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All things must come to an end at some point.  As high school football fans we just were not sure when it would happen for Cardinal Gibbons (Fort Lauderdale) against American Heritage (Plantation).  Last Friday, Gibbons would snap their 11-game losing streak to Heritage in another classic game.  Marshall commit Sidney Porter would be the hero for the Chiefs as he was able to catch a deflected pass and take it 75-yards for the game clinching score.

Senior Defensive Back Sidney Porter

Miami Carol City versus Miami Northwestern is usually one of the biggest games in the country let alone the state.  Like many Chiefs opponents this season, the Bulls were completely overwhelmed by their cross town rival.  The one-two punch of quarterback Daniel Richardson and running back Nay’Quan Wright were were loose at Traz Powell Stadium Friday night.  Richardson lead his team to a 22-0 halftime lead completing 8 of his 16 passes for 165 yards and two touchdowns.

Senior Quarterback Daniel Richardson

Wright ran for a 46-yard touchdown on the ground, threw a 28-yard touchdown to Michael Bucknor and caught 17-yard touchdown along with a two-point conversion to boot.

Senior Running Back Nay’Quan Wright

In a bizarre occurrence at the game, an altercation in the stands and on the field caused many to believe that shots were fired at the game but none were reportedly actually fired.  There was about a 45 minute delay as a result, but the Chiefs remained focused and undefeated.  Many around South Florida are greatly considering this team to be the best Carol City team ever, which is definitely saying something.

Bloomingdale (Valrico) made a statement this weekend by defeating Tampa Bay Tech by double digits 33-24.  Lance Alderson, the 2020 quarterback accounted for three touchdowns with two going to his senior receiver Terrel Ferrell.  Bloomingdale has a strong chance to win its first district title in school history with the win over previously unbeaten Tech.

Dwyer (Palm Beach Gardens) ran all over Forest Hill (West Palm Beach) Friday night with a 40-6 rout.  The Panthers ran for 304 yards on the ground as their opponents never really had a chance.

Western (Davie) came up with a big victory over Plantation over the weekend.  Senior quarterback Jesse Rivera scored two touchdowns to hand the Colonels their first loss of the season.

The Vero Beach Fighting Indians are the champions of their district for the fifth straight year.  They defeated Treasure Coast (Port St. Lucie) 34-31 to extend their regular season winning streak to 51.  Vero will host a first round regional playoff game with the win.

Top Performers

Terrel Ferrell, WR, Bloomingdale – Had two touchdown catches of 25-yards and 57-yards in win over Tampa Bay Tech.

Bobby Armes, RB, Dwyer – Armes had a 79-yard touchdown run to go along with his 153 yards total on the ground.

DeMarcus Harris, WR, Vero Beach – The Kentucky commit had five receptions for 238 yards and three touchdowns in win over Treasure Coast.

Daelen Menard, QB, Chaminade-Madonna – The senior threw for 218 yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions in the win over Miami Booker T. Washington.

 

Games To Watch This Week (All Times Eastern)

Miami Carol City vs. Miami Booker T. Washington at Traz Powell Stadium Thursday 7:30 PM

Miami Central vs. Miami Northwestern At Traz Powell Stadium Friday 7:30 PM

Trinity Christian (Jacksonville) At Ponte Vedre Friday 7:00 PM

Columbia (Lake City) vs. Fletcher (Jacksonville) Friday 7:30 PM

South Dade (Homestead) vs. Miami Palmetto Friday 7:30 PM

Tampa Jesuit vs. Clearwater Central Catholic Friday 7:30 PM

Bloomingdale (Valrico) vs. Plant City Friday 7:30 PM

Godby (Tallahassee) vs. Pine Forest (Pensacola) Friday 7:00 PM

University Christian (Jacksonville) vs. Madison County Friday 7:30 PM

 

Top 25

  1. Miami Carol City (6A) (7-0)

Last week: Defeated Miami Northwestern 28-7

This week:  At Traz Powell Stadium Vs. Miami Booker T. Washington Thursday 7:30

 

