{"id":68187,"date":"2025-10-17T15:20:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T19:20:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?p=68187"},"modified":"2025-10-17T15:21:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T19:21:41","slug":"week-9-power-rankings-the-last-lunge-for-the-playoffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?p=68187","title":{"rendered":"Week 9 Power Rankings: The Last Lunge For The Playoffs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This week there are key matchups that can add to the strength of schedule and wins that determine playoff positions. Oakleaf visits Ed White, Creekside visits Raines, and Trinity hosts Lincoln. As the regular season nears it&#8217;s end, teams make their last lunges for the playoffs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Top Banner Ad -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5209897134\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. St. Augustine 7-0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>St. Augustine stayed atop the pile behind another dominant outing: a <strong>56\u20137<\/strong> romp at Clay on Oct. 10. RB <strong>Durell Preston<\/strong> torched the Blue Devils for <strong>94 rushing yards and two rushing TDs<\/strong>, plus <strong>68 receiving yards and a receiving TD<\/strong>, while QB <strong>Brenton James<\/strong> efficiently finished with <strong>144 yards and four touchdown passes<\/strong> (11 throws). That balance \u2014 a power running game plus explosive passing \u2014 keeps the Jackets No. 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0494-scaled.jpeg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0494-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0494-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0494-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0494-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0494-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Raines 6-0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Raines kept rolling through mid-October with another two wins in the span and a balanced attack. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?p=68148\" title=\"You Can\u2019t Stop The Rain, And Madison County Can\u2019t Stop Raines\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">On Oct. 10 the Vikings beat Madison County <strong>27\u201314<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, and earlier in the window they\u2019d posted postseason-quality shutouts; QB <strong>TJ (Timothy) Cole<\/strong> continues to be electric both throwing and rushing (season totals and recent game lines show him among the area leaders), while <strong>Tadarius Washington<\/strong>, <strong>Ethan Sherman<\/strong> and <strong>Ziyon Butler<\/strong> provide game-breaking playmaking on the ground and through the air. Raines\u2019 defense led by <strong>Shareef Jackson<\/strong> also kept opponents off the scoreboard repeatedly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/D3E93DCA-9B8E-444B-8169-34007299C107-scaled.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/D3E93DCA-9B8E-444B-8169-34007299C107-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/D3E93DCA-9B8E-444B-8169-34007299C107-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/D3E93DCA-9B8E-444B-8169-34007299C107-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/D3E93DCA-9B8E-444B-8169-34007299C107-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/D3E93DCA-9B8E-444B-8169-34007299C107-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"1168296494\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Bolles 7-1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bolles made a statement on Oct. 10 with a <strong>48\u20130<\/strong> win over Andrew Jackson. The Bulldogs\u2019 ground game and opportunistic defense control time of possession; earlier in October RB <strong>Xander Edwards<\/strong> produced huge rushing outputs (season highlight games), and Bolles\u2019 front can take over games. Their 44-14 win over Riverside Thursday saw Edwards rush for 3 TDs and <strong>Naeem Burroughs<\/strong> scored on a touchdown reception from quarterback <strong>Jaden Weatherly<\/strong> and punt return. Their dominance pushed the Bulldogs further into the Top-3. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_9467.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_9467-1024x819.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-67444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_9467-1024x819.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_9467-300x240.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_9467-768x614.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_9467-1536x1229.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_9467-128x102.jpeg 128w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_9467-32x26.jpeg 32w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_9467-600x480.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_9467.jpeg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Mandarin 7-1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mandarin continued to punch through defenses this window. The Mustangs beat Fletcher on Oct. 10 and earlier downed Rockledge (Oct. 3) where <strong>Brysen Wright exploded for a career-high 156 receiving yards and a TD<\/strong>, and <strong>Kyree Wilson<\/strong> chipped in a 100-yard, two-TD night. Wright\u2019s big plays and Tramell Jones Jr.\u2019s QB leadership keep Mandarin dangerous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9114.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9114.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-67289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9114.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9114-300x240.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9114-768x614.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9114-128x102.jpeg 128w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9114-32x26.jpeg 32w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9114-600x480.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8472071445\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Bradford 7-1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bradford carried momentum with a <strong>28\u20137<\/strong> win (Oct. 10 vs. Newberry) and continued to showcase a physical defense and efficient running attack.<strong> Cy Cubbedge <\/strong>threw 3 touchdowns to <strong>Kemontae Nixon <\/strong>who had 114 yards receiving to go with those 3 TDs vs Newberry.<strong> Iyen Addison <\/strong>rushed for 137 yards and a TD. The Tornadoes\u2019 defensive work \u2014 including multiple stops and scoreboard-changing special teams \u2014 has been a main reason they\u2019re inside the Top-6. