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Columbus recovers.
Ball game!
28-21

Columbus recovers.
Ball game!
28-21

Thanks for the play by play SPY - couldn't log in to the forum on my phone. Second game in a row.
Anyhow, full capacity on home side (this is effectively a home game for Columbus) so about 3k fans there proably close to half that on Deerfield side - an hour drive for them. Columbus fans tailgating early and the weather was beautiful but a pretty strong breeze most of the game made for some ugly punting and possibly contributed a bit to a missed FG by the Bucs.
Columbus looked strong early on both sides of the ball. Some momentum shifted in the 2nd quarter when the Buc's offense got going. Penalties on both sides helped swing momentum. Bucs probably got the worst of it though. One play in particular stood out with a apparent TD called back on what should have been pass interference on the Explorers but ended up being called back on an ineligible receiver call for the Bucs. 
Overall, some replays from last year - multiple weak penalties (encroachment mostly) committed by Bucs and a couple untimely INT's really took the wind out of their offensive sails. That said, Bucs offense found success with a bubble screen and stayed in the game all second half. But the Columbus D was tough. At least twice Deerfield got inside the 5 and came away with nothing.
The last two games it is clear that Columbus is playing some inspired football. I saw it against Western when Courtney Holmes, a real tough kid and inspiration was supercharged from play one. That carried over for the rest of the game. After that game, during prayer on the field it was clear from the talk that these boys believed they could win it all. Today, the first post on Henry Parish's twitter account right after the game was to his late friend and teammate Ari Arteaga - "We finishing the job, Ari!"
These boys have a lot to play for and are on a redemption mission now. I was not convinced coming into Western, but I was feeling much more confident going into this game. I privately told one of my coach friends, before the game - the winner here today should take it all. He agreed. I'm hoping I'm right.
 

Appreciate the updates

Columbus recovers.
Ball game!
28-21

Columbus recovers.
Ball game!
28-21

Columbus recovers.
Ball game!
28-21

WOW!
Columbus goes vertical on their 1st play and hits on a 95 yd TD pass.
Columbus 21-7 7:36 3rd Q
 

TD Deerfield 
21-14 5:24 3rd Q

WOW!
Columbus goes vertical on their 1st play and hits on a 95 yd TD pass.
Columbus 21-7 7:36 3rd Q
 

TD Deerfield 
21-14 5:24 3rd Q

Columbus 14-7 at the half.
 

Columbus 14-7 at the half.
 

Momentum has definitely shifted. 
Columbus just went 3 and out again. 

Columbus 3 and out
Deerfield with another short field +30yd line.
Deerfield throws a fade on 1st down for a TD.
Columbus 14-7 3:53 2nd Q
 
 
 

Columbus goes 3 and out and punts out of their end zone.
Deerfield gets a short field on the +29 yd line and drives inside the 5 yd line again.
Settles for a 25 yd field goal attempt
NO GOOD!
 
14-0 Columbus 6:13 2nd Q
 

WOW!
Deerfield stopped on 4 attempts inside the 1 yard line.
14-0 Columbus 10:17 2nd Q

Moise is out for the year and Stanley transferred to Miami Central months ago.

In this case it is not the ADs  The whole East Coast is out of school until Friday.  No School means no practice unless your a private school... NO one is going into a game with zero practice.

Appreciate the suggestions.  Funny, I was just reading up on Pace this morning after seeing how they blasted Jackson.

Deerfield beats Atlantic
Heritage Delray beats Dwyer soundly

Upon further review
 

Hey everybody! Sorry I haven't posted a preview for the upcoming football season. We haven't put together a big preview like years past, but I figured I would post some thoughts on the upcoming season. It's not as detailed as I would have liked, but it's what I have to give to the community.

  First off, here's our top 5 teams in 3A for 2019.

#1 Jacksonville Trinity Christian- JaxTCA returns to their old stomping grounds in 3A after winning four consecutive state championships from 2013-2016. While much ink has been spilt about the defensive secondary, the offense is looking mighty prolific. The schedule is going to be a tough nut to crack, but JaxTCA is well prepared to have success. The challenge for JaxTCA isn't that they aren't a great team, but it's going to be team health. For 3A, JaxTCA is arguably the deepest team around; however, in comparison to the teams they will be playing they can't match their depth.  Still, expect to see JaxTCA in the state finals in December even if they do get banged up.

#2) Chaminade-Madonna-  The defending two time state champions in 3A are sitting in a great position into 2019. They return quite a bit of talent and have been bolstered by a wealth of talented transfers. C-M has historically played a tough schedule and the 2019 version will not be any different. Games against Miami Central, Carol City, Vero Beach, Pahokee, Atlantic and a pre-season game against American Heritage (Plantation) will all be challenges.

There isn't a lot of weakness on this roster, it's a solid well put together roster. The QB situation will work itself out before the powers come calling mid-season. Overall, expect another great season for the Lions.

#3) Clearwater Central Catholic-  The off-season didn't start off with a bang for the Marauders. Players transferred out, coaches left and then they were run off the field in the spring game against Belen Jesuit and Cardinal Gibbons as they broke in a new QB. Since then? The Marauders have emerged as an legitimate contender once again. The schedule is going to be highly competitive in 2019 (the CCC vs Tampa Catholic game needs to be televised!). I think it's safe to say CCC fans should expect another lengthy post thanksgiving playoff run.

