 yards) hit junior receiver Kenneth Myers for a 29-yard gain bringing them to midfield. Crawford's 11-yard run and off sides on Ribault on an ensuing play put the Bucs inside the 25; however a high snap over Crawford's head the first of several errant snaps put the Bucs 15 yards back and a punt.

Tavaris Barnes recorded a sack and held Ribault to 74 total yards rushing in the loss

After a quick three and out on Ribault next drive, Bell boomed another punt 55 yards down to the 10 where senior tailback Daron White picked up the loose ball and found a hole returning it 55 yards back to the ten before Bell made a touchdown saving tackle.

Three plays later, Crawford rolled left and hit junior tailback Eric Beverly for a 7-yard score tying the game at 7-7 with 6:53 left in the second quarter.

Ribault didn't waste any time retaking the lead, just three plays later as junior receiver AC Leonard, a Palatka transfer, out jumped two defenders and raced 51-yards for a score giving the Trojans a 13-7 lead with 5:00 left in the second quarter.

Bell's 54 yard punt downed at the seven with under a minute left in the half put the Bucs in another bind forcing Crawford to take a knee and trail 13-7 at the half.

A quick three and out by the Bucs on their opening possession of the second half helped the Trojans go to work quickly.

Having rotated both Fleming and Jackson throughout the game (who combined to go 12 of 22 for 284 yards), Flynn went with Fleming on the first drive of the third quarter.

Fleming connected with Leonard for a 9-yard gain and then scrambled 27 yards on a short sneak popping outside the pocket for a big gainer putting them at the 43-yard line. Fleming hit Bell for a 19-yard completion putting them inside the 24 and again to Bell on a 24-yard fade route for a score in which he out jumped three defenders for a 20-7 lead with 6:35 left in the third quarter.

One of the two lone mistakes Bell made on the night came when a punt late in the third quarter sailed off the side of his foot giving the Bucs great field possession at the 39-yard line.

Crawford connected with senior receiver Jordan Heard for a 9 and 12 yard catches on back-to-back plays moving the Bucs inside the 13-yard line. As the drive moved into the fourth quarter, Beverly took a handoff from Crawford on the first play of the fourth quarter to the 1-yard line.

In shotgun formation, another high snap sailed over Crawford 's head as Crawford was dropped back at the 16-yard line. However, Crawford rebounded to hit Beverly for a 15-yard gain down to the 1-yard line, an incomplete pass set up a fourth and one from the 1-yard line. Crawford's fade pass intended for sophomore receiver Chris Black was swatted away denying the Bucs a score.

Despite the hold, Ribault wasn't out of danger yet backed up at their own 1-yard line and was held to a three and out series. Bell jumped up high and prevented a safety on a high snap play and pinned a 55-yard punt downed at the 35.

Three plays later, Crawford hit Black for 28-yard completion and followed with a 10-yard completion to Myers putting the Bucs at the 2-yard line. Three plays later, Beverly bulldozed his way in for his second score of the night cutting the lead to 20-13 with 4:34 remaining.

A bad snap on the point after attempt by kicker Thomas Gill, prevented the Bucs from getting one point closer.

Bell dropped a sure first down on third down a few plays later, forcing another Ribault punt. His ensuing punt was partially blocked by Justin Osborne and picked up by a teammate and returned to the 20-yard line with 2:34 left in the game.

Crawford's fourth down and 14 pass to Myers just reached the first down marker by an inch to the 11-yard line. Beverly took an inside handoff from Crawford and raced 11-yards on the next play cutting the lead to 20-19. However another bad snap on the point after attempt by Gill prevented him from tying the game with 1:39 left in the game.

First Coast recovered the onside kick catching Ribault sleeping at midfield. Beverly rumbled 10-yards and Crawford scrambled for 27 yards on the first two plays of the drive putting the Bucs at the 18-yard line.

Faced with third and 11, Crawford connected with Black for a 15-yard gain down to the 5-yard line. Beverly went in standing up from 5-yards out for his third score giving the Bucs their first and short lived lead of the night at 25-20 with 50.8 seconds left in the game after Hill's point after attempt sailed wide right.

A week ago, First Coast saw themselves stumble to nationally ranked host Camden County as the Wildcats surprised the Bucs with a 41-yard Hail Mary touchdown pass on the final play of the game for a 30-24 win.

You had to think that was still fresh in the mind of those players who began to prematurely celebrate on the sideline after taking their first lead over Ribault with less than a minute remaining.

Flynn and several Trojans coaches were at last week's First Coast game and witnessed firsthand what happened.

"We feel like we have a lot of playmakers that make plays," Flynn stated, "First Coast didn't give up last week and tonight, we finished tonight though."

First Coast (0-2) will host Ed White (1-0), a 37-22 winner over host Raines next week while Ribault hosts Sandalwood (2-0) a surprising 14-13 winner over arch-rival Fletcher, both next Friday.

Week 2 Player of the Week

Ribault senior wide receiver Javon Bell accounted for 215 yards and three touchdowns on 7 catches including the game winning score with 21 seconds left to help Ribault stun host First Coast.

Bell opened the game with a 80-yard touchdown catch on the game's opening play while also adding a 22-yard catch in the third quarter.

When Bell wasn't burning First Coast on offense he was pinning them back inside the red zone with several booming punts consisting of 73, 33, 55, 37, 54 and 55yards.


"That's that 42-inch vertical, anytime we need a first down or score we go to Bell,"
Ribault head coach Anthony Flynn said.

A high energized Bell knew the importance of the game tonight and commented on the smaller 2A school beating the 5A school.

"This feels good, we just beat a 5A team, a lot of people didn't think we would win tonight," Bell said. "I had three guys on me and the corner knocked it down right into my hands."

Offensive coordinator Aaron Austin also commented on Bell's performance and abilities.

"These kids never say die, Bell is the best receiver in the state hands down, if he continues to work hard the accolades and scouts will come to him," Austin stated.

Week 1 State Football Poll

Class 6A

1. Miami Northwestern (19) 1-0 199 1
2. Miami Central (1) 1-0 180 2
3. Dr. Phillips 1-0 150 3
4. Apopka 1-0 138 6
5. Christopher Columbus Catholic 1-0 114 7
6. Mainland 0-1 65 4
7. Atlantic Community 0-1 52 5
8. Olympia 2-0 50
9. Orange Park 1-0 36
10. Treasure Coast 1-1 23

Others receiving votes: DeLand 15, Sanford Seminole 13, Vero Beach 12, Miramar 11, Miami Carol City 8, East Ridge 7, Lake Brantley 5, Lake Mary 4, Cypress Bay 4, Deerfield Beach 3, Boca Raton Community 3, Plantation 3, Palm Beach Gardens 2, Miami Southridge 2, Boone 1.

Class 5A
1. St. Thomas Aquinas (21) 1-0 210 1
2. Lakeland 0-0 188 2
3. Kissimmee Osceola 1-0 156 4
4. Tampa Bay Tech 1-0 141 6
5. Manatee 1-0 109 8
6. Venice 0-1 84 5
7. Countryside 1-0 71 9
8. Plant 0-1 69 3
9. Seabreeze 1-0 43 10
10. Fletcher 1-0 32

Others receiving votes: Royal Palm Beach 12, Boyd Anderson 12, Dillard 9, Fleming Island 6, Flagler Palm Coast 5, Clearwater 3, Winter Springs 3, Alonso 1, Hagerty 1.

Class 4A
1. Armwood (17) 1-0 205 2
2. Niceville (3) 1-0 180 3
3. Largo 1-0 139 6
4. Charlotte (1) 1-0 130 7
5. Dwyer 0-1 128 1
6. Gainesville 1-0 97 8
7. Lincoln 0-1 70 4
8. Ridge Community 1-1 52 10
9. Hillsborough 0-1 39 5
10. Cape Coral 1-0 38 10

Others receiving votes: Pace 19, Lake Gibson 15, Palm Bay 8, Edgewater 8, Ft. Walton Beach 5, Sebastian River 5, Tarpon Springs 5, Ridgewood 4, Kathleen 4, Columbia 3, New Smyrna Beach 1

Class 3A
1. St. Augustine (11) 1-0 197 1
2. Miami Washington (8) 1-0 188 2
3. Naples (1) 1-0 150 3
4. Pasco 0-0 128 4
5. Nature Coast Tech 1-0 119 5
6. Southeast 1-0 115 6
7. Arnold 1-0 68 7
8. Andrew Jackson 1-0 61 8
9. Eastside 1-0 33 9
10. North Marion 0-1 19 10

Others receiving votes: Jefferson 12, Booker 10, Rutherford 8, Jensen Beach 7, Lakewood 7, Lake Wales 6, Eau Gallie 6, Eustis 5, Merritt Island 4, Miami Jackson 3, Barron Collier 3, Miami Belen Jesuit Prep 2, Riverdale 2, Fort Pierce Westwood 1, South Fort Myers 1.

Class 2A
1. Cocoa (9) 0-0 198 1
2. Glades Central (12) 1-0 191 2
3. Madison County 1-0 164 4
4. Frostproof 1-0 133 5
5. Plantation American Heritage 1-0 50

Others receiving votes: Godby 36, Jones 36, Cardinal Gibbons 15, Astronaut 9, Immokalee 8

Class 2B
1. Bolles School (14) 1-0 193 1
2. Pahokee (6) 1-0 186 2
3. Tampa Catholic 1-0 152 4
4. Monsignor Pace 0-1 94 3
5. Gulliver Prep 1-0 93

Others receiving votes: Dunbar 39, Mount Dora 30, University Christian 10, Chaminade-Madonna College Prep 9, Ocala Trinity Catholic 8, Clewiston 7, Newberry 7, Archbishop Carroll 6, Union County 6.

Class 1A
1. Fort Meade (7) 0-0 186 2
2. North Florida Christian (14) 0-0 185 1
3. Port St. Joe 1-0 145 4
4. Delray American Heritage 0-1 91 3
5. Trinity Christian-Jacksonville 1-1 82

Others receiving votes: King's Academy 60, Dade Christian 56, John Carroll Catholic 9, Parkway Academy 7, Orlando The First Academy 7, Blountstown 6, Dixie County 6.

Class 1B
1. Jupiter Christian (20) 1-0 209 1
2. Warner Christian (1) 1-0 177 3
3. Glades Day 1-0 161 5
4. FAMU Developmental Research 0-1 109 2
5. Evangelical Christian 1-0 83

Others receiving votes: Out-of-Door Academy 37, Lafayette 31, Florida Air Academy 8, Victory Christian 7, Santa Fe Catholic 6, Calvary Christian 6, Hawthorne 6.

Week 1 Offensive Player of the Week

Week 1 Offensive Player of the Week

Offensive Player of the Week

Mark Butler senior tailback ran for 155 yards and three touchdowns (1,1,4) to lead visiting Bishop Kenny to a stunning 21-0 win over host Pedro Menendez.  

Honorable Mention

*Bolles senior quarterback Chandler Carr threw four touchdown passes (17, 65, 16, 23) to lead the Bulldogs to a win over host Archbishop Carroll.

*Jackson senior quarterback Altrevon Wilson completed 11 of 15 passes for 148 yards and 1 touchdown in his first start to lead visiting Jackson to a 27-0 win over host Raines.

