Miami Northwestern vs. Miami Central
The Bulls and Rockets collide in a Week 7 matchup that features two of the top high school teams in the Miami area, both of them Florida Class 2M powers. These teams have split the previous six meetings dating to 2018, with Miami Central, which enters this contest undefeated at 5-0, having won both matchups a year ago.
Prediction: Miami Central 28, Miami Northwestern 17
Homestead vs. Miami Columbus
Another high-profile Florida high school Week 7 contest from the Miami area this week is this showdown between unbeatens Homestead and Miami Columbus. Both teams are ranked in the top 15 of our Class 3-4 rankings and it should be a close game. The Broncos and Explorers have simply been dominant this season, with each offense averaging 30+ ppg, while the defenses allow less than 15 ppg.
Prediction: Miami Columbus 28, Homestead 24
Dillard vs. St. Thomas Aquinas
Two of the top teams in the Fort Lauderdale area meet Friday night as St. Thomas Aquinas puts its undefeated 5-0 record on the line against Dillard in a Class 3M showdown. The Raiders, one of the best teams in the state up to this point, will face off with a Panthers team whose lone losses have come at the hands of Chaminade-Madonna and Miami Central.
Prediction: St. Thomas Aquinas 38, Dillard 17
Pine Forest vs. Niceville
Arguably the most underrated matchup of the week in Florida is this showdown between Pine Forest and Niceville, both undefeated. Pine Forest, the arguable state title favorite in Class 3S, has outscored opponents 231-45 so far this season. Niceville has also been solid defensively, having allowed only 60 points all year.
Prediction: Pine Forest 30, Niceville 17
American Heritage vs. Western
After suffering its first loss of the season against Chaminade-Madonna, American Heritage got back to its winning ways a week ago by defeating Cardinal Gibbons 21-2. Things don’t get much easier for the Patriots this week as they host a Western team that is 4-1 on the year.
Prediction: American Heritage 35, Western 20
Seminole vs. Cocoa
Having won two straight after an 0-2 start to the season, Cocoa will travel Friday night for this big Florida high school Week 7 matchup with Seminole. The Seminoles will present a challenge for the Tigers as this contest pits two of the top teams from Classes 4M and 2S against one another.
Prediction: Seminole 28, Cocoa 14
