FlaVarsity.com - Breaking down the playoff picture

October 29, 2009

Corey Davis
Special to FlaVarsity.com

Class 1B

District 1
Jefferson County (3-0) has wrapped up a playoff spot and will travel to FAMU (2-0) this week to decide the district. FAMU can wrap up the other playoff spot with win over Rocky Bayou Nov 6.

District 2
The state's largest district consisting of 9 teams is now down to just three teams. Hawthorne (6-0) is in the drivers seat with a win over Lafayette (5-1) last week. Arlington Country Day (6-0) travels to Lafayette this week, if ACD wins it would set up showdown with Hawthorne Nov 6 for the district title and runnerup spots. If Lafayette wins, ACD would have to defeat Hawthorne to set up three way shootout as Hawthorne (7-1), Lafayette (7-1) and ACD (7-1) would all be tied. Otherwise, Hawthorne and Lafayette would be your champion and runnerup.

District 3
Warner Christian (4-0) and Florida Air (4-0) meet Nov 6 in Daytona to settle everything. Winner wins title, loser is runnerup.

District 4
Pine Castle (5-0) is the district champion, Agape (4-1) is the runnerup if they beat Central Fla Christiian Saturday. If Central Fla pulls the stunner it could create a three way shootout between Agape, Central Fla and the winner of Orangewood vs Orlando Lutheran this Friday, providing Central Fla beats Pine Castle Nov 6.

District 5
Admiral Faragut (5-0) has clinched a playoff spot and can wrap up the district with a win at Victory (4-0). Regardless of that game, Victory can wrap up the other playoff spot with a win over Cambridge. Providing Faragut beats Victory, a Cambridge (3-2) over Victory, would make Cambridge the runnerup.

District 6
Out of Door (3-0) is in the drivers seat and can wrap up the disrict with a win over bottom teams Moorehaven and St. Stephens. Winner of Bradenton Christian (2-1) and Evangelical Christian (2-1) this week is your likely runnerup.

District 7
Jupiter Christian (3-0) has wrapped up the district title, Glades Day (2-1) can wrap up the other spot with a win over Zion Lutheran Nov 6.

District 8
McArthur (4-0) controls their own destiny, beat Hollywood Christian and they win the district and wrap up a playoff spot. Hollywood Christian (2-1) and Sheridan Hills (3-1) meet this week for the likely runnerup spot.

Class 1A

District 1
Freeport (6-0) and South Walton (6-1) appear to be the favorites to make the playoffs. Freeport only has bottom teams Baker (0-6) and Holmes County (2-5) left to play. South Walton only has Vernon (3-3) left, providing both can get through without a loss, both Freeport and South Walton would move on. Northview (4-2) and Sneads (4-2) meet this week, the loser is eliminated this week, while the winner remains an outside chance of stealing a spot.

District 2
Port St Joe (3-1) needs to beat Wewahitchka to secure at least a district shootout berth, while Blounstown (3-0) plays Franklin County this week and can wrap up a spot with a win over Liberty County (2-1) Nov 6. With a win over West Gadsden, Liberty County can set up a winner take all showdown with Blounstown nov 6.

District 3
Trinity (3-0) took charge of the district with a stunning win over NFC last week and needs to only beat Providence (2-0) and Bishop Snyder (0-3) to lock up the district. If Providence beats Trinity, Providence would be 3-0, Trinity (3-1) and NFC (3-1). Setting up an interesting game Nov 6 game with NFC at Providence. If Trinity beats Providence, the winner of the NFC-Providence game is the runnerup, loser is eliminated.

District 4
Melbourne Central Catholic (6-0) locked up the district with a win over Holy Trinity last week. Crescent City (4-1), John Carroll (3-2) and Holy Trinity (3-2) are battling for the remaining runnerup spot. Crescent City can clinch the runnerup spot with a win at home Nov 6 over John Carroll. Holy Trinity needs to beat Trinity Prep Nov 6 and hope John Carroll knocks off Crescent City, which would set up a three team district runnerup shootout between Crescent City, John Caroll and Holy Trinity.

