Notable Week 4 Games and Players to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Edgewater (3-0) vs Jones (2-1)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Orlando doesn't get many regular-season matchups bigger than this one. Edgewater has rolled under new head coach Patrick Browning. The Eagles have balance with QB Carter Emanuel running the show, a physical offensive line anchored by [player_tooltip player_id='1250079' first='Ben' last='Bankowitz'], and playmakers on both sides of the ball. Jones, meanwhile, is a team with high-end talent but some early inconsistencies. QB [player_tooltip player_id='405300' first='Dereon' last='Coleman'] headlines a Tigers roster with plenty of college-level prospects, though last week's loss to Evans showed this group still has some things to clean up. Rivalry intensity should make this one tight well into the fourth quarter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Venice (1-1) vs Port Charlotte (3-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Down on the South Suncoast, Port Charlotte has the chance to prove it belongs in the state conversation. QB [player_tooltip player_id='1158090' first='Logan' last='Flaherty'], just a sophomore, is already rewriting expectations with his ability to lead and make plays in big moments. The Pirates face one of their biggest tests in years against Venice, the four-time defending state champions who just added senior QB [player_tooltip player_id='1263588' first='Darryon' last='Jones'], a Howard commit, into the mix. This will come down to whether Port Charlotte can handle the Indians' physicality in the trenches — and if their young quarterback can deliver in a big-game atmosphere.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lake Mary (2-1) vs Raines (2-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lake Mary is tested early, coming off a tough loss but still sitting among Central Florida's most talented squads. QB [player_tooltip player_id='1206696' first='Noah' last='Grubbs'] continues to show why he's one of the premier prospects in the 2026 class, backed by weapons like [player_tooltip player_id='1581751' first='Barrett' last='Schulz'] on the outside. They'll be challenged by a Raines program that plays with the confidence and pride of a tradition-rich powerhouse. The Vikings, led by QB Timothy Cole and a stout defense, always bring an edge. Add in Lake Mary's home-field advantage, and this feels like a matchup that could be decided by turnovers and red-zone execution.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Clearwater Central Catholic (3-0) vs Clearwater (2-1)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This cross-town battle brings a different kind of heat. CCC is off to another strong start behind 2027 QB [player_tooltip player_id='1895080' first='Khayse' last='Barrett'] and a physical defense that thrives on forcing mistakes. Clearwater has already taken a stumble against Lakewood but still has firepower behind QB Jaylen White, a Charlotte commit, and a group of versatile athletes. Expect this one to be decided in the trenches: if CCC controls the pace, the Marauders should extend their dominance, but if White gets hot, Clearwater has the weapons to make it a shootout.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->