According to Josh’s list Lakeland is hosting the Battle at the Bryant Jamboree the day after their game with West Broward. Buchholz and Port Charlotte are the other participants that day. Are the Dreadnaughts double dipping?
You're right about coaching and I'll use Flanagan as an example. Before Devin Bush Sr arrived Flanagan wasn't relevant but from 2013-2015 Flanagan went 35-5 with a state title in 2015. Now Flanagan is back to being irrelevant.
I agree with you. Dillard went undefeated last year but lost in the first round of the playoffs. I was rooting for Dillard but when I heard they lost I was like damn. Maybe the schedule played a factor but having St. Thomas on your schedule will have you battle tested.