2. Miami Central (6A) (7-1)

Last week: Defeated Hialeah-Miami Lakes 55-0

This week: At Traz Powell Stadium Vs. Miami Northwestern Friday 7:30 PM

 

3. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) (7A) (6-1)

Last week: Defeated Fort Lauderdale 49-0

This week: Vs. Boyd Anderson (Lauderdale Lakes) Friday 7:00 PM

 

4. Trinity Christian (Jacksonville) (5A) (8-0)

Last week: Defeated Westside (Jacksonville) 35-0

This week: At Ponte Vedre Friday 7:00 PM

 

5. Atlantic (Delray) (8A) (7-0)

Last week: Defeated Leonard (Greenacres) 42-0

This week: At Lake Worth Thursday 6:00 PM

 

6. Lakeland (7A) (8-0)

Last week: Defeated Winter Haven 48-3

This week: Vs. South Broward Friday 7:00 PM

 

7. Vero Beach (8A) (8-0)

Last week: Defeated Treasure Coast (Port St. Lucie) 34-31

This week: Idle

 

8. Miami Columbus (8A) (7-1)

Last week: Defeated Miami Beach 46-0

This week: At Miami Coral Park Thursday 7:30 PM

 

9. Columbia (Lake City) (7A) (6-1)

Last week:  Defeated Atlantic Coast (Jacksonville) 57-7

This week: Vs. Fletcher (Jacksonville) Friday 7:30 PM

 

10. Deerfield Beach (8A) (7-1)

Last week: Defeated Stoneman Douglas 21-6 (Parkland)

This week: Vs. Monarch (Coconut Creek) Friday 7:00 PM

 

11. South Dade (Homestead) (8A) (7-0)

Last week: Defeated Miami Killian 40-0

This week: Vs. Miami Palmetto Friday 7:30 PM

 

12. Cardinal Gibbons (Fort Lauderdale) (5A) (5-2)

Last week: Defeated American Heritage (Plantation) 24-14

This week: Vs. Hallandale Friday 7:00 PM

 

13. American Heritage (Plantation) (5A) (6-2)

Last week: Lost to Cardinal Gibbons (Fort Lauderdale) 24-14

This week: At Miami Jackson Thursday 7:00 PM

 

14. Dwyer (Palm Beach Gardens) (7A) (7-1)

Last week: Defeated Forest Hill (West Palm Beach) 40-6

This week: Vs. Royal Palm Beach Thursday 7:00 PM

 

15. University School (Davie) (4A) (7-0)

Last week: Defeated Champagnat Catholic (Hialeah) 48-15

This week: At Archbishop McCarthy (Southwest Ranches) Friday 7:00 PM

 

16. Lee (Jacksonville) (7A) (6-1)

Last week: Defeated First Coast (Jacksonville) 29-21

This week: Idle

 

17. Tampa Jesuit (5A) (7-0)

Last week: Defeated Robinson (Tampa) 52-15

This week: Vs. Clearwater Central Catholic Friday 7:30 PM

 

18. Bloomingdale (Valrico) (7A) (7-0)

Last week: Defeated Tampa Bay Tech 33-24

This week: At Plant City Friday 7:30 PM

 

19. Godby (5A) (Tallahassee) (6-0)

Last week: Defeated Rickards (Tallahassee) 37-12

This week: Vs. Pine Forest (Pensacola) Friday 7:00 PM

 

20. Vanguard (Ocala) (6A) (7-0)

Last week: Defeated Gainesville 49-28

This week: At Lake Weir (Ocala) Friday 7:30 PM

 

21. Pinellas Park (Largo) (7A) (7-0)

Last week: Defeated Seminole (Sanford) 62-20

This week: At Dunedin Friday 7:30 PM

 

22. Edgewater (Orlando) (7A) (7-0)

Last week: Defeated Lake Minneola 42-7

This week: Vs. East Ridge (Clermont) Friday 7:00 PM

 