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1135.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1135-1024x627.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1135-1024x627.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1135-300x184.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1135-768x470.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1135-1536x941.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1135-128x78.jpeg 128w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1135-32x20.jpeg 32w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1135-700x430.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1135-600x367.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1135.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Nease 5-2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nease edged Bartram Trail <strong>10\u20130<\/strong> on Oct. 10 in a defensive, field-position battle.<strong> Jacob Curry<\/strong> led the team with 4 sacks and 15 tackles. The Panthers\u2019 stingy defense and timely offense continue to keep them in the upper half of the Top-10; they\u2019re the kind of team that can grind out wins in hostile environments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1109.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1109-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1109-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1109-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1109-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1109-128x85.jpeg 128w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1109-32x21.jpeg 32w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1109-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1109.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- in article ad 3 -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5462764724\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Columbia (Lake City) 7-1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Columbia dominated on Oct. 10 with a <strong>44\u20130<\/strong> victory over Ridgeview, a statement shutout that highlighted the Tigers\u2019 ability to control tempo and flip field position. Quarterback<strong> Xavier Collins<\/strong> threw for 269 yards and 3 touchdowns. Columbia\u2019s defense clamped down and the offense found multiple scoring avenues, keeping them securely in the Top-10. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/89096B3C-6395-41BC-9AB7-DEB4B95B6B7D-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/89096B3C-6395-41BC-9AB7-DEB4B95B6B7D-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-67987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/89096B3C-6395-41BC-9AB7-DEB4B95B6B7D-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/89096B3C-6395-41BC-9AB7-DEB4B95B6B7D-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/89096B3C-6395-41BC-9AB7-DEB4B95B6B7D-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/89096B3C-6395-41BC-9AB7-DEB4B95B6B7D-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/89096B3C-6395-41BC-9AB7-DEB4B95B6B7D-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/89096B3C-6395-41BC-9AB7-DEB4B95B6B7D-128x85.jpeg 128w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/89096B3C-6395-41BC-9AB7-DEB4B95B6B7D-32x21.jpeg 32w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/89096B3C-6395-41BC-9AB7-DEB4B95B6B7D-1500x1000.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/89096B3C-6395-41BC-9AB7-DEB4B95B6B7D-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Oakleaf 6-1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Oakleaf stayed hot with a <strong>24\u20130<\/strong> win over First Coast on Oct. 10 and entered the week set for a top-10 clash at Ed White (10\/17). The Knights\u2019 front seven has been disruptive all season, creating negative plays and turnovers that set up short fields for the offense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/549273855_10230378030610796_4371917993263074546_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/549273855_10230378030610796_4371917993263074546_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-67863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/549273855_10230378030610796_4371917993263074546_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/549273855_10230378030610796_4371917993263074546_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/549273855_10230378030610796_4371917993263074546_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/549273855_10230378030610796_4371917993263074546_n-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/549273855_10230378030610796_4371917993263074546_n-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/549273855_10230378030610796_4371917993263074546_n-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/549273855_10230378030610796_4371917993263074546_n-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/549273855_10230378030610796_4371917993263074546_n-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/549273855_10230378030610796_4371917993263074546_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5913164168\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Ed White 6-1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ed White posted a convincing <strong>49\u20136<\/strong> win over Sandalwood on Oct. 10 after earlier high-scoring affairs. The Commanders\u2019 offense \u2014 led by dynamic playmakers like <strong>King Boylston<\/strong> (dual-threat) \u2014 can pile up points quickly; their Oct. 10 blowout was a reminder of their ceiling when the O-line opens lanes and the passing game connects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0876.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0876.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0876.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0876-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0876-96x128.jpeg 96w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0876-24x32.jpeg 24w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0876-600x800.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- sidebar square -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5301999110\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Beachside 5-1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beachside closed the window with an eye-catching <strong>45\u201314<\/strong> win over Tocoi Creek (Oct. 3, Varsity-4 Game of the Week), as <strong>Vincent Galella<\/strong> and the Barracudas\u2019 ground attack produced the late runs that pulled the game away. 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