The Times-Union releases its Week 9 power rankings for the high school football season in Northeast Florida. These rankings will appear each week.
Reigning Florida High School Athletic Association champion Raines remains at No. 1 after winning their 21st consecutive game in Monday night football against Bishop Kenny.
1. Raines (7-0, District 3-3A)
Previous: 1.
Last week: Won 48-3 at Bishop Kenny.
This week: Oct. 16 vs. Riverside, 6:30 p.m.
Outlook: Vikings' unbeaten streak in regular season now stretches past three years.
T-2. Columbia (7-0, District 3-4A)
Previous: T-2.
Last week: Off.
This week: Oct. 16 at White, 6:30 p.m.
Outlook: Tigers' trip to Old Middleburg Road will decide a district title.
T-2. St. Augustine (7-0, District 4-4A)
Previous: T-2.
Last week: Won 55-0 at Ridgeview.
This week: Oct. 16 vs. Orange Park, 7 p.m.
Outlook: Perfect start continues
as young Yellow Jackets' offense keeps buzzing.
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4. Bolles (5-1, District 3-2A)
Previous: 4.
Last week: Won 70-0 vs. KIPP Bold City.
This week: Oct. 16 at Trinity Christian, 7 p.m.
Outlook: Bolles defense forced five sacks, three takeaways in rout of KIPP Bold City.
5. White (6-1, District 3-4A)
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Previous: 5.
Last week: Won 52-7 at Ribault, 6:30 p.m.
This week: Oct. 16 vs. Columbia, 6:30 p.m.
Outlook: Commanders' game against Columbia could be a classic.
6. Mandarin (6-1, District 2-5A)
Previous: 6.
Last week: Won 34-10 at Ponte Vedra, 7 p.m.
This week: Oct. 16 at Beachside, 7 p.m.
Outlook: The scorching speed of Jace Kemp is burning defenses who key on Brysen Wright.
7. Bradford (8-0, District 4-2A)
Previous: 7.
Last week: Won 34-17 at Newberry, 7:30 p.m.
This week: Oct. 16 vs. University Christian, 7:30 p.m.
Outlook: Tornadoes needed two late touchdowns to wrap up another district title.
8. Trinity Christian (3-4, District 5-1A)
Previous: 8.
Last week: Off.
This week: Oct. 16 vs. Bolles, 7 p.m.
Outlook: Next up on Conquerors' unforgiving schedule: the return of the Bolles-Trinity series.
9. University Christian (6-2, District 5-1A)
Previous: 9.
Last week: Won 59-6 vs. Williston.
This week: Oct. 16 at Bradford, 7:30 p.m.
Outlook: UC is averaging more than 37 points per game.
10. Nease (4-3, District 2-5A)
Previous: Not ranked.
Last week: Won 31-27 at Fletcher.
This week: Oct. 16 at Bartram Trail, 7 p.m.
Outlook: Breakaway plays from Tyshawn Ford were crucial in Panthers' victory at Fletcher.
Dropped out: Fletcher (4-3, District 2-5A).
On the bubble: Baker County (5-2, District 2-3A), Bartram Trail (6-1, District 2-5A), Creekside (5-2, District 1-6A)
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jacksonville high school football power rankings for Week 9
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