Northeast Florida- Week 6 brought another round of big performances across Northeast Florida, and the Duval Sports D1 Top 25 has some movement heading into Week 7. The Top teams are still leading the race out front, and on team made a strong case to challenge Raines for #1.
Here are the Duval Sports D1 Week 7 Top 25 Power Rankings:
1. Raines Vikings
Previous: No. 1 | —
Raines remains No. 1 after enjoying a Week 6 bye. The Vikings enter Week 7 at 5-0 and now turn their attention to one of the biggest games of the season: an undefeated matchup with Venice.
Raines’ last game was the 31-13 victory over Mandarin, where quarterback Sa’Mon Ellison-Morgan scored twice on the ground, Marquez Hicks came up with a spectacular touchdown catch and Tacori Allen provided explosive special-teams plays.
This week: vs. Venice.
2. Bradford Tornadoes
Previous: No. 3 | ▲1
Bradford continues to make its case as one of Northeast Florida’s most complete teams. The Tornadoes remained undefeated with a 52-24 victory over Madison County, improving to 6-0.
Iyen Addison rushed for 111 yards and three touchdowns, while quarterback Cy Cubbedge threw for 224 yards and three scores. Calvin Mosley added six catches for 113 yards and two touchdowns.
This week: at Gainesville Eastside.
3. Columbia Tigers
Previous: No. 2 | ▼1
Columbia remains undefeated at 6-0 but slides one spot after Week 6. The Tigers defeated Riverside 35-17, pulling away after the game was tied 7-7 at halftime.
Quarterback Amari Green threw for 209 yards and three touchdowns while adding 52 rushing yards. Antonio Days caught the ball well, finishing with 61 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
This week: at Manatee.
4. St. Augustine Yellow Jackets
Previous: No. 4 | —
St. Augustine remains unbeaten after another strong performance. The Yellow Jackets defeated Clay 37-13 Thursday night to move to 6-0.
The defense was led by Mason Lynch, who recorded 11 tackles, two tackles for loss and a strip-sack that helped set up a touchdown.
This week: OFF.
5. Ed White Commanders
Previous: No. 5 | —
Ed White continues to pile up points. The Commanders shut out Yulee 47-0, improving to 4-1 and setting a season high with 629 total yards.
Rontrez Loyd was nearly unstoppable, rushing for 238 yards and three touchdowns on just 12 carries. Tavaris Jones added 107 rushing yards and a touchdown.
This week: at Oakleaf.
6. Bolles Bulldogs
Previous: No. 6 | —
Bolles remains at No. 6 after another dominant offensive and defensive performance. The Bulldogs erased an early 10-0 deficit and crushed Baldwin 58-10.
Xander Edwards scored three total touchdowns, while Jaxon Flowers had a monster defensive game with three interceptions, one returned for a touchdown, plus a blocked punt.
This week: OFF.
7. Mandarin Mustangs
Previous: No. 7 | —
Mandarin bounced back from its loss to Raines by dominating Fletcher 31-10. The Mustangs improved to 4-1 and responded with one of their strongest offensive performances of the season.
Quarterback Knox Annis threw for 281 yards and two touchdowns while Shaunqueze Foster rushed for 111 yards and two scores. Brysen Wright also had seven catches for 147 yards and a touchdown.
This week: vs. Lake Mary.
8. Oakleaf Knights
Previous: No. 9 | ▲1
Oakleaf moves up after putting together its most dominant performance of the season. The Knights crushed West Port 56-6, improving to 3-2.
Quarterback Jaidan Delaune threw for 238 yards and five touchdowns. Syncere Murphy added three receptions for 137 yards and two touchdowns.
Now comes a major test against Ed White.
This week: vs. Ed White.
9. Trinity Christian Conquerors
Previous: No. 10 | ▲1
Trinity climbs one spot after shutting out NFEI 42-0. The Conquerors improved to 3-3 and now have another major challenge ahead.
Za’khari Greene made an impact on both sides of the ball, intercepting a pass and catching a 75-yard touchdown.
This week: at Carrollwood Day.
10. University Christian Fighting Christians
Previous: No. 11 | ▲1
UC continues to gain momentum. The Fighting Christians destroyed Impact Christian 55-8, moving to 4-2.
Quarterback Harrison Leddy completed 80% of his passes for 233 yards and four touchdowns. Jacoby Walker scored on the opening kickoff and added a receiving touchdown.
This week: vs. Florida High.
11. Fletcher Senators
Previous: No. 8 | ▼3
Fletcher takes the biggest drop of the week after falling to Mandarin 31-10. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak and dropped the Senators to 4-2.
Quarterback Ty Keister threw for 47 yards and a touchdown, while Chase Durden caught the touchdown and led Fletcher with 36 receiving yards.
This week: OFF.
12. Bartram Trail Bears
Previous: No. 12 | —
Bartram Trail stays put after its offense came alive against Ponte Vedra. The Bears won 34-16 and improved to 5-1.
Freshman Blake Soares rushed for 171 yards and two touchdowns, while Xander Camus threw for 251 yards and two scores. Cam Ganther added 91 receiving yards and a touchdown.
This week: OFF.
13. Creekside Knights
Previous: No. 14 | ▲1
Creekside moves up after dominating Sandalwood 49-10. The Knights improved to 4-2 and finished with their highest point total of the season.
Timmy Goodrich, Davis Baldwin, quarterback Rozzi Sperry and linebacker Sutton Hooker remain important pieces of the Knights’ offense and defense.
This week: OFF.
14. Nease Panthers
Previous: No. 15 | ▲1
Nease makes a move after its offense exploded against Beachside. The Panthers rolled to a 49-14 victory, producing 259 rushing yards and 232 passing yards.