*Eagle's View quarterback Austin Morris threw for 164 yards and two touchdowns to knock off Baldwin.

*Fernandina Beach quarterback Timmy Roszett threw for 202 yards and two touchdowns in the Pirates 12-6 win over rival Hilliard.

*Wolfson tailback Ryan Jones ran for 191 yards and two touchdowns in a loss to Sandalwood.      

*Yulee freshman tailback Derrick Henry ran for 190 yards and five touchdowns for the visiting Hornets in his first career varsity game.

Week 1 Defensive Player of the Week

Week 1 Defensive Player of the Week

Demetre Baker (Sr., LB), a Georgia commit, accumulated 5 sacks helping Orange Park to a 35-0 win over city rival Ridgeview.  


Honorable Mention

*Providence's Clay Mazza accumulated three interceptions in a season opening win over Stanton.
  
*Troy Bacon recovered a botched snap on a punt for a touchdown and picked up a  fumble for another score to lead Lee to a come from behind win over Parker. 

*Trinity Christian recorded eight sacks and turned a 21-21 game into a 48-21 blowout win over Episcopal.

*Bolles held host Archbishop Carroll to 90 total yards and two first downs in the Bulldogs 47-0 win.

*Providence held Stanton to just six first downs in a season opening win over Stanton.


 

Sept 11
Aucilla Christian at Mandarin Christian*
Baldwin at Stanton 
Bartram Trail at St. Augustine
Bishop Snyder at Bronson
Bradford at Fernandina Beach
Branford at Trenton
Buchholz at Orange Park
Citrus at Chiefland
Clay at Palatka
Creekside at Mandarin 
Crescent City at First Academy
Dixie County at Williston
Dunnellon at West Port 
Eagle's View at Paxon 
Eastside at Santa Fe
Ed White at Raines 
Englewood at Yulee
Fletcher at Sandalwood 
Ocala Forest at North Marion 
Forrest at Fleming Island 
Gainesville at Columbia 
Hamilton County at Union County 
Hawthorne at Cedar Creek Christian*
Hilliard at West Nassau 
Keystone Heights at Matanzas
Lafayette at Oak Hall*
Lake Mary Prep at St. Joseph 
Lake Weir at Belleview
Lee at Jackson 
Middleburg at Ridgeview 
Nease at Menendez 
Newberry at Fort White
Ocala Christian Academy at Mount Dora Bible
Parker at Wolfson 
PK Yonge at Florida High 
Ponte Vedra at Episcopal 
Providence at Bishop Kenny 
Ribault at First Coast 
Seven Rivers Christian at St. John Lutheran 
St Johns Country Day at Arlington Country Day*
Suwannee at Madison County
Trinity Christian at Baker County 
Vanguard at Trinity Catholic 

OFF- Bell, Bolles, Interlachen, St. Francis Catholic, University Christian

Class 6A to Class 3A


1. St. Augustine (1-0)
Last week: No. 1
Result: def. North Marion 34-33 in OT

2. Orange Park (10-3)
Last week: No 2
Result: def. Ridgeview 35-0

3. Fleming Island (1-0)
Last week: No. 3
Result: def. Clay 31-21

4. Jackson (11-1)
Last week: No. 4
Result: def. Raines 27-0

5. First Coast (0-1)
Last week: No. 5
Result: lost to Camden County 30-24

6. Ed White (0-0)
Last week: No. 6
Result: Idle

7. Fletcher (1-0)
Last week: No. 7
Result: def. Nease 20-10

8. Bishop Kenny (1-0)
Last week: No. 8
Result: def. Menendez 21-0

9. Lee (1-0)
Last week: No. 10
Result: def. Parker 22-16

10. Mandarin (1-0)
Last week: Not ranked
Result: def. Forrest 17-10

Dropped out: No. 9 Menendez (0-1) lost to BK 21-0

Honorable Mention: Bartram Trail (1-0), Clay (0-1), Menendez (0-1), Parker (0-1), Nease (0-1), Palatka (0-1), Ridgeview (0-1)

Small School Week 1 Poll

Class 2A-1B poll


1. Bolles (1-0)
Last week: No. 1
Result: def. Archbishop Carroll 47-0

2. Baker County (1-0)
Last week: No 2
Result: def. Crescent City 48-7

3. Trinity Christian (1-0)
Last week: No. 3
Result: def. Episcopal 48-21

4. Ribault (0-0)
Last week: No. 4
Result: Idle

5. Eagle's View (1-0)
Last week: No. 6
Result: def. Baldwin 36-28

6. Fort White (0-1)
Last week: No. 5
Result: fell to Madison County 42-26
 
7. Fernandina Beach (1-0)
Last week: No. 8
Result: def. Hilliard 12-6

8. University Christian (1-0)
Last week: No. 9
Result: def. Andrews, NC 40-6

9. Providence (1-0)
Last week: No. 10
Result: def. Stanton 35-18

10. Yulee (1-0)
Last week: Unranked
Result: def. ACD 48-6

Dropped out: No. 7 Raines (0-1) lost 27-0 to Jackson 

Honorable Mention: Bishop Snyder (1-0), West Nassau (1-0), Hilliard (0-1), Crescent City (0-1), Baldwin (0-1), ACD (0-1), Raines (0-1), Episcopal (0-1), Paxon (0-1), Mandarin Christian (1-0), St. Joseph (0-1)

Week 1 Scores

Columbia 48, Charlton Co. 48

Fletcher 20, Nease 10
Mandarin 17, Forrest 10
Orange Park 35, Ridgeview 0
Lee 22 Parker 16
Jackson 27 Raines 0
St. Johns Country Day 34 Florida Deaf 0
Eagle’s View 36, Baldwin 28
Bishop Snyder 21, St. Joseph 14
Fleming Island 31 Clay 21
Middleburg 24 Creekside 6
Fernandina Beach 12 Hilliard 6
Bishop Kenny 21 Menendez 0
Bolles 47 Miami Archbishop Carroll 0
Ponte Vedra 35, Paxon 32
Providence 35, Stanton 18
Sandalwood 31, Wolfson 12
Trinity Christian 48, Episcopal 21
West Nassau 47, Englewood 12
Baker County 47 Crescent City 7
Bartram Trail 31 Palatka 27
Keystone Heights 35 Bradford 12
St. Augustine 34 North Marion 33 (OT)
University Christian 47, Andrews, North Carolina 6
Mandarin Christian 27, Quincy Munroe 6
Yulee 47, Arlington Country Day 6

Pre-Season Big School Poll

Class 6A to Class 3A
1. St. Augustine (12-1)
2. Orange Park (10-3)
3. Fleming Island (8-2)
4. Jackson (11-1)
5. First Coast (6-4)
6. Ed White (6-5)
7. Fletcher (10-1)
8. Bishop Kenny (7-3)
9. Menendez (8-3)
10. Lee (7-4)

Honorable Mention: Clay (5-5), Mandarin (7-3), Parker (7-3), Nease (7-4),  Palatka (5-5), Ridgeview (8-5), Bartram Trail (2-8)

Pre-Season Small School Poll

Class 2A-1B poll
1.  Bolles (14-0)
2.  Baker County (9-2)
3.  Trinity Christian (9-2)
4.  Ribault (6-5)
5.  Fort White (9-2) 
6.  Eagle's View (8-3)
7.  Raines (2-8)
8.  Fernandina Beach (6-4)
9.  University Christian (8-2)
10.  Providence (8-2)

Honorable Mention: Hilliard (7-3), Crescent City (5-5), Baldwin (6-5), ACD (3-6-1)

Pre-Season State Football Poll

Florida High School Football Poll


The Associated Press Top 10 Florida high school pre-season football poll, with first-place votes in parentheses and rating points:

Class 6A
1. Miami Northwestern (7) 70
2. Miami Central 49
3. Phillips 41
4. Mainland 39
5. Atlantic Community 34
6. Apopka 33
7. Christopher Columbus Catholic 31
8. Boone 26
9. Sanford Seminole 24
10. Miami Carol City 8

Others receiving votes: Treasure Coast 7, Miami Southridge 5, Orange Park 4, Olympia 3, Vero Beach 3, Miami Killian 2, Miramar 2, Boca Raton Community 2, DeLand 1, Plantation 1.

Class 5A
1. Thomas Aquinas (8) 80
2. Lakeland 70
3. Plant 63
4. Kissimmee Osceola 48
5. Venice 44
6. Tampa Bay Tech 36
7. Boyd Anderson 30
8. Manatee 28
9. Countryside 12
10. Seabreeze 9

Others receiving votes: Dillard 5, Chamberlain 5, Brandon 4, Fletcher 4, Royal Palm Beach 1, Buchholz 1.

Class 4A
1. Dwyer (4) 70
2. Armwood (2) 68
3. Niceville 51
4. Lincoln 47
5. Hillsborough (1) 46
6. Largo 33
7. Charlotte (1) 29
T8. Gainesville 16
T8. Palm Bay 16
T10.Ridge Community 12
T10. Cape Coral 12

Others receiving votes: Pace 9, Ft. Walton Beach 8, Ridgeview 6, Lake Gibson 4, Edgewater 4, Tarpon Springs 4, South Fork 2, Stranahan 1, Hollywood Hills 1, Kathleen 1.

Class 3A
1. St. Augustine (4) 74
2. Miami Washington (4) 67
3. Naples 54
4. Pasco 41
5. Nature Coast Tech 39
6. Southeast 36
7. Arnold 32
8. Andrew Jackson 28
9. Eastside 14
T10. Miami Belen Jesuit Prep 11
T10. North Marion 11

Others receiving votes: Lake Wales 9, Hallandale 7, Merritt Island 6, Lakewood 5, Nease 4, Fort Pierce Westwood 1, Barron Collier 1.

Class 2A
1. Cocoa (4) 76
2. Glades Central (3) 65
3. Godby 60
4. Madison County (1) 45
5. Frostproof 24

Others receiving votes: Plantation American Heritage 22, South Sumter 21, Bishop Moore 7.

Class 2B
1. Bolles School (5) 77
2. Pahokee (3) 73
3. Monsignor Pace 46
4. Tampa Catholic 44
5. Ocala Trinity Catholic 39

Others receiving votes: Dunbar 26, Gulliver Prep 15.

Class 1A
1. North Florida Christian (6) 78
2. Fort Meade (1) 69
3. Delray American Heritage (1) 63
4. Port St. Joe 46
5. Orlando The First Academy 27

Others receiving votes: Dade Christian 24, Trinity Christian-Jacksonville 7, King's Academy 6.

Class 1B
1. Jupiter Christian (6) 69
2. FAMU (2) 68
T3. Lafayette 54
T3. Warner Christian 54
5. Glades Day 31

Others receiving votes: Victory Christian 24, Evangelical Christian 7, Orlando Lutheran 7, Pine Castle Christian 6.

