The opening week always inspires optimism and a sense of boundless possibility. St. Petersburg has high hopes after knocking off neighborhood rival Northeast. Seminole is downright giddy after ending an 11-game losing streak that dated to 2006 by beating Clearwater. Tarpon Springs has visions of footballs flying through the air all year after throwing for more than 300 yards against Palm Harbor University. And Largo dreams of another playoff run after shutting out East Lake. Here is the breakdown of Week 1:
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1. Largo
The Packers opened with another shutout, 12-0 over East Lake, and another strong rushing performance. Because of that, it appears Largo is headed for another big season.
2. Dunedin
The Falcons never really got their running game on track, but they made enough plays to get past Boca Ciega 14-9. And that is enough for Dunedin to stay at No. 2.
3. Gibbs
The Gladiators blocked a punt and recovered five fumbles Friday. That was enough to hold off neighborhood rival Lakewood 14-9.
4. Countryside
The Cougars' no-huddle showed no mercy with 310 yards on the ground in a 19-8 win over Pinellas Park.
5. Clearwater Central Catholic
The Marauders' defense held Miami Bay Point to 124 total yards and recovered three fumbles in a 19-0 win.
6. Tarpon Springs
The Spongers had more than 400 yards of offense, including 343 yards passing in a 36-13 over rival PHU.
7. St. Petersburg
The Green Devils knocked off Northeast for the first time in three seasons, winning 34-7.
Offensive player of the week
Danny Reyes, Tarpon Springs, QB
Somewhere inside the mind of every quarterback, there's an 18-for-28 night. And for a showcase, there is a brightly lit stadium with college scouts to watch.
That's where the fantasy usually stays — inside — because few ever have nights like this.
But Reyes had one of those mythical games against Palm Harbor U. He threw for 343 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Spongers to a 36-13 victory.
Defensive player of the week
Ryan Harbour, Canterbury, DE
Just a freshman, Harbour helped Canterbury, which benefitted from five turnovers, pitch a 47-0 shutout in its win over Miami Northwest Christian Academy. From his defensive end position, Harbour recovered an Eagles fumble in the end zone for a touchdown. Harbour, in his first regular-season game on varsity, also had a team-high five tackles and a sack.
Notable performances
Bobby Vavlas
Tarpon Springs, WR
Five receptions for 150 yards and two touchdowns. Drew Kier
Tarpon Springs, WR
A team-high seven receptions for 110 yards and a touchdown. Dawrence Roberts
Countryside, RB
Toted the ball 23 times for 185 yards and added a 5-yard touchdown catch. Andrew Speake
Northside Chr., RB
75-yard touchdown grab for Northside's only score and finished with four catches, 157 yards. Ben Sams
St. Petersburg, RB
Broke the century mark with 122 yards on 22 carries. Stevie Murph
St. Petersburg, RB
Rushed for two touchdowns and gained 65 yards on nine carries. Joe Lamoureux
Seminole, K
38-yard first-quarter field goal ended the Warhawks' 11-game losing streak.
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