Prep Football Power Poll Week 11
Prep Football Power Poll Week 11
Editor's note: Programs are ranked based on how they are performing against their own schedules, not based on hypothetical head-to-head matchups.
Voting points breakdown: 10 for first, 8 for second, 6 for third, 4 for fourth, 2 for fifth, 1 for sixth.
(Last week, school, record, points with first-place votes in parentheses)
Public
1. (1) Braden River, 10-0, 50 points (5)
Dexter Hodo Jr. tallied 125 rushing yards in his first start at tailback, leading the Pirates to an unbeaten season heading into the playoffs.
This week: vs. Naples Gulf Coast, 7:30 p.m.
2. (2) Manatee, 8-2, 40
The Hurricanes waxed the Seminoles in the annual rivalry game to prep for their Class 8A-Region 2 quarterfinal at home this week.
This week: vs. Orlando Oak Ridge, 7:30 p.m.
3. (3) Palmetto, 6-4, 26
Palmetto limped to the finish line this year with three straight losses, but saw their potential future with Jason Spicer under center.
This week: None, missed playoffs.
4. (4) Southeast, 5-5, 24
Kevin Johnson was limited against the Hurricanes, before an injury left the star on the sidelines for the duration. His status is pivotal in a Class 5A-Region 3 quarterfinal this week.
This week: at Fort Myers Dunbar, 7:30 p.m.
5. (5) Lakewood Ranch, 3-7, 10
Senior RB J.T. Fischer ran for 175 yards on 24 carries as the Mustangs closed out their season with two straight victories.
This week: None, missed playoffs.
6. (6) Bayshore, 2-8, 5
The Bruins ended their year by beating a playoff-bound team, something most programs can't claim.
This week: None, missed playoffs
--Jason Dill, sports reporter
Private
1. (1) IMG Academy, 8-0, 50 (5)
After Dallas' Triple A forfeited rather than travel to Bradenton Friday, IMG will wait and see if it can find a bowl opponent.
This week: None, not postseason-eligible
2. (2) Saint Stephen's, 9-1, 40
With the first two playoff wins in school history in the books, the Falcons compete for a Sunshine State Atheltic Conference title Friday, trying to avenge a 14-point loss to Lakeland Santa Fe Catholic from earlier this year.
This week: vs. Lakeland Santa Fe Catholic, 7 p.m., in Oviedo
3. (3) Cardinal Mooney, 2-8, 30
The Cougars enter the postseason with only two wins and neither against a playoff team.
This week: at Fort Pierce John Carroll, 7:30 p.m.
4. (4) Bradenton Christian, 3-7, 20
Limited to 14 players, the Panthers had to forfeit their season finale against St. Petersburg Admiral Farragut.
This week: None, missed playoffs
5. (5) Out-of-Door Academy, 3-7, 10
Out-of-Door finished the season win and freshman quarterback Anthony Squitieri finished for 1,261 passing yards in seven games.
This week: None, missed playoffs
--David B. Wilson, sports reporter
Voters: Sports reporters Jason Dill, David B. Wilson and Alan Dell; Sports correspondent Chad Brockhoff; Sports editor Andy Marks.
This story was originally published November 10, 2015 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Prep Football Power Poll Week 11 ."