District 5
Dixie County (5-0) wrapped up the district title last week with a win over Hilliard. Hilliard (3-2), Chiefland (2-2), Villages (2-2) and Wildwood (3-1) are battling for the final spot. Chiefland takes on Dixie County this week and must win to stay alive and then beat Hilliard Nov 6 in an elimination game. Wildwood can wrap up the runnerup spot with wins over Tavares and Villages. If Wildwood loses to Villages, a shootout would likely exist to settle the runnerup spot between Wildwood, Villages, Hilliard or Chiefland.

District 6
Fort Meade (3-0) can wrap up the district title with a win over CCC Nov 6. A loss opens the door for a shootout between Fort Meade, Berkley (2-1) and CCC (2-1) to settle both playoff spots.

District 7
An Ameritage Heritage (3-0) win over Benjaming (2-2) this week would set up a winner take all game with Calvary Christian (4-0) Nov 6 for the district, the loser is the runnerup.

District 8
Parkway (5-0) has won the district, Westminister (3-1) meets Fla Christian (3-2) with the winner getting the runnerup spot.

Class 2B

District 1
Pensacola Catholic (2-0) and Chipley (1-1) meet this week in a winner take all game with the winner winning the district. A Chipley loss would force a shootout with Chipley, Marianna (1-2) and Walton (1-2) for the runnerup spot.

District 2
Taylor County (3-0) took control of the district with a win over Union County last week and can clinch a playoff berth with a win over Fort White (2-1) this week. Bradford County (1-2) things more interesting with a win over Fla High (2-1). Union County (1-2)and Fla High meet in an elimination game this week. Fort White is in control of its own playoff fate and can win the district with wins over Taylor and Union.

District 3
Bolles (5-0) can wrap up its 17th consecutive district title with a win over Episcopal (4-0) this week. A Episcopal loss would then set up a winner take all game with West Nassau (4-1) next week for the runnerup spot. An Episcopal win over Bolles, could create a three way shootout for both playoff spots.

District 4
Trinity Catholic (3-0) can wrap up no worse than a shootout berth with a win over Umatilla. Williston (2-1), Newberry (2-1), Mount Dora (2-1) are chasing the final spot. Williston and Mount Dora meet with the loser eliminated this week, the following week nov 6 Williston meets Newberry in the same scenario.

District 5
Tampa Catholic (2-0) controls its own destiny and can clinch the title with wins over Mulberry (1-1) and Avon Park (1-1). Lake Highland Prep (2-1) needs only to beat Cardinal Mooney to wrap up the runnerup spot.

District 6
What a mess with four teams, Lake Placid (2-1), Dunbar (2-1), Island Coast (2-1) and Clewiston (2-1) all tied while Labelle (1-2) still is in the mix. Things should get clearer this week when Clewiston plays Labelle, while Dunbar and Lake Placid face off. Island Coast plays last place Gateway Charter and could benefit the most this week.

District 7
Pahokee (5-0) is in control and can wrap up the district with a win over University Nov 6. North Broward (3-1) can claim the runnerup spot with wins over Cardinal Newman and Coral Springs. Pine Crest (3-2) and University (3-1) meet this week in an elimination game.

District 8
Chaminade (5-0) can wrap up the district with wins over bottom teams Coral Shores and Doral. If that happens, the winner of the Pace and Gulliver game Nov 6 would secure the runnerup spot.

Class 2A

District 1
Godby (1-0) can clinch the district with a win over Rickards Nov 6, if that happens Madison County (1-1) is your runnerup. If Rickards(0-1) knocks off Godby then its a three way shootout for both playoff spots.

District 2
This is the most interesting district in the state, all 6 teams are still mathmatically still alive. Things should get clearer this week as Raines (3-0) hosts Santa Fe (1-2), Baldwin (0-3) hosts Ribault (2-1), and Baker County (2-1) hosts Suwannee (1-2).

District 3
Cocoa (4-0) is in total control and can clinch the district with wins over Cocoa Beach Oct 30 and Rockledge Nov 6. Astronaut (3-1) needs to sweep Satellite and Space Coast to finish as runnerup. Rockledge (3-1) needs to knock off Cocoa to steal a playoff spot.

