Palm Beach top 10
Top-ranked Atlantic cruised to a 42-3 win over Wellington to finish the regular season undefeated.
The Eagles haven’t tasted defeat in the regular season since a 14-13 loss to Palm Beach Central in the first game of the 2017 regular season. Atlantic has led the rankings this season since week 2, following its win over previous No. 1 Dwyer.
Here is a look at the final top 10 teams in Palm Beach County at the end of the regular season. All games are at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
1. (1) ATLANTIC (10-0)
Atlantic closed out the season with its 19th consecutive regular season win, this one 42-3 over Wellington. Atlantic had a strong performance by Henry Bryant, who had three sacks and an 11-yard TD run. Next: vs. Western.
2. (2) DWYER (9-1)
The Panthers, who have outscored their opponents 415-79, got a week off to prepare for this week’s opponent West Broward. Dwyer’s lone defeat came in a 30-13 loss to Atlantic. Next: vs. West Broward.
3. (3) PALM BEACH CENTRAL (9-1)
After opening with a 14-0 loss at Atlantic, the Broncos picked up their ninth consecutive win with a 52-0 win over John I. Leonard last week. Palm Beach Central’s Bryan Robinson had four catches for 123 yards. Next: vs. Wellington
4. (4) PALM BEACH LAKES (7-3)
The Rams cruised to a sixth straight victory with a 46-6 win over Suncoast. Palm Beach Lakes drew the No. 6 spot in the region and will travel to Hollywood, where it takes on McArthur. Next: at McArthur
5. (5) GLADES CENTRAL (7-3)
The Raiders topped Pahokee 22-12 in the Muck Bowl and will open the playoffs hosting Coral Springs Charter, which is making its playoff debut. Next: vs. Coral Springs Charter
6. (10) KING’S ACADEMY (9-1)
The Lions had a bye last week and get another week off in the first round of the playoffs after they earned the top seed in Region 2. Next: Bye
7. (7) PAHOKEE (5-5)
Pahokee lost a third consecutive game, dropping the annual Muck Bowl 20-12 to Glades Central. However the Blue Devils earned the No. 2 seed in Region 4 and will get a bye in the first round of the playoffs. Next: Bye
8. (8) FOREST HILL (8-2)
The Falcons crushed winless Spanish River 49-5 to close out the year behind Chaz Eaton (66 yards rushing, TD and 21 yards receiving, TD) and Anthony Horne (12 carries, 94 yards, 2 TDs). Forest Hill failed to make the postseason.
Next: None
9. (6) WELLINGTON (6-4)
Wellington had won five of its last six games before it lost to top-ranked Atlantic 42-5. The consolation prize for the Wolverines is a rematch with crosstown rival Palm Beach Central. The Broncos won the earlier matchup this season 52-10. Next: at Palm Beach Central
10. (9) PARK VISTA (7-3)
The Cobras won for the fifth straight week as sophomore Cole Polnasek had two interceptions in the last three minutes of the game to seal the 20-13 victory over Palm Beach Gardens. The team’s three losses were to Atlantic, Dwyer, and Wellington, but Park Vista failed to make the postseason. Next: None
On the bubble: Benjamin (9-1), Cardinal Newman (8-2), American Heritage-Delray (7-3), Glades Day (6-4), Seminole Ridge (6-4)