National Media & Showcase Platform
FloridaHigh School Football

Football Hotbed Florida High School Football Final Regular Season Rankings

0 Comment074
Email, RSS Follow
Pin It
Print


Marcus Benjamin @_benjaminmoney

It’s playoff time!  Teams can either make history or be history.  One things for sure is that it all will be decided on the field.  Words like trust, heart and grit will continue to be etched in the minds of fans, coaches and players alike.  Win or go home.  Survive and advance.  Last team standing is the last team smiling.  Secure the bag.  Play to win the game.  Play to the whistle, the final whistle.  May your last game be your best game.  Here…we…go!

The last week of the regular season is time for most teams to tie up loose ends or solidify their identity.  For 3A state champion Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood), it was about finishing strong.  The Lions mauled previously undefeated University School (Davie) 35-0 behind the strong running game of Miami commit Thaddius Franklin.  The 2021 running back rushed for 279 yards on 26 carries.  Chaminade will be considered the favorite to win back to back state championships.

Sophomore Running Back Thaddius Franklin

Cardinal Gibbons (Fort Lauderdale) also handed an undefeated team their first loss of the season when they handled McArthur (Hollywood) 21-0 at home.  Pittsburgh commit Vincent Davis rushed 17 times for 90 yards and two touchdowns earning MVP honors.  Gibbons takes an 8-game winning streak into the playoffs continue to build a strong program.

Senior Running Back Vincent Davis

St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) avenged last years loss to Miramar dominating the Patriots 48-6.

Running back Daniel Carter lead the way with 113 yards rushing while Oklahoma commit Jaden Davis scored on a 61-yard pick six.  The Raiders go into the playoffs as the number one seed and should cruise through the region.

Junior Wide Receiver Xavier Restrepo

The defending champions of 7A had no trouble in the final week of the season.  Venice throttled Manatee (Bradenton) 44-13 in route to a number 1 seed in the FHSAA playoffs.  A trilogy between St. Thomas and Venice is one we all want to see.  Aquinas won the first and went on to win the state title. Venice one second and went on to win the state title.  Will we see a third?

Godby (Tallahassee) are city champs as they defeated Lincoln (Tallahassee) 34-24 and completed an undefeated season for the first time since 2006.

 

Top Performers

Brandon Gregory, RB, Venice – The senior ripped off runs of 47, 51 and 32-yard runs and scored two touchdowns.

Jacquez Yant, RB, Godby – The junior recorded his third straight 100 yard rushing game going for 150 against Lincoln.

Elan Sommala, RB, Naples – The 2020 back rushed for 142 yards and a touchdown in the win over Piper (Sunrise).

 

Games To Watch This Week

Atlantic (Delray) Vs. Western (Davie) Friday 7:30 PM

Wekiva (Apopka) Vs. West Orange (Winter Garden) Friday 7:30 PM

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

Plant City Vs. Braden River (Bradenton) Friday 7:30 PM

Riverdale (Fort Myers) Vs. Bloomingdale (Valrico) Friday 7:30 PM

Mandarin (Jacksonville) Vs. Deland Friday 7:30 PM

Columbus Vs. Coral Gables Friday 7:30 PM

Miami Palmetto Vs. Belen Jesuit (Miami) Thursday 7:00 PM

 

Top 25

  1. Miami Carol City (6A) (8-2)

Last week: Defeated American (Miami Lakes) 41-13

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

 

  1. Miami Central (6A) (8-2)

Last week: Idle

This week: At Dillard (Fort Lauderdale) Friday 7:30 PM

 

  1. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) (7A) (9-1)

Last week: Defeated Miramar 48-6

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

 

  1. Trinity Christian (Jacksonville) (5A) (10-0)

Last week: Idle

This week: Vs. Suwannee (Live Oak) 7:30 PM Friday

 

  1. Deerfield Beach (8A) (9-1)

Last week: Idle

This week: Vs. Miramar Friday 7:30 PM

 

  1. Miami Columbus (8A) (10-0)

Last week: Idle

This week: Vs. Coral Gables Friday 7:30 PM

 

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

Last week:  Defeated Bolles (Jacksonville) 34-19

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

 

  1. Vero Beach (8A) (10-0)

Last week: Defeated Sebastian River 21-0

This week: Vs. Gateway (Kissimmee) Friday 7:30 PM

 

  1. Atlantic (Delray) (8A) (10-0)

Last week: Defeated Wellington 42-3

This week: Vs. Western (Davie) Friday 7:30 PM

 