Week 1 Schedule/Predictions

Sept. 3


Trinity Catholic at Gainesville-TRINITY CATHOLIC

St. Johns Country Day at Florida Deaf –ST. JOHNS



Sept. 4

Columbia vs. Charlton County-CHARLTON COUNTY

First Coast at Camden County-CAMDEN COUNTY

Ocala Forest at Union County-OCALA FOREST

Orange Park at Ridgeview-ORANGE PARK

Mandarin at Forrest-MANDARIN

Wolfson at Sandalwood-SANDALWOOD

Buchholz at Eastside-EASTSIDE

Nease at Fletcher-FLETCHER

Middleburg at Creekside-CREEKSIDE

Matanzas at Palm Coast-PALM COAST

Fleming Island at Clay-FLEMING ISLAND

Lee at Parker-LEE

Bishop Kenny at Pedro Menendez-MENENDEZ

Jackson at Raines-JACKSON

Englewood at West Nassau-WEST NASSAU

Bartram Trail at Palatka-PALATKA

Paxon at Ponte Vedra-PAXON

St. Augustine at North Marion-ST. AUGUSTINE

Baker County at Crescent City-BAKER COUNTY

Eagle’s View at Baldwin-EAGLE’S VIEW

Keystone Heights at Bradford County-KEYSTONE

Fort White at Madison County-MADISON

Bolles at Archbishop Carroll-BOLLES

Episcopal at Trinity Christian-TRINITY CHRISTIAN

Fernandina Beach at Hilliard-FERNANDINA BEACH

Interlachen at Agape-INTERLACHEN

University Christian at Andrews (North Carolina)-UC

Arlington Country Day at Yulee-YULEE

Williston at PK Yonge-WILLISTON

St. Joseph at Bishop Snyder-ST. JOSEPH

Cedar Creek Christian at North Florida Christian-NFC

Stanton at Providence-PROVIDENCE

Quincy Munroe at Mandarin Christian-MANDARIN CHRISTIAN

District 4-3A preview

District 4-3A


Matanzas

Head Coach: Keith Lagoski

2008 Record: 3-7

Last time in playoffs: None

Key losses: Elliot Helland (QB/RB/DB), Justin Jackson (OL/DL), John Warren (WR), Clifford Miller (WR/RB)

Top Players: Nick Bachman (Sr., QB), Kendrick Roberson (Sr., DE/TE), Kristian Barclay (Sr., RB), Jarockest Jones (Jr., DB), David Ringing (DE), Brandon Jackson (Sr., OL), Josh Russell (Sr., RB)

News: Matanzas begins year four of their program (9-18, 3 years) with possibly its best team after having to completely rebuild last season. After back-to-back 3-7 seasons, now is the time to show some progress in the program. The Pirates should have motivation early on when they open the season against county rival Palm Coast in the schools first ever meeting. If Matanzas could steal a win there it might spark confidence to be able to compete in a district that includes Menendez, Palatka and St. Augustine.

Menendez

Head Coach: Keith Cromwell

2008 Record: 8-3

Last time in playoffs: 2008

Key losses: Kyle Allen (LB), Mike Maldonado (FS/P), Mike Ortiz (WR), Colby Alexander (DE), Dennell Wesley (DL), Jon Carter (QB), Markel Mosley (RB)

Top Players: Dustin Bryant (Sr., RB), Ryan Aiple (Sr., LB), Tony Steward (Jr., LB), Ryan Bryson (Jr., DE), Taylor Cino (Sr., RB), Matt Westover (Sr., DB), Hank Klein (Sr., DB), Titus Mitchell (Sr., DB), Zach Brown (Jr., QB), Ethan Gumble (Sr., QB)

News: Keith Cromwell has does an amazing job at Menendez in his short time their, taking a young program to their first winning season two seasons ago and to its first playoff appearance last season. Now the job is to make the program a consistent winner and consistent playoff contender. Whoever wins the starting quarterback job between Brown or Gumble, will have plenty of weapons to choose from including the Falcons go to guy Bryant, who the offense is built around. Defensively the Falcons are led by rising junior Steward, who should be on every major college scouts radar this season.


Palatka

Head Coach: Kyle Rice (first year)

2008 Record: 5-5

Last time in playoffs: 2006

Key losses: J.D. Kaymore (QB), AC Leonard (Jr., WR), James Colee (OL), Nick Johnson (TE), Ryler Dowdy (OL), Darius Mulberry (LB), Tim Johnson (LB), Rontrae James (SS)

Top Players: Kion Williams (Jr., RB), Joseph Williams (Sr., RB), Keyshaun Hamilton (Sr., TE)

News: Longtime coach and athletic director Wilson Edwards retired following the conclusion of the season. After 18 years at Tallahassee Lincoln, former Middleburg High player Kyle Rice wanted to move back home to be closer to his family and accepted the job. Upon leaving Lincoln, Rice leaves one state power for another as he moves on from Tallahassee Lincoln to Palatka. In his four years at Lincoln, Rice was 39-12, won districts four years in a row, won two regional championships, made two final four and finished second in the state last year losing to Tampa Plant in the 4A State title game. Rice moves to Palatka as part of ‘A new beginning’ phase, as the school replaces its principal, athletic director and football coach. Despite those changes, Rice won’t encounter many changes with his team as he returns six to seven starters in his multiple I-formation spread offense including both tailbacks senior Joe Williams and junior Kion Williams. Rice will have to replace departing starting quarterback JD Kaymore; but will have three guys battling it out in the remaining weeks for the starting spot including senior Darius Seay, junior Lavarius McCullough and sophomore Donte Roberts. Rice was dealt a devastating blow when starting receiver AC Leonard transferred to Ribault over the spring meaning Rice will rely heavily on newcomer tight end Keyshaun Hamilton. Defensively, Rice will implement a 4-3 and 4-6 scheme and will return six to seven starters back and will also move several players around.

St. Augustine

Head Coach: Joey Wiles

2008 Record: 12-1

Last time in playoffs: 2008

Key losses: Marlon Williams (RB), Cardale Brown (RB), Ethan Gumble (Sr., QB), Jerry Shugart (QB), Mike Mayoral (LB), Darryl Lee (DL), Ronnie Floyd (LB), Blake Brown (LB), T.J. Broxton (LB)

Top Players: Markis Merrill (Sr., WR/DB), Duane Brady (Sr., RB), Kyle West (Jr., QB), Brandon Brown (Sr., LB), Terek Odom (Jr., DL), Titarius Lyons (Sr., DL)

News: Wiles begins his fourteenth season at St. Augustine and has molded the Jackets into one of the area’s best program. Wiles must replace both tailbacks Williams and Brown, both quarterbacks Shugart and Gumble, who transferred to Menendez as well as three of the four linebackers. West saw action down the stretch including the playoffs to give the Jackets some much needed experience. Brown returns as the lone returning starter in the linebacker core and will be relied on heavily along with Odom and Lyons. Only a late field goal in the closing minute prevented the Jackets from advancing to another state final. Wiles has the talent to once again to get back there the state finals, providing his younger players grow up quickly.

Predictions
1. St. Augustine
2. Palatka
3. Menendez
4. Matanzas

District 2-3A preview

District 2-3A


Andrew Jackson

Head Coach: Kevin Sullivan

2008 Record: 11-1

Last time in playoffs: 2008

Key losses: Corey Addison (ATH), Benard Dawson (OLB), Demarcus Taylor (LB), Chris Campbell (RB), Johnnie Daniels (SS), Nigel Mitchell (QB), Demarcus Taylor (LB), Leonard Johnson (LB)

Top Players: Marquel Wade (Sr., WR/DB), Derek Owens (Sr., WR/DB), Dorian Guy (Sr., WR), Jeremiah Rackley (Jr., RB), Kennard Mahone (Jr., DB/RB), Altrevon Wilson (Sr., QB), Montavius Mack (Sr., OL/DL), Montaque Mack (Sr., TE), Jaquan Reed (Sr., DL), Kendricks Bailey (Sr., DE), Chris Huber (Jr., DL), Anthony Stinson (Sr., DL)

News: It wasn’t too long ago Jackson was not only everyone’s homecoming opponent but also the worst program in the Jacksonville area. Things changed ten years ago when they hired Kevin Sullivan, a virtual unknown coach from South Florida. Prior to Sullivan’s arrival, Jackson made just three playoff appearances in its 80 plus year history. Beginning his tenth season, Sullivan had guided the Tigers to the playoffs 7 of his 9 years missing only trips in 2002 and 2007. For Sullivan to get back to the playoffs he will rely on some new faces as he returns seven starters on offense and six on defense. Among those new faces he is counting on will Wilson, who has never thrown a pass despite seeing limited playing time last season. Wilson takes over for departing Addison (South Carolina) and Mitchell. Sullivan noted how they do this season will depend on how Wilson plays this season. Rackley (500 yards) returns as the lone returning tailback after Campbell graduated. Wilson will have three Division I-A wide receivers to throw to with the return of Owens, Wade and Guy. The team’s strengths is its receivers, defensive backs and offensive lineman according to Sullivan. Replacing most of the linebackers is a big concern for Sullivan along with quarterback play and the backfield according to Sullivan.


Bishop Kenny

Head Coach: Mark Thorson

2008 Record: 7-3

Last time in playoffs: 2006

Key losses: Brett Whitmire (QB), Tyler Rose (WR), Cody Anderson (WR/DB), Rossi Thompson (WR/FS), Rob Worthington (OL), Seth Foster (TE/DE), George Gosha (LB), Bobby Keneer (OLB)

Top Players: Neil Basford (Sr., TE/DE), Mark Butler (Sr., RB/DB), Chase Crabtree (Sr., SS/WR), Mark Thomas (Jr., RB), Kyle Caffey (Sr., LB), K.C. Pola (Sr., LB/FB), Sean Hector (Sr., DE/OT), Trenton Parete (Sr., QB), Kendrick Nelson (Sr., CB), Eric Apple (Sr., QB)

News: If Kenny is to get back to the playoffs, Thorson must replace most of his offensive line and his starting quarterback, while also relying on several inexperienced players. An offense that was about as balanced you could get (1,957 rushing, 1,656 passing) averaging 361.3 yards per game, will have several key holes to fill. Whitmire (1,566 yards, 20 TD’s) has moved on and will be replaced by either backup Parete or Paxon transfer Apple. Whoever wins the job will have to find a new go to guy with the loss of Rose (647 yards, 12 TD’s), Crabtree could become that guy after coming on late two years ago. Butler (1,401 yards, 16 TD’s) returns as the main threat in the running game and will be helped by Thomas. If history goes as planned, the district should come down to Jackson and Bishop Kenny, the teams have split the last four meetings with the Crusaders winning in 2005 and 2007.


Englewood

Head Coach: Theo Denson

2008 Record: 0-10

Last time in playoffs: 1998

Key losses: Derrick Williams (WR), Derrick Ivey (OL/DL), Antwan Richardson (RB), Robert Hill (LB), Jordan Young (LB), Adam Beraugard (OT/C), Casey Sermins (DT/OG), Corey Streeter (QB), Cedrick Collins (RB), Terrell Brown (CB)

Top Players: Christopher Lampley (Sr., QB), Andrew Faulk (Sr., WR/DB), Bishier Coles (Sr., RB), Jeremy Tyson (Sr., LB), Jad Hamel (Sr., OT), Chaquez Belton (Sr., SS)

News: After back-to-back losing seasons, including a current streak of 11 consecutive losses, Englewood made the decision to drop out of the Gateway Conference. With the exception of the district games, instead of taking on more established programs like Fletcher, Lee, First Coast and Sandalwood, the Rams will now take on smaller schools such as Baldwin, West Nassau, Yulee, Paxon, Stanton which should help them not only end the streak but possibly could see a winning season. In order to do that Denson must replace several holes including two year starter Streeter in his multiple spread offense. Denson noted that Rome wasn’t built in a day and part of the process of building a program is getting rid of the perception that Englewood always has great individual players but not great teams. Part of that philosophy Denton has tried to instill in his players is the attitude that they put on their pants just like anyone else does, you want to be the best you play the best, respect all fear none and that he would put his eleven up against anyone.


