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What's crazy is the head coach is content with 9 games this year. He had opportunities to get another home game but declined. Why the heck would you do that with one of the best attendances in the state? 

What's crazy is the head coach is content with 9 games this year. He had opportunities to get another home game but declined. Why the heck would you do that with one of the best attendances in the state? 

Hello everyone! I've received numerous E-mails and requests regarding Class 3A this year and I'm aware some members have been trying to track me down. My husband, brother and I have been away from high school football for awhile due to family, 9-5 work schedules and various other influencing factors; however, I wanted to at least put out some thoughts on 3A. I don't know how often I'll be able to post or contribute, but I'll try to answer as much as I can when I can.

My top 7 teams in 3A going into Fall 2017

1) Chaminade- Madonna:  It's hard to envision anybody beating the Lions this year for class 3A now that Jacksonville Trinity Christian is in 5A. Truthfully, if Chaminade didn't receive a single transfer they would still be the team to beat, but they've added 11 transfers from last year making this not only the top team in 3A but one of the top teams in America. Chaminade is also doing what many consider to be the right thing by playing Miami Central, Miami Booker T, American Heritage Plantation and a host of quality teams. I don't think I'm far off by saying the 2017 version of Chaminade will go blow for blow with all of the previously mentioned teams barring injury.

2) Oxbridge Academy: [redacted by admin] I'm not going to touch the controversy surrounding the program [redacted by admin] they'll be in a great position to push for Orlando. CJ Smith is one of the top players in Florida and the team as a whole seems to be just as talented as years past. Oxbridge has an overall quality schedule with Glades Central and Archbishop Wood (PA) on the schedule.

3) Melbourne Central Catholic- Last year the Hustlers were the surprise team in 3A. This year the Hustlers return most of their team in-tact and have a much easier road in the playoffs than having to go through CCC and Chaminade in consecutive weeks. The schedule has also been beefed up. If Oxbridge doesn't field a team this year, MCC has to be considered an overwhelming favorite to be in Orlando in December. Even if Oxbridge fields a team, they may still be the favorite. Joaquin Collazo, Lavante Valentine and a tremendous defense should get the Hustlers to a 9-1 regular season record. I can't see them beating Fort Pierce Central, but everyone else in the regular season is fair game.

4) Clearwater Central Catholic- The Marauders were hit hard due to graduation and then lost their two top returning Juniors to rival Calvary Christian. Still, the Marauders received more than they lost and still have what many consider to be one of the top linebacking corps in the state with Deandre Fitz-Henley leading the defense. Let's be clear, the 2017 version of CCC will not win a state championship; however, I can see the Marauders finishing 9-1 or 8-2 and making a return trip to the State Semi-Finals setting up a state championship run in 2018 behind their immensely talented Junior and Sophomore classes.

5) Tampa Catholic- Like CCC, the Crusaders were hit hard due to graduation with the loss of Austin Sessums and Devan Barrett, still the Crusaders have a strong bunch of athletes Lead by an outstanding young QB in Charlie Dean. TC also has numerous young athletes that are highly thought of by regional websites in the Tampa area. TC always finds a way to play a competitive schedule and this year is no different. The losing streak to Jesuit won't end and I can easily see this TC team finishing 7-3, but the Crusaders should be in the regional finals this year.

6) American Heritage Delray- The Stallions may of struggled in 2016, but with a combination of young players growing-up and transfers the Stallions should begin the path back to the top. Like other 3A teams, they don't have a shot against Chaminade, but that's not the goal for 2017. Getting to 7-3, a win over Glades Central and getting to the regional finals are all realistic.

7) Calvary Christian (Clearwater) - Calvary Christian has historically been an average at best football team that's played in the shadow of CCC, Tampa Catholic and other private school powers in Tampa Bay- but, the 2017 version of Calvary could be on the cusp of breaking onto the regional scene as they managed to grab superstars Amari Burney and Deandre Ferguson from CCC. They are also home to one of the dominant linemen in 3A Ethan White.

Now, some questions I've received via E-mail or via message boards:

Peezy28 wanted to know my thoughts on Jay Davis being hired at St. Petersburg Catholic per the FloridaHSfootball message boards;

I don't know much about Jay outside of him being one of the all-time great quarterbacks in county history. So, if he plays QB for SPC? Sure- I think we can compete, but St. Pete Catholic is going to be a multiple year rebuilding job that is going to require money, time, resources, and luck- all of which have been in short supply at SPC for ages. I've felt for years the Barons should go independent and rebuild the program. The schedule isn't impossible- but there's no reason to be playing Cardinal Mooney, CCC or Calvary. The rest of the games I'm okay with. I wish Coach Davis the best, but I'm not expecting much.

