Take a look back at the scores, highlights and analysis from the top games and best performances from Friday night, then look ahead to what’s coming up with this week’s schedules.
Friday Night Scoreboard
Hernando County
Calvary Christian Academy 26, Hernando Christian 7
Hudson 52, Hernando 0
Nature Coast 35, Poinciana 14
Melbourne Eau Gallie 14 Springstead 6
Crystal River 41, Weeki Wachee 0
Prime time performers
Colton Ashworth, Hernando: Recorded a team-high nine tackles in a loss to Hudson.
John Capel III, Hernando: Ran for 82 yards on 22 carries in a loss to Hudson.
Christian Cromer, Nature Coast: Rushed for 102 yards and four touchdowns on 19 carries in a win over Poinciana.
Jackson Hoyt, Nature Coast: Accounted for 252 yards (172 passing, 80 rushing) and threw for a touchdown in a win over Poinciana.
Jadon Jaimes, Springstead: Registered 14 tackles in a loss to Eau Gallie.
Jordan Jandro, Weeki Wachee: Finished with 13 tackles and a forced fumble in a loss to Crystal River.
Eryk Marcuccio, Weeki Wachee: Ended up with six tackles and a fumble recovery in a loss to Crystal River.
Connor Mccazzio, Springstead: Ran for 77 yards and a touchdown in a loss to Eau Gallie.
Aiden Orta, Nature Coast: Finished with 11 tackles, a sack and a forced fumble in a win over Poinciana.
Dalton Williams, Springstead: Recorded 15 tackles and had an interception and a forced fumble in a loss to Eau Gallie.
Hillsborough County
Oasis Christian 26, Foundation Christian 14
Eagles View 28, Bell Creek Academy 6
Clearwater Central Catholic 21, Berkeley Prep 14
Seffner Christian 28, Windermere Prep 8
Sarasota Christian 58, Tampa SLAM 0
Armwood 34, Venice 25
Sumner 50, Bloomingdale 13
Riverview 52, Brandon 0
Blake 45, Leto, 0
Carrollwood Day 14, Madison County 0 (stopped in second quarter due to lightning)
Durant 48, Chamberlain 6
East Bay 38, Middleton 6
Gaither 35, Steinbrenner 7
Hillsborough 36, Lennard 0
Alonso 40, Freedom 0
Plant City 20, Newsome 18
Robinson 26, Spoto 7
Tampa Bay Tech 28, Plant 22
Strawberry Crest, 28, King 7
Sickles 26, Jefferson 12
Jesuit 34, Wharton 20
Prime time performers
Taquawn Anthony, Wharton: Had seven catches for 58 yards and two touchdowns in a loss to Jesuit.
Devin Blunt, Strawberry Crest: Ran for 91 yards and three touchdowns on 14 carries in a win over King.
Javion Collins, Blake: Recorded six tackles and four sacks in a win over Leto.
Chris Denson, Plant City: Accounted for 278 yards (207 passing, 71 rushing) and threw for two scores in a win over Newsome.
Ronnell Dubose, Jefferson: Ran for 117 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries in a loss to Sickles.
Ja’quez Estera, Tampa Bay Tech: Registered eight tackles and 2.5 sacks in a win over Plant.
Ladainian Ferrell, Gaither: Finished with nine receptions for 157 yards and a touchdown in a win over Steinbrenner.
Zy Floyd, Strawberry Crest: Accounted for 147 yards (112 passing, 35 rushing) and threw for a score in a win over King.
Rod Gainey Jr., Tampa Bay Tech: Ran for 103 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries in a win over Plant.
Will Griffin, Jesuit: Threw for 347 yards and scored four touchdowns (three passing, one rushing) in a win over Wharton.
Noah Guenther, Newsome: Threw for 171 yards and scored twice (one passing, one rushing) in a loss to Plant City.
Leon Haynes, Blake: Ran for a touchdown and returned a kick for a score in a win over Leto.
Antonio Henley, Gaither: Recorded seven tackles and two sacks in a win over Steinbrenner.
