CENTRAL FLORIDA BLITZ PICK SIX WEEK 5 PREVIEW: Lake Mary at Dr. Phillips (Orlando)

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When: 7:00 p.m. Friday

Where: Bill Spoone Stadium, Orlando

Broadcast/streaming info: NFHS Network

Records: Lake Mary, 2-1; Dr. Phillips, 3-0

Rankings: Lake Mary is ranked No. 13 in the Florida Top 25, ranked No. 2 in Class 7A; Dr. Phillips is ranked No. 8 in Class 7A

What To Know: Lake Mary is coming off a bye week after losing to Lakeland 35-34 in overtime in Week 3 … Dr. Phillips is coming off a 21-7 victory over Ocoee in Week 4 … The visiting Rams are averaging 35.7 points per game while giving up 20.7 points per game so far … The host Panthers are averaging 27 points per game while having given up just a total of 10 points so far in three games … While Dr. Phillips has not put any statistics up on their athletes, they have shown to be a gritty group so far with the games they have played including picking up 6-3 victory over Apopka in Week 3 … Lake Mary is led by sensational quarterback Noah Grubbs who is currently a Notre Dame commit … Through the three games played by the Rams, Grubbs has thrown for 535 yards and seven touchdowns … Grubbs’ favorite targets so far have been Parker Perales (123 yards receiving), Carson Friedman (121 yards receiving), and Terrance Dixon (114 yards receiving) … Isaiah Thomas has already proven to be a balance for the Rams’ passing attack, rushing 310 yards on 59 carries and scoring four touchdowns through three games … Defensively speaking for Lake Mary, Jack Lorenz leads the Rams in tackles with 18 total tackles, while Aireese Martin leads the team with two sacks.

Josh’s Pick: This game is going to be more so a test for the Panthers than the Rams as Lake Mary seems to be the better all-around team, especially when it comes to offense. The Panthers will have to play a clean game if they want a chance to come away with a huge victory in Week 5 with the first playoff rankings looming. However, I think Noah Grubbs and company will take home their third win of the season. LAKE MARY OVER DR. PHILLIPS

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