It’s the final week of the 2023 Florida high school football regular season. We look at some of the state’s top matchups from this loaded Week 11 slate and offer our predictions for each.
Cardinal Gibbons vs. Clearwater Central Catholic
The final “Pick-6” predictions of the Florida high school regular season begin with this Week 11 Class 2M vs. 1M showdown, as Cardinal Gibbons (7-2) hosts Clearwater Central Catholic (9-0). The Chiefs and Marauders are Top-10 teams in our Florida Classes 1-2 Rankings, and they are among the best teams in their respective classifications this season.
Prediction: Cardinal Gibbons 24, Clearwater Central Catholic 21
Venice vs. Clearwater Academy International
In another Top-10 matchup, this one from our Classes 3-4 Rankings, Venice (7-2) hosts Clearwater Academy International (5-4) on Friday night. The teams faced off a year ago in a game the Knights won by a final score of 26-20.
Prediction: Venice 28, Clearwater Academy International 21
Mainland vs. Lake Mary
A star-studded Class 3S vs. 4M clash takes place this Friday as Mainland (9-0) hosts Lake Mary (8-1) in a showdown of two of the top teams in their respective classifications. The teams met last season in Lake Mary, with the Rams victorious by a final score of 20-14.
Prediction: Mainland 30, Lake Mary 27
Palm Beach Central vs. Cardinal Newman
This Class 4M vs. 1M battle pits the Palm Beach Central Broncos (8-1) against the Cardinal Newman Crusaders (7-1). The teams last met head-to-head during the 2008 season, when Broncos won on the road 36-10. Our Florida high school Week 11 predictions say it will be a close one.
Prediction: Cardinal Newman 20, Palm Beach Central 17
Berkeley Prep vs. Bolles
This matchup features two talented Class 2M programs, as Berkeley Prep (7-2) hosts Bolles (5-4). Berkeley Prep is on a four-game winning streak, while the Bulldogs have yet to lose to a Class 2M team this season.
Prediction: Bolles 27, Berkeley Prep 20
Mandarin vs. Bartram Trail
The final Pick-6 matchup of the week is a showdown in the Jacksonville area, as 4M’s Mandarin (7-2) hosts Bartram Trail (5-4). Bartram Trail has won the last four games between the teams, including a 42-20 victory at home a year ago.
Prediction: Mandarin 30, Bartram Trail 17