Eli Hisock, Newsome: Ran for 56 yards on offense and recorded 11 tackles on defense in a loss to Plant City.
Xzavier Jackson, Tampa Bay Tech: Threw for 150 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Plant.
Jackson Jensen, Wharton: Threw for 161 yards and three touchdowns in a loss to Jesuit.
Zykee Joyce, Plant City: Had seven catches for 80 yards in a win over Newsome.
Bo Knox, Seffner Christian: Recorded 10 tackles in a win over Windermere Prep.
Cameron Knox, Seffner Christian: Accounted for 143 yards (109 rushing, 34 passing) and ran for two touchdowns in a win over Windermere Prep.
Chris Kohli, Alonso: Picked off two passes and forced a fumble in a win over Freedom.
Anthony Laurent, East Bay: Accounted for 173 yards (101 receiving, 72 rushing) and four touchdowns (three rushing, one receiving) in a win over Middleton.
Anthony Martin, Alonso: Recorded 11 tackles and a sack in a win over Freedom.
RJ McCullough, Wharton: Registered two sacks in a loss to Jesuit.
Jayce Nixon, Gaither: Threw for 326 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Steinbrenner.
Will Page III, Sickles: Finished with seven catches for 158 yards in a win over Jefferson.
Booker Pickett Jr., Wharton: Recorded four tackles, two blocked field goals and a sack in a loss to Jesuit.
Girard Pringle, Armwood: Ran for more than 300 yards and scored four touchdowns on the ground in a win over Venice.
Ty Robinson, Steinbrenner: Threw for 238 yards and a touchdown in a loss to Gaither.
Brandon Royal, Sickles: Racked up 330 yards (290 passing, 40 rushing) and scored three touchdowns (two rushing, one passing) in a win over Jefferson.
Michael Ryan, Durant: Accounted for 170 yards (141 passing, 29 rushing) and had three touchdowns (two passing, one rushing) in a win over Chamberlain.
Se’an Sheffield, Tampa Bay Tech: Recorded eight tackles and two sacks in a win over Plant.
Rico Shoats, Riverview: Finished with a combined 171 yards (117 rushing, 54 receiving) and scored two rushing touchdowns on just eight touchdowns in a win over Brandon.
Greg Smith III, Sumner: Racked up a combined 165 yards (146 passing, 19 rushing) and scored four touchdowns (three passing, one rushing) and had an interception on defense in a win over Bloomingdale.
Jaelin Sneed, East Bay: Ran for 141 yards on 18 carries in a win over Middleton.
Willy Suarez, Jesuit: Had five catches for 164 yards and two touchdowns, as well as a kick return for a score, in a win over Wharton.
Devin Spencer, Sumner: Ran for 140 yards and a touchdown on eight carries in a win over Bloomingdale.
Aaron Turner, Riverview: Accounted for 253 yards (190 passing, 63 rushing) and four touchdowns (three passing, one rushing) in a win over Brandon.
Miles Thompson, East Bay: Recorded five tackles and returned an interception for a touchdown in a win over Middleton.
Josh Tyson-Gueh, Plant City: Finished with two catches for 86 yards, both for scores, and a had a kick return for a touchdown in a win over Newsome.
Tyler Williams, Sumner: Led the Stingrays with six receptions for 125 yards and four touchdowns in a win over Bloomingdale.
Dallas Wilson, Tampa Bay Tech: Had five receptions for 37 yards and a touchdown in a win over Plant.
Pasco County
Bishop McLaughlin 22, Legacy Charter 12
Anclote 44, Bronson 6
Zephyrhills Christian 40, Tradition Prep 7 (stopped in 3rd Q due to injury)
Cypress Creek 41, Fivay 14
Gulf 35, Mitchell 34
Hudson 52, Hernando 0
Lake Wales 29, Zephyrhills 7
Land O’ Lakes 24, River Ridge 9
East Ridge 38, Pasco 21
Sunlake 17, Wesley Chapel 6
Prime time performers
Jesse Anderson, Anclote: Recorded four tackles and had a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in a win over Bronson.
