South Florida football Top 20
1. CENTRAL (4-0) VS. 4. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON (3-1), 7, SATURDAY, TRAZ POWELL.
Andre’s pick: Central 28, Booker T. 27. Another classic between two of the best in the nation.
2. ST. THOMAS AQUINAS (2-1) VS. 13. HALLANDALE (2-1), 7, FRIDAY, AQUINAS.
Andre’s pick: St. Thomas Aquinas 38, Hallandale 12. Aquinas continues to roll a week before heading to Las Vegas for its big showdown with Bishop Gorman.
3. AMERICAN HERITAGE (4-0) VS. 17. NORLAND (3-2), 7:30, FRIDAY, HERITAGE.
Andre’s pick: American Heritage 30, Norland 20. Yet another tough opponent for Heritage to get past in the season’s first half.
5. BOYD ANDERSON (4-0) AT BRADENTON IMG ACADEMY (4-0), 7, FRIDAY.
Andre’s pick: IMG Academy 35, Boyd Anderson 16. Cobras get a major test before playing their biggest district game.
6. CORAL GABLES (4-0): IDLE.
7. NORTHWESTERN (3-1) VS. SOUTH DADE (1-3), 7:30, FRIDAY, TRAZ.
Andre’s pick: Northwestern 42, South Dade 7. The Bulls have proven they can put up plenty of points.
8. SOUTHRIDGE (2-1) VS. CAROL CITY (1-2), 7:30, FRIDAY, SOUTHRIDGE.
Andre’s pick: Carol City 14, Southridge 6. The Chiefs may have found their offensive rhythm.
9. FLANAGAN (2-1) VS. WESTERN (2-1), 7, FRIDAY, FLANAGAN.
Andre’s pick: Flanagan 28, Western 14. The Falcons build some momentum before their showdown with Miramar.
10. CARDINAL GIBBONS (4-0): IDLE.
11. COLUMBUS (2-2) VS. BELEN JESUIT (2-1), 7, SATURDAY, TROPICAL.
Andre’s pick: Columbus 24, Belen 3. The annual rivalry finishes with a familiar outcome.
12. DILLARD (3-1): IDLE
14. MIRAMAR (3-1) AT SOUTH PLANTATION (0-4), 7, FRIDAY.
Andre’s pick: Miramar 47, South Plantation 6. There shouldn’t be any problems here for the Patriots as they brace for Flanagan next week.
15. MCARTHUR (4-0): IDLE.
16. DEERFIELD BEACH (1-2) AT CORAL SPRINGS (3-0), 7, FRIDAY.
Andre’s pick: Deerfield Beach 30, Coral Springs 14. Look for the Bucks to bounce back and pick up a district win.
18. CHAMPAGNAT CATHOLIC (3-0) AT SOMERSET ACADEMY (0-4), 4, FRIDAY.
Andre’s pick: Champagnat Catholic 48, Somerset 6. No trouble at all for the Lions in this one.
19. PALMETTO (4-0): IDLE.
20. SOUTHWEST (4-0): IDLE.
Dropped out: 11. Jackson (1-2), 17. South Broward (3-1). Under consideration: Carol City (1-2), Chaminade-Madonna (2-1), Mater Academy (3-1), Piper (3-0).
OTHER MIAMI-DADE GAMES
Thursday: North Miami vs. American (Milander), 7; N. Miami 30-14; Miami High vs. Ferguson (Tropical), 7; Ferguson 17-16; Coral Park vs. Homestead (Harris), 7; Homestead 14-7; Palmer Trinity at Scheck Hillel, 6; Palmer 21-7. Friday: Chaminade-Madonna at Monsignor Pace, 7:30; Chaminade 34-31; Mater Academy at Doral, 7:30; Mater 35-28; Pine Crest at Florida Christian, 7:30; Pine Crest 29-7; Mourning at South Miami, 3:30; SM 20-8; Killian vs. Varela (Tropical), 7:30; Killian 30-12; HML at Hialeah Gardens, 3:30; HML 24-6; Sunset at Reagan, 3:30; Reagan 35-17; Goleman vs. Westland Hialeah (Milander), 7:30; Goleman 49-3; Jackson at Jacksonville Bolles, 7; Bolles 35-12; Everglades Prep at Gulliver, 4; Gulliver 28-13; Krop at Lakeland Lake Gibson, 7:30; Lake Gibson 41-14; Coral Reef at Venice, 7; Venice 42-7; Somerset Charter at Westminster Christian, 4; Westminster 36-6; Palm Glades Prep at Orlando First Academy, 7; TFA 36-3; Miami Beach at Naples Golden Gate, 7; Miami Beach 30-28; Palm Beach Benjamin at Ransom, 7:30; Benjamin 35-14; Kings Academy at Miami Country Day, 7:30; Kings 45-7. Saturday: Edison at Braddock, 10 a.m.; Edison 30-7.
OTHER BROWARD GAMES
Thursday: Douglas at Cooper City, 6; Douglas 33-14; Northeast vs. Stranahan (South Plantation), 7; Stranahan 35-13; Fort Lauderdale vs. West Broward (Flanagan), 7; Fort Lauderdale 27-7. Friday: Chaminade-Madonna at Monsignor Pace, 7:30; Chaminade 34-31; Pine Crest at Florida Christian, 7:30; Pine Crest 29-7; Calvary Christian at Archbishop McCarthy, 7; McCarthy 30-27; Cypress Bay vs. Plantation (PAL), 7; Cypress Bay 30-12; Nova at Piper, 7; Piper 30-13; Everglades vs. Hollywood Hills (Cooper City), 7; Everglades 17-10; Taravella at Coral Glades, 7; Taravella 14-12; Coral Springs Charter at Key West, 7:30; Key West 34-14; Westminster Academy at Riviera Beach Inlet Grove, 7; WA 45-2; University School at Delray Village Academy, 7; University 35-28; ISB at Buford (GA), 7; Buford 37-20; Pompano Beach at North Broward Prep, 7; NBP 42-14.
Andre’s record — (Dade) Last week: 25-2; Season: 93-22; (Broward) Last week: 20-4; Season: 74-20.
This story was originally published September 19, 2016 at 5:23 PM with the headline "South Florida football Top 20."