The final week of the 2024 Florida high school football regular season has now arrived, with far fewer matchups set to be played across the state in Week 12 than in previous weeks. Here are some of the biggest from this week’s slate and a score prediction for each.
Mitchell vs. Wiregrass Ranch
We begin this week with a sizable Class 6A-District 9 clash as the Mitchell Mustangs play host to the Wiregrass Ranch Bulls.
In a battle of undefeated teams, Mitchell and Wiregrass Ranch both sit at 9-0 overall, and this meeting is set to decide the eventual district winner.
This has also been a pretty even matchup in recent years, as the head-to-head series is split 2-2 since 2020, with the home team having also won each game. Does the recent history between these two benefit the Mustangs this week in a battle of unbeatens?
Prediction: Mitchell 30, Wiregrass Ranch 27
Winter Park vs. Boone
Another prominent district showdown comes in Class 7A-District 4 when the Winter Park Wildcats host the Boone Braves.
Winter Park comes into this contest sitting at 6-3 overall riding a three-game winning streak, while Boone enters the week at 5-4 on the year.
Winter Park has also won three straight over Boone head-to-head dating back to the 2021 season. Can the Wildcats make it four straight this week?
Prediction: Winter Park 24, Boone 14
True North Classical vs. Melbourne Central Catholic
One of the biggest non-district matchups this week is between the True North Classical Titans and the Melbourne Central Catholic Hustlers.
True North Classical sits at 7-2 overall for the year. Melbourne Central Catholic is 6-3, having lost two of their last three games.
Will the Titans or the Hustlers conclude the regular season on a winning note later this week?
Prediction: True North Classical 26, Melbourne Central Catholic 20
Bishop Verot vs. Glades Central
Yet another prominent district game takes place in Fort Myers where the Bishop Verot Vikings host the Glades Central Raiders in Class 2A-District 10 action.
Bishop Verot sits at 6-3 overall against a tough schedule this season, but will be taking on a Glades Central team that is undefeated at 9-0.
Can the Raiders remain undefeated, or will Bishop Verot end Glades Central’s perfect season?
Prediction: Bishop Verot 33, Glades Central 17
Dunbar vs. North Fort Myers
The Dunbar Tigers will host the North Fort Myers Red Knights on Thursday night in an intriguing contest.
Dunbar comes into this game sitting at 7-2 overall, while North Fort Myers is currently 6-3 on a two-game losing streak.
Who will win this matchup between the pair of Fort Myers programs?
Prediction: Dunbar 23, North Fort Myers 17
East Bay vs. Tampa Bay Tech
We conclude this week with a Class 5A-District 8 showdown between the East Bay Indians and the Tampa Bay Tech Titans.
East Bay currently sits at 7-2 overall for the season, while Tampa Bay Tech has a 6-2 record and is currently riding a five-game winning streak.
Who will win this key district showdown between the Indians and Titans?
