We have come up with a new way to get the information that we wan to give to our Premium Subscribers in a much quicker and easier to read version. Welcome to Quick Hitters, giving you a quick rankings run down for each and the top five games. We might also include a few tidbits on what is going in the region as well depending on what it is about.
Here is this week’s Quick Hitters for the Panhandle Region for Week 3.
Top Ten Rankings
1. Escambia, 2-0
2. Tate. 2-0
3. Choctawhatchee, 2-0
4. Niceville, 1-1
5. Navarre, 3-0
6. Port St. Joe, 1-0
7. Mosley, 2-0
8. Vernon, 2-0
9. Walton, 2-0
10. Baker, 1-1
Dropped out: No. 7 West Florida (0-2): For the second straight week, West Florida offense continues to struggle and has only scored ten points in two weeks.
Top 5 Games
Thursday
Leon (1-1) at No. 7 Mosley (2-0): After two weeks, were not quite sure what to think of Mosley, a win over a solid Leon team that upset Suwannee in Week 1 might give us a clue.
Friday
Godby (1-1) at No. 4 Niceville (1-1): A week after getting shocked on the road at Escambia, the Eagles will get another tough challenge from state power Godby.
Rickards (2-0) at No. 3 Choctawhatchee (2-0): Rickards could take a serious step towards gaining a lot of respect with a win over a solid Choctaw team. Good test for Choctaw as well, will help come playoff time.
Pace (1-1) at Pine Forest (1-1): Two teams just on the cusp of reaching the top ten ranking, the winner likely sneaks in, two dark horse sleepers as well.
Arnold (1-1) at No. 9 Walton (2-0): Good test for Azende Ray and the Braves going up against a solid Marlin defense.
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