District 4
Bishop Moore (2-0) nees to beat Jones (1-1) to secure the district. A Jones win coupled with a Frostproof win over South Sumter would force a shootout for both playoff spots. A Bishop Moore win and Frostproof win over South Sumter would make Frostproof the runnerup. A South Sumter win over Frostproof coupled with a Jones loss would force a shootout for the runnerup spot between Jones, Frostproof and South Sumter.

District 5
Robinson (4-0) is in the drivers seat having only first year schools Steinbrenner and Strawberry Crest left. Middleton (4-1) and Jesuit (3-1) meet this week to settle the likely runnerup spot.

District 6
Simple, winner of Desoto (2-0) vs Hardee County (2-0), the state's oldest rivalry wins the district, the loser is the runnerup.

District 7
Glades Central (1-0) meets Suncoast (0-1) Nov 6, a Central win locks up the district and gives Boyton Beach (1-1) the runnerup spot. A Suncoast win would force a three way shootout for both playoff spots.

District 8
American Heritage (2-0) and Cardinal Gibbons (2-0) meet Nov 6 to settle the district, the winner claims the district, the loser is the runner up.

Class 3A

District 1
Pensacola (5-0) is in control and can clinch with wins over Gulf Breeze and Bay. Choctaw (4-1) can clinch the runnerup spot with wins over Gulf Breeze and Bay. Bay (3-2) can cause chaos with wins over Pensacola and Choctaw.

District 2
Jackson (3-0) can clinch the district title with a win over Bishop Kenny Nov 6. Bishop Kenny (2-0) can also clinch the title with wins over Forest and Jackson. Forest (1-1) can steal the runnerup spot with a win over BK and Englewood.

District 3
Clay (2-0) is in control and can clinch the district with wins over Creekside (1-1) and Nease (1-1). Bartram Trail (2-1) needs only a win over Creekside Nov 6 to secure a spot at least in a shootout. Nease must beat Ponte Vedra (0-3) to stay alive this week and then Clay the following week.

District 4
St. Augustine (2-0) clinched the district last week with a win over Matanzas. Matanzas (1-1) and Menendez (1-1) meet Nov. 6 to decide the runnerup spot.

District 5
North Marion (2-0) can claim the title with a win over Eastside Nov. 6. Vanguard (1-1) can clinch the runner up berth with a win over Belleview (0-2). If Eastside (1-1) knocks off North Marion and Vanguard beats Belleview, a shootout would be needed to decide both playoff spots. If Eastside knocks off North Marion and Belleview wins, Eastside wins the district and North Marion is your runner up. If North Marion wins and Belleview wins, North Marion is your district champ and a shootout between Eastside, Belleview and Vanguard would be played to decide runner up.

District 6
Dunnellon (5-0) is in the driver's seat and needs to only beat Tavares and Leesburg to clinch the district. Hernando (4-1) and Nature Coast (3-2) meet Nov. 6 which will likely decide the runner up spot. Crystal River (3-2) has Leesburg and Tavares left to play and could force a shootout with a sweep.

District 7
Mitchell (5-0) and Pasco (5-0) meet this week with the winner taking the inside track with one game to play. Land O'Lakes (4-1) which plays Sunlake (3-2) this week, also plays Mitchell Nov. 6. Sunlake can make things interesting with wins over Land O'Lakes and Pasco.

District 8
Jefferson (3-0) is in control having just beat Spoto (2-1) last week. Providing Spoto beats Osceola (2-1) this week, Spoto and Lakewood would meet Nov 6 to decide the runner up spot.

District 9
Winter Haven (4-0) knocked off Lake Wales (4-1) last week and is in the driver's seat and needs only wins over bottom teams Celebration and Lake Nona to claim the title. Auburndale (3-1) and Lake Wales meet Nov. 6 with the winner claiming the runner up spot.

District 10
Southeast (2-0) can clinch the title with a win over Bayshore (2-1). Braden River (1-1) and Booker (1-2) meet this week in a likely elimination game.

District 11
Riverdale (3-0) and South Fort Myers (3-0) meet Thursday with the winner likely winning the title. North Fort Myers (1-2) and Bishop Verot (1-2) meet this week in a elimination game.