  1. Cardinal Gibbons (Fort Lauderdale) (5A) (8-2)

Last week: Defeated McArthur (Hollywood) 21-0

This week: Vs. Merrit Island Friday 7:30 PM

 

  1. American Heritage (Plantation) (5A) (8-1)

Last week: Idle

This week: At Westwood (Fort Pierce) Friday 7:30 PM

 

  1. Lakeland (7A) (10-0)

Last week: Idle

This week: Vs. Wiregrass Ranch (Wesley Chapel) Friday 7:30 PM

 

  1. Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood) (3A) (8-2)

Last week:  Defeated University School (Davie) 35-0

This week: Bye

 

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

Last week: Defeated White (Jacksonville)

This week: At Hagerty (Oviedo) Friday 7:30 PM

 

  1. Godby (5A) (Tallahassee) (10-0)

Last week: Defeated Lincoln (Tallahassee) 34-24

This week: Vs. Ponte Vedra Friday 7:30 PM

 

  1. Wekiva (Apopka) (8A) (9-1)

Last week: Defeated Lake Nona (Orlando) 35-0

This week: Vs. West Orange (Winter Garden) Friday 7:30 PM

 

  1. Clearwater Central Catholic (3A) (10-0)

Last week: Idle

This week: Bye

 

  1. Armwood (Seffner) (6A) (9-1)

Last week: Defeated Durant (Plant City) 38-0

This week: Vs. South Lake (Groveland) Friday 7:30 PM

 

  1. Plant City (7A) (9-1)

Last week: Idle

This week:  Vs. Braden River (Bradenton) Friday 7:30 PM

 

  1. Tampa Jesuit (5A) (9-1)

Last week: Defeated Tampa Catholic 42-7

This week: Vs. DeSoto County (Arcadia) Friday 7:30 PM

 

  1. Venice (7A) (9-1)

Last week: Defeated Manatee (Bradenton) 44-13

This week: Vs. Tampa Bay Tech Friday 7:30 PM

 

  1. Vanguard (Ocala) (6A) (10-0)

Last week: Defeated Oakleaf (Orange Park) 46-34

This week: Vs. Sebring Friday 7:30 PM

 

  1. Bloomingdale (Valrico) (7A) (9-1)

Last week: Defeated Robinson (Tampa) 48-14

This week: At Riverdale (Fort Myers) Friday 7:30 PM

 

  1. Dwyer (Palm Beach Gardens) (7A) (9-1)

Last week: Idle

This week: Vs. West Broward (Pembroke Pines) Friday 7:30 PM

 

  1. Pinellas Park (Largo) (7A) (10-0)

Last week: Defeated Dixie Hollins (St. Petersburg) 42-6

This week: Vs. Palmetto Friday 7:30 PM

 

Also Receiving Votes:

 

Edgewater (Orlando) (7A) (9-1)

Last week: Defeated Boone (Orlando) 56-14

This week: At Bucholz (Gainesville) Friday 7:30 PM

 

Jones (Orlando) (5A) (9-1)

Last week: Defeated Evans (Orlando) 48-0

This week: Vs. Bishop Moore (Orlando) Friday 7:30 PM

 

Madison County (1A) (9-1)

Last week: Defeated Rickards (Tallahassee) 28-0

This week: Bye

 

McArthur (Hollywood) (7A) (9-1)

Last week: Lost to Cardinal Gibbons (Fort Lauderdale) 21-0

This week: Vs. Palm Beach Lakes Friday 7:30 PM

 

Miami Booker T. Washington (4A) (5-5)

Last week: Idle

This week: Bye

 

Miami Northwestern (6A) (5-5)

Last week: Defeated Miami Jackson 34-10

This week: At Mainland (Daytona Beach) Friday 7:30 PM

 

Miami Southridge (8A) (8-2)

Last week: Defeated Dr. Krop (Miami) 36-0

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

 

Miami Palmetto (8A) (9-1)

Last week: Defeated Miami Coral Reef 43-2

This week: At Belen Jesuit (Miami) Thursday 7:30 PM

 

Naples (6A) (9-1)

Last week: Defeated Piper (Sunrise) 42-6

This week: Vs. Lehigh Friday 7:30 PM

 

Navarre (6A) (9-1)

Last week: Defeated Niceville 38-13

This week: Vs. Pace Friday 7:00 PM

 

Osceola (Kissimmee) (8A) (9-1)

Last week: Defeated Lake Brantley (Altamonte Springs) 21-13

This week: Vs. Manatee (Bradenton) Friday 7:30 PM

 

