Thursday, November 12, 2026
Thursday opened the postseason with Independent League and FIT brackets. Nine Orlando-area teams advanced, highlighted by two major upsets of 9-1 programs.
Independent League Highlights
Oak Ridge 36, University (Orlando) 13 (Pool A North)
Sixth-seeded Oak Ridge stunned No. 3 University and ended the Cougars’ best-ever season (9-1). Joshua Northern rushed for 116 yards and 2 TDs. Antonio Fields threw for 228 yards and 2 scores (to Marquis Sanders and Da’Ron Newton-Caster). Oak Ridge forced 5 turnovers (2 INTs by Davin Curry). University QB Cesar Ramirez left early with a collarbone injury.
CFCA 18, Orangewood Christian 10 (Pool B South)
No. 5 Central Florida Christian upset No. 4 Orangewood and ended the Rams’ best-ever 9-1 campaign. Freshman QB Gavin Pritzkau recovered from a rough first half to finish 18-of-27 for 206 yards and 2 TDs. Josiah Arrington ran for 137 yards and a TD. CFCA’s defense recorded 3 sacks (James Dorval Jr.), 2 fumble recoveries, and an INT.
Other Independent Results
- Windermere 42, Pine Ridge 0 (Jabari Anderson 3 TDs; Dean Munroe 4 TD passes)
- Innovation 45, Freedom (Orlando) 8 (Kaleb Bielski 4 TD passes)
- Mount Dora Christian 52, The Master’s Academy 27
- Holy Trinity 31, Foundation 6
- Umatilla 21, Atlantic-Port Orange 0
FIT 4A-6A Highlights
Lake Howell 55, Tocoi Creek 45 (North Bracket)
High-scoring affair. Brycen Marbrey went 16-of-18 for 301 yards and 3 TD passes, plus a 10-yard rush TD. Jayvon Funnye caught 2 TDs (129 yards); Dexter Lee added 2 rush TDs (119 yards).
St. Cloud 43, Riverside 41 (North Bracket)
Classic thriller. Jeremiah Lattier accounted for 4 total TDs (3 passing, 1 rushing). Owen Sullivan and Matthew Blenman each caught 2 touchdowns.
Gateway (Kissimmee) 35, Doral Academy 17 (South Bracket)
First playoff game in Gateway’s 40-year history. Johnny Reyes rushed for 3 TDs (54 yards); Nydrell Thigpen added 136 rush yards and a TD. Gateway’s defense recorded 7 sacks.
