It’s almost playoff time, which means South Florida football teams are looking to not only finish the regular season strong, they’re also hoping to stay healthy.
Chaminade-Madonna is a prime example.
Remember when the Lions started off 0-2, and were being written off? Well, the cream rises. Chaminade has closed out its regular season with eight straight wins, and did so with an exclamation point last Friday – trouncing Cardinal Gibbons, 62-17.
Staying healthy is key for the Lions’ state title hopes. Five starters sat out this past week.
Chaminade’s strong showing underscored a busy week of South Florida football.
Now it’s time to recognize the top performers in our SBLive South Florida football Player of the Week poll.
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Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3. The winner will be announced in the following week's poll. Here are this week's nominees:
The Patriots celebrated their biggest win of the season, going on the road to beat St. Thomas. Bell, committed to Texas, scrambled 47 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter, and threw for 266 yards and three touchdowns.
With the game still within striking distance, Bryant returned an interception for a touchdown in the fourth quarter in the Vikings’ win over Plantation.
On just six carries Bradford rushed for 157 yards, including a 99-yard touchdown, in a 48-7 victory over Dr. Krop.
In a loss to Cypress Bay, Dyer guided a Cowboys’ offense that posted 33 points.
Elusive and exciting, Lopez has emerged as one of the top receivers in the state. The junior had three touchdowns in the Lions’ 62-17 win against Cardinal Gibbons. Lopez had a 55-yard punt return for a TD, as well as TD catches of 51 and 15 yards.
Winners of six straight, the Spartans shut out North Miami Beach, 14-0. Black had one of his team’s three interceptions on a night Pace clinched its district title.
The Raiders QB passed for 320 yards and two touchdowns. The senior also rushed for a TD.
The Jaguars came up short, 34-27, against Hallandale. But Gonzalez compiled 207 yards through the air with two touchdowns.
Along with being a standout receiver, Toney is playing defense as well. In the Patriots win at St. Thomas, Toney had an interception late in the fourth quarter to seal the win. As a receiver, Toney had nine catches for 124 yards and two scores.
In the Firebirds’ lopsided win over Southwest, Antelo had two touchdowns catches and 82 total receiving yards.
Willis logged 122 yards on nine carries against Hallandale.
The Penn State commit was on point in the Lions’ huge win over Cardinal Gibbons. The senior was 14-for-16 for 271 yards and three touchdowns.
Against Chaminade, Jackson scored a touchdown, and finished with eight catches for 90 yards.
In a blowout win against Southwest, Lleo rushed for 128 yards on 10 carries and two touchdowns.
In a loss to Homestead, Joseph had 132 yards rushing and 28 receiving.
With their win over Piper, the Knights claimed the Class 6A-District 13 title. Reed has been a standout all season. The Ole Miss commit had a 52-yard touchdown run, and rushed for 102 yards on seven carries.
The Bulldogs fell 35-6 to powerhouse Columbus. But Rivera still gained 137 yards on 26 carries.
In a close loss to Monarch, Saintcius logged eight tackles and a sack.
The senior booted a 46-yard field goal in the first quarter, converted both of his extra point attempts, and repeatedly delivered touchbacks on kickoffs against Chaminade-Madonna.
Isaac is a threat to go the distance any time he touches the ball. The freshman showed that with a kickoff return for a touchdown against Deerfield Beach.
A difference maker on both sides of the ball, Hall rushed for two touchdowns and on defense had four tackles and a half a sack.
Committed to Florida State, Louis ran for 141 yards and two touchdowns in Heritage’s big win.
Displaying his game-breaking speed, Parham had an 80-yard touchdown reception from Jack Spaeder. The Tulane recruit logged 130 receiving yards.
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