Pinellas: Tonight's games

A look at high school football around the county tonight.

By BOB PUTMAN and BRANDON WRIGHT
Published October 13, 2006

TONIGHT'S GAMES

All start at 7:30 p.m. unless noted.

DUNEDIN (5-1) at COUNTRYSIDE (6-1)

This is one of the county's premier grudge matches. The big question for both teams is how they'll overcome injuries on offense. The Cougars have had more success lately and they're at home, which gives them an advantage.

PUTNAM: Countryside WRIGHT: Countryside

OSCEOLA (5-1) at LAKEWOOD (3-3)

The Spartans are rotating quarterbacks. The Warriors' backfield is settled with quarterback Sergio Allen showing off his arm last week, throwing for more than 200 yards and a pair of touchdowns to Justin Hart. What sets the teams apart is the running game. Osceola has one. Lakewood is searching for more consistency in that department.

PUTNAM: Osceola WRIGHT: Lakewood

FROSTPROOF (5-1) at CC CATHOLIC (4-3)

The Marauders have made the playoffs the past nine seasons, currently the county's longest streak. That could be in jeopardy if injury-riddled CCC cannot win tonight.

PUTNAM: Frostproof WRIGHT: Frostproof

PALM HARBOR U. (3-3) at CLEARWATER (1-6)

A win tonight and the Hurricanes can tie the school record for most wins in a season.

PUTNAM: PHU WRIGHT: PHU

LARGO (6-0) at SEMINOLE (1-5)

Last year's game was a thriller with the Packers coming back to win. We don't think it will be that close tonight.

PUTNAM: Largo WRIGHT: Largo

DIXIE HOLLINS (2-4) at ST. PETERSBURG (2-4)

The Rebels survived a brutal early-season schedule and are poised to make a run. The Green Devils have lost their past two games by a combined three points.

PUTNAM: Dixie Hollins WRIGHT: Dixie Hollins

INDIAN ROCKS CHR. (2-4) at NORTHSIDE CHR. (5-1)

The Mustangs have zero tolerance for their foes, recording four shutouts. No. 5 could come against the Golden Eagles.

PUTNAM: Northside Chr. WRIGHT: Northside Chr.

KESWICK CHR. (6-1) at BISHOP MCLAUGHLIN (4-3)

The Crusaders can wrap up a playoff berth with a win tonight.

PUTNAM: Keswick WRIGHT: Keswick

CALVARY CHR. (3-2) at CAMBRIDGE (2-4)

The Warriors are winning games against the teams they are supposed to beat. This should be another one of those games.

PUTNAM: Calvary WRIGHT: Calvary

FORT MEADE (3-3) at ADMIRAL FARRAGUT (1-4)

Blue Jackets coach Chris Miller wanted a tough schedule. He got it with games against CCC and Lakeland Victory Christian. Tonight's game is against a Fort Meade program that has made the state final five of the past six seasons.

PUTNAM: Fort Meade WRIGHT: Fort Meade

SP CATHOLIC (2-5) at FORT MYERS BISHOP VEROT (1-5)

The Barons' schedule gets easier with winnable games the next three weeks.

PUTNAM: SPC WRIGHT: SPC

BRADENTON CHR. (1-4) AT CANTERBURY (4-1)

The Warriors have made progress and close out their second season tonight.

PUTNAM: Canterbury WRIGHT: Canterbury

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