Week 11: Five Must-Watch Games

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Week 11: Five Must-Watch Games</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1. West Orange (7-2) at Dr. Phillips (8-1)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A battle between two of Central Florida's top teams, each having surpassed expectations this season. Both programs are well-coached and come in with chips on their shoulders. With talent on both sides, this matchup promises intensity and high-stakes play, as each team fights to make a statement heading into the postseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• <strong>Players to Watch</strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• <strong>West Orange</strong>: [player_tooltip player_id='1671193' first='Brian' last='Dillard'] (QB), [player_tooltip player_id='826434' first='Ivan' last='Taylor'] (DB), [player_tooltip player_id='1138799' first='Ryne' last='Brown'] (ATH)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• <strong>Dr. Phillips</strong>: [player_tooltip player_id='1550563' first='Stanley' last='Anderson-Lofton'] (QB), [player_tooltip player_id='1314088' first='Maliki' last='Wright'] (S), Mykel Calixte (WR)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2. Bishop Moore (8-1) at Lake Mary (7-2)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Closing out the regular season, these two programs are riding five-game winning streaks, both showing dominance in Central Florida. Lake Mary has a dynamic offense that's hard to slow down, while Bishop Moore's defense has been strong all season. Expect this to be one of the most exciting non-district matchups of the year, with plenty of talent on display.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• <strong>Players to Watch</strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• <strong>Bishop Moore</strong>: [player_tooltip player_id='205703' first='Bjorn' last='Jurgensen'] (QB), [player_tooltip player_id='1249151' first='Kenyon' last='Alston'] (WR), [player_tooltip player_id='1251761' first='Trenton' last='Gummer'] (DB), [player_tooltip player_id='402800' first='Amar'e' last='Johnson'] (RB)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• <strong>Lake Mary</strong>: [player_tooltip player_id='1206696' first='Noah' last='Grubbs'] (QB), Isaiah Thomas (RB), [player_tooltip player_id='1134215' first='Luke' last='Prieto'] (LB)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3. Bartow (5-3) at Lake Wales (5-3)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Polk County showdown may not be a playoff game, but it will feel like one. Both teams come off disappointing losses and will be eager to finish strong. With talented athletes and dedicated coaching staffs on both sidelines, this matchup is sure to bring out the best in both teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• <strong>Players to Watch</strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• <strong>Bartow</strong>: [player_tooltip player_id='1022076' first='Blake' last='Johnson'] (QB), Tavares Murray (DB)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• <strong>Lake Wales</strong>: [player_tooltip player_id='1670969' first='Kaneilius' last='Purdy'] (ATH), Brycen Levidiotis (QB)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4. Lake Highland (6-2) at The Master's Academy (8-1)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A playoff battle between two top private schools in Central Florida. The Master's Academy is on a quest for back-to-back state championships, and Lake Highland will be looking to play spoiler. Both teams have the talent to make this a game to remember, with plenty of playmakers to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• <strong>Players to Watch</strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• <strong>Lake Highland</strong>: Landon Towns (ATH), Brady Weber (WR)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• <strong>The Master's Academy</strong>: [player_tooltip player_id='421052' first='Jackson' last='Stecher'] (QB), [player_tooltip player_id='1602647' first='Davon' last='Washington'] (WR)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5. [player_tooltip player_id='1640270' first='St.' last='Augustine'] (7-1) at Mandarin (7-2)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A North Florida showdown that showcases two of the region's most talented teams. Mandarin has managed to stay competitive despite an early season QB injury, showing they have depth and grit. [player_tooltip player_id='1640270' first='St.' last='Augustine'] is a well-coached team that's also loaded with athletes, making this a must-watch as both teams look to close out the season on a high note.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• <strong>Players to Watch</strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1640270' first='St.' last='Augustine']</strong>: [player_tooltip player_id='826612' first='Locklan' last='Hewlett'] (QB), [player_tooltip player_id='1368267' first='Somourian' last='Wingo'] (WR), Braylon James (DB), Trendell Anderson (RB)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• <strong>Mandarin</strong>: [player_tooltip player_id='826427' first='Jamie' last='Ffrench'] (WR), Drake Stubbs (DB), [player_tooltip player_id='331763' first='Deion' last='Winstead'] (RB)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->