Quarterback Aiden Phifer threw for 232 yards and three touchdowns, while Nate Hodge rushed for 68 yards and two scores.
This week: vs. Riverside.
15. Baker County Wildcats
Previous: No. 13 | ▼2
Baker County drops two spots following a tough 14-10 loss to Tallahassee Godby. The loss snapped the Wildcats’ three-game winning streak and dropped them to 4-2.
Kamren McMillan was one of Godby’s leading performers, but Baker’s defense kept the game close throughout.
This week: OFF.
16. Ponte Vedra Sharks
Previous: No. 16 | —
Ponte Vedra remains at No. 16 after falling to Bartram Trail 34-16. The Sharks dropped to 2-4, but the team has won two of its last three entering the bye week.
Trent Player remained a bright spot, catching 51 yards and two touchdowns in the loss.
This week: OFF.
17. Middleburg Broncos
Previous: No. 17 | —
Middleburg stays at No. 17 after a convincing 42-8 victory over Ridgeview. The Broncos improved to 4-2 and have won two straight.
Freshman running back Khaden Robinson rushed for 159 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries.
This week: OFF.
18. West Nassau Warriors
Previous: No. 18 | —
West Nassau remains unbeaten at 5-0-1 after surviving Fernandina Beach 30-24 in a game that came down to the final minutes.
Shamoi “Smo” Green was outstanding, rushing for 233 yards and three touchdowns on 26 carries. Avery Griffin added 87 rushing yards and a touchdown.
This week: at Providence.
19. Fleming Island Golden Eagles
Previous: No. 19 | —
Fleming Island stays at No. 19 after its offense produced a season-high 49 points in a 49-24 win over Orange Park. The Golden Eagles improved to 3-3.
Brady Digman led the way with 159 rushing yards and four touchdowns.
This week: OFF.
20. Bishop Kenny Crusaders
Previous: No. 20 | —
Bishop Kenny was off in Week 6, giving the Crusaders another week to regroup after their 45-23 loss to Merritt Island.
Caleb Mattison was the bright spot in that defeat, rushing for 227 yards and two touchdowns on 35 carries.
This week: vs. Menendez.
21. NFEI Eagles
Previous: No. 21 | —
NFEI suffered a difficult Week 6, falling to Trinity Christian 42-0. The loss dropped the Eagles to 3-2 and marked their second straight defeat.
Trinity’s defense controlled the game throughout, limiting NFEI to zero points. The Eagles now have a chance to respond against another ranked opponent.
This week: at Episcopal.
22. Ribault Trojans
Previous: No. 22 | —
Ribault stays at No. 22 after producing one of the week’s biggest shutouts. The Trojans blasted Englewood 48-0 to improve to 4-1.
Quarterback Leo Taylor completed 11 of 16 passes for 220 yards and four touchdowns.
This week: vs. KIPP Bold City.
23. Jackson Tigers
Previous: No. 23 | —
Jackson continues to climb toward the top half of the rankings after crushing KIPP Bold City 43-6. The Tigers improved to 4-1 and have won three straight.
Defensive tackle Charles Ward recorded six tackles, including three behind the line of scrimmage.
This week: vs. Fernandina Beach.
24. Episcopal Eagles
Previous: No. 24 | —
Episcopal remains perfect at 6-0 after another dominant performance, defeating Duval Charter 57-8.
Sophomore Damar Gauldin had a huge night, catching a 60-yard touchdown pass and returning an interception for another touchdown.
This week: vs. NFEI.
25. Union County Fighting Tigers
Previous: NR | NEW
Union County enters the Week 7 rankings at No. 25 after putting together its best offensive performance of the season. The Fighting Tigers defeated Parker 46-26, improving to 3-3.
Senior running back Bryce Lawton was the star, rushing for 195 yards and three touchdowns on 15 carries. Ja’Len Jonas added 85 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
This week: at Atlantic Coast.
Records:
| 1 | Raines | 5-0 |
| 2 | Bradford | 6-0 |
| 3 | Columbia | 6-0 |
| 4 | St. Augustine | 6-0 |
| 5 | Ed White | 4-1 |
| 6 | Bolles | 4-1 |
| 7 | Mandarin | 4-1 |
| 8 | Oakleaf | 3-2 |
| 9 | Trinity Christian | 3-3 |
| 10 | University Christian | 4-2 |
| 11 | Fletcher | 4-2 |
| 12 | Bartram Trail | 5-1 |
| 13 | Creekside | 4-2 |
| 14 | Nease | 2-3 |
| 15 | Baker County | 4-2 |
| 16 | Ponte Vedra | 2-4 |
| 17 | Middleburg | 4-2 |
| 18 | West Nassau | 5-0-1 |
| 19 | Fleming Island | 3-3 |
| 20 | Bishop Kenny | 1-3 |
| 21 | NFEI | 3-2 |
| 22 | Ribault | 4-1 |
| 23 | Jackson | 4-1 |
| 24 | Episcopal | 6-0 |
| 25 | Union County | 3-3 |
Week 7 Movement
The biggest changes this week are Bradford moving from No. 3 to No. 2, Oakleaf climbing from No. 9 to No. 8, and Fletcher dropping from No. 8 to No. 11.
Trinity Christian and University Christian each move up one spot, while Creekside and Nease also climb. Baker County falls two spots following its loss to Godby.
Union County enters the Top 25 at No. 25, replacing Sandalwood, which fell out after its 49-10 loss to Creekside.
Week 7 features several major tests, including Venice at Raines, Bradford at Gainesville Eastside, Columbia at Manatee, Ed White at Oakleaf, Florida High at University Christian and Trinity Christian at Carrollwood
