Who's on top? See Northeast Florida Power Polls for football and volleyball after Week 7

clayton freeman, jacksonville florida times-union

Tue, Oct 10, 2023, 12:00 PM·4 min read

FOOTBALL

1. ST. AUGUSTINE (6-0, District 4-3S)

St. Augustine's Myles Simmons (5) takes a pass down the sideline on his way to a 67-yard touchdown against Nease.

Last week: Won 49-30 at Nease.

This week: Off.

Notable: A little time to rest for the Yellow Jackets after an up-and-down track meet against Nease.

2. BRADFORD (6-0, District 6-2S).

Previous: 2.

Last week: Won 12-0 at Oakleaf.

This week: at Miami True North, 3:30 p.m. Friday.

Notable: Three takeaways, another shutout against Class 4S foe Oakleaf is one more sign Tornadoes' defense is for real.

3. BARTRAM TRAIL (3-3, District 3-4S)

Previous: 3.

Last week: Lost 49-20 vs. IMG Academy.

This week: vs. Creekside, 7 p.m.

Notable: Senior Laython Biddle impressed again facing a lineup of future college stars.

4. MANDARIN (5-2, District 1-4M).

Previous: 4.

Last week: Won 49-6 at Westside.

This week: vs. Fleming Island, 6:30 p.m. Friday.

Notable: Mustangs regained their rhythm quickly to waltz past Westside.

5. PONTE VEDRA (5-1, District 4-4M)

Previous: 8.

Last week: Won 55-20 vs. Bishop Kenny.

This week: vs. Tocoi Creek, 7 p.m. Friday.

Notable: Sharks' offensive line ranks among the most effective in Northeast Florida.

6. RAINES (5-1, District 1-2M).

Previous: 7.

Last week: Won 27-26 vs. First Coast.

This week: vs. Ribault, 2 p.m. Saturday (at First Coast).

Notable: Three wins by a combined four points for the Vikings ahead of the Northwest Classic.

7. CREEKSIDE (3-3, District 3-4S)

Previous: 9.

Last week: Off.

This week: at Bartram Trail, 7 p.m. Friday.

Notable: This year's Battle of Longleaf Pine Parkway is among the biggest to date.

8. BOLLES (3-4, District 2-2M).

Previous: 5.

Last week: Lost 35-31 at Columbia.

This week: at Wolfson, 6:30 p.m. Friday.

Notable: Bulldogs' momentum takes a hit with unexpected loss to 1-4 Columbia.

9. RIVERSIDE (5-2, District 3-2M)

Riverside quarterback Glenn Foreman III talks to head coach Antwan Nicholas in the Generals' win against Trinity Christian.

Previous: Not ranked.

Last week: Won 14-12 at Trinity Christian.

This week: vs. Jackson, 6:30 p.m. Friday.

Notable: A 246-yard night from QB Glenn Foreman III highlighted Generals' memorable win over Trinity.

T-10. TRINITY CHRISTIAN (4-3, District 1-1M).

Previous: 6.

Last week: Lost 14-12 vs. Riverside.

This week: at University Christian, 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Notable: Trinity offense continues to struggle to find rhythm entering crucial district matchup at UC.

T-10. SUWANNEE (6-0, District 4-2S)

Previous: 10.

Last week: Won 49-7 vs. Alachua Santa Fe.

This week: at Madison County, 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Notable: After romp over Santa Fe, Suwannee's challenge takes a huge jump in next three games.

On the bubble: Bishop Kenny (4-2, Class 2M), Fletcher (5-2, Class 3M), Oakleaf (2-3, Class 4S), Palatka (5-1, Class 2S), Providence (6-1, Class 1M), University Christian (4-2, Class 1M), White (4-3, Class 2M)

VOLLEYBALL

Team records are through Monday night matches.

1. TRINITY CHRISTIAN (20-3, District 2-3A).

Previous: 1.

Last week: Lost 3-2 vs. Ridgeview.

This week: Off.

Notable: Amaria King's 25-kill night against Ponte Vedra last Tuesday pushed her above 350 for the year.

2. MIDDLEBURG (18-5, District 4-5A)

Previous: 3.

Last week: Won 3-0 at Bishop Kenny, won 3-0 vs. Creekside, won 2-0 vs. Okeechobee, won 2-0 vs. Melbourne, won 2-0 vs. Lake Brantley, lost 2-0 vs. Gulliver Prep, won 2-0 vs. Jensen Beach.

This week: Wednesday vs. Tallahassee Chiles.

Notable: Both Brooke Forkum and Connor Rahn have hitting percentages above .300 in powerful Bronco attack.

3. BISHOP KENNY (16-7, District 4-4A)

Previous: 2.

Last week: Lost 3-0 vs. Middleburg, won 2-1 vs. Barron Collier, won 2-1 vs. Clearwater Central Catholic, lost 2-0 vs. Viera, won 2-1 vs. Ocala Trinity Catholic, lost 2-0 vs. Westminster Christian.

This week: Wednesday at Bartram Trail, Thursday vs. Bolles.

Notable: Senior-heavy Crusaders are ready for playoff volleyball and chance to extend their district title streak.

4. RIDGEVIEW (15-6, District 4-5A)

Previous: 5.

Last week: Won 3-0 vs. Beachside, won 3-2 at Trinity Christian.

This week: Thursday vs. Ponte Vedra.

Notable: Huge 27-kill night from junior Katie Cole, a career high, powered Panthers to a quality win at Trinity.

5. BEACHSIDE (18-4, District 3-5A)