BHSN Updated Tampa Bay / Central Florida Preseason polls 8/22

[gwdrum75]

I don't put much stock in preseason polls....but here are a couple more, post-KOC's.....

 

Tampa Bay

1. Lakeland Dreadnaughts: The Dreadnaughts defense showed up big in a 21-0 win over Lake Gibson.
2. Manatee Hurricanes: The Hurricanes rallied from behind for a 28-19 win.
3. Armwood Hawks: A rare loss for the Hawks, but they found a quarterback in Devin Black.
4. Jesuit Tigers: The Tigers scored on their first four possessions in a 45-0 win over Strawberry Crest.
5. Plant Panthers: The Panthers succumbed to a more physical Venice team.
6. Braden River Pirates: RB DeShaun Fenwick's offseason work showed up in the Pirates 38-10 win over River Ridge.
7. CCC Marauders: New head coach Chris Harvey ushered in a new era with a 35-0 win against Bayshore.
8. Plant City Raiders: The Raiders poured it on from the opening kickoff in a 37-0 win over Riverview.
9. Winter Haven Blue Devils: The Blue Devils showed off their ground game in a 43-6 win against Miami Killian.
10. Tampa Bay Tech Titans: The Titans defense and quarterback Michael Penix Jr. were highlights in a 35-0 win over Blake.
11. Pinellas Park Patriots: Jordon Scott and the Patriots smothered Robinson in a 29-0 win.
12. Tampa Catholic Crusaders: Lightning in the first quarter ended Tampa Catholic's game vs. Gaither with the Crusaders trailing 14-13.
13. Jefferson Dragons: Lightning shortened the Dragons game as well, but not before QB Cade Weldon showed he is back.
14. Lake Gibson Braves: The Braves took their licks against a powerful Lakeland team.
15. Clearwater Tornadoes: Clearwater Coach Don Mesick wanted a tough start to the season and he got one in Cocoa.
16. Hillsborough Terriers: The Terriers poured on the points and limited them in a 41-0 shutout against East Bay.
17. East Lake Eagles: The Eagles may have finally settled on their starting quarterback after a 33-8 win over Sunlake.
18. Kathleen Red Devils: The Red Devils showed off their strong defense in a 17-0 win vs. Lake Wales.
19. Palm Harbor University Hurricanes: The Canes carried over momentum from last year in a 51-11 win against Mitchell.
20. Cambridge Christian Lancers: State runner-ups last year, the Lancers have worked hard in the offseason to get back to Orlando.

Central Florida

1. Cocoa â€“ Tigers open the regular season Sunday on ESPN against nationally ranked Trinity Christian from Jacksonville.
2. Apopka â€“ Blue Darters committed four turnovers in a 24-21 Kickoff Classic loss to 7A state ranked Lake City Columbia.
3. Dr. Phillips â€“ UCF commit Marvin Washington accounted for three touchdowns as the Panthers downed Jones 21-6.

4. Mainland â€“ Bucs blasted Lake Mary in Kickoff Classic and start the regular season with a trip to rival DeLand.
5. Bishop Moore â€“ Reigning 5A state champs have three quarterbacks vying for the starting job heading into the ‘Battle of College Park’ against Edgewater.
6. Orange City University â€“ Titans backfield duo of Lorenzo Lingardand Marquis Mickens was impressive against DeLand with both rushing for over 100 yards.
7. West Orange â€“ Transfer quarterback Austin Burton shredded Osceola’s secondary for 233 yards and three touchdowns as the Warriors outscored the Kowboys 57-35.
8. Osceola â€“ In their third meeting with West Orange in the last 12 months, Kowboys defense surrendered 57 points in a 22-point loss.
9. Viera â€“ Defense should be a strength for the Hawks this season and it showed with a 57-0 shutout against Eau Gallie.
10. Seminole â€“ First year coach Don Stark hopes to lead the ‘Noles to the playoffs for the first time since 2011.
11. Palm Bay â€“ Pirates are among a handful of teams throughout the state that will not play a regular season game this week.
12. Timber Creek â€“ Wolves blasted Winter Springs and face Oviedo, another Seminole County opponent, this Friday.
13. Winter Park â€“ Wildcats raced to a quick 21-0 lead on Edgewater and cruised to a 35-6 win.
14. Merritt Island – Mustangs managed only one touchdown against Sebastian River but it was enough for a 7-6 victory.
15. Lake Brantley – Patriots committed four turnovers and struggled to find an offensive rhythm in a 17-7 loss to Spruce Creek.
16. Oviedo – Lions were unable to dig out of an early hole in a 34-27 loss to Wekiva.
17. Hagerty â€“ Huskies are off this week and will begin their regular season Sep. 2 against Winter Springs.
18. South Sumter – Raiders, who open with Leesburg, have won 40 of their last 42 regular season games.
19. Heritage â€“ Panthers struggled against Vero Beach in the Kickoff Classic and host No. 14 Merritt Island this week.  
20. Boone â€“ Braves put forth an impressive performance against Oak Ridge in a 20-6 win.

 

 

[DisabledAccount]

Score was 28-21 so I guessing they didn't put it in right