Top-ranked Eagles get back to football
Hurricane Dorian still had an impact on scheduling as several games were moved from Friday night to Monday — or to be canceled altogether. One of those games was top-ranked Atlantic at Boca Raton. The Eagles are still are perched atop this week’s ranking. However, Palm Beach Lakes’ convincing win over host Glades Central has the Rams knocking on the door for the top spot. All games start at 6:30 p.m. on Friday unless noted.
1. (1) Atlantic (1-0): The Eagles have had two weeks off to prepare for this week’s game in the Muck. Atlantic’s game against Boca Raton was canceled, so the Eagles were idle for the second straight week. The Eagles, winners in their past 22 regular-season games dating back to a 14-13 loss to Palm Beach Central in the 2017 season opener, have split the past two meetings between the schools losing to Glades Central, 14-13 in 2016 and winning in 2015, 26-7. Next: at Glades Central, 6 p.m.
2. (2) Palm Beach Lakes (2-0): The Rams won their eighth consecutive regularseason dating back to last season with a 44-13 throttling of host Glades Central. Once again, Palm Beach Lakes was led by quarterback Tre’Von Taylor’s four TDs and running back Antonio Outler, who ran for 178 yards. Next: at Royal Palm Beach
3. (3) Palm Beach Gardens (2-0): Palm Beach Gardens also got an additional week of rest with a bye week. The Gators will face a stiff test this week when they tackle Forest Hill and their potent ground game that nearly racked up 500 yards in its win over John I. Leonard on Monday. Next: vs. Forest Hill, 6 p.m. 4. (5) American Heritage-Delray (2-1): The Stallions continued to roll with a 42-9 win over Fort Pierce John Carroll Catholic as Zachary Bohannon, Jamal Potts and Tyler Gaskin once again turned in big plays. Bohannon had three TD passes, two which went to Potts and Gaskin had a 90-yard kickoff return. Next: Bye week
5. (6) Palm Beach Central (2-1): The Broncos tuned up for its crosstown rivalry game with Wellington with a 53-0 win over Olympic Heights. Malik Johnson, Corey Reddick, and Cedric Johnson all had rushing TDs, while Bryan Robinson (two TDs) and Kaishawn Curry (TD reception) were the recipients of quarterback Anarjahe Douriet’s three TD tosses. Next: at Wellington
6. (7) Benjamin (2-0): The Buccaneers rolled to a 40-0 victory over Miami Lasalle in just one half of action (stopped by weather) as quarterback Santino Marucci accounted for six TDs. In two games, the junior quarterback has thrown for five TDs and has run for six more. Next: at Pine Crest, 7 p.m.
7. (8) Forest Hill (2-0): The Falcons’ offensive line paved the way for 485 yards on 36 rushes, led by Adrian Montcrieffe’s 190 yards and three scores in a 42-20 win over John I. Leonard. Jalen Jeter added 141 yards and two scores, while defensive back Keimoni Hunter paced the defense with two interceptions. Next: at Palm Beach Gardens, 6 p.m.
8. (9) King’s Academy (3-0): James Dailey passed for 338 yards and five touchdowns and added 120 yards rushing to lead King’s Academy in its second straight game scoring more than 50 points. Isaac Scroggins had 168 yards and three touchdowns receiving. Stephen Scroggins had 11 tackles and two sacks. Next: at Lakeland Christian, Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
9. (NR) Park Vista (2-1): The Cobras climbed into this week’s rankings after their come-from-behind 21-10 win over host Wellington. Sophomore Markel King scored twice, and senior Dillon Barbeau led the strong defensive effort as he pulled down two interceptions for Park Vista. Next: vs. Spanish River, 6 p.m.
10. (4) Glades Central (2-1): The Raiders were routed at home by Palm Beach Lakes. Glades Central got off to a good start when junior Desmond Washington took the opening kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown, but Palm Beach Lakes cruised to a 44-13 win. It doesn’t get easier for the Raiders who host top-ranked Atlantic. Next: Three local schools moved up in this week’s Associated Press high school football poll. Benjamin moved up from No. 4 to No. 3 in Class 3A, Dillard rose from No. 9 in Class 6A to No. 6 and Western tied for the No. 3 spot after being No. 4 last week. In total, 13 Broward and Palm Beach county teams earned spots in their classes’ top 10.
Here is the Associated Press Top 10 Florida High Cchool Football Poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records, rating points and previous rankings. Local teams are bolded: Others receiving votes: McArthur 3, Others receiving votes: Hallandale 2, 5. Glades Central 2-1 52 4 Others receiving votes: Cardinal
Delray American vs. Atlantic, 6 p.m.
On the bubble: Jupiter (3-0), Cardinal Newman (1-0), Lake Worth (1-1), Dwyer (1-1), St. Andrew’s (2-1).
Gary Curreri is a correspondent for the South Florida Sun Sentinel.