Palm Beach Central (Wellington) (8A) (9-1)

Last week:  Defeated Leonard (Greenacres) 52-0

This week:  Vs. Wellington Friday 7:30 PM

 

Plant (Tampa) (7A) (9-1)

Last week: Defeated Newsome (Lithia) 50-36

This week: Vs. Gaither (Tampa) Friday 7:30 PM

 

Plantation (8A) (9-1)

Last week: Defeated Stoneman Douglas (Parkland) 40-0

This week: Vs. Piper (Sunrise) Friday 7:30 PM

 

Raines (Jacksonville) (4A) (9-1)

Last week: Defeated Ribault (Jacksonville) 14-6

This week: Bye

 

Rockledge (5A) (9-1)

Last week: Defeated Cocoa 42-10

This week: Vs. Coconut Creek Friday 7:30 PM

 

Seffner Christian (2A) (10-0)

Last week: Defeated Northside Christian 70-3

This week: Bye

 

South Dade (Homestead)  (8A) (8-2)

Last week: Defeated Miami Edison 34-29

This week: At Hialeah Friday 7:30 PM

 

University School (Davie) (4A) (9-1)

Last week: Lost to Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood) 35-0

This week: Bye

 

Winter Park (8A) (9-1)

Last week: Defeated Lake Mary 38-24

This week: Vs. Flagler Palm Coast Friday 7:30 PM

 

Week 10 Rankings

Football Hotbed Preseason Florida High School Football Rankings

Week 9 Rankings

Football Hotbed Preseason Florida High School Football Rankings

Week 8 Rankings

Football Hotbed Preseason Florida High School Football Rankings

Week 7 Rankings

Football Hotbed Preseason Florida High School Football Rankings

Week 6 Rankings

Football Hotbed Week 6 Florida High School Football Rankings

Week 5 Rankings

Football Hotbed Week 5 Florida High School Football Rankings

Week 4 Rankings

Football Hotbed Week 4 Florida High School Football Rankings

Week 3 Rankings

Football Hotbed Week 3 Florida High School Football Rankings

Week 2 Rankings

Football Hotbed Week 2 Florida High School Football Rankings

Week 1 Rankings

Football Hotbed Week 1 Florida High School Football Rankings

Preseason Rankings

Football Hotbed Preseason Florida High School Football Rankings


Share
Florida High School Football Playoff Preview: Toughest Regions Previous post

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.

Related Articles

Brandon OdoiFloridaHigh School Football December 12, 20240

Cocoa Tops Gadsen County: 38-27 in 2A FHSAA Final

Follow Miami- Defending state champion Cocoa made it three-straight with a 38-27 win Gadsen County (near Tallahassee) Thursday afternoon in FIU’s Pitbull Stadium.  The 2A FHSAA final match up featured Cocoa’s air attack against Gadsen County’s power run attack.  Texas A&M commit and Cocoa Tiger quarterback Brady Hart led the way through the air to the tune of 259 yards passing and 1 TD on 22 of 31 passing.  His leading wideout was Florida State commit, Jayvan Boggs. He caught 6 passes for 112 yards and a touchdown.  The ground game was really the back breaker for Gadsen County, ironically, as the Cocoa Tigers racked up 100 yards on the ground as both Hart and Latrison Lane both rushed for 64 yards a piece.  Hart took sacks that took away 28 team rushing yards but was clutch picking up first downs on scrambles downfield to keep key drives alive.Cocoa began the scoring with a dart from Hart to Boggs, scoring off a Gadsen County turnover. But the Jaguars from Gadsen County would march right back down the field and tie the game on a Kemarrion Battles rushing touchdown.  Battles scored twice, racking up 96 yards on the ground for the Jaguars from the Tallahassee metro area.  The game would go back and forth for the duration until Cocoa broke it wide open on a play in the fourth quarter.  On fouth down, leading by only four, with under two minutes to play, the Coca Tigers tried to draw the Jags off-sides.  It didn’t work. After a time out, they went for it and got not only the two yards needed for a first down, but they also completely iced the game as Lane scored from 42 yards out. It’s the school’s seventh championship, third consecutive and for head coach Ryan Schneider, it cements a legacy.  PLAY CALL OF THE YEAR!!!Cocoa goes for it on 4th and 2 and Latrison Lane scores. That gives the Tigers a 38-27 lead with 1:04 remaining @CocoaFootball @Cocoa_Schneider @LaTrisonLane20 @321preps pic.twitter.com/tdqwPQkgMm— Jon Santucci (@JonSantucci) December 12, 2024

