Harmony, Boone return to Super 16
Victories last week for Harmony and Boone improved each team to 3-1 and the programs punched their tickets for a return trip to the Sentinel Super 16 football rankings.
Harmony senior Nathan Herstich threw three passes for touchdowns and rushed for another score Friday to help the Longhorns return to the Sentinel Super 16 football rankings with their third straight win.
Harmony (3-1), which opened the season at No. 15 before losing to Space Coast (3-1) in its opener, moved back to that spot after defeating Liberty 29-20. A key Class 7A, District 5 matchup awaits the Longhorns Friday when they play at East River (3-1) at 7 p.m.
Boone comes in at No. 16 following a 55-14 win over Orlando University. Zak Thomas returned a kickoff 85 yards for a score and Kenyon Baron rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown for the Braves.
Deltona and Lake Brantley dropped from the rankings following losses to New Smyrna Beach and Lake Mary, respectively.
Lake Nona and Lake Mary each moved up two spots while Apopka and DeLand switched places to close out the top five.
The Super 16 is made up of teams in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake and southwest Volusia counties. Team record and upcoming opponents are included in rankings. Mustangs were off last week. Friday vs. Olympia (1-3).
Malachi Wilson intercepted a pass and Najah Sylvester finished with a sack and seven tackles in 31-0 win vs. Winter Haven (3-1).
Sept. 28 vs. Ridge Community (2-2).
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fourthquarter rally by Ocoee (1-3) for 31-25 win when Andrew O’Connor intercepted final heave from Knights. Sept. 28 vs. Ocala West Port (1-3).
Blue Darters recovered three fumbles and intercepted two passes in 38-7 win vs. then-No. 9 Dr. Phillips (1-3). Friday at No. 16 Boone (3-1).
Bulldogs overcame 10-point deficit in third quarter before giving up decisive TD in final minute of 24-21 loss vs. Jacksonville Mandarin (2-2).
Friday vs. Deltona Pine Ridge (0-4).
Brendon Lightsey made Wildcat debut by rushing five times for 78 yards and two touchdowns in 52-0 win vs. Colonial (0-3).
Friday at Evans (1-2).
Jonas Polynice led Warriors with 14 total tackles (3 for loss) and Austin Chilton blocked a kick in 47-7 win vs. Timber Creek (1-3). Friday at Cypress Creek (1-3).
Andre Johnson returned a blocked punt for a touchdown in 42-0 win vs. Orange City University (1-3).
Sept. 28 vs. Lake Brantley (1-3). Game at Camping World Stadium vs. Evans (1-2) was postponed to Oct. 30 due to inclement weather.
Friday at Ocala Forest (3-1).
Joey Cochran recovered a fumble and returned an interception for touchdown in 50-13 win at St. Cloud (0-3). Sept. 28 vs. Windermere High (0-3).
Mike Cardegnio rushed five times for 150 yards and three touchdowns in 50-20 win vs. then-No. 15 Lake Brantley (1-3). Friday at Lyman (2-2).
Stephen Dix Jr. tallied 18 tackles (five for losses) with a sack and forced fumble in 38-7 loss at thenNo. 5 Apopka (3-1). Friday at Daytona Beach Mainland (2-2).
Dylan Brazil scored on a 58-yard pass from Bryce McGill in second quarter of 41-18 loss at Archbishop Spalding, Md. (1-0). Friday at South Sumter (2-2). (3-1). Lions
were off last week. Friday vs. Winter Springs (0-4).
Nathan Herstich threw three touchdown passes to Caleb Bass in 29-20 win at Liberty (1-2). Friday at East River
Christian Roberts rushed six times for 84 yards and two touchdowns in 55-14 win vs. Orlando University (1-3). Friday vs. No. 5 Apopka (3-1).
Deltona (2-2); Lake Brantley (1-3); Hagerty (2-2); Groveland South Lake (2-1).