District 12
Lely (4-1), Collier (3-1), Naples (3-1) and Lehigh (3-1) are all still in the mix. Naples meets Lehigh with the winner likely eliminated, while Lely and Collier will meet Nov 6.

District 13
Merritt Island (3-0) and Jensen Beach (2-0) meet Nov 6 in a likely showdown for both playoff spots, providing Jensen Beach beats Westwood (1-1) this week.

District 14
IF McCarthy (2-0) can beat Fort Lauderdale (1-1) and Hallandale (0-3) they will win the district. Pembroke Pines (2-1) and Olympic Heights )(1-1) meet this week to decide the likely runner up spot.

District 15
Norland (2-0) and Belen Jesuit (2-0) meet this week with the winner likely winning the title and the loser likely claiming the runner up spot.

District 16
Booker T (2-0) is your district champion, Jackson (1-1) and Key West (1-1) meet Nov 6 to decide the runner up berth.

Class 4A

District 1
Pine Forest (3-0) is in control and can win the district with a win over Milton (2-1) this week. Pace (2-1), Tate (1-2) and Navarre (1-2) are chasing spots also. Pace and Navarre meet this week, with the loser likely eliminated from the race.

District 2
Niceville (2-0) and Crestview (1-1) are likely on a collision course next week in a winner take all meeting. Fort Walton Beach (1-1) plays Mosley (0-2) a win over the Dolphins could put the Vikings in the runner up spot if Niceville beats Crestview. A Crestview win would force a three way shootout to decide both spots.

District 3
Lincoln (2-0) clinched theh district last week with a win over Leon, Leon (1-1) plays Wakulla (1-1) Nov 6 for the runner up spot.

District 4
Columbia (2-0) and Ed White (3-0) meet this week to decide the district.

District 5
If Lake Weir (3-0) can get past West Port and Gainesville (3-0) can get past Springstead (2-1). The two will meet Nov 6 to decide both playoff spots.

District 6
Hudson (2-0) will have their chance to claim the title by beating Tarpon Springs (3-0) and Wiregrass Ranch (1-1) in back-to-back weeks. Tarpon Springs can wrap up the district this week with a win over Hudson, if that happens the Hudson vs Wiregrass Ranch game next week is for second place.

District 7
Edgewater (3-0) knocked off Harmony last week to take the top spot and needs to only beat Poinciana to clinch the district. Harmony (2-1) and St. Cloud (2-1) meet Nov. 6 to decide the second spot.

District 8
Kathleen (4-0) and Lake Gibson (4-0) would be meeting Nov. 6 to decide both playoff spots in a winner take all game; however a late breaking story Thursday afternoon came out declaring Kathleen has to forfeit six games. This news means Kathleen drops to 1-3 in the district and out of playoff contention. Haines City, which now gets a win over Kathleen, moves to 3-1 in the district with one district game remaining will now likely be the runner-up behind Lake Gibson.

District 9
Armwood (2-0) is the district champion with a win over East Bay (1-1). An East Bay win coupled with a Hillsborough (1-1) win over King (1-1) would force a shootout to decide both spots. Otherwise, Armwood is your district champ and the winner of Hillsborough vs King is your runner up.

District 10
Largo (3-0) clinched the district last week, Sickles (2-1)is the runner up.

District 11
Charlotte (2-0) clinched the district, Lakewood Ranch (1-1) and Palmetto (1-1) meet Nov. 6 to decide the runner up.

District 12
Cape Coral (2-0) and Ida Baker (2-0) meet Nov. 6 to decide the title.

District 13
New Smyrna Beach (1-0) stunned the entire state by shocking Palm Bay (1-1) last week and now needs only a win over Viera (0-1) Nov. 6 to claim the title. If Viera wins, it would force a three way shootout to decide both spots.

District 14
South Fork and Central meet Nov. 6 to decide both playoff spots.

District 15
Dwyer won the district, PB Lakes and Okeechobee meet Nov. 6 to decide the second spot.

District 16
Stranahan won the district, Hollwood Hills and Forest Hill meet Nov. 6 to decide second place game.

