As we hit the eighth week of high school football in Florida, the competition has been exciting and chaotic, especially with Hurricane Milton swirling through the area. Teams have faced many ups and downs, resulting in unexpected upsets and nail-biting finishes that keep fans guessing who the top contenders are.
This past week was no exception. In one of the standout games, IMG Academy traveled to face Venice, pulling off a narrow 21-16 victory. The Ascenders are currently in good form and eye a successful end to their season, with their toughest challenge likely being rival St. Frances Academy from Maryland.
Chaminade-Madonna earned significant recognition as they marched into FIU’s Pitbull Stadium and clinched a thrilling 29-22 win over previous No. 2, St. Thomas Aquinas. This victory has propelled them onto many people’s radars.
The impact of Hurricane Milton has led to other schedule changes as well. The Dreadnaughts of Lakeland will see their game against Sebring pushed to the end of the season, but the team has been moving up in the rankings due to its strong performances. Meanwhile, Armwood couldn’t play due to hurricane troubles but previously secured a solid 26-0 shutout against Plant.
In another notable game, The Villages and Cocoa face off this weekend, and both teams are looking for a rebound after games were disrupted by the hurricane. Key West suffered a heavy loss to Teddy Bridgewater’s squad, who won convincingly against them 50-14. This weekend’s match against Sanford Seminole will be crucial for both teams.
Fans can also anticipate a thrilling rivalry game as Naples hosts Lely. The Golden Eagles aim to keep their dominance alive over the Trojans in this long-standing contest.
As rankings shift and teams vie for positions in the playoffs, it is clear that high school football in Florida continues to deliver drama and excitement. With potential matchups and rivalries heat up, fans are on the edge of their seats each week.
