We take a look at some of the top performances across the Sunshine State as we will also look ahead at some marquee matchups for Week 1:
2026 QB NOAH GRUBBS (LAKE MARY)
The Notre Dame commit didn’t miss a beat when finding his receivers in stride. During last night’s 40-18 win over Oviedo, Grubbs threw for three touchdown passes. Grubbs is a 4-star quarterback and ranked No. 11 overall, according to 247Sports. Grubbs is coming off a season where he set school records in passing yards, touchdown passes, completions and pass attempts. Look for Grubbs and Lake Mary to have a big season ahead.
2026 QB WILL GRIFFIN (TAMPA JESUIT)
The University of Florida commit did it all whether it was through the air or using his legs, as Griffin rushed for two touchdowns in last night’s 36-14 win over Sumner. Griffin is ranked the No. 10 quarterback and No. 23 overall prospect, according to 247Sports. Griffin and the Jesuit Tigers are looking to get back into the state championship game which will be their second appearance in the last 3 seasons.
2025 RB SHAWN SIMEON (NAPLES)
The Toledo commit had a night where he rushed for 193 yards on 9 carries, including an 80-yard touchdown run in a 45-0 win over Gulf Coast. Simeon is looking to build off a junior campaign with 2,040 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns last season.
2026 QB BRADY HART (COCOA)
The Michigan commit was on an absolute mission on Friday night where he threw for five touchdown passes (All in the first half) in a commanding 71-0 win over Satellite. The MaxPreps Preseason All-American is poised to have a huge breakout season where he helped the Tigers win the Class 2S Championship last season.
TOP 5 MATCHUPS TO WATCH FOR WEEK 1:
#5 Lake Mary vs Cardinal Gibbons- August 23 at 7:00 p.m. (Broward County Showcase)
#4 Tampa Bay Tech at Venice- August 23 at 7:30 p.m.
#3 Milton (GA) vs American Heritage Plantation- August 23 at 7:00 p.m. (Broward County Showcase) *
#2 Bishop Gorman (NV) at St. Thomas Aquinas- August 24 at 4:00 p.m. (Broward County Showcase) *
#1 St. John Bosco (CA) vs Chaminade-Madonna- August 24 at 8:00 p.m. (Broward County Showcase) *
*GAME TO BE TELEVISED BY ESPN NETWORKS*