Class 5A

District 1
First Coast (2-0) and Fletcher (2-0) meet Nov. 6 to decide both playoff spots.

District 2
Fleming Island (1-0) can win the district with a win over Palm Coast (0-1) Nov. 6. If Fleming Island wins, they are the district champion and Seabreeze (1-1) is the runner up. If Palm Coast wins, a three way shootout would be played to decide both spots.

District 3
Despite being 3-5 overall, Winter Springs (3-0) can wrap up the district Nov. 6 with a win over Oviedo. Oviedo (2-0) meets Lake Howell (1-1) this week with the winner clinching at least the runner up spot, the loser is eliminated.

District 4
Lakeland (1-0) meets Jenkins (0-1) Nov. 6 to decide the district. A Lakeland win gives them the title and Osceola (1-1) the runner up berth. An Jenkins win would force a shootout between all three teams for all three spots.

District 5
If Plant (2-0) beats Chamberlain (1-1) and Alonzo (1-1) beats Gaither (0-2), Nov. 6 Plant is the district champion and Alonzo is the runner up. If Chamberlain wins and Alonzo wins it would force a three way shootout for both playoff spots. If Chamberlain wins and Gaither wins, Chamberlain is the champion and Plant is the runner up. If Plant wins and Gaither upsets Alonzo, Plant is the champion and Chamberlain, Alonzo and Jesuit would have a shootout to decide the runner up spot.

District 6
Durant (2-0), Newsome (2-0) and Plant City (2-1) all will decide the race in the last two weeks. Durant and Plant City play this week, while Durant and Newsome play Nov. 6.

District 7
Tampa Bay Tech (2-0) can win the district with a win over Wharton (1-1) Nov. 6. Freedom (1-1) plays Brandon (0-2) and can clinch the runner up spot with a win and TBT win over Wharton. If Brandon upsets Freedom and TBT beats Wharton, a three way shootout would be played to decide runner up spot between Freedom, Brandon and Wharton.

District 8
Countryside (3-0) and East Lake (2-0) meet this week to likely decide the district. Dunedin (1-1) and East Lake meet Nov. 6 to decide the likely runner up spot.

District 9
Pinellas Park (2-0) and Gibbs (2-0) meet this week with the winner your likely district champion. St. Pete (1-1) meets Pinellas Park Nov. 6 in a game which could decide at least the runner up spot.

District 10
Venice (3-0) and Manatee (2-0) battle this week for the likely district title. Manatee must also beat North Port to secure a playoff spot.

District 11
Melbourne (1-0) and Bayside (1-0) meet Nov. 6 to decide the district and runnerup spot.

District 12
Royal Palm Beach (2-0) can win the district with a win over Santaluces (1-1) Nov. 6. Lake Worth (1-1) can wrap up second with a win over Leonard (0-2) and Royal Palm Beach win. A Santaluces win and Lake Worth win sets up shootout for both playoff spots. A Royal Palm Beach and Leonard win set up shootout between Santaluces, Lake Worth and Leonard for the runnerup spot.

District 13
West Boca won the district, Wellington (1-1) and Spanish River (1-1) meet Nov. 6 to decide the final spot.

District 14
Ely (1-0) can win the district with a win over Dillard (0-1) Nov. 7 , Boyd Anderson (1-1) would be your runnerup. A Dillard win would force three way shootout between all three teams for both spots.

District 15
Coconut Creek (2-0) plays Monarch (1-1) this week, Coral Glades (1-1) meets Cooper City (0-2) in elimination games. Coral Springs (2-1) is idle district wise.

District 16
Aquinas (2-0) and South Broward (2-0) meet Nov 6 to decide both playoff spots.

Class 6A

District 1
1. Orange Park (2-0) can clinch the district with a win over Ocala Forest (1-1) Nov. 6. Sandalwood (1-1) can clinch the runnerup spot with a win Nov. 6 over Mandarin (0-2).
2. IF Forest (2-1) beats OP (2-1), Sandalwood (2-1) beats Mandarin, three way shootout would be needed to decide both playoff spots between OP, Sandalwood and Forest.
3. IF Forest (2-1) beats OP (2-1), Mandarin (1-2) beats Sandalwood (1-2), Forest is the district champion and OP is runner up.
4. IF OP (3-0) beats Forest (1-2), Mandarin (1-2) beats Sandalwood (1-2), OP is your district champ, a shootout would be needed to decide runnerup between Forest, Sandalwood and Mandarin.

