Written by: Drew Johnson (@RealNews102)
Edgewater (3-0) vs Jones (2-1)
Orlando’s spotlight game of the week. Edgewater is rolling under new head coach Patrick Browning with a balanced attack and a defense that hasn’t flinched. Jones has high-end talent led by 2026 QB Dereon Coleman, though last week’s slip against Evans exposed some cracks. With rivalry energy fueling this one, expect big plays on both sides.
Players to Watch
- Edgewater: Carter Emanuel (QB), Michael McClenton (LB), Ben Bankowitz (OL), Justin Edwards (ATH)
- Jones: Dereon Coleman (QB), Larry Miles (WR), Xavier Payne (OL)
Venice (1-1) vs Port Charlotte (3-0)
Port Charlotte has the chance to make a major statement. Behind 2027 QB Logan Flaherty, the Pirates are 3-0 and hungry for respect. They’ll face Venice, a perennial powerhouse in the state, now armed with senior transfer QB Darryon Jones, a Howard commit.
Players to Watch
- Port Charlotte: Logan Flaherty (QB), Bruce Blanden (RB), Dallas Lambart (ATH)
- Venice: Darryon Jones (QB), Tyree Mannings (WR), Dorian Macho Jones (RB), Asharri Charles (DE)
Lake Mary (2-1) vs Raines (2-0)
Lake Mary looks to bounce back from an early loss, still led by one of the top quarterbacks in the state in 2026 Notre Dame QB commit Noah Grubbs. Raines is a proud program with an energy that feels like an HBCU on Friday nights. Expect a physical matchup where Lake Mary’s home field could be the difference.
Players to Watch
- Lake Mary: Noah Grubbs (QB), Barrett Schulz (WR), O’Shea Faison (RB), Terrence Dixon (ATH)
- Raines: Timothy Cole (QB), Tadarius Washington (RB), Troy Butler (DE), Ethan Sherman (WR), Shareef Jackson (DB)
Clearwater Central Catholic (3-0) vs Clearwater (2-1)
A rivalry game that will deliver the goods. CCC looks sharp again with 2027 QB Khayse Barrett at the controls and a defense built to dominate the line of scrimmage. Clearwater, be 2026 QB Jaylen White, has the skill talent to make this one a shootout if they find rhythm early.
Players to Watch
- CCC: Khayse Barrett (QB), Corey Simms (RB), Trrique Harris (LB), Dicarieze Williams (ATH), Brody Church (TE), Luke Wilson (ATH)
- Clearwater: Jaylen White (QB), Wayne Cunningham (LB), Kentrail McCrae (DB), Treveon James (DL), Isaiah Berrien (ATH)
