3. Miami Carol City at IMG Academy
When: Saturday, 7:00 p.m.
Where: IMG Academy Field, Bradenton
Online: IMGAcademyTV.com (fee required to view)
Why: Sometimes the statement of saying “to be the best you have to play the best,” quite literally will happen – and this case it will. Miami Carol City is coming off a solid 2015 season where they defeated Miami Central for the district championship, however, a rematch in the playoffs left the Chiefs with a bad taste in their mouth. However, with some solid athletes back, head coach Aubrey Hill is willing to let his Chiefs take a chance against IMG Academy. IMG Academy which comes into this game ranked No. 4 by USA TODAY and MaxPreps, while checking at No. 2 by High School Football America, brings in another round of talent to compete against some of the nation’s top teams. The schedule which only includes four home games, including the kickoff classic, will have the Ascenders earning a ton of frequent flier miles for the season. In the end though if Carol City can stay close or squeak out a win, that will help them tremendously going into the season opener next week.
Predictions
USA TODAY HSS Score Predictor: IMG Academy 37, Miami Carol City 14
Josh’s Prediction: IMG Academy 35, Miami Carol City 17
Who do you think will win?
![Cocoa and Bradford will be two of the top teams that will be gracing the districts in Class 2A for the next two years. [Myqueal Lewis for FloridaHSFootball.com]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_0574.jpeg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
![Miami Central will be among the many teams hitting the field for action this week in Week 0 action as they travel to California to take on St. John Bosco. Many teams here in the Sunshine State will be shaking off the summer rust with kickoff classics and jamborees scheduled this week. [Joshua Wilson/FloridaHSFootball.com]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Kickoff-Classics-and-Jamborees-Featured.jpg?fit=2000%2C1200&ssl=1)