Forrest

Head Coach: Dennis Clemmons

2008 Record: 2-8

Last time in playoffs: 2007

Key losses: Trevon Fleshman (TE/DE), Richard Simmons (OL/DL), Jamal Foreman (WR/DB), Daven Hall (OL/DL), Michael Masline (OL/LB), Karon Wood (RB)

Top Players: Ceedrick Davis (Sr., OL/DL), Robert Brown (Sr., QB/WR/DB), Austin Fowler (Sr., OL/DL), Ronald Green (Jr., RB), Jarvis Guthrie (Jr., TE/DE), Jake Englishbee (So., K)

News: Two late season wins over First Coast and Englewood may not have served much purpose last season but could pay dividends this season. The wins have boosted confidence and might have spring boarded a potential playoff spot, with Englewood struggling, Kenny searching for several replacements and Parker suffering heavy attrition with transfers.


Terry Parker

Head Coach: Larry Reed

2008 Record: 7-3

Last time in playoffs: 2000

Key losses: Sam Barrington (ATH), Tavadius Glenn (Sr., DL), Ellis McGhee (QB), Michael Jeune (DE)

Top Players: Antonio Baker (Sr., RB), David Baker (Sr., LB), Kwame Barrington (Sr., RB), Dietrick Payne (Sr., RB/CB)

News: Quite an off season for Terry Parker, which saw their coach replaced and players transfer out. After coming off a rare winning season, Jim Scibble was forced to retire and former coach Larry Reed, who coached the Braves to their last playoff berth nine years ago, was brought back to take over the reign. Behind do it all South Florida signee Sam Barrington, the Braves nearly ended that drought last season, only a last second loss to Fletcher at home prevented them from going. Although several holes have to replaced, Reed does return nearly his entire backfield with Baker and Kwame Barrington, brother of Sam Barrington, returning. Mix that in with Payne who transferred in from nearby Arlington Country Day after rushing for 1,039 yards and 11 touchdowns last season, and the Braves offense will be straight while its defense rebuilds.

Predictions
1. Jackson
2. Bishop Kenny
3. Parker
4. Forrest
5. Englewood

District 2-1B preview

District 2-1B


Arlington Country Day

Head Coach: James Sims

2008 Record: 3-7

Last time in playoffs: 2008

Key losses: Dietrick Payne (Sr., RB), Brandon Boyd (Sr., ATH), Denzel Hayden (So., ATH), Daniel Wheat (Sr., OL), Anthony Mosley (DB)

Key returners: O’shay Carter (Fr., QB), Darius Sims (Sr., TE/DE), Cecil Countryman (So., OL/LB), Rodney Wrighten (So, LB), Kyle Smoot (Fr., RB/DB), Markell Hannon (So., RB), Archie Melendez (Sr., RB), Ronald Gelzer (Sr., WR/DB), Demetric Pugh (So., WR), Devonta Whittaaker (Jr., WR), Tyrese Gamble (Jr., OL), Akeem Campbell (Jr., OL/DL), Kohl Cavanary (Fr., OL), Robert Mackey (Fr., OL)

News: For ACD to get back to the playoffs again, Sims will have to replace several starters including his go to guy tailback Payne (1,039 yards, 13 touchdowns) and cornerback Mosley (10 interceptions, 2 touchdowns). Sims returns eight starters on offense and just three on defense after seeing several players transfer including Payne (Parker), Boyd (Nease), Hayden (Nease) and Wheat (Parker). Replacing Payne may lie in the hands of Smoot, Tallahassee Lincoln transfer Hannon and Melendez. Mandarin transfer senior Ryan Walker will get the nod at quarterback but will be pushed by last year's starter Carter (500 passing, 6 TDs). Both will have several young receivers to work with including Mandarin transfer junior Travis Makauskas, Gelzer, Pugh and Whittaker along with Sims, son of coach Sims. Sims is relying on five solid lineman to help protect Walker and Carter, Gamble, Campbell, Countryman, Cavanary and Mackey. Sims says his linebacker core, defensive line, quarterbacks, offensive line and wide receivers are his team’s strengths while his secondary is his weakness. Freshman Justus Gelzer, Wrighten (second in team tackles last season), junior Jimmie Martin and Countryman will be the starting linebackers. Junior Bryan Rose, sophomore Mike Hardmon, Sims and Campbell will be on the line while senior Robert Fields, Ronald Gelzer and Smoot will start in the secondary.

Aucilla Christian

Head Coach: Scott Scharinger

2008 Record: 3-7

Last time in playoffs: 2005

Key returnees: Joe Mizell (Sr., RB/DB), Alex Dunkle (Sr., RB/DB), Wilson Lewis (Sr., WR/DB), Brandon Dunbar (Sr., WR/DB), Matt Harrington (Sr., OL/DL), Jacob Pitts (Sr., OL/DL), Jake Walker (Sr., OL/DL), Buddy Vollerston (Sr. OL/DL), Koal Swann (Sr., OL/DL), Lane Fraleigh (Sr., K/DB), Daniel Ward (Sr., RB/DB)

News: Scharinger, a graduate of FSU, was hired to replace Joe Striplin in March and will take over a program that has seen its share of highs and lows over the past couple of years. Aucilla has seen its share of success just two seasons ago the Warriors were 7-3 yet reversed their record last season. Since 2002, the program has had just three winnings seasons going 31-39 during that stretch. The Warriors will be quite young with 16 of the 27 players being underclassmen with just 11 seniors

Cedar Creek Christian


Head Coach: Randy Howell (third season)

2008 Record: 1-7

Last time in playoffs: None

Key losses: Tommy Roach (DE), Matt Quinn (WR/SS)

Key returners: Scott Armstrong (Jr., LB/QB/RB), Brandon Hodges (Fr., LB), Hezekiah Lucas (So., QB/DE), Domique Davis (Jr., CB/WR)

News: Howell’s west coast offense fared better last season and has shown steady improvement as the Soldiers put up points and even managed a 50-12 win over Lake Wales Vanguard. Two years ago in the inaugural season, the Soldiers were shut out five of their six games and was outscored 269-6. After two years of playing in the independent league, the Soldiers make the move to district play joining 1B and will be quite familiar with some of the teams. Last season the Soldiers went 0-5 against new district teams Mandarin Christian (38-20), Hawthorne (57-14), Oak Hall (80-6), St. Johns Country Day (65-14) and St. Francis (37-0). If Cedar Creek can come out injury free after opening the season against state power North Florida Christian, the Soldiers have a chance to possibly win at least two games this season including one against a new program Peniel.


Hawthorne

Head Coach: Ronny Pruitt

2008 Record: 4-6

Last time in playoffs: 2006

Key losses: David Pittman (RB/LB), Robert Gordon (RB/LB), Sam Walker (RB/ LB)

Key returners: Armond Pittman (Jr., ATH), Re’shard Munnerlyn (Jr., RB/LB), Aaron Harriot (Sr., RB/DB/LB), Jonathan Mann (Jr., OL/DL), Marquise Hayes (Sr., QB), Demetrice Lawrence (Jr., RB/LB), Adonis Williams (Sr., DB/WR), Antonio Patterson (Sr., RB/LB), Jeremy Gordon (Sr., RB/DB)

News: Coming off a terrible season, Pruitt is hoping a summer full of workouts with alum and current Philadelphia Eagles' rookie tight end Cornelius Ingram will help spark his team. One of the players Pruitt is counting on heavily in his wing-t spread formation offense is Armond Pittman, the younger brother of 2009 graduate David Pittman (2,000+ all-purpose yards, 145 tackles, 12 sacks). Another player Pruitt said he is looking forward to coaching is senior utility player Aaron Harriot, who is returning from a season ending ACL injury in the preseason game last season. Pruitt is also counting on several transfers who returned back to Hawthorne, including Munnerlyn (North Marion), Williams (Interlachen), Patterson (Interlachen) and Lawrence (Interlachen).

Mandarin Christian

Head Coach: Denny Thompson

2008 Record: 3-7

Last time in playoffs: None

Key losses: Kevin Simpson (LB/OL), Barnes McKenzie (WR), Matthew Coggin (WR/CB)

Key returners: Josh Tylski (Sr., QB/P), Michael Rozmus (Sr., RB/DB), Mark Jewell (Sr., RB/DB), Grant Carson (Sr., LB/OL), Clayton Visman (Sr., LB/OL), Joey Livermore (Sr., DL/OL), Trey Tieneken (Jr., WR/CB), Patrick Hardie (Sr., WR/DB)

News: Mandarin Christian begins their third season of their program and makes the big move from independent status to district play this season. The Eagles got a taste of their new district opponents last season going 1-3, beating Cedar Creek 38-20, while losing to St. Johns 37-0, St. Francis 41-28 and Arlington Country Day 52-0. New coach Denny Thompson takes over for departing coach Steve Joyner and will have fourth year starters Tylski (1,802 passing yards, 13 TDs, 22 INTs) and Rozmus (1600 rushing yards, 5.8 y.p.c.) back to run his spread offense. Tylski loses his main receiver Mckenzie (694 yards, 5 TDs, 19.3 y.p.c.) but returns his second leading receiver Tieneken (595 yards, 5 TDs, 15.3 y.p.c.). Losing Simpson hurts on defense but he returns Carson, Visman, Livermore and Tieneken. As part of hiring a new staff, Thompson also hired former Mandarin High, University of Florida and New Orleans Saints player Fred Weary to coach the secondary, which should help the Eagles improve from giving up 1901 passing yards last season.

Mayo Lafayette

Head Coach: Joey Pearson

2008 Record: 10-1

Last time in playoffs: 2008

Key losses: Jamal Reid (WR/DB), Sergio Perez (DB), Shyler Morgan (RB), Joey Mroczokwski (OL), Casey Brewer (LB)

Key returners: Nick Bracewell (Sr., QB), Brooks Laminack (Sr., WR), Jared Sampson (Sr., OL), David Carson (Jr., OL), Troy Folds (Sr., DL), Aaron Goyette (Sr., DE), Alan Driver (Sr., LB), Antwan Brown (Jr., DB), Mel Jones (So., OL/DL), Tyler Chancey (Jr., LB/RB), Jose Rubio (Jr., LB/WR), Austin Anderson (Sr., WR/DB), Treston Whidden (So., RB/LB), Josh Lira (Jr., OL/DL), Arthur Sellers (Jr., RB/DB), Andre Hall (Jr., DB), Sean Lisk (Sr., OL/DL), Tripp McCray (Sr., OL)

News: Lafayette moves down to 1B and immediately becomes the favorite to be the North representative in the Class 1B state title game. Pearson loses do it all athlete Jamal Reid (1,224 yards, 24 TDs, 68 tackles, 6 INTs) but returns Bracewell (2, 262 yards, 31 TDs, 4 INTs) along with his second leading receiver Laminack (274 yards, 3 TDs on 24 catches) in his Pro-I offense. Four starters including Folds, Goyette, Driver and Brown all return in his 3-5 defense.