District 2
If Mainland (2-0) beats Deltona (1-1), Mainland and Deland (3-0) would meet Nov. 6 to decide both playoff spots. If Deltona upsets Mainland, Deltona clinches at least a spot in a shootout. Mainland would have to knock off Deland to create that. A Deland win over Mainland would then make Deland district champion and Deltona the runnerup.

District 3
Seminole (2-0) can claim the title with a win Nov. 6 over Lyman (1-1). Lake Brantley (1-1) meets Lake Mary (0-2) the same day and can wrap up the runner up spot with a win. Seminole and Lake Mary wins would force a three way shootout between Lyman, Lake Mary and Lake Brantley for the runner up spot. Lyman and Lake Brantley wins would also set up three way shootout between Seminole, Lyman and Seminole.

District 4
Barring upsets, Winter Park (6-1, 2-0) is the champ and Timber Creek (4-3, 1-1) is the runner-up. But they'll have to take care of business on Nov. 6. The Wildcats complete district play at Colonial (1-7, 1-1) that night and Timber Creek plays at University (2-6, 0-2).

District 5
As it stands, Friday's Apopka (7-0, 4-0) at Olympia (5-2, 4-0) game is for the lead. The Blue Darters can clinch the title if they win on the road and East Ridge (4-3, 2-2) wins at home against Ocoee (6-2, 3-1). Olympia clinches if it beats Apopka and Ocoee wins. Anything else takes the race down to the final night, Nov. 6, when Apopka plays at Ocoee and Olympia plays at East Ridge.

District 6
Dr. Phillips (7-0, 3-0) should wrap up the title by beating last-place Gateway (0-5, 0-3) this week. Cypress Creek (5-2, 2-1), Boone (4-3, 2-1) and Oak Ridge (4-3, 1-2) are jockeying for second, with Freedom (2-6, 1-2) mathematically alive but not in a good spot with a game at DP on Nov. 6. If Boone wins at Oak Ridge Thursday and Cypress Creek beats Freedom on Friday the Nov. 6 Boone-Cypress Creek game should settle second place. Oak Ridge and Freedom are in must-win scenarios.

District 7
Treasure Coast (2-0) and Vero Beach (3-0) meet this week to decide both playoff spots.

District 8
Seminole Ridge (1-1) and Park Vista (1-1) meet this week in a likely elimination game. Boca Raton (2-0) plays Atlantic (1-1) which should make things a lot more clearer this week.

District 9
Deerfield Beach (2-0) can win the title with a win Nov. 6 over Douglas (1-1). With a win by Deerfield, Northeast (1-1) can clinch the runnerup spot with win over Taravella. Douglas can force a shootout with a win over Deerfield and Northeast win over Taravella.

District 10
Miramar (2-0) is the champ if they beat Piper (0-2) this week, Plantation (2-1) and South Plantation (1-1) meet Nov. 6 to decide second place.

District 11
Cypress Bay (2-0) and Everglades (2-0) meet Nov.6 to decide the district.

District 12
Carol City (3-0) can win the district with a win over Goleman this week. Krop (2-1), North Miami (2-1), American (1-2) and North Miami Beach (1-2) all remain in the chase for the runnerup spot.

District 13
Northwestern (4-0) is your champion, Central (3-1) is your runnerup.

District 14
Columbus (3-0) can win the district with a win over South Miami (2-1) Oct 31. South Miami also plays Coral Park (2-1) Nov 6 in a likely showdown that will settle the district as well.

District 15
Ferguson (3-0) can win it with a win Nov. 6 over Varella (2-0). Sunset (2-1) will have a say so as it meets Varella this week.

District 16
Its Southridge (3-0) title to lose as the Spartans close out with the two bottom teams in the district. Homestead (2-1) and South Dade (2-1) meet Nov. 6 to decide the likely runner up spot.

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