ROUND 1 “POTENTIAL UPSETS”

[DILLARDBOYZ954]

who do you guys making a statement or making a upset in round 1?? @nolebull813

@Jullian @CoachGraham @561_Fan

[DarterBlue2]

In Central Florida, Apopka avenges its loss to West Orange and wins the rematch. Possible, but WO is still the favorite.

Rick Darlington pulls a few rabbits out of his big hat, and shocks Lake Mary in the first round. Again, possible, but this would be seismic upset that would turn 7A upside down. For the record, I have Lake Mary going to the state title game, but I respect RD's ability to pull off shockers. 

[DILLARDBOYZ954]

Just now, DarterBlue2 said:

In Central Florida, Apopka avenges its loss to West Orange and wins the rematch. Possible, but WO is still the favorite.

Rick Darlington pulls a few rabbits out of his big hat, and shocks Lake Mary in the first round. Again, possible, but this would be seismic upset that would turn 7A upside down. For the record, I have Lake Mary going to the state title game, but I respect RD's ability to pull off shockers. 

Are you gonna be at the game ? I know you’re leaving the states soon. I’m rooting for your darters bro. Get that win.

[DarterBlue2]

28 minutes ago, DILLARDBOYZ954 said:

Are you gonna be at the game ? I know you’re leaving the states soon. I’m rooting for your darters bro. Get that win.

Thanks!

Yes, I am going to make this game. Our regular season loss to them was our worst of the season, as I don't think they are as talented as Apopka even though we are down. 

If Apopka pulls the upset, they could actually win round 2 where they would face either Plant City on the road, or Sarasota Riverview at home. We would again be the underdogs, but I think on our best night we could beat those teams. 

But if we do get to the Regional Finals, the season ends at Venice as we would get smoked there. 

[CoachGraham]

1 hour ago, DILLARDBOYZ954 said:

who do you guys making a statement or making a upset in round 1?? @nolebull813

@Jullian @CoachGraham @561_Fan

My biggest upset possibilities, I'll give you 2 per class:

 

1R:

Fort White over Jay

Blountstown over Aucilla

 

1A: 

Neumann over Naples Community

Orlando Christian Prep over Melbourne Central Catholic

 

2A:

Lakewood over Glades Central

Gulliver over Immaculata

 

3A:

Suwannee over Godby

Baker County over Bishop Kenny

 

4A:

Ed White over Pine Forest

River Ridge over Naples

 

5A:

Sebring over Tampa Bay Tech

Mainland over Lincoln

 

6A:

Flanagan over West Broward

Oakleaf over Mandarin

 

7A:

Apopka over West Orange

Western over Palmetto

 

 

 

I am not saying any of these will actually happen, but if you made me bet on an upset happening these are a few I could see.

 

[CoachGraham]

57 minutes ago, DarterBlue2 said:

In Central Florida, Apopka avenges its loss to West Orange and wins the rematch. Possible, but WO is still the favorite.

Rick Darlington pulls a few rabbits out of his big hat, and shocks Lake Mary in the first round. Again, possible, but this would be seismic upset that would turn 7A upside down. For the record, I have Lake Mary going to the state title game, but I respect RD's ability to pull off shockers. 

I also considered this too. DeLand is a tough draw for a 1 seed. 

[Perspective]

I think 5-seed Dillard has a chance to upset 4-seed John Carroll.  

 

[Beek]

According to everyone else.  South lake over Durant.  

[DILLARDBOYZ954]

41 minutes ago, Perspective said:

I think 5-seed Dillard has a chance to upset 4-seed John Carroll.  

 

A very slight chance lol

[DarterBlue2]

2 hours ago, CoachGraham said:

I also considered this too. DeLand is a tough draw for a 1 seed. 

No doubt. The number 2 seed in the region has a much better draw. 

[SportsFan]

4 hours ago, CoachGraham said:

My biggest upset possibilities, I'll give you 2 per class:

 

1R:

Fort White over Jay

Blountstown over Aucilla

 

1A: 

Neumann over Naples Community

Orlando Christian Prep over Melbourne Central Catholic

 

2A:

Lakewood over Glades Central

Gulliver over Immaculata

 

3A:

Suwannee over Godby

Baker County over Bishop Kenny

 

4A:

Ed White over Pine Forest

River Ridge over Naples

 

5A:

Sebring over Tampa Bay Tech

Mainland over Lincoln

 

6A:

Flanagan over West Broward

Oakleaf over Mandarin

 

7A:

Apopka over West Orange

Western over Palmetto

 

 

 

I am not saying any of these will actually happen, but if you made me bet on an upset happening these are a few I could see.

 

Fort White ain't winning, too many injuries 

 

I have a sneaking suspicion on an upset in 4A R1 but it's not that one. Ed White is too mistake prone and sloppy to win that one even at home 

[SportsFan]

I will say Suwannee beating Godby isn't as far fetched as people may think 

That game was really close a few weeks ago and Suwannee was maybe a play or 2 away from winning the first time 

[nolebull813]

Number 7 Mainland over number 2 Lincoln could be possibility. Mainland started out 0-5, but rattled off 5 straight wins in convincing fashion. Right before they won 5 straight they drove all the way to Georgia and played a top 5 state ranked team at the time in their house to a 10-7 loss. After that they have been on a roll! 
 

I chose Lincoln in the pick ems because they have had a better overall season, but it wouldn’t surprise me one bit if Mainland jumped up and sprang the upset. 