Malachi Askin, Cypress Creek: Rushed for 76 and a touchdown on 11 carries in a win over Fivay.
Bryce Backus, Mitchell: Had nine catches for 122 yards and ran for a touchdown in a loss to Gulf.
Pierce Bolen, Bishop McLaughlin: Registered three catches for 62 yards and a touchdown in a win over Legacy Charter.
Gavin Davis, Zephyrhills Christian: Had three catches for 85 yards in a win over Tradition Prep.
Devin Gilbertson, Land O’ Lakes: Had seven tackles and a sack in a win over River Ridge.
Dan Gonzalez, Hudson: Recorded five tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery in a win over Hernando.
Tyrese Grose, Pasco: Finished with 10 tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery in a loss to East Ridge.
Aiden Holewski, Gulf: Recorded eight tackles and two sacks in a win over Mitchell.
Ethan Holewski, Gulf: Accounted for 258 yards (145 passing, 113 rushing) and threw for two touchdowns in a win over Mitchell.
Kyle Horvath, Land O’ Lakes: Finished with a combined 159 yards (91 passing, 68 rushing) and ran for a touchdown in a win over River Ridge.
Demontia Hudson, Pasco: Had five catches for 51 yards and two touchdowns in a loss to East Ridge.
Colton Jackson, Bishop McLaughlin: Ended up with a combined 176 yards (117 passing, 59 rushing) and two touchdowns (one passing, one rushing) in a win over Legacy Charter.
Dylan Leighton, Mitchell: Had 12 tackles and a sack in a loss to Gulf.
Jake Malvar, Mitchell: Finished with 12 tackles and an interception in a loss to Gulf.
Jeffrey Mason, Land O’ Lakes: Had seven tackles and a fumble recovery in a win over River Ridge.
AJ McFarlane, Hudson: Had three catches for 106 yards in a win over Hernando.
Zach Merriman, Sunlake: Accounted for 113 yards (79 passing, 24 rushing, 10 receiving) and two touchdowns (one passing, one receiving) in a win over Wesley Chapel.
Jamarion Miller, Fivay: Rushed for 237 yards and a touchdown on 26 carries in a loss to Cypress Creek.
Anthony Muniz, Gulf: Ran for 219 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries, added another 54 yards on six receptions and threw for another score in a win over Gulf.
Jack Niemann, Cypress Creek: Threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Fivay.
Greg Peterlin, Bishop McLaughlin: Finished with six tackles and had a sack and an interception in a win over Legacy Charter.
Zachary Phillips, Sunlake: Ended up with three receptions for 85 yards and a touchdown in a win over Wesley Chapel.
Josiah Pickens, Gulf: Had a team-high 10 tackles in a win over Mitchell.
Alex Rauschenberg, Bishop McLaughlin: Recorded six tackles and 1.5 sacks in a win over Legacy Charter.
Jayden Ramos, Zephyrhills Christian: Ended up with four catches for 103 yards and a touchdown in a win over Tradition Prep.
Roman Sercu, Cypress Creek: Finished with 11 tackles and an interception in a win over Fivay.
Corey Simms, Mitchell: Racked up a combined 138 yards (96 rushing, 42 receiving) and had three touchdowns (two rushing, one receiving) in a loss to Gulf.
Logan Shawell, Hudson: Rushed for 143 yards on 14 carries in a win over Hernando.
Damian Spencer, Anclote: Ran for 150 yards and scored four touchdowns on six carries on offense and had a forced fumble and recovery for a touchdown on defense in a win over Bronson.
Shawn Smith, Cypress Creek: Had six receptions for 130 yards and a touchdown in a win over Fivay.
Parker Stirnkorb, Zephyrhills Christian: Threw for 301 yards and four touchdowns in a win over Tradition Prep.
Cayden Thomas, Mitchell: Threw for 271 yards and two touchdowns in a loss to Gulf.
