The Times-Union releases its Week 8 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, winning its 20th consecutive game and defeating state-ranked Venice.
1. Raines (6-0, District 3-3A)
Previous: 1.
Last week: Won 20-17 vs. Venice.
This week: Oct. 9 at Bishop Kenny, 7 p.m.
Outlook: Statement made: Vikings overcame 28 enforced penalties, multiple disputed calls to win 20th consecutive against Venice.
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T-2. St. Augustine (6-0, District 4-4A)
Previous: 2.
Last week: Off.
This week: Oct. 9 at Ridgeview, 7 p.m.
Outlook: This district could come down
to Oct. 23 at Foots Brumley Stadium against Fleming Island.
T-2. Columbia (7-0, District 3-4A)
Previous: 3.
Last week: Won 51-28 at Manatee.
This week: Off.
Outlook: Amari Green lit up the scoreboard in a 368-yard passing night at Manatee.
4. Bolles (4-1, District 3-2A)
Previous: 4.
Last week: Off.
This week: Oct. 9 vs. KIPP Bold City, 7 p.m.
Outlook: The regular season's closing weeks step up the difficulty with Trinity Christian and Buchholz.
5. White (5-1, District 3-4A)
Previous: 5.
Last week: Won 21-18 at Oakleaf.
This week: Oct. 9 at Ribault, 6:30 p.m.
Outlook: Commanders' defense stepped up to overcome injury to senior QB King Boylston against Oakleaf.
.6. Mandarin (5-1, District 2-5A)
Previous: 6.
Last week: Won 33-17 vs. Lake Mary.
This week: Oct. 9 at Ponte Vedra, 7 p.m.
Outlook: It's more than just the Knox Annis-Brysen Wright air combination: Will Jones and Jace Kemp caught key TDs Friday.
7. Bradford (7-0, District 4-2A)
Previous: 7.
Last week: Won 53-13 at Gainesville Eastside.
This week: Oct. 9 at Newberry, 7:30 p.m.
Outlook: Tornadoes are up to nine return touchdowns, three each by Caiden Carn and Northwestern commit Jordan Cason.
8. Trinity Christian (3-4, District 5-1A)
Previous: 8.
Last week: Lost 63-21 at Carrollwood Day.
This week: Off.
Outlook: Conquerors suffered their heaviest loss since 2011 against Madison County.
9. University Christian (5-2, District 5-1A)
Previous: 9.
Last week: Won 24-7 vs. Florida High.
This week: Oct. 9 at Williston, 7 p.m.
Outlook: UC's defense delivered a quality effort to down formerly-perfect Florida High.
10. Fletcher (4-2, District 2-5A)
Previous: Not ranked.
Last week: Off.
This week: Oct. 9 vs. Nease, 6:30 p.m.
Outlook: Traditional Beaches rivalry now has big implications in District 2-5A race.
Dropped out: Oakleaf (3-3, District 3-5A).
On the bubble: Baker County (4-2, District 2-3A), Bartram Trail (5-1, District 2-5A), Creekside (4-2, District 1-6A), Nease (3-3, District 2-5A), West Nassau (6-0-1, SSAA).
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jacksonville high school football power rankings for Week 8
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