Gainesville Oak Hall

Head Coach: 4-6

2008 Record: Scott McDaniel

Last time in playoffs: 1979

Key losses: Will Indianos (QB/LB), James Marham (Sr., RB), Gene Rodrick (WR/DB), Jared Goodman (WR/LB), Nelson Smith (WR/LB), Allen Thigpen (TE/DT), Ben Van Gelder (OL/DL)

Key returners: Garrett Koons (So., DE/WR), Daniel Schultz (Sr., WR/DB), Leon Cummings (So., RB/DB), Travis Rwebyogo (So., WR/LB), Jared Armstrong (So., QB/LB), John Lowery (Sr., OL/DL)

News: As if McDaniel wasn’t already dealing with the loss of four year starting quarterback Indianos, the state’s all-time touchdown leader with 100 touchdowns last season; he was dealt another blow when starting tailback James Markam transferred to nearby Gainesville High in the spring for his final season. With just two seniors and one junior, this team will rely heavily on several underclassmen. Cummings saw action last season as Markam’s backup in the spread offense and will now get the bulk of the carries. Armstrong , son of former Gator and Chicago Bears great Trace Armstrong, takes over for Indianos. Koons returns as the teams’s leading tackler and sacker, in a defense that will be led by its linebacker core.

Gainesville St. Francis

Head Coach: Jeff Jenkins

2008 Record: 6-4

Last time in playoffs: None

Key losses: None

Key returners: Anthony Brown (Jr., RB/OLB), Andrew Brinsko (Jr., RB/CB), Andy Neisen (Jr., TE/MLB), Ben Ricards (Jr., FB/LB), Victor Bustamante (Sr., WR/OLB), Devonte King (Sr., OL/DL), A.J. McQuillan (Jr., OL/DL), Tommy Depatie (Jr., QB/SS), Tim Meissen (Jr., K/DE), Nick Iuliucci (Jr., TE/DE), Ben Casella (Sr., FB/DE), James Jenkins (Sr., TE/DE), Thomas Brinsko (Jr., OL/DT)

News: The young Wolves were inconsistent offensively in 2008, scoring 35 points six times while also being shut out twice. A program less than five years in existence takes a big step this year moving up from independent to district play. Brown is a potential star in the making after averaging 12.5 tackles a game last season.

St. Johns Country Day


Head Coach: Merlin Smith (1st year)

2008 Record: 4-6

Last time in playoffs: None

Key returners: Paul Steinmetz (Jr., DL/OL), Richard Illes (So., LB/FB), Daniel McCarthy (So., LB/RB), Cori Brown (Sr., DE/RB)

News: The only coach the program has ever known, Rodney Debose resigned over the summer to become an assistant coach at nearby Orange Park. Not only did St. Johns lost Debose but several players as well as the Spartans were down to 16 kids when practice started. As if that wasn’t enough distraction, the district get a lot tougher with the addition of Lafayette, St. Francis, Aucilla Christian.


Predictions
1. Lafayette
2. Arlington Country Day
3. Hawthorne
4. Oak Hall
5. St. Francis
6. Mandarin Christian
7. St. Johns Country Day
8. Aucilla Christian
9. Cedar Creek Christian

District 4-2B preview

District 4-2B preview


Keystone Heights

Head Coach: Chuck Dickinson (11 years)

2008 Record: 3-7

Last time in playoffs: 2007

Key losses: Marcel Robinson (RB), Garrett Strickland (FB/DE), Thomas Ricketss (RB), Clayton Mosley (QB), Travis Westberry (WR), Kyle Cravey (OLB), Chris Johnson (LB), Dillon van Wagner (LB), Brett Anderson (NT), Eric Hunt (LB)

Key returners: Brantley Lott (Jr., QB), Timothy Frysinger (Jr., K), Zach Davis (Jr., LB), Shane Jennings (Sr., FB/LB), Chase Chambers (Sr., FS/RB), Seth Green (Sr., OL/DL), Ryan Latner (Jr., WR), R.J. Buxton (So., QB), Kyle Williams (Sr., OL/DL), Jonathan Stanley (Sr., OL/DL)

News: A combination of injuries, red zone mistakes, turnovers and inexperienced quarterback play helped the Indians end their consecutive winning seasons streak at four. Over the last four years, Dickinson teams were 8-2, 9-1, 7-3 and 6-3 yet struggled last season due to a series of setbacks finishing 3-7 for Dickinson’s first losing season since going 3-7 in 2003. Dickinson returns six starters in his multiple wishbone offense including Stanley, Green, Latner (523 receiving yards, 4 TDs on 23 catches), Lott (26 of 46 for 531 yards, 3 TDs, 3 INTs), Buxton (13 of 46 for 171 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs) and Jennings (171 yards on 33 carries). When Lott was injured in the third or fourth game of the season, Dickinson was forced to bring up Buxton from the JV team, giving Buxton valuable experience for this coming season. In Dickinson’s 5-2 defense, he returns just three starters back including Chambers (52 tackles, 41 assists), Williams (21 tackles, 26 assists) and Jennings (45 tackles, 51 assists). Having two reliable guys at quarterback is the team’s strength along with the return of three year starter Jennings as well as Chambers. An apparent weakness is definitely playing a lot of young guys, inexperienced tailbacks and depth at tailbacks and the team’s overall size.

Mount Dora

Head Coach: Chad Grabowski

2008 Record: 6-4

Last time in playoffs: 2007

Key losses: Micah Howard (FB/WR), James Davis (QB), Greg Herrick (DL), Dakarai Curry (DL), Lizandro Linares (P), Hector Tijerina (K)

Key returners: Jordan Ozerities (Sr., DB/WR), Anthony Harley (WR/DL), Bruce Heggie (Sr., TE/DT), Javonte Berry (Jr., LB), Richard McCovery (Sr., DE/RB), Cornelius Whitehead (Sr., WR/DB), Vegas Harley (So., QB), Brent Skipper (Sr., LB), Alex Williams (Sr., RB/DB)

News: Grabowski lands his first coaching gig at a program that went 12-8 and brought an end to a 24 game losing streak under former coach Wade Beale. Losing Howard (1217 yards, 16 TDs) and Davis (1240 yards, 14 TDs, 8 INTs) will be rough for the Hurricanes, especially since Grabowski will now rely on Vegas Harley, who threw only one pass last season. Veterans Ozerities (515 yards, 3 TDs on 29 catches) and Harley (418 yards, 4 TDs) along with Mt. Dora Bible transfer Whitehead, a UCF commitment, will be counted on heavily.

Newberry

Head Coach: Tommy Keeler (fifth year)

2008 Record: 9-3

Last time in playoffs: 2008

Key losses: Ryan Brown (RB/CB), Steve Whitmer (OT), Travis Whitley (OL), Paul Hope (DT), Tay Ross (DB), Steve Whitmer (OL), Travis Whitley (OL)

Key returners: Yance Enoch (Sr., QB), Demetrius Dubose (Sr., RB/SS), Chadd Buchholz (Sr., OG/LB), Hank Blackwell (Jr., OT/DL), Ryan Johnston (Jr., OG), Kelly Caldwell (Sr., OL), Nick Sanders (Jr., OT), Boris Hadley (Sr., FB/DL/LB), Chris Gilyard (Jr., RB/FS), Caleb Robinson (Sr., WR/CB), Josh Robinson (Sr., WR/CB), Alex Black (Sr., OL/DL), Cody Rogers (Jr., LB), Chris White (Sr., DE), Larry Williams (Jr., SS/FB), Brandon White (Sr., LB/WR), Jr., Mike Kiem (DE), Travis Boyette (So., QB/LB), Troy Fowler (So., LB/RB), Labaryian Davis (Sr., DT/OL), Michael Hayes (Sr., RB/FS), Javonte Hayes (Sr., WR/CB)

News: Newberry has been one of the state’s top small-school programs the last two years, going 21-4 including an appearance in the 2008 Class 2B state title game. It will be difficult to replace Brown (1,655 yards, 21 TDs) and Whitmer but the Panthers didn’t miss a beat last season when they replaced all-state back Kelo Ivey. Dubose, will be the featured back in the double slot and pro-I offense s, while keep an eye on Hadley (121 tackles, 8 sacks) in Keeler’s 4-3 and 3-4 defense. Keeler received an early Christmas gift when the FHSAA granted Enoch a fifth year of eligibility Aug 11, an appeal was submitted due to a family related hardship that forced Enoch to miss school and the chance to play sports while he was at Buchholz, prior to transferring to Newberry.

Trinity Catholic

Head Coach: John Brantley III (second year)

2008 Record: 12-2

Last time in playoffs

Key losses: Rob Henry (QB)

Key returners: Kadron Boone (Sr., WR), Kedrick Rhodes (Sr., RB), Dionte Ponder (Sr., DB/WR), Chris Johnson (Jr., DB), Terry Murphy (Sr., FB), Jeremiaha Gates (Jr., RB/DB), Levaris Sims (Sr., OL), David Leopard (Sr., DL)

News: Getting to the state title game hasn’t been a problem for Trinity Catholic, having been there three of the last four years, its winning there that has been the problem. Trinity nearly had their second state title in four years wrapped up before Pahokee scored in the closing minute to steal it away from them. Boone, a Texas Tech commitment, is one of the top receivers in the state, getting him the ball will be a big priority for whomever wins the quarterback job. Coaching Boone will be former Florida Gator great wide receiver Reidel Anthony, who was hired to be the receivers coach over the break. Anthony will have lots of weapons to work with in addition to Boone, he will also have Ponder and Rhodes, who has an offer from Iowa. Clearwater Countyside sophomore quarterback Grey Crow transferred to Trinity Catholic late July and figures to be one of three guys in the mix for the starting job.

Umatilla

Head Coach: Mike Sosinski

2008 Record: 0-10

Last time in playoffs: 2003

Key losses: Eric Samuels (RB/DB), David Triplett (OG/LB), Eric Stiefield (QB/S), Chris Lightfoot (Sr., C/DL)

Key returners: Chauncey Gaines (RB/DB), Bobby Pedderson (Sr., FB/LB), Dan Kiegans (Jr., FB/LB), Kevin Harrison (Sr., RB/DB), Cole Spence (Sr., LB)

News: Sosinki, a longtime assistant, takes over a program that went from winning consecutive district titles in 2002 and 2003 to one that has fallen on hard times since including a winless season last season. The new coach installed an option based offense and hopes to utilize the speed of Harrison and Gaines, a state qualifier in four different individual events.