Pinellas County
Miami Columbus 28, Clearwater Academy 21
American Collegiate Academy 40, Deltona Trinity Christian 0
Bradenton Christian 35, Keswick Christian 0
Shorecrest 63, Ocala Christian 14
Lake Mary Prep 43, Lakeside Christian 13
Northside Christian 24, Akelynn’s Angels Christian 0
Clearwater Central Catholic 21, Berkeley Prep 14
Bradenton Bayshore 56, St. Petersburg Catholic 46
Seminole 17, Boca Ciega 14
Countryside 48, Dunedin 19
Palmetto 32, Gibbs 26
Indian Rocks Christian 48, Hollins 7
Tarpon Springs 17, St. Petersburg 14
Largo 35, Pinellas Park 17
Palm Harbor University 28, Osceola 14
Lake Gibson 26, East Lake 14
Northeast 10, Lakewood 6
Prime time performers
Nick Bearden, Shorecrest: Accounted for 317 yards (169 passing, 148 rushing) and scored two touchdowns (one passing, one rushing) in a win over Ocala Christian.
Jermaine Bradford, Gibbs: Had three catches for 134 yards and a touchdown in a loss to Palmetto.
Chase Burrill, Northside Christian: Threw for 202 yards and a touchdown in a win over Akelynn’s Angels.
Brogan Coleman, Osceola: Recorded 17 tackles in a loss to Palm Harbor University.
Jacob Collins, St. Petersburg: Finished with 17 tackles in a loss to Tarpon Springs.
London Conzolo, Countryside: Had eight tackles, two fumble recoveries and a sack in a win over Dunedin.
Ashman Crumity, Shorecrest: Finished with three receptions for 109 yards in a win over Ocala Christian.
Aidan Cruz, East Lake: Registered a team-high 21 tackles in a loss to Lake Gibson.
Ben Cubito, St. Petersburg: Had 17 tackles in a loss to Tarpon Springs.
Martavius Durden, Gibbs: Recorded 14 tackles in a loss to Palmetto.
Jaylan Erby, Tarpon Springs: Recorded seven tackles and a forced fumble in a win over St. Petersburg.
Walter Flounory, Boca Ciega: Racked up a combined 178 yards (156 rushing, 22 passing) and ran for a touchdown in a loss to Seminole.
EJ Floyd, Pinellas Park: Finished with seven tackles and two sacks in a loss to Largo.
Dylan Freese, Osceola: Recorded 10 tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery in a loss to Palm Harbor University.
Chase Green, Largo: Accounted for 108 yards on offense (79 receiving, 29 rushing) and had two touchdowns (one receiving, one rushing) in a win over Pinellas Park.
Austin Hadlock, East Lake: Had 12 tackles and picked off a pass in a loss to Lak Gibson.
Adarius Hayes, Largo: The Florida recruit registered 13 tackles in a win over Pinellas Park.
Anthony Harris, Indian Rocks Christian: Ran for 119 yards on five carries in a win over Hollins.
Parkees Harris, Tarpon Springs: Rushed for 78 yards on 17 carries in a win over St. Petersburg.
Andy Jaffe, Clearwater Central Catholic: Finished with 12 tackles in a win over Berkeley Prep.
Treveon James, Northeast: Recorded two sacks in a win over Lakewood.
Jeff Jones, St. Petersburg: Accounted for 329 yards (204 rushing, 125 passing) and scored two touchdowns (one passing, one rushing) in a loss to Tarpon Springs.
Letarrian Jones, Seminole: Ran for 80 yards on 17 carries on offense and had four tackles on defense in a win over Boca Ciega.
Nick Jeffords, Countryside: Had three catches for 111 yards in a win over Dunedin.
Davion Massey, Gibbs: Scored on an interception and a fumble return in a loss to Palmetto.
Fernando Maynor Jr., Gibbs: Threw for 278 yards and two touchdowns in a loss to Palmetto.
Matt Mills, Clearwater Central Catholic: Recorded 10 tackles and forced a fumble in a win over Berkeley Prep.
