When Takhari Jones ran in the winning touchdown against previously unbeaten Everglades, it put 10-1 Miramar back in a position the Lady Patriots know all too well - being on top.
As the state flag football playoffs get under way, a number of BCAA programs have left a solid mark, and while defending state champion and powerhouse Seminole Ridge of Palm Beach County continues to win, a number of local programs are getting ready for the playoffs with state title in mind.
As the teams get ready to make a run at a state crown, here is a rundown of the local teams in the state Top 25, courtesy of Joe Pinkos, who has been rating boys and girls' football for a number of years:
The Florida Flag Football Power 25
1. Loxahatchee Seminole Ridge (12-0) 80.0
2. Tampa Chamberlain (9-0) 76.1
3. Freedom-Tampa (9-0) 75.9
4. Harmony (9-0) 75.7
5. Orlando Dr. Phillips (11-1) 75.1
6. Tallahassee Chiles (12-0) 75.0
7. Miramar (9-1) 72.9: The Patriots have been playing extremely well as they make a push to get back to win yet another state title under head coach Damon Cogdell.
8. Cypress Bay (9-3) 72.8: The Lighting have been impressive with quarterback/defensive back Andrea Abed throwing touchdowns and intercepting passes, and Julie Woodard catching balls.
9. Fort Lauderdale (10-1) 72.2: The Flying Ls are gettng things done behind the play of standout Teylah Harris, who had eight receptions for 147 yards and a touchdown in a win over Coral Springs.
10. St. Petersburg Dixie Hollins (11-1) 72.1
11. Boynton Beach (11-1) 72.0
12. Palm Beach Gardens (11-1) 71.9
13. Tampa Alonso (11-1) 71.8
14. Jacksonville Mandarin (11-1) 71.2
15. Gibsonton East Bay (10-2) 71.1
16. Pompano Beach (8-2) 70.9: The Tornadoes are back in the hunt for a title, using the passing and running of Lariesa Fulmore, who threw for 65 yards, two touchdowns and ran for 68 yards and a touchdown in a win last week.
17. Everglades (10-1) 70.8: Despite losing that tough game to Miramar, the Gators are back on the right track and will use that setback as motivation to grab playoff wins.
18. Tallahassee Leon (8-2) 70.7
19. Jupiter (7-2) 70.6
20. Tampa Robinson (7-2) 70.5
21. Tampa Plant (8-4) 69.9
22. Hollywood Hills (10-1) 65.7: Staying right in the mix is a team who has been one of the top BCAA teams since the sport was started. In wins last week, Sara Mendez, Kelley Corsey and Joelys Gonzalez paved the way for the Spartans. had two receptions for scores and a 30-yard rushing touchdown to lead the Spartans (9-1).
23. Plant City (9-0) 65.1
24. Daytona Beach Seabreeze (10-1) 63.5
25. West Boca Raton (7-2) 63.4
Other BCAA programs who have done well include:
Western (6-3), Cooper City (7-3), Taravella (8-3), Monarch (7-3), Plantation (6-4), Dillard (5-4), Douglas (6-4), Ely (6-5), Coral Springs (5-3), Stranahan (4-4), Pembroke Pines Charter (6-4) and West Broward (7-3).
DISTRICT STANDINGS
District 20
1S- Monarch (7-3) 62.2
2S- Douglas (6-4) 58.9
3S- Coral Springs (5-3) 55.4
4S- Coral Glades (2-8) 47.9
District 21
1S- Pompano Beach (8-2) 70.9
2S- Taravella (8-3) 62.9
3S- Ely (6-5) 55.5
4S- Piper (5-4) 43.1
District 22
1S- Fort Lauderdale (10-1) 72.2
2S- Western (6-3) 63.3
3S- Plantation (6-4) 61.5
4S- Dillard (5-4) 60.8
District 23
1S- Cypress Bay (9-3) 72.8
2S- Hollywood Hills (10-1) 65.7
3S- West Broward (7-3) 54.5
4S- Cooper City (7-3) 63.1
District 24
1S- Everglades (10-1) 70.8
2S- Monsignor Pace (10-2) 61.1
3S- Miramar (9-1) 72.9
4S- Hallandale (3-5) 38.6
BCAA Scores
Monday, April 18
Cooper City 40, Coral Glades 0
Coral Springs 14, Taravella 12
Cypress Bay 26, South Plantation 0
Fort Lauderdale 12, Western 7
Hollywood Hills 18, West Broward 7
Mater Academy 13, McArthur 7
Miramar 7, Everglades 0
Monarch 20, Coconut Creek 14
Monsignor Pace 13, Pembroke Pines Charter 12
Piper 21, Northeast-Oakland Park 13
Pompano Beach 20, Deerfield Beach 7
Tuesday, April 19
Cooper City 27, South Plantation 6
Cypress Bay 37, Northeast-Oakland Park 0
Dillard 12, Ely 6
Douglas 39, Piper 0
North Broward Prep 12, Coral Springs Charter 0
Pembroke Pines Charter 33, Mater Academy 0
Plantation 26, Boyd Anderson 6
Western 28, Flanagan 6
Wednesday, April 20
Flanagan 18, Pembroke Pines Charter 12 OT
Fort Lauderdale 35, Coral Springs 6
Hollywood Hills 25, McArthur 0
Pompano Beach 19, Monarch 13
South Plantation 14, Nova 12
Stranahan 26, Northeast-Oakland Park 6
Taravella 12, Douglas 0
Western 32, West Broward 7
Thursday, April 21
Cooper City 36, South Broward 6
Cypress Bay 27, Western 22
Dillard 28, Boyd Anderson 8
Ely 33, Deerfield Beach 7
Everglades 38, West Broward 0
Fort Lauderdale 20, Coconut Creek 0
Hollywood Hills 13, Plantation 0
Pompano Beach 25, Douglas 7
Stranahan 20, Nova 0
Taravella 24, Coral Glades 0
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