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)
Thursday, September 17, 2009
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.
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)
Monday, September 14, 2009
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.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
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.
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.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
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.
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.
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
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)
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)
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)
Monday, September 7, 2009
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
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
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
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)
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)
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.
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.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
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
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
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
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
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