Florida high school football has been nothing short of thrilling as it navigates through its ups and downs in the first eight weeks of the season. With Hurricane Milton now making its way towards the Sunshine State, the drama is only escalating. Every week brings new surprises on the scoreboard, as we work to figure out which teams truly stand out among Florida’s finest.
This past week continued the trend of exciting football action. After much anticipation, the IMG Academy faced off against Venice and secured a narrow 21-16 victory. Under the direction of coach Billy Miller, IMG looks poised to finish strong this season, with their greatest test likely coming against Maryland’s St. Frances Academy.
Meanwhile, Chaminade-Madonna shocked the high school football world with a hard-fought 29-22 win over the previous No. 2 team, St. Thomas Aquinas, in a game held at FIU’s Pitbull Stadium. This victory has solidified Chaminade-Madonna’s status as a top contender moving forward.
As for the Lakeland Dreadnaughts, their game against Sebring was postponed due to Hurricane Milton, forcing them to take a step back in the rankings. Despite this, they have shown great promise this season and moved up a spot based on their performance.
The action doesn’t stop there. The Venice Indians, despite facing adverse weather conditions, are preparing to challenge the undefeated Clearwater Central Catholic team. The Miami Norland Vikings are riding a wave of momentum after a comeback win against Plantation American Heritage and look to build on that success.
Looking ahead, this Friday will see exciting matchups, including the anticipated game between the Miami Norland Raiders and The First Academy, who are hoping to bounce back after their first loss of the season. Another key game takes place when Naples hosts Lely in one of the state’s oldest rivalries.
As we continue to follow these developments, stay tuned for updates on the turbulent but thrilling world of Florida high school football.