Williston

Head Coach: Derek Chipoletti (first year)

2008 Record: 6-5

Last time in playoffs: 2008

Key losses: Travis Evans (RB), Trevor Hunsucker (OL/DL), Damien Geremany (OL/DL), Chris Morrow (LB)

Key returners: Deonte Welch (Sr., ATH), Dalton Edwards (Sr., QB), Ryan Spencer (Sr., OL), Jordan White (Sr., DL), Isaac Floyd (Sr., LB), Larry Debose (Sr., LB), Markeuise Minor (Sr., LB/DE), Tony James (Jr., CB), Desmond Holmes (Jr., SS), Kalen Penny (Jr., SS/RB), Jiwante Collins (Jr., FS), Dontrell Edwards (Jr., RB), Kelcey Coleman (Sr., SS/WR), DJ King (Jr., QB/WR), Brandon Preston (So., WR), Justin Becker (Sr., WR)

News: Former Fleming Island assistant coach Derek Chipoletti begins his first ever head coaching job in a hot bed area. While he loses Evans (1,837 yards on 221 carries) a Georgia State signee, backup Welch (809 rushing yards, 561 receiving yards) returns along with Edwards (496 rushing yards, 4 TDs, 403 passing yards, 3 TDs) and Spencer in his shot gun spread offense. Chipoletti will install a 3-3 odd stack defense and returns eight starters including White (77 tackles, 6 sacks), Floyd (87 tackles, 3 sacks), Debose (84 tackles, 3 sacks), Minor (73 tackles, 2 sacks), Holmes (64 tackles, 6 INTs), James (51 tackles, 3 INTs), Penny (67 tackles,, 2 sacks) and Collins (56 tackles, 1 INT).

Predictions
1. Trinity Catholic 
2. Newberry
3. Williston
4. Mount Dora
5. Keystone
6. Umatilla
 

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District 3-3A


Bartram Trail

Head Coach: Darrell Sutherland (ninth year)

2008 Record: 2-8

Last time in playoffs: 2007

Key losses: Jason Young (QB), Nick Smith (WR), Alex Douglas (LB), Nick Jones (LB), Tanner Creed (DL), Dustin Bishop (LB), Collin Parker (WR), Fransico Sierra (DL), Evan Hall (RB), Matt Youngs (RB), Zach Romani (LB), Marshall McMillan (DB), Trey Chesser (DB), Brad Frost (DL), Aaron Peterman (OL), Nathan Pierschke (WR), Jonathan Linkenheimer (Sr., K)

Key returners: Derrick Taylor (Sr., RB), Danny Sellers (Sr., WR/DB), Nathan Peterman (So., QB), Blake Parrish (Sr., OL), Logan Boller (Sr., OL), Shaquelle Williams (Sr., DB), Trevor Tayse (Sr., DL),

News: After seeing their seven year playoff run (2001-2007) end last season, the Bears look to start a new streak now. The offense returns four of the five starters on the line including Parrish and Boller which should give Taylor plenty of room to run. Replacing Young (1,453 yards, 15 TD’s, 9 INTs on 112 of 210 attempts) lies at the hands of Peterman, who looked solid in the spring throwing for 205 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Palm Coast. Peterman’s main target looks to be Sellers, a transfer from Ohio, who hooked up with Peterman four times for 71 yards in the spring game, including a 32-yard catch on the opening drive. Sellers will have to fill the void of losing Smith, who accumulated 554 yards, 10 touchdowns, 15.0 y.p.c. on 37 catches. Sutherland was dealt a big blow when senior kicker Jonathan Linkenheimer, who converted 4 of 6 field goals, transferred to Daytona Mainland in the summer.

Clay 

Head Coach: Matt Toblin (first year)

2008 Record: 5-5

Last time in playoffs: 2007

Key losses: Ross Fenn (OL), Eric Minich (OL/LB), Billy Crandall (OL), Dan Higginbotham (DL), A.J. Daniel (LB), DJ Schrampf (DB)

Key returners: Ulysses Tolbert (Jr., QB), Rodney Perry (Sr., RB/WR), Teddy Monroe (Sr., RB), Zach Kay (Jr., RB), Shane Coleman (Jr., FB), Javon Royell (Jr., DL), Justin Cihlar (Sr., DL), Brandon Prince (Sr., DL), Andre LaFontant (Jr., DB), Jerome Goodman (Jr., OL), Antoine Hampshire (Sr., S)

News: Former Fleming Island and Nease assistant coach Matt Toblin begins his first ever head coaching stint after taking over veteran coach Jim Reape, who resigned to concentrate full time on his state power wrestling program. Reape, who will remain on staff under Toblin, didn’t leave him empty handed either with his entire backfield returning including Tolbert, Perry and Monroe all returning for their third season.

Creekside

Head Coach: Greg Stanton (second year)

2008 Record: 2-8

Last time in playoffs: None

Key losses: Kendal Parker (Jr., LB)

Key returners: Kevin Payment (Sr., QB), Matt Bernstein (Sr., OL), Sterling Sprouse (Sr., RB), Jordan Martin (Sr., DB/RB), Nick Eden (Sr., LB), Austin Cannon (Sr., K), Andrew Markert (Sr., DT)

News: With nearly every starter returning, Creekside’s second season should go a little smoother. Stanton’s no huddle offense, which averaged 208 yards per game, will be run by returning starter Kevin Payment, who missed most of the spring thanks to a playoff run by the baseball team. Payment (1,104 passing yards) returns versatile athlete Martin and Sprouse, in addition to picking up Thompson Duett (Jr., RB), a transfer from Bartram Trail. Payment will miss the first two games in the fall after violating team rules in the spring and will be replaced by backup sophomore Josh Isacco. Stanton is shifting the defense from an eight-man front to a more traditional 4-3 scheme to help offset a defense, which gave up 2,337 rushing yards and 328 yards of offense per game. Creekside will look to newcomer Eden to fill the void of its best defensive player Kendall Parker (Jr., MLB), who moved away before the spring. Injuries on defense killed the Knights last season and Stanton is excited about the depth he has this season on both sides of the trenches.

Nease

Head Coach: Danny Cowgill (second year)

2008 Record: 7-4

Last time in playoffs: 2008

Key losses: Frank Souza (DL), John Gallagher (DL), Patrick Barker (WR), Kyle Leonard (WR), Ryan Martin (WR), Matt Leighty (WR), James McVeigh (LB), Alex Mons (DL), Sam Hightower (OL), Taylor Thomas (OL)

Key returners: Tyler Weir (Sr., QB), Andrew Barker (Sr., K), Ryan Mickens (Sr., RB/LB), Corzell White (Sr., RB/DB), Patrick Thomas (Sr., WR), Jordan Bailey (Sr., DL), Kevin Gray (Sr., OLB), Devin Flynn (Jr., RB), Alex Fox (Sr., OL), Dylan Kuser (Sr., LB/FB), Tim Contic (Sr., P), Matt Oakley (Sr., OL)

News: After three straight state title game appearances, you figured Nease would struggle a little bit with the loss of veteran head coach Craig Howard, several key backups transferring to nearby new school Ponte Vedra, not to mention the loss of fourteen players who signed to play in college including nine Division I-A signees. Yet Cowgill steered the ship forward and guided the Panthers to a second round playoff appearance. Cowgill lost longtime assistant coach Matt Toblin, who left Nease in the offseason to take the head coaching job at Clay. Starting quarterback Weir (2,168 yards, 21 TD’s, 8 INT’s) returns for his second season, but loses his main target Georgia Southern signee Patrick Barker (1,301 yards, 14 TD’s on 81 receptions) along with Martin and Leighty. Weir will now look to Mickens (788 yards, 7 TD’s), White, Flynn (726 yards, 10 TD’s) and Thomas as his primary weapons. After years of playing in the shotgun formation, Cowgill moved Weir under center in the spring for a new wrinkle in the system. The defense took a hit with the loss of two lineman Frank Souza (Wake Forest) and John Gallagher (Wake Forest) along with McVeigh and Mons but returns Gray (69 tackles, 5 sacks). Special teams weapon Andrew Barker (7 of 17, including 50-yarder) returns as well. A pair of Arlington Country Day transfers Brandon Boyd (Sr., WR/DB) and Denzell Hayden (So., DB/WR/ATH) should help fill some holes as well.

Ponte Vedra

Head Coach: Mike Lloyd (second year)

2008 Record: 2-8

Last time in playoffs: None

Key losses: None

Key returners: Clint Cronin (Jr., QB), Otto Gruhn (Jr., QB), Dylon Foody (Jr., QB), Casey Weeks (So., QB), C.J. Moraniec (Jr., LB), Fred Stapleton (Jr., LB), Clay Mazza (Sr., SS/WR), Jake Jacobs (Jr., WR)

News: With nearly every starter returning, Ponte Vedra has the experience to show steady improvement in year two. Cronin is the leader in a crowded group of quarterbacks but Weeks, the teams Freshman MVP might get in the mix. Mazza was the teams MVP and will see time at safety and wide receiver. The linebacker core led by Moraniec and Stapleton has the ability to be very good. If Ponte Vedra is to show improvement, they must fix an offense (1,146 yards, 171.6 yards per game) and defense (2,717 rushing yards, 387 yards per game), that finished last in both offensive yards per game and defensive yards give up per game.

Predictions
1. Clay
2. Bartram Trail
3. Nease
4. Ponte Vedra
5. Creekside

District 4-4A preview

District 4-4A


Ed White Commanders

Head Coach: Terry Gilliam

2008 Record: 6-5

Last time in playoffs: 2008

Key losses: Leon Jackson (RB), Larry Smith (DB), Kevin Parker (OL/DL), Antwan Randall (DB/KR), Ryan Duggans (OL/DL), Jerrod Jackson (LB)

Key returners: Casey Turner (Sr., RB), Kenneth Bizier (Sr., OL), Kevin House (Sr., OL), Kaleb Johnson (Jr., OL), Patrick Adams (Sr., WR), Willie Ross (Sr., OL), Jamar Gilyard (Jr., DE), Shamai Bell (Sr., DB), Devonte Mable (Jr., RB)

News: Their many not be a better offense in the area than White’s explosive ground game. Gilliam returns most of the tools on offense, which should help his team get back to the playoffs. Losing Jackson (1,326 yards, 12 TD’s) hurts but White does return Turner (1950 yards, 20 TD’s), the most explosive back in the city along with two veteran lineman Bizier and House. There is no secret of how the Commanders are going to attack you, for nearly twenty years the scheme (wing-t, miss direction, counters) has been run it down your throat until you can stop them. White ran for 3,625 yards last season, while throwing for just 417, averaging 400 yards of offense per game. The combination of Turner and Mable, who showed out in the spring jamboree, gives White another 1-2 lethal combination. The downfall last season was a defense which gave up 316 yards per game. Gilliam must fix some holes including the loss of Smith (7 interceptions), Jackson and Randall.

