The leaves are beginning to turn colors, a chilly wind is
in the air, the summer heat is long gone - does this sound
like South Florida in September? Well not exactly, however,
the arrival of fall throughout the country means only one
thing: football! In Broward County, you can catch the best
game in town at your local high school stadium or at Lockhart
Stadium, the district operated facility for high school football.
Once again, Broward County teams will vie for county and state
supremacy. So, at a price that every family can afford, there
are a few games we suggest you catch:
To highlight the action of each Game of the Week, the District’s
Web site (
www.browardschools.com)
will feature game highlights as well as player and coach interviews
as part of NetTV. Just visit the District Web site and click
on the Sports Desk option for NetTV. And it won’t just
be football - as the athletic seasons change, so too will
be the sports highlighted on NetTV.
October 4th - Buck Stadium
Stoneman-Douglas
Eagles vs. Deerfield Beach Bucks
Joe Redmond returns to the sidelines as Bucks
Head Coach. The Bucks feature three star players: senior wide
receiver Brooks Turner (6’0", 200), linebacker
Jeffery Willis (6’1", 220) and defensive end Marc
Abraham (6’4", 240). Head Coach Jim Matheson led
the Eagles to a district title and the Class 6A quarterfinals
last year - the best season in Eagle history. This year’s
team is led by tight end/defensive end Dan Lane (6’3",
205). Dan is very strong (300 lb. bench), has exceptional
quickness (4.65) and the ability to make plays. He also gets
it done in the classroom, holding down a 4.3 GPA.
October 11th - South Broward Stadium
Miramar Patriots vs. Hallandale
Chargers
The past two years have been the finest in Hallandale
High’s 26-year history. The Chargers made the playoffs
in each of the last two seasons. The Patriots had the 5th
ranked offensive team in Broward County last year. Veteran
Patriots Head Coach Willie Hendricks will have his team ready
for this rivalry game.
October 17th - Colt Stadium
Coral Springs Colts vs. Stoneman
Douglas Eagles
Bill Brown has quietly put the passion and excitement
back in Colt football. The Colts are coming off a banner year
with their first playoff appearance in a decade. Make no mistake
- this is a game with major implications and serious bragging
rights in Northwest Broward. The question is, can the Colts
stop the Eagles explosive Wing-T offense? Half-time features
two of the best high school bands in the state.
