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Dillard had a great season. If they had been in 8A or 5A, I believe they would have made a run at the state title this year. Great season for the new staff and if everything remains in tact, look for Dillard to make several deep runs and possibly win a title over the next 1 to 5 years. The talent was always there. It just needed the right staff. Hopefully the kids stay home and play for the Panthers.

Score wise it was early in the third quarter when DP scored. But in reality, DP sleepwalked through that game. Usually, DP/Apopka is a huge rivalry decided by a touchdown or less. The night of this game it was as if the ghost of DP showed up. I really can't explain what I saw any better. Pipe Dreams is close to the DP program and probably knows more if he is willing to share publicly.

If the 2018 version of DP pulls off back to back wins against Centennial and Vero Beach, it will be because those two teams are greatly overrated and were not going to be an 8A threat, period. Even if DP accomplishes the above, their season will end the following week. Look for DP to be strong again next year. This year is more or less a lost cause as far as a State Title run is concerned.

Shows how much I pay attention to the NFL. Did not know he had moved on.

Hey, I think he had a Touchdown catch in the Super Bowl!

Was the Philadelphia Eagles's Tight End, Burton, Venice's Quarterback back then?

Yes, I believe Jones has a great shot at getting revenge even though they will have to travel to their place. Jones may well be the best team in Orlando this year. They were heavily touted last year and disappointed. This year they are totally flying under the radar and are at least as good as they were a year ago. I feel that this has led to a lack of pressure on them as there are very few expectations. We will see. They have by far the most impressive local win against Bishop Moore this year and it is for a reason.

I smell an upset in 5A South.

I would be mildly surprised, but immensely happy, if West Orange could repeat.

The new staff has had a great season and the program now has a foundation to build on.

Lakeland should be the big favorite to win this region. They will be Columbia's Semifinal opponent provided the Tigers take care of business.

The problem lies partly with the class they are in which is terrible. Reduce the number of classes by two and this team would not be in the playoffs.

If the details can be worked out, strategically scheduling out of state competition can certainly be advantageous. The trick is to find said team that would be willing to play.

Not the winner. But probably the margin.

I feel real bad for Seminole. They are a better team than at least two of the 8a, Region 1 playoff teams. But I guess they determined their own fate when they lost to Oviedo.

If you had been at the game and seen what I saw, you would not be worried about DP. In fact, you would want them to beat Centennial who gave you trouble in the regular season. Being an inexperienced team, Centennial may lose Friday. However, if they play up to the form they showed against VB, they should win.

Given the new points system, all games should be made up. To have games not played or ending without a result is not acceptable. In fact, it may create a situation where two teams willfully conspire against another team keeping them out by creating just such a situation.

The teams I have bolded have a shot. I would also add West Orange to the list if they can somehow beat Wekiva a second time. But that is a tall order though I would not put it past coach Head.

Shh h, IMG is very well connected. It is what we have come to with our politics.

They are not debating that Jesuit won. They are not even saying they did not deserve to win. They are just saying the game was not a blowout. I believe they were both there and I trust the integrity of the posters to give an honest account of the game.

Bad Bird and I probably disagree on this, but my take on DP is that they are real down this year. If they beat Centennial and you get DP at home and they beat VB at their place, then VB was not a contender to begin with and once again benefited from a relatively soft schedule. Not sure why you say what you did about their game with Apopka. However, except for a brief period early in the third quarter when they scored, they were never in the game and did not look like the DP I am used to. Usually, DP vs Apopka games are within a touchdown either way. This time the final DP vs Apopka score was an accurate reflection of the two teams that night.

I agree. Districts should be between 5 and 7 teams each. No less than 5 or more than 7. That way, you don't have the three and four team cheesy districts, but you do have the ability to schedule at least four games outside the district.

In a parallel universe, perhaps.

Probably as toxic as fish from the mouth of the Hudson.

Hopefully, the playoff attendance is like the Fletcher game. This Columbia team has earned the support of the community.