Lake City Columbia Tigers

Head Coach: Craig Howard

2008 Record: 4-6

Last time in playoffs: 2007

Key losses: Marquis David (LB), Kam Fasnacht (QB), Jerry Thomas (WR), Matt Knowles (OL)

Key returners: Tiger Powell (Sr., RB), Timmy Jernigan (Jr., DT), Cameron Sweat (Sr., QB), Brach Bessant (Sr., LB), Chris Dickey (Jr., DB), Donovan Harrington (Sr., OT), Danny Ratliff (Jr., OG), Blaine Crews (Sr., OG), Quartez Pate (Sr., RB), Andre Caldwell (Jr., FS), Fontaine Woodbury (Sr., DE), Todd Steward (Sr., LB), Jaron Wilson (Jr., WR), Adrian Hill (Jr., WR), Jamal Montague (Sr., WR)

News: Howard’s first season at Columbia didn’t go as expected as he would have liked, as it took a while for the kids buy into a new system and work ethic. Year two promises to be a season filled with high expectations including many thinking state title. Howard’s spread offense returns seven starters led by four year starter Tiger Powell. After two years in a primary wing-t offense, Powell (a South Florida commitment) struggled to pick up the new offense and is looking for another breakout season this year. Sweat returns as the starter after having started every game his sophomore season and the final two games last season. Sweat, who returns three starting lineman Harrington, Ratliff and Crews, will have plenty of weapons to chose from including Powell, Pate, Wilson, Caldwell and Montague. Led by Bessant (Troy commitment), the defense returns five starters in the 3-4 scheme including Steward, Caldwell, Woodbury and Jernigan, the only sophomore invited to Florida’s Friday Night Lights camp this summer.

Lee Generals

Head Coach: Myrick Anderson (second season)

2008 Record: 7-4

Last time in playoffs: 2008

Key losses: James Perkins (RB), Ivan Nicholas (LB), Tiray Dove (FB/LB), Marcus Murphy (DB), Jonathan Wallace (TE), AJ Coleman (WB), Gerald Rogers (WB/WR/KR/DB), Brandon Sirmans (QB), Brian Sirmans (WR), Eddie Chance (ATH), Will Holloman (LB), Ben Criswell (DE)

Key returners: TramellWilliams (Sr., OL/DL), Tavarius Stringfield (Sr.,MLB), Troy Bacon (Sr.,TE/OLB), Jeremiah Cheesborough (Sr., OL/DL), Darius Darden (Jr., QB), Corey Lewis (Jr., DB/WR), Johnny Mitchell (Sr., DL), Raymond Brown (Sr., DB),Tyree Daniels (Sr., OL)

News: Making their first playoff appearance in four years was a big step especially under first year head coach Myrick Anderson. Now comes the hard part maintaining it, if Lee is going to do that, several underclassmen or inexperienced players will have to step up after losing 24 seniors. Lee is replacing nearly every single player in their wing-t offense, which ran for 2,108 yards and averaged 340 yards per game. The entire backfield of Sirmans, Perkins (950 yards, 11 TD’s), Dove, Coleman and Rogers in addition to wide outs Sirmans and Wallace are all gone. Williams (82 pancakes, 52 tackles, 18 sacks in his career), who committed to South Carolina, anchors the trenches while Stringfield (307 total tackles, 28 sacks, 6 interceptions in his career) and Bacon (172 total tackles, 17 sacks, 4 interceptions in his career) lock down the middle of a defense, which gave up an area third best 131.6 yards per game.

Ridgeview Panthers

Head Coach: Tom McPherson

2008 Record: 8-5

Last time in playoffs: 2008

Key losses: Derek Hatcher (QB), Jeff Hartung (OL), Tyler Bass (WR), Scott Williamson (LB), Brandon McGee (DB), JJ Adams (DE), Derek Johnson (LB), Larry Nilo (LB),

Key returners: Demario Kohn (Sr., WR/QB/DB), Chris Schamp (Sr., OL)

News: The area’s second best Cinderalla story behind Orange Park, ended with a surprising run to the third round of the Class 4A playoffs in a loss to Seabreeze. The bad news is Hatcher (1,594 yards, 13 TD’s, 8 INT’s), Bass (629 yards, 5 TD’s on 49 catches) and Hartung, who helped the Panthers average 304.5 yards a game, are all gone as is starting tailback junior Damon Kelly who transferred to Orange Park.

Wolfson Wolfpack

Head Coach: Frank Jenkins (second season)

2008 Record: 5-5

Last time in playoffs: 2006

Key losses: Dejon Elles (LB), Chris Waye (LB), Eric Watts (LB), Spencer Todd (K/P), Marcus White (DB), Corey Houston Taylor (DB), Harold Rogers (DL/OL), Rashaad Mayes (RB)

Key returners: Harlon Samuels (Sr., DB), CJ Bostic (Sr., WB/FL), Zach Balow (Sr., OL), Anthony Rose (Sr., S/LB), Ryan Jones (Sr., LB), Reggie Mitchell (Sr., CB), Deshun Martin (Sr., RB), Cameron Young (Sr., WB), Terrell Williams (Sr., DB), Jamilyn Long (Sr., WB), Kavorus Moses (Jr., DB)

News: Wolfson raced out to a surprising 5-2 run to start the season, before tailing at the end with district losses to First Coast (27-10) and Lee (21-7) to keep them out of the playoffs. If the Wolfpack hope to get back in the mix, Jenkins will have to find key replacements on both sides of the ball especially defense which loses its two best players Watts and Taylor. Special teams aren’t normally a vital weapon, but the loss of Todd might be the biggest blow on the team. Todd converted 9 of 13 field goals, including a longest of 43 yards and also averaged 40.6 yards per punt, including a long of 65 yards. Jenkins was also dealt a big blow when starting quarterback Sam Smiley (1,099 yards, 6 TDs, 6 INT’s on 73 of 119 passing) transferred to Raines during the summer. Developing a quarterback is a key to the offense, which will feature Division I-A standout CJ Bostic.

Predictions
1. Ed White
2. Columbia
3. Lee
4. Ridgeview
5. Wolfson

District 2-5A preview

District 2-5A


First Coast Bucs

Head Coach: Marty Lee

2008 Record: 7-4

Last time in playoffs: 2008

Key losses: Derald Jones (QB/WR), Austin Williams (DB), Nate Stephenson (LB), Jameel Franklin (SS), Adrian Williams (WR), Kendal Hobbs (DB), Cliff Johnson (DB), Aaron Stanberry (OL)

Key returners: Tavaris Barnes (Sr., DE/TE), Logan Falk (Sr., OL), Eric Beverly (Jr., RB), Chris Black (So., WR), Horace Glover (Sr., DB), Sammy Crawford (Sr., QB), Chris Terry (Jr., DL), Paris Parker (Jr., DL), Kadeem Perry (Sr., TE/DL), Kenneth Myers (Jr., WR), Daron White (Sr., RB)

News: A three game losing streak to end the season should help fuel the fire for the upcoming season for First Coast. A year removed from a 10-3 season and advancing to the school’s first ever Elite 8 appearance, the Bucs hoped to follow that record setting season with another one; however a 6-2 start quickly faded with a three game losing streak including a first round loss to Tallahassee Leon. Fast forward six months later as fall practice has started and First Coast is working on continuing its streak of consecutive district championships to five consecutive years. Lee returns five starters on offense including Beverly (1,000 yards, 10 TDs). Beverly will be helped with Crawford, White, Black, Perry and Myers. Defensively, Lee must replace five starters but returns Barnes (FSU commitment), Glover, Terry and Parker. From 1990-2004, the Bucs made two playoff appearances, yet the last four years the Bucs have made four consecutive trips under Lee, look for them to make it five in a row.

Fletcher Senators

Head Coach: Joe Reynolds (20th season)

2008 Record: 10-1

Last time in playoffs: 2008

Key losses: Lamar Scruggs (WR), Deschion Baskerville (RB), Andrew Stellato (TE), Marcus Berg (CB/WR), James Rominger (Sr., LB), Paris Lee (RB), Deshawn Green (WR), Aaron Levine (K)

Key returners: Jamal Christopher (Sr., LB), Jake Medlock (Sr., QB), Dylan Bostick (Sr., OL), Taron Johnson (Sr., LB), Jake Guisti (Sr., LB), Mitchell Hester (Jr., RB), Laquille Lawrence (Sr., WR), Zach Reynolds, (Sr., RB), Houston Brown (Sr., DB)

News: In Reynolds twentieth and final season, the veteran coach would like to go out with a bang perhaps a state title. Whether or not he does that will depend on how several newcomers develop as Reynolds will have to fill several major holes on both sides of the ball. The offense was hit the worst as Reynolds sees Scruggs (688 yards, 8 TD’s, 42 catches), Baskerville (1,531 yards, 20 TDs, 196 carries), Lee, Green and Stellato all gone. Reynolds does return Medlock (2, 813 yards, 28 TDs, 8 INTs), Bostick, Hester and Lawrence as well as defensive guys Guisti (133 tackles, 8 INTs), Christopher and Johnson. The retirement of Reynolds comes part of pact, seeing friends offensive coordinator Ricky Medlock and defensive coordinator Kevin Brown all retiring along with watching their sons Zach Reynolds, Jake Medlock, and Houston Brown all graduate.

Gainesville Buchholz Bobcats

Head Coach: Bob Godwin

2008 Record: 5-6

Last time in playoffs: 2008

Key losses: Kevin Prindle (QB), Jordan Weingart (OL), Ian Brown (OL), Antrwan Hughes (LB), Sean Redmond (OL), Andrew Banks (OL), Jordan Labby (RB), Cortreal Scott (DE), Richard Hagley (FS/SS), Reshard Norton (DB/WR), Kyle Oehlbeck (LB), Justin Keith (DT), Mikale Foster (DB/WR)

Key returners: Aaron Grant (Sr., QB), Marquis Noble (Jr., WR/DB), Louie Addazio (Jr., TE/DE), Wintrez Thomas (Jr., RB), Will Rathbone (Jr., OL), Ryan Thomas (Jr., OL), Kenny Harper (Jr., FB/LB), Brian Johnson (Sr., DB), Adrian Foster (Sr., DB), Cameron Dore (Sr., DB)

News: The mystique that once roamed over the state power Buchholz program has faded away over the last few years, Godwin hopes to get it back even though the once power hasn’t won more than five games since going 8-2 in 2004. If Buchholz is going to come back it will be with a lot of new faces as the Bobcats graduated 12 seniors including Prindle (Hamilton College), Oehlbeck (Ga. Southern), Keith (Ga. Tech) and Weingart (West Virginia). Godwin returns at least five part time starters on offense and three on defense. Buchholz will have to replace its top passer (Prindle), runner (Labby), receiver (Foster) and four offensive lineman. Grant shared snaps with Prindle last season and knows the multiple shotgun set offense well and will rely on veterans Noble, Thomas, Addazio along with the only returning offensive lineman Rathbone. In the Bobcats 4-4 defensive scheme, the secondary should be the strongest point with the return of Johnson, Foster and Dore. No starters return in the front eight but Harper, Addazio and Noble should provide two-way depth. A trio juniors defensive end Nathan Snodgrass, linebacker Stacey Williams and linebacker McKenzie Sims will help also.

Middleburg Broncos

Head Coach: Robbie Justino

2008 Record: 1-9

Last time in playoffs: 2003

Key losses: Troy Cannaday (QB), Alex Bradley (LB/FB), Ryan Balsan (OL), Trae Stephenson (RB/LB), Jonathan Delsoin (WR/DB), Aaron Cherry (OL/MLB)

Key returners: Greg Ramsey (Sr., OT), Jack Beote (Sr., QB/FS/WR/P), Cedric Davis (Sr., OL), Ryan Holmes (Sr., RB/LB)

News: Replacing three year starter Cannaday (82 of 175 for 915 yards) won’t be easy, but Beote is up for the challenge. Beote, who saw action at receiver and punter last season, will have two experienced lineman in Ramsey and Davis to work with. Who Beote throws to will be a big question mark after Delsoin (485 yards, 1 TD on 30 catches) moves on. One of those questions may have been solved as Justino picked up a huge weapon in the spring with the transfer of former Fleming Island athlete junior Austin Sweat, Sweat took snaps at quarterback although his primary position is receiver.

