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Stormy Weather in Palm Beach County: Week 5 Showdowns in High School Football

Strategic Insights

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The 2024 Florida high school football season is heating up in Palm Beach County, with a slate of quality games set for Week 5. Top matchups include Benjamin-Jensen Beach and Dwyer-Glades Central, with local and out-of-county games also drawing attention. The Post's breakdown highlights six games worth seeing this week, along with a full schedule.

Key Takeaways:

  • Jensen Beach faces a tough test in Benjamin, which has a history of strong performances despite an 0-3 start.
  • Glades Central is on a roll, with four consecutive wins, and is expected to continue its winning streak against Dwyer.
  • Atlantic faces a massive road test in Week 5 against The First Academy, a top 50 matchup in the latest MaxPreps state rankings.
  • Treasure Coast has yet to secure a win, with three consecutive losses by two or more possessions, and is expected to struggle against West Boca Raton.
  • Seminole Ridge, despite a losing record, has faced a more challenging schedule than Santaluces and is favored to win in an intriguing matchup.
  • Forest Hill's shutout wins over weak opponents have set the bar high for its first game against a team with a winning record, Royal Palm Beach.

Statistics:

  • Jensen Beach has won three consecutive games, with an average margin of victory of 20 points.
  • Glades Central has outscored its opponents 143-27 in its four wins.
  • Atlantic has scored at least 30 points in three consecutive games.
  • Treasure Coast has been outscored 71-21 in its four losses.
  • Seminole Ridge has faced teams ranked similarly to Santaluces in the state rankings close in its first two games.
  • Forest Hill has shut out its opponents in its last three games, with scores of 40-0, 21-0, and 56-0.

Sources:

  • Eric J. Wallace, Deputy Sports Editor, The Palm Beach Post
  • MaxPreps state rankings
  • The Post's Palm Beach County power rankings
  • Benjamin-Jensen Beach and Dwyer-Glades Central game statistics
  • Atlantic-The First Academy game preview
  • Treasure Coast-West Boca Raton game preview
  • Seminole Ridge-Santaluces game preview
  • Forest Hill-Royal Palm Beach game preview
  • Complete Florida high school football schedule for Week 5 in Palm Beach County

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