Prep football | Power Poll Week 9

Prep football | Power Poll Week 9

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.

Public schools

1. (1) Braden River, 7-0, 50 points (5)

The first of back-to-back district tests was a smashing success as the Pirates proved they belong among the elite with a 30-20 victory over Venice.

This week: vs. Palmetto, 7:30 p.m.

2. (2) Manatee, 5-2, 40

There's no stopping Lorenz Allen as of late as he's rushed for more than 100 yards in four of the last five, including a career-high 213 in last week's blowout of Sarasota Riverview.

This week: vs. Riverview, 7:30 p.m.

3. (3) Palmetto, 6-1, 30

The Tigers might be the sleeping giant in 7A-11,

This week: at Braden River, 7:30 p.m.

4. (4) Southeast, 3-4, 18

A huge chance at a playoff push leaves the Seminoles needing a win over district unbeaten Hardee.

This week: at Wauchula Hardee, 7:30 p.m.

5. (5) Lakewood Ranch, 1-6, 12

The Mustangs can play spoiler in the 7A-11 playoff race after Sarasota eliminated them last week.

This week: at Venice, 7:30 p.m.

This week: vs. Sarasota, 7:30 p.m.

6. (6) Bayshore, 1-6, 5

It looks bleak for the Bruins, but future wins against Arcadia DeSoto and Englewood Lemon Bay can keep Bayshore alive in the playoff race.

This week: vs. Arcadia DeSoto, 7:30 p.m.

Private schools

1. (1) IMG Academy, 6-0, 50 (5)

Led by Shea Patterson, considered by some to be the top prospect in the nation, IMG hosts New Jersey's Bergen Catholic, which features 247sports composite's No. 1 Rashan Gary.

This week: vs. Beregen Catholic (N.J.), 7 p.m.

2. (2) Saint Stephen's, 6-1, 40

With a No. 2 seed in the Sunshine State Athletic Conference tournament locked up, the Falcons play their only non-division game of the season.

This week: vs. Out-of-Door, 7 p.m.

3. (t-4) Cardinal Mooney, 2-5, 30

Despite having only two wins, the Cougars are playoff bound with a 2-0 district record.

This week: vs. Lakeland Victory Christian. 7 p.m.

4. (3) Bradenton Christian, 2-5, 20

The Panthers have piled up points lately, scoring at least 26 in each of their last three games, but have also surrendered at least 49 in four straight.

This week: at Tampa Cambridge Christian, 7:30 p.m.

5. (t-4) Out-of-Door Academy, 2-5, 10

New starting quarterback Anthony Squitieri hit 200 yards passing for the second time against Tampa Carrollwood Day, something Gus Mahler only did once in four starts.

This week: at Saint Stephen's, 7 p.m.

-- Jason Dill and David B. Wilson, Herald sports reporters

This story was originally published October 21, 2015 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Prep football | Power Poll Week 9 ."