FloridaHigh School Football October 26, 20240

JV Championship Series: Homestead Outlasts North Miami 26-22

Follow Miami Gardens, FL- The Homestead Broncos Junior Varsity Team earned a birth in the inaugural Football Hotbed JV Championship Series Final this week outlasting the North Miami Pioneers 26-22.  It was a thrilling match that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. The Broncos showcased their resilience and teamwork, coming from behind to secure the victory. The game was marked by impressive plays, with standout performances from both teams.  The game’s overall MVP was 2027 quarterback Jahmir McCall of Homestead High.  The Broncos’ quarterback delivered a stellar performance, throwing two touchdown passes and maintaining composure under pressure. Freshman running back Jermaine Green caught the first touchdown reception out of the backfield and the go-ahead touchdown was secured by 2028 wide receiver Gemani Smith. Meanwhile, the defense held strong during critical moments, thwarting the Pioneers’ advances with key tackles and interceptions.  The game sealing pass deflection was made by 2028 defensive back Leone Leonidas. The Pioneers played an excellent game, especially offensively led by their sophomore quarterback, Chammbrayy Campbell.  He hooked up with North Miami 2027 wide out Michael Cabre to open the game’s scoring.  The post-corner pass was perfect and Cabre made a great adjustment to the ball for the touchdown reception. Overall, the Pioneers couldn’t overcome playing sloppy toward the end of the game as turnovers and penalties killed drives.  They turned the ball over with a fumble into the endzone and had an interception on the 1-yard line on drives that would have probably ended up as scores. On the final drive of the game, the Pioneers were thwarted by the Homestead defense that had bended but not broken all game.  As the Broncos celebrated their hard-fought win, they set their sights on the upcoming final, determined to bring home the championship trophy. The team’s coaches praised the players’ dedication and spirit, acknowledging their hard work and commitment throughout the season. Fans and community members eagerly anticipate the final match, ready to support their team with unwavering enthusiasm.The historic Football Hotbed event for Junior Varsity teams is full-sanctioned by the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) who is enthusiastic about the events promise in years to come.  Homestead will play Miami Central in the championship held this coming week.   Jahmir McCall with the Portal 305 and Olin Cushion, III JV Championship Series Highlights: Check out this amazing pass and catch from @NMPioneer_FB junior varsity standouts 2027 QB CHAMMBRAYY CAMPBELL to WR MICHAEL CABRE #hotbedworld vid by @ChrisFodde @FHSAA pic.twitter.com/aFXfa8zLf6— Football Hotbed (@FootballHotbed) October 26, 2024 Photos: JV Championship Series @HSHBroncos and @NMPioneer_FB made history. #hotbedworld https://t.co/VWfp1x7Npw— Football Hotbed (@FootballHotbed) October 26, 2024 Arties Knight, head JV Football Coach, Homestead High

Florida May 21, 20240

Spring Football Excitement Across South Florida

Follow There has been a tremendous amount of excitement across South Florida the past several weeks as teams have begun wrapping up spring practices and having inter-squad scrimmages and spring games. These scrimmages and games are an early indicator of the skill and talent level each school will look to display come the fall.  Once again, South Florida took the majority of the state’s football championships at the Metro Division level that is now defunct. Columbus, St. Thomas Aquinas and Chaminade won the 4M, 3M and 1M titles respectively.  Miami Norland finished as the runner up to Tampa’s Berkley Catholic High School.  This spring, established coaches like Southridge’s Pierre Senatus are upbeat about their program’s potential after having a few seasons under his belt.  In juxtaposition, Miami Northwestern’s first year head coach, NFL Veteran Teddy Bridgewater, is working out the kinks after his first intersquad scrimmage and spring game.  Stay with Footballhotbed.com for the developments of this off season across the Southeast. SPRING PRACTICE: Caught up with head coach Pierre Senatus @LifeCoachPierre on the first day of spring practice in year three of his tenure, fresh off a deep playoff run. #hotbedworld @Brandon_Odoi pic.twitter.com/z0u6AQzqjh— Football Hotbed (@FootballHotbed) April 30, 2024 Coach @teddyb_h2o 🗣️NFL Veteran QB Teddy Bridgewater in his first appearance as head coach at Miami Northwestern during his school's first spring scrimmage talks organization and effort. #hotbedworld pic.twitter.com/r7oOKmiew7— Football Hotbed (@FootballHotbed) May 5, 2024

Leave a Reply