Gulliver Prep vs. Cardinal Newman
Week 11 of the 2022 Florida high school football campaign brings the final regular-season predictions in our Pick-6 series. It starts here with Cardinal Newman putting its undefeated 9-0 record on the line against a Gulliver Prep team that has won five straight after an 0-3 start. The Crusaders have not allowed a point to an opponent since October 3 against John Carroll Catholic, but they’ll certainly have to come to play against Gulliver Prep as the Raiders offense is led by one of the state’s top wideouts in senior Jalen Brown.
Prediction: Cardinal Newman 24, Gulliver Prep 21
Cocoa vs. Rockledge
Cocoa has won the last two meetings against Rockledge, including a close 20-14 victory a year ago on the road. Featuring two of the top teams in their respective classifications, this year’s showdown will likely be another close one, with the result potentially being decided by one possession again.
Prediction: Rockledge 28, Cocoa 24
University Christian vs. Bishop Kenny
Coming off a big win over Bolles, Bishop Kenny will collide with another top team from the Jacksonville area this Thursday as the Crusaders take on University Christian. In this matchup of 8-1 teams, the Christians come in as one of the top teams in Class 1M, with the game providing a big test for teams entering the playoffs next week.
Prediction: University Christian 21, Bishop Kenny 17
Dillard vs. Blanche Ely
One of Florida’s top games during the final week of the regular season is also one of the latest as Dillard takes on Blanche Ely on Saturday. The Tigers have yet to lose in Class 3M this season, but they’ll have to go through a very tough Dillard team if they want to finish the regular season undefeated.
Prediction: Dillard 28, Blanche Ely 14
Venice vs. Clearwater Academy International
Clearwater Academy International traveled to take on one of Class 4S’s top teams a few weeks ago in Lakeland, with the Knights ultimately falling 44-6. The Knights get another shot at a top team from 4S this week as they travel to take on a red-hot Venice team that has won four straight.
Prediction: Venice 30, Clearwater Academy International 14
Hagerty vs. Oviedo
The matchup that rounds out these Florida Week 11 predictions features a pair of teams from our Classes 3-4 Top 25 rankings. Both the Huskies and Lions enter the game with an 8-1 record, with Oviedo having won the previous contest between the two a year ago by a final of 43-14.
Prediction: Oviedo 28, Hagerty 17