Edward Mitchem, Shorecrest: Ran for 102 yards and a touchdown on eight carries in a win over Ocala Christian.
Deondrea Nelson, Seminole: Rushed for 69 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries in a win over Boca Ciega.
Jershaun Newton, Clearwater Central Catholic: Racked up 242 yards (161 passing, 81 rushing) and ran for a touchdown in a win over Berkeley Prep.
Chad Orsatti, East Lake: Had 10 tackles and picked off a pass in a loss to Lake Gibson.
Isaac Oster, Dunedin: Ended up with four catches for 54 yards and threw for a 70-yard touchdown in a loss to Countryside.
Malachi Peterson, Largo: Ran for 95 yards and two touchdowns on seven carries and had an interception on defense in a win over Pinellas Park.
Geramyah Porter, Tarpon Springs: Accounted for 116 yards (79 rushing, 37 passing) and scored both of his team’s touchdowns (one passing, one rushing) in a win over St. Petersburg.
Jake Rennert, Palm Harbor University: Both of his receptions went for touchdowns, totaling 69 yards, on offense and had an interception on defense in a win over Osceola.
Dante Roach, Countryside: Ran for 74 yards and two touchdowns on seven carries in a win over Dunedin.
Damarion Rowe, St. Petersburg Catholic: Accounted for 109 yards (79 rushing, 30 receiving) and ran for a score in a loss to Bradenton Bayshore.
Will Seibert, Palm Harbor University: Threw for 91 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Osceola.
Owen Smith, Northside Christian: Racked up 89 yards (72 rushing, 17 receiving) in a win over Akelynn’s Angels.
Justin Stephens, Clearwater Central Catholic: Ran for 121 yards on 21 carries in a win over Berkeley Prep.
Tank Thomas, Pinellas Park: Recorded five tackles and three sacks in a loss to Largo.
Jeremy Thomas, Largo: The quarterback was effective as a runner, finishing with 92 yards on 14 carries in a win over Pinellas Park.
Tristain Townsend, American Collegiate: Racked up 80 total yards and four touchdowns in a win over Deltona Trinity Christian.
Emarian Triplett, Pinellas Park: Ran for 124 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries in a loss to Largo.
Kanon Vetter, St. Petersburg Catholic: Threw for 300 yards and four touchdowns in a loss to Bradenton Bayshore.
Ke’veion Wesby, Boca Ciega: Rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries in a loss to Seminole.
Javar Williams, Countryside: Ran for 101 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries in a win over Dunedin.
Javon Williams, Hernando: Had eight tackles, two sacks and a fumble recovery in a loss to Largo.
Keontae Williams, Northeast: Returned an interception for a touchdown that turned out to be the winning score in a win over Lakewood.
Ben Worman, Shorecrest: Recorded seven tackles and had a sack, a forced fumble and fumble recovery in a win over Ocala Christian.
Top 10 games from Friday
1. Armwood 34, Venice 25: Relying on a punishing ground attack, the Hawks built a 27-point lead in the first half, enough to hold off a rally from the defending Class 4S state semifinalist Indians. Girard Pringle led Armwood with more than 300 yards rushing and four touchdowns on the ground.
2. Northeast 10, Lakewood 6: The Vikings did something no other Pinellas County team has been able to do since 2018: beat Lakewood. Down 6-3, Northeast scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter to snap the Spartans’ 24-game win streak against county foes.
3. Gulf 35, Mitchell 34: Building off last year’s playoff berth, the Buccaneers started the season off strong by knocking off one of Pasco County’s premier programs. Trailing 21-19, Gulf scored twice to build a two-score lead, then held a furious rally that ended on a failed two-point conversion by the Mustangs late in the fourth quarter.
4. Jesuit 34, Wharton 20: The game was much closer than the score indicated. The host Tigers trailed 20-19 in the fourth quarter after missed extra point but managed to surge ahead thanks to a pair of Will Griffin touchdowns (one passing, one throwing).