#4) Pensacola Catholic-  The Crusaders had a strong outing in 2018 and bring the roster back in 2019. A roster which features a lot of experience, 28 seniors. There's plenty of depth at all positions. While the schedule isn't as competitive as the teams ranked above them, it's still a good schedule and should prepare the Crusaders for the playoffs.

#5) Florida High School-   The Seminoles had a great run in 2018 but were upset by King's Academy. Lead by QB Willie Taggart Jr, the Seminoles should have another terrific season after having a plethora of youth in 2019. The season features traditional rivals and local talent.

Some general thoughts:

-->I'm big on Pensacola Catholic in 2019. I'm not suggesting they'll compete with JaxTCA, but I do think they will be dangerous.  I would love to see FSU School vs Pensacola Catholic. That would be a great north-Florida 3A contest.

--> I think Chaminade and JaxTCA will end up playing each other in the state finals. JaxTCA is better than Chaminade by 2 TD's right now. What changes things is serious injuries.  I note serious injuries because JaxTCA will effectively have 4 weeks off between the end of their regular season and the state championship game. If we're being honest, nobody in the north would pose a threat to even a beat up JaxTCA team. Due to the lack of challenge for that length of time, I expect JaxTCA to reach the state finals healthy, but rusty.

Chaminade has the benefit of having CCC in the state semi finals. CCC is another small school powerhouse and regular fixture in national small private school football polls since 2012. Chaminade has defeated CCC two years in a row, but the Marauders have closed the gap from 2017 to 2018. Chaminade will likely beat them again in 2019 but it won't be easy, thus as long as Chaminade is healthy they'll likely have the edge in the state finals over JaxTCA until JaxTCA "wakes up" from 4 weeks against much lesser competition.

--> Berkeley Prep is a dark horse in the south.  Lakeland Christian and Ocala Trinity Catholic are looking good in the north.  I expect all three teams to have good seasons in 2019. Trinity Catholic should be a joy to watch as they are rebuilding their program toward competing with JaxTCA/FSU School and others in the north.  Berkeley Prep has a strong roster in 2019 that features talented linemen and a talented offense that should score points in 2019.  Lakeland Christian looks to be a force in region 2, but Holy Trinity and MCC are also hanging around.

--> I think 3A will be well represented in state and national polls. JaxTCA and Chaminade-Madonna should both be in the 20 in Florida and CCC will be around 40 with. All three schools should easily make the top 25 national rankings for small schools.

--> The defending state finalist King's Academy will still be a threat, but due to a large graduating class it's hard seeing them continue to have success now that they are in the south of 3A. In addition, they're joined by Calvary Christian (Ft. Lauderdale) and rival Benjamin School who are both looking potent as well.

Right now that all depends on University School. If they had the team form last year, I'd say no in a toss up. I hate to say it ,but University School has good coaches and disciplined players so it should be in an interesting encounter!

Were in the first week of July just a little over 1 more month before kick off of the 2019 season anything can happen from now until next month but if I had to rank south Florida's top 20 going into 2019 it would go as followed.
#1 Miami northwestern (2 time defending champ)
#2 Miami central (they really loaded up this off season also have alot of talent coming back)
#3 Carol City (they were moved down to 4A but still one of the most talented teams in the state)
#4 Cardinal Gibbons (defending champs got a few transfers in as they look to repeat.)
#5 American heritage Patriots (after a lost to Gibbons twice last year the Patriots will be out for blood this year)
#6 St Thomas (the raiders are always one of the best but their quarterback situation is still very much in the air.)
#7 Chaminade madonna ( the lions have probably been one of the busiest teams in the state this off season as transfers are concerned look for the lions to be amongst the best again.)
#8 Columbus (The explorers fell just short in the state championship game against madrian only lost 2 regular season games and would look to build off that run this year also they have a str8 dawg at the RB position)
#9 Deerfield Beach (The Bucks Are Always Talented But will they ever put it all together in the post season when it counts.)
#10 University School (The Sharks Again Will Be A Handful to deal with this year as they look to make a run and win it all.)
#11. Dillard (The Panthers are coming off their best season since 2008 and were a few plays away from upsetting Miami central in the first round;the Panthers got a few transfers in from Deerfield a quarter back from piper and a few more. We have about 65-70 players right now. We go 4 deep at the qb position all starter caliber we go 3 deep at the rb position And we have extreme depth at the OL AND DL position. And a defense that's just straight NASTY; Add that with HC Eddie frasier taking over fa base fully back involved kids buying in Dillard Will be very dangerous this year.)
#12. Atlantic (after a disappointing season last year the eagles will look to claim dominance as the #1 team in palm beach.)
13.Dwyer (the Panthers are loaded this year and should be top 3 in west palm this year.)
#14. Western (the Wildcats are not the Wildcats of old as they look to continue to put western on the map.)
#15. Miramar (the Patriots finished 8-2) last year but lost a tough game to park vista expect the Patriots to be ready come August.)
#16. Plantation (the colonels are another very talented team who can beat any team on any given night.)
#17. Southridge (the Spartans is always a team you better respect when you line up against them; how good will they be ? We shall see.)
#18. Belen Jesuit (I've been hearing alot of things about them this off season most definitely have to keep a eye out for them.)
#19. Mcarthur (The Mustangs will be very talented this year let's see how much noise they make.)
#20. American heritage Delray (the stallions reloaded this off season will they be able to get back to Orlando though??)