Palm Beach Top 10
Atlantic shows no signs of letting up as they continued to roll this week with a 42-0 victory over visiting John I. Leonard last week to remain on top of Palm Beach County poll. The Eagles soared through the air as senior quarterback Kalani Ilimaleota was efficient, completing 10 of 15 passes for 192 yards and two scores. Junior receiver Javone Jackson had five catches for 95 yards and one TD in the win. Atlantic is averaging 33.4 points and allowing just 6.86 per game. Here is a look at the top 10 teams in Palm Beach County. All games are at 6 p.m. Friday unless noted.
1. (1) ATLANTIC (7-0)
The Eagles can lock up the District 10-8A title with a win over Lake Worth this week. Atlantic has outscored its opponents 234-48 this season and has impressive wins over Dwyer, Palm Beach Central, Pahokee, Santaluces and Park Vista. Next: at Lake Worth, Thursday 6 p.m.
2. (2) DWYER (7-1)
The Panthers picked up their sixth consecutive victory last week and tackle Royal Palm Beach at home this week. The Wildcats are coming off their first win of the season, but Dwyer is averaging 41.75 points and should roll again. Next: vs. Royal Palm Beach, Thursday 6 p.m.
3. (3) PALM BEACH CENTRAL (6-1)
The Broncos continued to roll with a convincing groundand-pound attack against Seminole Ridge. The defense had eight sacks, led by junior linebacker Griffin Lampton with five tackles and four sacks. Next: at Jupiter
4. (4) PAHOKEE (5-2)
Pahokee has won three in a row and four of its past five games with its 35-0 win over West Park Prep. The Blue Devils have averaged 35.67 points during their win streak and face a reeling Hawks team that has dropped three in a row after starting out 4-0. Next: at Seminole Ridge
5. (6) CARDINAL NEWMAN (6-1)
The Crusaders are coming off a bye week and host Glades Day (4-3) this week. Cardinal Newman has scored 41 or more points in three consecutive games. The lone loss this season was at Pahokee. Next: vs. Glades Day, 7 p.m.
6. (8) BENJAMIN (7-0)
The Buccaneers remained unbeaten with a 31-13 win over Calvary Christian Academy and travelto take on the Scots, winners of three in a row. Next: at St. Andrew’s, 7 p.m.
7. (5) FOREST HILL (6-1)
The Falcons fell flat against Dwyer on Friday in a 40-6 setback but hope to keep their postseason hopes alive when they host Olympic Heights. Next: vs. Olympic Heights
8. (7) AMERICAN HERITAGE-DELRAY (5-2)
The Stallions have dropped two in a row with last week’s 5-3 loss at Bishop Verot (6-1) in Fort Myers. American Heritage next hosts Glades Central, which has followed each win this season with a loss. The Raiders topped Boynton Beach 49-7 last week. Next: at Glades Central
9. (NR) WELLINGTON (5-3)
Wellington is back in the top 10 after it pounded out a 48-27 win over Jupiter. The Wolverines had Mark-Antony Richards (6 carries for 101 yards, 80-yard TD reception), and Lakevious Simmons (6 carries for 124, 2 TDs) lead the ground game. Next: vs. Palm Beach Gardens, Thursday 6 p.m.
10. (NR) PALM BEACH LAKES (4-3)
The Rams have won three in a row and move into the top 10 following a 24-7 win over Olympic Heights. PBL has three losses, but they’re to Dwyer, Jacksonville-Trinity Christian and Pahokee. Next: at West Boca, Thursday 6 p.m.
On the bubble: King’s Academy (7-1), Seminole Ridge (4-3), Palm Beach Gardens (4-3), Santaluces (4-3), Glades Day (5-3).