[A-Town561]

16 hours ago, CoachGraham said:

My biggest upset possibilities, I'll give you 2 per class:

 

1R:

Fort White over Jay

Blountstown over Aucilla

 

1A: 

Neumann over Naples Community

Orlando Christian Prep over Melbourne Central Catholic

 

2A:

Lakewood over Glades Central

Gulliver over Immaculata

 

3A:

Suwannee over Godby

Baker County over Bishop Kenny

 

4A:

Ed White over Pine Forest

River Ridge over Naples

 

5A:

Sebring over Tampa Bay Tech

Mainland over Lincoln

 

6A:

Flanagan over West Broward

Oakleaf over Mandarin

 

7A:

Apopka over West Orange

Western over Palmetto

 

 

 

I am not saying any of these will actually happen, but if you made me bet on an upset happening these are a few I could see.

 

The disrespect Is real for glades central  huh @CoachGraham?

I'd place you bet some where else..... like cocoa or Cardinal mooney getting beat Lol.

[DILLARDBOYZ954]

10 hours ago, nolebull813 said:

Number 7 Mainland over number 2 Lincoln could be possibility. Mainland started out 0-5, but rattled off 5 straight wins in convincing fashion. Right before they won 5 straight they drove all the way to Georgia and played a top 5 state ranked team at the time in their house to a 10-7 loss. After that they have been on a roll! 
 

I chose Lincoln in the pick ems because they have had a better overall season, but it wouldn’t surprise me one bit if Mainland jumped up and sprang the upset. 

That’s gonna be a great game. Should go down to the wire. 

[CoachGraham]

3 hours ago, A-Town561 said:

The disrespect Is real for glades central  huh @CoachGraham?

I'd place you bet some where else..... like cocoa or Cardinal mooney getting beat Lol.

I just don't think they're as good as everyone thinks they are this year....tbh with you, I hope they prove me wrong and win this week AND beat Verot. I think them winning a few would be good for the sport/area. 

 

I wanna see Pahokee do well too. 

[CoachGraham]

15 hours ago, SportsFan said:

Fort White ain't winning, too many injuries 

 

I have a sneaking suspicion on an upset in 4A R1 but it's not that one. Ed White is too mistake prone and sloppy to win that one even at home 

It is always interesting to me though when 1R teams from the panhandle come down to play the north Florida 1R teams. At times they'll struggle. 

[CoachGraham]

13 hours ago, nolebull813 said:

Number 7 Mainland over number 2 Lincoln could be possibility. Mainland started out 0-5, but rattled off 5 straight wins in convincing fashion. Right before they won 5 straight they drove all the way to Georgia and played a top 5 state ranked team at the time in their house to a 10-7 loss. After that they have been on a roll! 
 

I chose Lincoln in the pick ems because they have had a better overall season, but it wouldn’t surprise me one bit if Mainland jumped up and sprang the upset. 

I too considered this. Mainland has gotten better since their earlier season woes. 

[SportsFan]

10 hours ago, CoachGraham said:

It is always interesting to me though when 1R teams from the panhandle come down to play the north Florida 1R teams. At times they'll struggle. 

But Fort White is traveling to Jay 

[CoachGraham]

13 hours ago, SportsFan said:

But Fort White is traveling to Jay 

Even still. 

 

I could be wrong. You'll have teams like Northview 2022 who was pretty decent, but I don't think any of those teams are competing with Madison/Union/Hawthorne. 

[SportsFan]

10 minutes ago, CoachGraham said:

Even still. 

 

I could be wrong. You'll have teams like Northview 2022 who was pretty decent, but I don't think any of those teams are competing with Madison/Union/Hawthorne. 

Oh I agree 

I just don't think Fort White roster right now is in those same category 

If Fort White was healthy I would easily pick them to beat Jay, they are just too banged up right now to make noise in the playoffs 

[CoachGraham]

12 minutes ago, SportsFan said:

Oh I agree 

I just don't think Fort White roster right now is in those same category 

If Fort White was healthy I would easily pick them to beat Jay, they are just too banged up right now to make noise in the playoffs 

I still think they'll beat Jay...but we'll see. 

[CoachGraham]

Well would you look at that

 

Fort White won and Glades Central lost huh

 

Who could have predicted that…

[CoachGraham]

On 11/13/2024 at 5:46 AM, A-Town561 said:

The disrespect Is real for glades central  huh @CoachGraham?

I'd place you bet some where else..... like cocoa or Cardinal mooney getting beat Lol.

Pay up! Been telling you about Glades Central all year!

[CoachGraham]

On 11/12/2024 at 1:03 PM, CoachGraham said:

My biggest upset possibilities, I'll give you 2 per class:

 

1R:

Fort White over Jay

Blountstown over Aucilla

 

1A: 

Neumann over Naples Community

Orlando Christian Prep over Melbourne Central Catholic

 

2A:

Lakewood over Glades Central

Gulliver over Immaculata

 

3A:

Suwannee over Godby

Baker County over Bishop Kenny

 

4A:

Ed White over Pine Forest

River Ridge over Naples

 

5A:

Sebring over Tampa Bay Tech

Mainland over Lincoln

 

6A:

Flanagan over West Broward

Oakleaf over Mandarin

 

7A:

Apopka over West Orange

Western over Palmetto

 

 

 

I am not saying any of these will actually happen, but if you made me bet on an upset happening these are a few I could see.

 

I called almost half of these right btw. Considering it was upsets only, that’s pretty dang good.