23. Clearwater Central Catholic (3A) (8-0)

Last week: Defeated Calvary Christian (Clearwater) 48-12

This week: At Tampa Jesuit Friday 7:30 PM

 

24. Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood) (3A) (5-2)

Last week:  Defeated Miami Booker T. Washington 35-28

This week: Vs. Doral Academy Thursday 7:00 PM

 

25. Venice (7A) (6-1)

Last week: Defeated North Port (Sarasota) 57-0

This week: At Sarasota Friday 7:30 PM

 

Also Receiving Votes:

 

Armwood (Seffner) (6A) (6-1)

Last week: Defeated King (Tampa) 55-0

This week: At Brandon Friday 7:30 PM

 

Escambia (6A) (6-1)

Last week: Defeated Tate (Cantonment) 37-32

This week: Vs. Lincoln (Tallahassee) Friday 7:00 PM

 

Jones (Orlando) (5A) (6-1)

Last week: Defeated Carrollwood Day (Tampa) 34-0

This week: Vs. Eustis Friday 7:00 PM

 

Madison County (1A) (6-1)

Last week: Idle

This week: At University Christian (Jacksonville) Friday 7:30

 

McArthur (Hollywood) (7A) (7-0)

Last week: Defeated Hollywood Hills 42-6

This week: At Cooper City Thursday 7:00 PM

 

Miami Christian (2A) (7-0)

Last week: Defeated Florida Christian

This week: Vs. St. Brendan (Miami) Friday 4:00 PM

 

Miami Palmetto (8A) (6-1)

Last week: Defeated Homestead 42-21

This week: Vs. South Dade (Homestead) Friday 7:30 PM

 

Navarre (6A) (7-1)

Last week: Defeated Milton 49-12

This week: Idle

 

Osceola (Kissimmee) (8A) (6-1)

Last week: Defeated Gateway (Kissimmee) 53-7

This week: Vs. Haines City Friday 7:30 PM

 

Palm Beach Central (Wellington) (8A) (6-1)

Last week:  Defeated Seminole Ridge (Loxahatchee) 27-14

This week:  At Jupiter Friday 7:00 PM

 

Plant (Tampa) (7A) (6-1)

Last week: Defeated Leto (Tampa) 69-6

This week: At Freedom (Orlando) Friday 7:30 PM

 

Plant City (7A) (7-1)

Last week: Defeated Durant (Plant City) 35-6

This week: Vs. Bloomingdale (Valrico) Friday 7:30 PM

 

Plantation (8A) (6-1)

Last week: Lost to Western (Weston) 21-7

This week: Vs. Coral Glades (Coral Springs) Thursday 7:00 PM

 

Raines (Jacksonville) (4A) (6-1)

Last week: Defeated Oakleaf (Orange Park) 42-27

This week: Vs. Rickards (Tallahassee) Friday 7:00 PM

 

Tampa Bay Tech (7A) (6-1)

Last week: Lost to Bloomingdale (Valrico) 33-24

This week: Vs. Durant (Plant City) Friday 7:30 PM

 

Wekiva (Apopka) (8A) (6-1)

Last week: Defeated Evans (Orlando) 39-6

This week:  Vs. University (Orlando) Friday 7:00 PM

 

Western (Davie) (8A) (6-1)

Last week: Defeated Plantation 21-7

This week: Vs. South Plantation Thursday 7:00 PM

 

Winter Park (8A) (7-1)

Last week:  Defeated University (Orlando) 55-7

This week: At Boone (Orlando) Friday 7:00 PM

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Marcus Benjamin works as the senior writer and editor for FootballHotbed.com. He attended Florida A&M and Florida Memorial University completing a bachelors degree in communications in 2010. He's covered high school football in the South Florida area since 2010 for the Miami Herald, Miami Sports Tribune and ShawSports.net. He is married and lives in Fort, Lauderdale, FL.

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