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SpcJessica2004, I heard a rumor that it is in your marriage contract with your husband, that if either one of you discusses any other classification other than 3A, that the other spouse automatically gets all of the martial assets. Is the true? Thank you lol.

Not a sun belt team lolllllll

You do know Central runs a spread formation like 3/4 and half of what the NFL runs? You tripping lmao...

We have become fond of Orlando area football. One of our neighbors is a huge Apopka fan that has slowly rubbed off on us. Our youngest is signing up to play football for the first time for the Jr. Lion mighty-mites in Lake Nona next season.

My thoughts on Lakeland @Armwood: I really am trying to give as objective a take here as possible. I type this assuming the best OL (Lampkin) and best DL (Glinton) are out for Lakeland. Lakeland Offense: Lakeland has always had a more "multiple", sophisticated running game than most H.S. teams. This has become more pronounced as originality in offensive football is now largely out the window. Yes, in a way, Lakeland is simple in what they do. But, the formations, blocking schemes and personnel groupings will not be like what most other H.S teams have seen. This is obviously an advantage against teams whose players and coaches are not particularly familiar with them (longtime observers of the program will know and recognize most everything they see, however). Add in what may well be the best running back in the country in Demarkcus Bowman, and the 'Naughts have a chance to put up points on anyone. The other two running backs (JaKari Martin and Reggie Kellum) would start for several hundred other high school teams and figure to get 10-12 carries as well. The passing game, featuring 3* QB and Auburn commit Chayil Garnett and 4* WR Arian Smith (possibly the fastest HS football player in the country)...has been a rather huge disappointment. Smith looks to me to have very high "bust" potential. He's demonstrated iffy hands and seems hesitant to go grab the ball when it's up in the air. Watching him run is a thing of beauty. But, there are times I swear the thought running through his mind as the ball is in the air is something like "I have an amazing track future!". The other WR has not impressed, either. The younger WRs in the program show more promise to me. So, they appear to need to continue to run the heck out of the ball. With Willie Lampkin, I think they're good enough to do this on anyone. Without him, elite DLs like Armwood and STA figure to be too stout to run at will on. Lakeland Defense: There was (and still is) reason to believe this defense is as good or better than any that they've had when at full strength. The DL of DE/DT Gabe Dindy (6'3" 260), soph. with many major offers already; DE Cleo Anglin (6'3", 235) some FCS offers despite being an unknown at a bad program last year; DT Dadrion James (6'0", 320), started at Kathleen last year and DE/DT Ryshawn Glinton (6'2" 270) considered a MEAC type player. Willie Lampkin sees spot duty here as well. This unit has the size and athleticism to dominate most OLs and hang in there with the STA offensive line (I think). The back seven uses six defensive backs at most all times. Two of those DBs were known as physical, hard hitting safeties last year and have been trained to play-and labeled-as linebackers. So, they still call themselves a 4-3 defense. The secondary has 4* CB Kendall Dennis, who was in Texas at The Opening; Dook Graham, a Florida commit who was a star on last year's team as well; Zay Roberson, who was thought to be a high level recruit before off the field problems caused him to miss all of last season; and a rotation of other good players, including a couple of taller, physical CBs. Lakeland Special Teams: Lethal returners (Graham, Dennis, Smith) capable of taking any kick against any team to the house. Generally good coverage units with all of the athletes they have. Average punter (QB Garnett) and probably a mediocre kicker but, by the low HS standards, kind of average. Poor snaps and/or holds have meant the field goal and EP tries have been an adventure. Armwood Offense: Spread attack with excellent skill position players, namely 2021 5* WR Agiye Hall. The offense does have a record of questionable to poor performances in big games the last couple of years. Way too much talent on the field for them to count on them not scoring much, however. Armwood Defense: Probably the best, most imposing pair of defensive tackles in the country. Both are over 300 lbs and rated 4* by Rivals. Many who've seen them are convinced both will be playing on Sundays. And the secondary is also elite with major prospects and many picks. Very fast defense. Seven (7) shutouts on the year. NOBODY has had any sort of running game against them. A review of North Gwinnet's QB highlights from the game shows a QB under heavy pressure making throws into very tight windows. The team that did the best against them (17 points in regulation; a 2OT win at home) appeared to labor tremendously to get what they got. Armwood outgained NG 271-205 for the game. Prediction: This may be the hardest game to read (objectively, anyway) for Lakeland that I can recall in many years. I've expected Lakeland's D to largely be able to control Armwood's offense. But, last week's game (indeed largely impacted by numerous 15 yard penalties, a style of offense/personnel that's a bad match up, and no Ryshawn Glinton or Lampkin) raises questions for Lakeland. On offense, Bill Castle can dial up some ball plays. And he's got the best RB he's ever had to ride. But, Armwood's D is built to stop the run. And they have a very highly regarded D-coordinator. Without Willie Lampkin, I don't see Lakeland being able to win the LOS to enough of a degree to get the job done. In the kicking game, the lack of a reliable field-goal kicking unit also may hurt Lakeland against a defense that prides itself on keeping teams out of the end zone. The formula for Lakeland to win involves the defense creating scores and/or short fields off turnovers and the kicking game generating big returns. The formula for Armwood to win involves much of the same. Armwood is at home. They don't usually have much of a home-field advantage. But, for the biggest game they've hosted in ~15 years, they will have a boisterous crowd. Lakeland will find themselves inside the Armwood 20 several times, but will be turned away on many of them without a sufficient kicking game against a stout defense. Armwood will get one big play TD, one short field TD, and a FG. Lakeland will get a TD with a botched EP and a TD late while trailing 17-6 to close to 17-12. Armwood wins 17-12.

