By: Ross Van De Griek
1. Lakeland (4-0)
Last Week: Defeated Plant City, 55-19
This Week: vs Hialeah
The Dreadnaughts remain the Tampa Bay area's #1 ranked team for the 5th consecutive week. Coming off a thrashing 55-19 win over Plant City last week, where Lakeland would outscore Plant City, 35-9 in the second half.
2. Tampa Bay Tech (4-0)
Last Week: Defeated Plant, 40-14
This Week: Bye Week
Tampa Bay Tech rises from #3 to #2 in this week's rankings, coming off a 40-14 win over Plant (0-3).
Tampa Bay Tech junior quarterback David Wright finished 15/21, for 205 passing yards & had 3 touchdown passes.
Tampa Bay Tech senor Osmanis Aguilera finished with 20 carries, for 151 rushing yards & had 2 rushing touchdowns.
3. Berkeley Prep (3-0)
Last Week: Bye Week
This Week: vs IMG Academy (White)
Berkeley Prep has not played since September 6, where they defeated Cardinal Mooney, 35-7.
The Buccaneers will have a little test this week, taking on IMG Academy's varsity team that is led by freshman running back Xavier Terrell.
4. Armwood (2-1)
Last Week: Bye Week
This Week: vs Chamberlain
The Hawks will be back in action on Friday night, where they will host the Chamberlain Chiefs (2-1) at Lyle Flagg Stadium in Seffner.
Junior quarterback Cam'ron Ransom has thrown for 537 passing yards in the first 3 games of the season.
5. Tampa Catholic (3-1)
Last Week: Defeated Land O'Lakes, 58-0
This Week: vs North Port
Tampa Catholic quarterbacks Dylan McCain & Xavione Washington combined to go 8/10, for 191 passing yards & each threw for a touchdown pass last week at Land O'Lakes.
Tampa Catholic freshman Lewis Carter led the way with 5 carries, for 155 rushing yards & had a rushing touchdown.
Tampa Catholic senior linebacker Mikey Gonzalez led the way with 7 total tackles, in the win at Land O'Lakes.
6. Gaither (4-0)
Last Week: Defeated East Bay, 39-15
This Week: Bye Week
Senior quarterback Tony Bartalo finished 14/23, for 291 passing yards & threw 5 touchdown passes in the win.
Junior running back Jayden Mendez led the way, with 4 carries & 24 rushing yards in the win.
Senior Deveon Knighton led with 7 catches, for 91 receiving yards & had 2 touchdowns in the win.
7. Cambridge Christian (4-0)
Last Week: Defeated Admiral Farragut, 27-9
This Week: vs Bradenton Christian
Junior quarterback Titan Williamson finished 11/19, for 194 passing yards & threw a touchdown pass in the win.
Junior running back Ronald White led the way with 7 carries, for 106 rushing yards & had 2 rushing touchdowns in the win.
Junior wide receiver Preston Snider led the way, with 105 receiving yards on 4 catches in the win.
8. Wiregrass Ranch (4-0)
Last Week: Defeated Nature Coast, 34-7
This Week: vs River Ridge
Sophomore quarterback Rocco Becht finished 9/12, for 181 passing yards & had 2 touchdown passes in last week's win.
Junior running back Grady Clower had 5 carries, for 63 rushing yards & 2 rushing touchdowns in the win. Clower also had a pick six in the win.
Senior linebackers Dylan Ridolph & Tyler Mesnekoff each had 10 total tackles in the win last week.
9. Steinbrenner (4-0)
Last Week: Defeated Alonso, 47-7
This Week: vs Hillsborough
Senior quarterback Haden Carlson finished 12/18, for 204 passing yards & had 3 touchdown passes in the win.
Junior running back Deon Silas led the way, with 6 carries for 152 rushing yards & had 2 rushing touchdowns in the win.
Junior safety Matt Durrance had 8 total tackles (7 solo) in the win last week.
10. Clearwater (3-1)
Last Week: Lost to Largo, 21-14
This Week: Bye Week
Senior quarterback Rent Montie finished 20/41, for 222 passing yards & threw for 2 touchdowns, but also had 3 interceptions.
Senior running back Latrez Bradley had 14 carries, for 72 rushing yards last week at Largo.
Senior defensive end Damond Dennis & sophomore linebacker Dretez Tucker each had 7 total tackles to lead the team last week.
On The Bubble: Bloomingdale (2-1), Calvary Christian (2-1), Hillsborough (2-1), Largo (3-1), Mitchell (3-1), Newsome (3-1), Riverview (4-0), River Ridge (2-1)