After three weeks of action, Florida’s high school football rankings remain largely unchanged, with IMG Academy holding the top spot both nationally and in the state.
Week 3 Highlights
IMG Academy (3-0) reinforced its No. 1 position with a dominant 41-0 victory over Saint Louis (Hawaii), a performance highlighted by junior quarterback Jayden Wade, who completed 13 of 15 passes for 228 yards and four touchdowns.
St. Thomas Aquinas (3-0) stayed at No. 2 despite a narrow 31-24 loss to Miami Columbus, a game in which senior running back Tyler Reid erupted for a school‑record 338 yards and three touchdowns, underscoring the team’s resilience.
West Boca Raton (2-0) retained the No. 4 slot as the two‑time defending Class 6A champion, while Chaminade‑Madonna (2-1) kept the No. 5 position after rebounding from a defeat to Sierra Canyon. Venice (3-0) surged into the Top 10 by toppling nine‑time state champion Lakeland 32-25, a triumph fueled by Dorien Irving‑Jones’s 229‑yard, six‑touchdown rush and Tyree Mannings’s 112‑yard reception.
Cardinal Mooney leapt eight spots to No. 16 after a 56-34 win over True North Classical Academy, and Cardinal Newman moved up to No. 7 by defeating John Carroll Catholic, with Pedro Martinez and Janarro Sumpter leading the offense. The First Academy of Orlando climbed seven spots to No. 18 after a 23-20 overtime victory over Port Charlotte, highlighted by kicker Vance Fones’s game‑winning field goal.
Miami Columbus (2-1) held the No. 3 ranking after edging St. Thomas Aquinas, with quarterback Kai Moore throwing for 271 yards and three touchdowns on 23 of 35 attempts. Upcoming marquee matchups include St. Thomas Aquinas versus Dillard and a showdown between Miami Palmetto and Miami Columbus, promising further movement in the standings.
The rankings, compiled by reporter Jeff Gardenour through extensive research and input from coaches and media, reflect a season where traditional powerhouses remain steady while several programs make notable strides, setting the stage for a competitive remainder of the year.