5. Clearwater Central Catholic 21, Berkeley Prep 14: The defending Class 1M state semifinalist Marauders had to battle back from an early 14-0 deficit against one of their fiercest rivals. CCC’s come back was fueled largely by a rushing attack that produced all three scores.
6. Tampa Bay Tech 28, Plant 22: For the second straight season, the Titans beat the Panthers in their opener by a touchdown or less. Instead of rallying to win like last year, Tampa Bay Tech had to hold off a comeback to prevail.
7. Tarpon Springs 17, St. Petersburg 14: What a difference a year makes. After losing 48-12 to the Green Devils in last season’s opener, the Spongers exacted revenge with a win to show just how much they have turned things around under second-year coach Jeremy Frioud.
8. Plant City 20, Newsome 18: It was a successful opener for first-year Raiders coach Terrence Hicks, whose team came back from an early deficit to win.
9. Palm Harbor University 28, Osceola 14: The Hurricanes, who went 6-4 last season, continued their momentum with a win over the Warriors that served as payback for last year’s loss in the opener.
10. Nature Coast 35, Poinciana 14: The Sharks were the only Hernando County public school to win on Friday. Better still, the victory for first-year Nature Coast coach Rob Kazmier came against a team that went 8-2 last season.
This week’s county schedules
Thursday, Aug. 31
Pasco County
River Ridge at Countryside, 7:30
Pinellas County
Lakeland Santa Fe Catholic at St. Petersburg Catholic, 7
Palm Harbor University at St. Petersburg, 7:30
River Ridge at Countryside, 7:30
Boca Ciega at Pinellas Park, 7:30
Friday, Sept. 1
Hernando County
Central at Mount Dora, 7:30
Nature Coast at Hernando, 7:30
Weeki Wachee at Williston, 7:30
Citrus at Springstead, 7:30
Hillsborough County
Sarasota Christian at Foundation Christian, 4
Hilliard at Cambridge Christian, 7
Bradenton Christian at Bell Creek Academy, 7
Carrollwood Day at Christ School (N.C.), 7
TRU Prep Academy at Tampa Catholic, 7
Seffner Christian at Indian Rocks Christian, 7
Jesuit at Treasure Coast, 7
Bloomingdale at Armwood, 7:30
Berkeley Prep at Plant, 7:30
Leto at Brandon, 7:30
Sumner at Chamberlain, 7:30
Durant at Middleton, 7:30
Plant City at Wharton, 7:30
Strawberry Crest at Spoto, 7:30
Newsome at Sickles, 7:30
Jefferson at King, 7:30
Robinson at Lennard, 7:30
Riverview at Freedom, 7:30
Alonso at Blake, 7:30
Tampa Bay Tech at Steinbrenner, 7:30
Pasco County
Bishop McLaughlin at Keswick Christian, 7
Zephyrhills Christian at New Smyrna Beach, 7
Land O’ Lakes at Hollins, 7:30
Anclote at Land O’ Lakes, 7:30
Gulf at Hudson, 7:30
Sunlake at Cypress Creek, 7:30
Mitchell at East Lake, 7:30
Fivay at Pasco, 7:30
Zephyrhills at The Villages Charter, 7:30
Wiregrass Ranch at Wesley Chapel, 7:30
Pinellas County
Tallahassee St. Paul John II at Calvary Christian, 7
Gainesville Christian Community at Canterbury, 7
Clearwater Academy at Orlando Edgewater, 7
Seffner Christian at Indian Rocks Christian, 7
Bradenton Saint Stephen’s at Northside Christian, 7
Ocala Trinity Catholic at Clearwater Central Catholic, 7
Bishop McLaughlin at Keswick Christian, 7
Gainesville Christian Community at Canterbury, 7
Shorecrest at Lakeside Christian, 7
St. Augustine at Gibbs, 7
Hollins at Moore Haven, 7
Lakeland at Largo, 7:30
Seminole at Tarpon Springs, 7:30
Miami Palmetto at Lakewood, 7:30
Northeast at Clearwater, 7:30
Dunedin at Osceola, 7:30