Predictions
1. First Coast
2. Fletcher
3. Buchholz
4. Middleburg

District 2-5A preview

District 2-5A


Daytona Seabreeze Sandcrabs

Head Coach: Mark Beach

2008 Record: 8-6

Last time in playoffs: 2008

Key losses: Jonathan Scott (ATH), Lawrence Martin (OL), Brennan Beal (OL), Chris Ferrito (LB), Nick Siedelhofer (DL), Jernard Morgan (CB), Mitch McGrath (WR)

Key returners: Dominique Roberts (Sr., ATH), Matt Thompson (Sr., QB), Brett Kramer (Sr., WR), Corey King (Jr., DL), John Christopher (Jr., WR), Jackson Shelton (Sr., K)

News: When starting quarterback Matt Thompson went down with a broken ankle in the first half of the first game against Spruce Creek, it appeared Seabreeze season seemed to go down with him. Beach was forced to move receiver Dominique Roberts back to quarterback and the Sandcrabs struggled offensively scoring less than 15 points three of the next four games to get off to a 2-3 start. Just as Seabreeze was starting to get into a rhythm offensively, earning three consecutive wins, they hit a wall at the end being outscored 48-19 in the final two games, including a 34-7 loss to arch-rival Mainland in the regular season finale. Seabreeze appeared to be limping into the playoffs, yet somehow managed to go on the road three consecutive weeks and knock off Land O’Lakes, Merritt Island and Ridgeview, before falling to Tallahassee Lincoln in their eleventh road game of the season in the regional final (Final Four). Thompson returns as does the reigning Daytona News Journal Offensive Player of the Year Dominique Roberts (1,145 passing, 9 TD’s, 1,258 rushing, 17 TDs); as does Jackson Shelton, who made 10 of 13 field goals, including from 45 and 47 yards. Opponents will have to stop a nearly balanced offense, which ran for 2,146 yards while passed for 1,715 yards, while averaging 275 yards a game. One thing Seabreeze must fix is a defense, which gave up 30 points or more in 6 of their 14 games and an average of 229.5 yards per game and loses Ferritto (168 tackles) and Scott (54 tackles, 4 INTs). Beach also picked up a pair of New Smyrna Beach transfers Devonte Mack (No.2 receiver) and Alex Mack.


Flagler Palm Coast Bulldogs

Head Coach: Steve Allen

2008 Record: 4-6

Last time in playoffs: 2007

Key losses: Johnny Jones (DE/HB), Chris Yevolli (LB), Derik Wolfe (OL), Hector Tanner (DB/WR), Fritz Jean (RB), Rodney Ndum (RB), Reggie Woods (CB), Sheriefe Williams (LB), Victor Melendez (DT), Zach Sohns (DL), Jake Earp (LB)

Key returners: Blake Bertha (Sr., DL), Kenlee Critcher (Sr., QB/P/K/WR), Cory Shelings (Sr., WR), Nick Shaw (Jr., LB), Deron Green (Jr., RB), Marc Morgan (Sr., SS), Gordon Saleem (Jr., OL), Markes Thomas (Jr., FB), John Smith (Jr., RB), Cyril Stubbs (Sr., WR), Cory Soard (Jr., QB/WR), Joshay Tinsley (Sr., DB), Grayson Merriwether (Jr., DT) , Kent Coleman (Sr., DT), Chris Stubbs (Jr., DB)

News: All signs pointed toward Palm Coast having a big year last season unfortunately things didn’t go as planned as the Bulldogs wrapped up a stunning six losses, five of which were by less than 14 points. Allen will have to rebuild several holes on both sides of the ball, including most of his defense that only gave up 180 yards of offense a game including Yevolli (112 tackles), Woods (75 tackles), Williams (73 tackles), Melendez (70 tackles) and Sohns (62 tackles). However, he does return Shaw (116 tackles, 2 sacks), Morgan (80 tackles), Tinsley (47 tackles), Bertha (44 tackles), Merriwether (44 tackles) and Coleman (31 tackles). An offense that struggled to average just under 200 yards a game returns Critcher (432 passing, 8 INT, 3 TD, 5 of 6 field goals, 34.9 punting average), Green (256 yards, 4 TDs) and Shellings (272 yards on 26 catches, 10.5 y.p.c., 2 TDs).



Fleming Island Golden Eagles

Head Coach: Jeff Webb (first season)

2008 Record: 8-2

Last time in playoffs: 2007

Key losses: Cory White (OL), Devon Frieson (WR/KR), Justin Cruz (LB), Austin Sweat (Jr., WR)

Key returners: Ian Silberman (Sr., OL), Robert Boswell (Sr., RB/WR/DB), Malcolm Jones (Sr., RB), Stephen Creech (Sr., OL), Addison Denney (Sr., DL), Brian Smith (Sr., DB), Rookie Gunn (Sr., QB)

News: Webb takes over for Neil Chipoletti, who retired in January after six seasons starting the program from scratch. Chipoletti didn’t leave Webb empty handed especially on offense as he returns Silberman (Florida commitment), Creech, Boswell, Jones (835 yards, 9 TD’s on 101 carries) and Gunn (1,000 yards, 7 TDs, 4 INTs on 73 of 119 passing). Webb was dealt a big blow when rising junior Austin Sweat transferred to Middleburg in the spring.

Predictions
1. Fleming Island
2. Seabreeze
3. Palm Coast

District 1-6A preview

District 1-6A

Mandarin Mustangs

Head Coach: Jason Robinson (second year)

2008 Record: 7-3

Last time in playoffs: 2005

Key losses: Jonathan Pillow (QB), Wilfredo Acosta (WR), Tyler Cardey (WR), Matt Belser (LB/FB/DE), Rodney Baxter (WR), Matt Robinson (WR), Sam Clodfelter (OL), Joseph Babadi (OL), Greg Entzi (OL), Kirhy Smith (RB), Salmon Willams (RB), Chris Hall (DB), Diondre Walker (LB), Cody Carter (DL)

Top Players: Kevin Bell (Sr., CB/RB/WR), Larry Mitchell (Sr., LB), Trey Davidson (Sr., OL), Ryan Chatham (Jr., QB), Chelton Carter (Sr., WR), Alex Gallaher (Sr., K/P), Mose Countryman (Sr., TE/OL), Melvin Williams (Jr., DB), Daniel Cherry (Sr., WR), Worship Chaleka (Jr., WR)

News: What a first season for Robinson, who took over a program still in shock from the death of their former head coach JD Hall. Mandarin bounced back last season only to be the odd team out in three-way tiebreaker for the district championship and runner up spot in the playoffs. Robinson must replace several holes on offense in all four areas quarterback, tailback, offensive line and receivers. With Pillow gone, Chatham takes over and will have to rely on veterans Chelton Carter (789 yards, 4 TD’s on 47 receptions) and Countryman (a Division I prospect) to help groom several newcomers; while Mitchell (11 sacks, four interceptions and 183 tackles in his career) leads the defense.

Ocala Forest Wildcats

Head Coach: David Hodges (third year)

2008 Record: 8-2

Last time in playoffs: 2004

Key losses: Doug Webb (ATH), Larry Greene (LB), Jonathan Kletter (TE), Richard Bostick (LB), Alan Singleton (WR), Jesse Pettis (DL), Anthony Morrison (LB)

Key returners: Ricky Carter (Jr., OT), Adam Fontana (Jr., OG), Cameron Pennell (Sr., C), Ryan Singleton (Sr., OG), Dylan Sexton (Sr., TE), Zac Welch (Sr., QB), Donald Webb (Sr., RB), James Reid (Jr., RB), James Brooks (So., WR), Erik Hindmon (Jr., LB), Devan Roberts (Sr., DB), Antonio Dickson (Sr., S), Nolan McCaskill (Sr., CB), Kevin Kennel (Sr., DT), Garret Warren (Sr., DT), Jamaree Broadhurst (Sr., LB), Chris Veron (Sr., PK/P), B.J. Spikes (So., LB)

News: Having to wait on several underclassmen to develop early on may be downfall for the Wildcats, as Hodges started 11 sophomores in a surprising 14-7 win over arch-rival Vanguard in the spring game. The loss of leading tackler Doug Webb and third team all-state selection Jonathan Greene to graduation will be hard to replace. Forest does return 10 starters on offense and 6 on defense. Among the many players Forest is heavily counting on is Veron, who had interests from Alabama, Florida and FSU, before committing to South Florida in the summer. Aside from being a 3.03 core student, Veron put 58 of 65 kickoffs in the end zone with 30 of them reaching out of the end zone, booted a 51-yard field and averaged 43 yards per punt last season.

Orange Park Raiders

Head Coach: Danny Green (second year)

2008 Record: 10-3

Last time in playoffs: 2008

Key losses: Estevan Cintron (RB), Chris Wiggins (K/DB), Aubrey Felder (RB), Matt Garcia (OL), Chris Dent (LB), Cody Allen (OL), O’Brien Abner (OL)

Key returners: C.J. Stallworth (Sr., RB), Demetre Baker (Sr., OLB/RB), Travis Felder (Sr., RB), Quan Whitley (Sr., ATH), Antonio Thomas (Sr., WR), Andrew Denton (Sr., QB), Jacob Hagen (Sr., DB/WR), Andrew Denton (Sr., QB)

News: Green’s first season was a shocking one to say the least, turning a program -which averaged two wins a season- including one win the previous year, into a third round playoff appearance, its longest run since going to the Final Four in 1992. Year two will be filled with having to replace several offensive starters including three offensive lineman and two tailbacks including Navy bound Aubrey Felder (826 yards, 6 TDs, 12.0 y.p.c.). However, the Raiders do return Denton, Felder, Baker (Georgia commitment) and Stallworth along with Ridgeview transfer junior tailback Damon Kelly, in an offense that accumulated 2,603 rushing yards and averaged 330.0 yards per game.

Sandalwood Saints

Head Coach: Adam Geiss (first year)

2008 Record: 1-9

Last time in playoffs: 2006

Key losses: Devin Bland (OL), Julian Cinotti (LB), Elton Belcher (DB)

Key returners: Calvin Bryant (Sr., LB), Dalton Dixon (Sr., WR), Austin McKinley (Sr., QB)

News: To say anything less than a mess has occurred at Sandalwood the last couple of years would be an understatement. After six years Geiss (37-28) resigned and former longtime head coach Bob Withrow (91-30, 12 seasons) was brought back to bring some much needed discipline back to the program, which led to several kids transferring out. After one season, Withrow was forced to retire following a 1-9 season and Geiss, who remained at the school was rehired and several of the players who left have been rumored to have transferred back. McKinley and Dixon, also a baseball standout, return to an offense, which ran for 1,632 yards and averaged 223 yards per game.


Predictions
1. Orange Park
2. Mandarin
3. Ocala Forest
4. Sandalwood