Palm Bay? Bradenton Southeast?

Bolles glades central Pahokee Madison Pensacole Catholic

Oh yea in 2011 they had to forfeit all their games including their State Title

Couldn't have said it any better. I say becareful what you wish for cuz u just might get it. I hate Central but at lease they can talk trash look what they've accomplished. 5 state titles in a row for one and will line up with ANYBODY not afraid one bit. They might be the Cockiest in Dade.

Topnotch I say we win by 10 -13 pts. I wish we had the Band to travel with us but they'll be in Orlando at the Florida Classic battle of the bands. It's like every three years The West there 2013, 2016, 2019. Not to mention the times we went before 2013. I really feel they should do that shyt after the football season is over that way the schools have full support. Plus we travel better than any team in Dade and Broward. Tell me how I had to get an AMH ticket cause The West sold out in one day. Even ONLINEEEE. Yet you can still purchase tickets online for AMH, and at the school. I know cuz I brought my AMH ticket online yesterday. Smh

6A Palmetto is still alive and kicking.

I thought the entry fee for the playoffs was set by the FHSAA.

Picks are bold, underscore.

Glades Day Glades Central Clewiston Pahokee Manatee Lakeland STA Bolles

Yes! Dillard made 7 playoff appearances and had 2 state titles in the 80's.

Dillard LoL (shrugs shoulders” it was worth a shot u said no dade schools u never said no broward schools

Woodham, Escambia, Suwannee, Lakeland, North Florida Christian?

Just don't think Ft Myers as good as you make them out to be. But we are getting closer and closer to Friday Dade vs Broward so we will see what happens.

Southridge is #4.

My homeboy from Dade who I work with you can say Im a saleman for Coca Cola and hes a Manager at Walmart he said its gonna be all Dade counties teams in the State Finals and hes from Central and he said he aint thinking about yall its going to be light work lol his words not mine im relaying the message lol

Manatee? Southridge? Escambia?

#1 Bolles #2 St Thomas Aquinas #3 Glades Central #4 ?????????? #5 ?????????? Who are the #4 and #5 teams. Nobody has mentioned them yet in this thread.

Deerfield and Central both got the doors blown off by DC/MD teams so let’s go Vero/Dillard!!!!!!

2 more days to find out.

Last I checked ft Myers was 9-2 & on a 8 game winning streak this the playoffs your not gonna run over everyone. ft Myers was a team that ran a offensive scheme we hadn’t seen in decades And it gave us fits and it took us a quarter to fully adjust we went into the second quarter down 21-7. after that we held their offense scoreless for the rest of the game. their other 9 points came from a pick six as we drived in to their 10 yard line ..the 2 points came from a intentional safety we took with 40 seconds left in the game for better field position. in the playoffs your gonna get hit in the mouth from high school to college to nfl it’s how u respond & did u persevere. Which we did.

I guess so they are expecting over 6000 people. that’s not counting the hundreds of Dillard fans who surround the school outside the gate & smoke drank & watch the game for free lol & play loud trap music behind the away stands ...ft Myers last was lookin behind them like WHAT THE HELL lol

That Gibbons game still stick out to me. We were fresh into this qb shuffle and our best qb only played second half and final score was 32-0.. same team that scored 21 points on heritage.. Heritage defense will be exposed. Oline will be exposed as well.

STA would be on the list I would think. Lakeland is iffy or unlikely due in part to being ousted by excellent opponents in the first round in '93 and '94.

I am not convinced that STA this year is better then they were last year. Very good, yes; great, I am not sure.

I would not be. I think Northwestern is the best team in Dade. In fact, they may be the best in South Florida this year, even better than St. Thomas.

Why can't Wharton be relevant? When last Wharton game you went to? I see I had you in your feelings to go name calling. Where is Steinbrenner located? Did you go to that game? Why did they get beat by 60? What type of offense does Wharton run?

Truu..but it’s all about the personal bro central personal & ft Myers personal is not the same...ft Myers personal was more pro style something u see from a college ...Miami central is more line up & try to stop our speed guys. & again ft Myers hit us with the Wing T something we haven’t seen but now we have plus central don’t use the Wing T so it’s gonna b two completely diff game’s.

Man ft laudable is ways away from pompano n is hella far from Doom City which they have a game of their own... n I like a Dade county sweep Friday night..

it’s gonna be funny on Friday... 3 good games gonna be on that Friday night with da west vs AHP , Booker T vs Cardinal Gibbons and Roc Boys vs Dillard... I’ll be at the Central game and the whole Broward ain’t talking about Dillard.. Maybe from sunrise up lol... @topnotch305 from that video I already see what your talking about lol

Dillard hasn’t seen nothing like the Rockets since the Rockets won by multiple scores last year. Central has seen about 4-5 Dillard’s this year. Nothing new. Central wins easy. Like a 9-3 SEC team against an 12-0 Sun Belt team.

Fun Fact: Miami Central is one of the best programs in the state. I know you're saying there is a lot of trash talk going back and forth between the two schools, but I'd be careful what you wish for. Don't poke the bear too much, or in this case "Ignite the Rockets"

If The West didn't have their own big game that night I would've checked this game out. #4 for Central Amari Daniels didn't play in this game last year as his dad took head coaching job at his alma mater Jackson and made him transfer out of Miami Central to Jackson after his freshman year. He's back at central this year and they rolled Naples. Then you add #14 Yulkeith Brown jr. Dad was a legend at Miami Northwestern and he's playing at Central smh. Both playmakers. They had over 600 yards of total offense against Naples. I don't think Dillard defense gonna stop central offense. Dillard may need to score 40 to 50 points to beat them Friday.

B4 I disrespect u bruh ima just stay silent G.