Well, I believe STA only plays BTW this year out of Dade. BTW will be very strong . A lot stronger than last year when STA shallacked them. I think STA still gets the W though.
Dade overall may be a tad stronger than Broward this year. Last year Broward was stronger than Dade.
STA did lose their long time DCord. to Fort Pierce Central this year. I am not sure if that will play a role in their success this year. Bishop Gorman is very well coached and their technology and facilities make STA and IMG look second rate.
Overall, STA is playing Bishop Gorman and several very good FL teams. Two 2015 State Champions and teams that could (have) dangerously upset them and possibly spoil there season.
2016 AHP on paper is the better team than 2016 Colquitt. Not even close. The question is, are they ready for 10,000 cowbells, possible home cookin' calls and a team that feels they were robbed last year of a National title? Just something to keep an eye on that game about is Colquitt County HC Rush Probst. He is currently appealing a suspension for headbutting a player (with a helmet on). Probst coaching that game really could be the difference of CC hanging around. If you asked me now though I would comfortably lean AHP.
AHP versus BTW ....Pre-season game at AHP. I like BTW's chances in this one for sure. BTW the following week has STA in their first regular season game. I believe BTW will come out guns blazing and really want to get one of the two games versus STA and AHP. Nothing to lose mentality. AHP on the other hand travels to Colquitt County the following week for their first official game. Is it possible AHP will be a bit conservative versus BTW (if they can get away with it) in order to try to get the W but at the same time not reveal too much since their next two games are versus @ Colquit and Don Bosco? Both of those teams are well coached and will break that film down to a science.
Skilled position speaking, BTW should be fine versus AHP and STA but how much have they matured and will the incoming transfers toughen them up a little? How much have the O/D lines improved? Based on last year versus the big boys, they will need to have improved a lot - not just a little bit if they want to be in the National hunt.
AHP versus BTW is set for 8/19 @ 7:30
Deerfield Beach versus Chaminade Madonna is set for 8/19@ 7:00
I live close to both of them but I will likely catch the AHP/BTW game.
The following day (8/20) @ 12:00 noon you have IMG and Carol City. I believe that is in Miami. Keep me posted if you will be attending any. Very exciting weekend for preseason games in SFL!