What does Melbourne Central Catholic need to win Class 3A? -HustlerJam

I discussed this above, but the the Hustlers already received help with realignment of 3A. In years past MCC had to go through any combination of TampaCatholic/CCC/Chaminade/Oxbridge only to face Jacksonville Trinity in the finals. MCC most likely will be matched up with Oxbridge at some point (if Oxbridge fields a team), but the question is- can MCC beat Chaminade in the finals? Well, MCC hung around with Chaminade for a half last year, but wore down quickly since they played a 9 overtime marathon the week before. This Chamainde team is better at every position across the board due to transfers from their 2016 version and I don't think MCC has gotten any more talented due to transfers. So, I could see the game being a 42-24 kind of game going to Chaminade.

So, to get to Orlando I think MCC has a very realistic chance to beating Oxbridge and arriving 12-1, but to beat Chaminade they will probably need a combination of Chaminade injury, MCC playing a perfect game and luck.

Does Jacksonville Trinity Christian going to 5A open up 3A over the next few years? JaxTCADad

It opens up North 3A immediately; however, in 2017 nobody is beating Chaminade.

I understand I'm projecting here, but unless there's massive transfers (and it's 3a, so there could be), 2018 could be the most competitive 3A has ever been. It should see a defending state champion Chaminade-Madonna with a highly talented 2018/2019 class, a stupid-loaded Clearwater Central Catholic and a returning to power Delray American Heritage as the top 3 teams in the South.  CCC will receive competition from Tampa Catholic, Berkeley Prep. Chaminade and American Heritage will be playing chess trying to out-maneuver each other.

The north after 2017 will be completely wide open. MCC, Ocala Trinity, Oxbridge Academy, Holy Trinity will all be players going forward.







 

Well, at least the two schools are relatively in the same ballpark. 

Check this random ass game out.
Oasis,FL vs Eminence,KY
http://www.cape-coral-daily-breeze.com/page/content.detail/id/631635/Oasis-going-back-to-11--man-football.html

I got complete history for Pensacola, Leon,Lincoln, Gainesville, Apopka, Manatee,Ft Myers, Naples, Immokalee, and Choctaw. Plus countless of multiple seasons for every other team in the state 
Plus every team who started playing football since 2002. 
Dont you have Columbias? Would be great if you did 

Also..........
9/1 Viera vs Gonzaga,DC
9/15 Kathleen vs Phenix City Central,AL
 

Games missing 
Fort Pierce Central vs Delaware Valley,PA
West Florida vs D'lberville,MS 
Gulf Breeze vs Pascagoula,MS
on the phone now but will try and find dates 

I believe they are across town from East Park Prep

Lincoln always did less with more with Shakir. Aside from the biggest upset in Title game history, he stinks. Not a good coach. He lost the strong hold on Tallahassee talent.

I see 5 guarantee losses with a few more possible
 
If you can win 6 games I would be shocked

I can see 3-4 losses and 1 early in the playoffs and Booth gets canned.
 
The players aren't responding to him, and they went from national power to irrelevant in their own classification overnight.

9-3 Delaware Valley,PA vs 6-3 Fort Pierce Central,FL
 
10-2 Marple-Newtown,PA vs 7-5 Florida High
 
6-4 Whittier Christian,CA vs 1-9 Poinciana,FL
 
4-7 Acalanes,CA vs 4-7 Suncoast,FL
 
4-5 South Elgin,IL vs 4-6 Ransom Everglades,FL
 
10-1 Avon,OH vs 7-4 Merritt Island
 
11-2 Chatfield,CO vs 9-2 Braden River,FL
 
5-5 Northern Valley Demarest,NJ vs 5-5 Auburndale
 
Crescenta Valley,CA vs ???
 
Archbishop Wood,PA vs ???
 
Cathedral Prep,PA vs ???
 
St Joes Philly vs ???

Hopefully they can get a home and home for 18-19 with a real team from far away. That way the kids can experience something other than some southeast Georgia swamps

Hopefully they can get a home and home for 18-19 with a real team from far away. That way the kids can experience something other than some southeast Georgia swamps

Hopefully they can get a home and home for 18-19 with a real team from far away. That way the kids can experience something other than some southeast Georgia swamps

I had heard the same. I'm guessing its because after last year game and the lightning delay it took forever for them to get home. They in return want us to do the same.
Every 2 years Venice schedules out of state games. This was the year to go somewhere but GA it is I guess.

The coach ain't either. I was trying to find Camden a replacement game but they didn't want to let Venice out of it

What the hell are you talking about? Josh is a media guy who brings a world of assets to Florida high school football coverage. Why the hell are you attacking him? What benefit do you get?

Canes it seems like you invest a lot of time and energy on these boards with people who you feel like you are mentally superior to. Lol
 
Doesn't it seem like a waste, or do you take pleasure in belittling and offending us peasants. Lol

What the hell are you talking about? Josh is a media guy who brings a world of assets to Florida high school football coverage. Why the hell are you attacking him? What benefit do you get?

What the hell are you talking about? Josh is a media guy who brings a world of assets to Florida high school football coverage. Why the hell are you attacking him? What benefit do you get?