The Herald-Tribune's high school football rankings haven't changed much entering Week 10.
Venice defeated an unrelenting Riverview team in Week 9. Cardinal Mooney routed Southeast. Sarasota outlasted Lakewood Ranch in overtime. And Braden River picked up its sixth win of the season over Wellen Park. Palmetto's game against Winter Park was canceled at halftime due to weather and several teams (Manatee, ODA and Sarasota Christian) were on byes.
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Here is the Herald-Tribune's Super 10 team rankings ahead of Week 10.
Games through Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.
1. Venice (8-1)
Last week: Defeated Riverview 41-32
Analysis: In a back-and-forth match, Venice defeated Riverview to clinch its fifth straight district title and 21st
overall at the Rams Bowl on Friday. Venice hasn't lost to Riverview since 2019. FIU commit Dorien Jones led the Indians, rushing for 265 yards and five touchdowns on 37 carries. Tied 13-13 at halftime, Venice overcame a stagnant first two quarters, to defeat Riverview.
2. Cardinal Mooney (7-1)
Last week: Defeated Southeast 48-12
Analysis: Cardinal Mooney won its sixth straight game on Friday, defeating a one-win Southeast squad. Running back Connail Jackson did Connail Jackson things, rushing for 175 yards and three touchdowns on 11 carries. Four-star Davin Davidson, who is committed to Florida, finished 11-of-15 with 186 yards and three passing scores. Cardinal Mooney had 16 first downs, compiling a 517-200 advantage in total offense.
3. Palmetto (6-1)
Last week: Canceled due to weather
Analysis: Palmetto led Winter Park 28-14 at halftime before the game was canceled due to weather, a game that will be "potentially made up." Through six games, Matthew Hennesey has 1,421 passing yards and 14 touchdowns, completing 74.1 percent of his passes. Senior running back Ashton Kelly has 516 yards and nine touchdowns. Four-star defensive lineman Maleek Lee has 50 tackles and 21 tackles for loss. Lee had a pick-six before Friday's game was canceled.
4. Riverview (6-2)
Last week: Fell to Venice 41-32
Analysis: Riverview was down 27-25 to Venice entering the fourth quarter. But Venice linebacker Elijah Gooden's tip-drill interception sealed a game that challenged the Indians, who are ranked 11th in Florida, according to MaxPreps. Senior quarterback Logan Carrillo — who has been a standout this season with 25 touchdowns — threw for 373 yards and three TDs, completing 23 of his 39 passes. Running back Justin Flores added two touchdowns, as Gabarre Farlin, Jekhi Mills and Caden Huffman each caught interceptions.
5. Manatee (4-4)
Last week: Bye
Analysis: Manatee went .500 through its first eight games of the season, defeating Naples, SFA, Lake Brantley and Sumner. Sophomore quarterback Nolan Downes has thrown for 1,808 yards, 17 touchdowns and five interceptions, completing 58.7 percent of his passes. Junior running back Caedon White has 1,020 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns on 149 carries. Senior Tavares Powell (677 yards, 36 receptions) and Deno Dalacas (396 yards, 22 receptions) each have six touchdowns.
6. Sarasota (6-2)
Last week: Defeated Lakewood Ranch 44-43
Analysis: Sarasota narrowly defeated Lakewood Ranch (2-6) in overtime. But luckily, the Sailors have Hudson West. He finished 25-of-38, throwing 453 yards and five touchdowns. He broke Sarasota's single-season passing record, which was previously set by him. Receiver Jayden Rivers had four touchdowns catches.
7. Out-of-Door Academy (7-1)
Last week: Bye
Analysis: Ahead of its bye, ODA Academy went 7-1. After beginning the season 7-0, ODA fell to Seffner Christian 13-12. Senior quarterback Jaxon Lawhun has thrown for 1,376 yards and 22 touchdowns, completing 52.6 percent of his passes. Sophomore Dominic Reddick has 520 yards and 10 touchdowns on 31 receptions through eight games.
8. Braden River (6-1)
Last week: Defeated Wellen Park 42-7
Analysis: Braden River handled Wellen Park in Week 9. Tied at 7, Braden River added two scores behind senior quarterback Louisen Desinor, who connected with Jayden Moore for 36 yards and Marquis Koonce for 59 yards. To open the second half, the Pirates completed an 86-yard scoring drive, triggering a running clock.
9. Wellen Park (5-3)
Last week: Fell to Braden River 42-7
Analysis: Wellen Park scored on its second drive of the game. Shane Scott returned a kickoff to the Braden River 20. Then, a 12-yard run by Malachi Bynum put the Eagles close to the end zone before quarterback Noah Wireman hit Curtis Bowdre with a 4-yard pass on fourth down. But the Eagles fell apart from there.
10. Sarasota Christian (5-4)
Last week: Bye
Analysis: Sarasota Christian had a bye in Week 10 of the SSAA after going 5-4. In Week 9, the Blazers fell to Indian rocks 35-14, and will end their season against Keswick Christian. Sophomore quarterback Tait Zeltwanger has 1,306 passing yards, 19 touchdowns and nine interceptions, completing 46.8 percent of his passes. Sophomore running back Williams Hughes has 487 yards and seven touchdowns on 95 carries. Senior receiver Noah Spenn has 496 yards and 11 touchdowns on 32 receptions.
This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Sarasota, Manatee high school football Super 10 rankings going into Week 10
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