Here's a look at the high school football games in South Florida for the weekend of Aug. 28-29, 2021.
THURSDAY
West Boca 8, Inlet Grove 49
It was the Silas Hinson show for Inlet Grove. The senior wideout had four total touchdowns on the night. Inlet Grove goes to 1-0 under new head coach Alphonso Smith.
Suncoast 6, Park Vista 41
For the first time since 2006, Park Vista was led onto the field by a head coach other than Brian Dodds.
FRIDAY
King's Academy 0, No. 5 Cardinal Newman 55
Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Famer Jack Daniels made his return to the sideline in emphatic fashion. The Crusaders rolled behind the arm and legs of freshman QB Davi Belfort. Next up for Cardinal Newman is a battle with perennial state title contender Cardinal Gibbons.
No. 3 Atlantic 17, No. 9 Palm Beach Gardens 20
The Gators pulled up the first upset of the year. Palm Beach Gardens got a late touchdown from Vincent Dubose to pull out the win. Atlantic was without head coach Jamael Stewart, who served the second of his three-game suspension.
No. 4 Glades Central 14, No. 8 Palm Beach Lakes 7
The Raiders dominate the second half to pick up a big road victory. Glades Central didn't lead in this one until 6:30 left in the second half. They return home for a top-10 battle with Palm Beach Gardens next week.
No. 7 Dwyer 8, Jupiter 7
The Dwyer defense led the way as Dwyer held on for the season-opening victory. Dwyer hits the road again next week for a tough battle against 1-0 Palm Beach Central.
No. 6 Martin County 51, Royal Palm Beach 0
WATCH:
— ESPN Top 63 (@ESPNTop63) August 28, 2021
It was a Friday night so that means it was time for @JaxonScott7 to put on a show.
#6 @MartinCoSports starts off the year 1-0.#HighSchoolFootball pic.twitter.com/OaaRW982Gi
Jaxson Scott and the Martin County followed up their strong Kickoff Classic performance with yet another strong performance. Next week is a tough battle on the road at Vero Beach.
Palm Beach Prep 6, Boca Christian 31
The very first game ever for Palm Beach Prep was not the result they wanted. The Saints scored on their first ever possession but Boca Christian took over after that.
Pahokee 28, Wellington 21
WATCH:
— ESPN Top 63 (@ESPNTop63) August 28, 2021
Emmanuel Hendrix made his debut as @Pahokee_MSHS Head Coach and James Jackson and the Blue Devils defense helped lead them to a season opening victory. @dj_boldin @AnquanBoldin #HighSchoolFootball pic.twitter.com/wP2BUNY5zE
The debut for new Pahokee head coach Emmanuel Hendrix was a successful one. Pahokee pulled out the road victory in a back and forth battle.
Palm Beach Central 49, Forest Hill 14
WATCH:@PBCentral_FBall didn't have a normal 2020. @tyleryoung, @kelking561 and the rest of the Broncos made sure they opened up the year at 1-0.#HighSchoolFootball pic.twitter.com/lblLRrg0r0
— ESPN Top 63 (@ESPNTop63) August 28, 2021
Palm Beach Central made up for a lost 2020 season with a strong start to 2021. The Broncos used a strong second half to pick up the lopsided win.
SATURDAY
Jupiter Christian 60, Berean Christian 0
Berean Christian and Jupiter Christian took over the Wellington High School football stadium for a Saturday night game. The Eagles of Jupiter Christian took over the game from the first drive of the game, to the final horn with a 60-0 shutout victory. The Eagles scored on each of their first three drives in the first quarter and never let the momentum swing back towards the Bulldogs.
