Here are our “Pick 6” predictions for Florida high school football Week 7, which is headlined by some prominent matchups in the Miami area.
Norland vs. Booker T. Washington
Our predictions for Florida high school Week 7 begin with this battle of Top 10 teams from our Classes 1-2 & SSAA rankings. It comes in Miami, where Norland (5-0) takes on Booker T. Washington (3-1). The teams faced off twice a year ago, with Booker T. Washington winning 41-23 in the regular season and Norland coming away victorious 14-7 in the Class 2M regional semifinals.
Prediction: Norland 30, Booker T. Washington 21
Miami Columbus vs. Homestead
In a Top-10 matchup from our Classes 3-4 rankings, defending 4M state champion Miami Columbus (6-0) puts its undefeated record on the line against 3M’s Homestead (4-1). The Explorers and Broncos are among the top teams in their respective classifications again this season. They previously met a year ago, with Miami Columbus victorious by a final score of 21-6.
Prediction: Miami Columbus 24, Homestead 14
Cocoa vs. Seminole
Already owning wins over teams from Classes 4S, 3M, and 3S so far this season, the Cocoa Tigers (4-1) go for a 4M win this week as they host Seminole (5-1). The Tigers and Seminoles played a classic a year ago, with Seminole winning in overtime by a final score of 35-29.
Prediction: Cocoa 30, Seminole 24
Miami Central vs. Miami Northwestern
Yet another prominent Miami area matchup this week comes when Miami Central (2-2) and Miami Northwestern (2-4) collide Friday night. The Rockets have owned the head-to-head matchup recently by winning the last four meetings, including a 42-7 regular-season win and a 34-30 playoff triumph a year ago.
Prediction: Miami Central 35, Miami Northwestern 17
Jesuit vs. Bishop Verot
In a Class 3M vs. 2S showdown, Bishop Verot (6-0) puts its undefeated record on the line in a road contest against Jesuit (3-2). The Tigers and Vikings last met during the 2020 season, when Jesuit picked up a 28-21 win.
Prediction: Jesuit 24, Bishop Verot 21
Carrollwood Day vs. Florida State
The final “Pick 6” matchup of our Florida high school Week 7 predictions comes in this Class 1M vs. 2S clash, as Carrollwood Day (3-1) hosts Florida State (4-1). The Patriots and Seminoles are among the top teams in their respective classifications, and both are ranked in the Top-25 of our Classes 1-2 / SSAA rankings.
Prediction: Florida State 24, Carrollwood Day 23
