The regular season is in the books, but the real season is just getting started. Greater Orlando’s top programs spent Week 11 locking in district titles and building momentum, and now the focus shifts to the FHSAA playoff reveal on Friday, November 6, at 5 p.m. First-round regional quarterfinals kick off November 13, with some games possibly starting as early as Thursday the 12th. For teams still on the bubble or fighting for seeding, this week’s makeup games matter. For everyone else, it’s about staying sharp and preparing for the bracket that will define the next month.
The Big Picture
District champions across Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Volusia, and Lake counties are already locked into automatic berths. Seminole finished 10-0 and stands as the area’s lone undefeated team, while DeLand (9-1), Lake Nona, West Orange (9-1), Evans, Bishop Moore (8-2), and Edgewater all enter the postseason with hardware or strong momentum. At-large spots will be decided by final MaxPreps rankings, and the new Open Division adds another layer for programs like The First Academy.
Key Makeup Games & Storylines
Week 12 is light on full regular-season slates but heavy on unfinished business. Orlando-area makeup games are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, including matchups involving West Boca Raton at The First Academy (completion of a suspended game), Timber Creek vs. Apopka, and others that could still influence at-large seeding or confidence heading into the bracket.
Ocoee took care of business in one of the early makeups, defeating Boone 21-13 on November 3 to improve to 5-5. Edgewater and Evans mutually agreed not to resume their earlier suspended game, awarding Evans the 6-3 victory by rule. That decision lets both programs focus fully on playoff preparation—Edgewater as Class 6A District 6 champions and Evans coming off a dominant 46-0 win over Dr. Phillips.
Teams to Watch Heading Into the Reveal
Seminole (10-0)
The area’s only perfect team closed with a 30-29 road win at Oviedo and has scored 297 points while allowing just 138 this season. A high seed in Class 6A Region 1 is expected.
- Daniel Proenza (QB): 83-of-119 for 1,514 yards, 10 TDs, 4 INTs (168.2 Y/G); 37 carries, 326 yards, 4 TDs. In the Week 11 win: 11-of-16, 84 yards, 2 TDs; 81 rushing yards, 1 TD.
- Jamarion Coleman (LB): Key defensive presence with double-digit tackle games, including 12 tackles vs. Oviedo.
- Defense: Forced key stops and limited explosive plays throughout the season.
DeLand (9-1)
The Bulldogs captured their district title and followed it with a 44-13 win over Spanish River. The ground game remains a major strength.
- Taihj Moore (RB): Season totals around 993 rushing yards and 17 TDs on 115 carries (8.6 YPC). In the district title game vs. Mainland: 207–222 yards and 4 TDs (including an 89-yard score). Continues to be one of the top backs in Central Florida.
Lake Nona
The Lions put up 40 points in a shutout of previously unbeaten Innovation and already had their district title secured.
- Eli Nickerson (QB): 1,847 passing yards, 19 TDs, 3 INTs (263.9 Y/G, 109-of-156). Vs. Innovation: 12-of-18 for 202 yards, 1 TD; added a 47-yard rushing TD.
- Noah Green (RB): 74.2 rushing Y/G, multiple TDs.
- Sebastian Lora (RB/WR): 75.1 receiving Y/G, also productive on the ground.
West Orange (9-1)
A late score in a 25-24 thriller against Jones pushed the Warriors to 9-1. They enter the postseason with confidence after a strong finish.
- Jayden Ammons (RB): 520 rushing yards on 89 carries (65.0 Y/G, 4 rushing TDs); 26 catches, 303 yards, 5 receiving TDs. Key all-purpose contributor.
- Andrew Chung (QB): Leading passer with 30 TD passes on the season.
- Yuto Kawamura-Johnson (WR): 78.7 receiving Y/G and double-digit total TDs.
Evans
The Trojans rolled to a 46-0 win over Dr. Phillips and enter as Class 5A District 4 champions.
- William Jackson (QB): 23 passing TDs on the season (68.4% completion, 130.9 QB rating). Led the balanced attack in the shutout of Dr. Phillips.
- Supporting cast includes productive skill players such as Daveon Williams (10 rushing TDs) and Brian Dillard (10 receiving TDs).
Bishop Moore (8-2)
The Hornets improved to 8-2 with a 31-17 win over Lake Mary and have won eight straight. They have scored 386 points while allowing just 100 this season.
- Blake McCullough (QB): 1,513 yards, 20 TDs through early season numbers; season totals show 28 passing TDs and strong efficiency (71.1% completion, 143.8 QB rating). Accounted for multiple scores vs. Lake Mary, including a 45-yard TD pass to Magnus Talma and two fourth-quarter rushing TDs.
- Magnus Talma (WR): 104.6 receiving Y/G and 12 total TDs.
- Donovan Ferrufino (RB): 99.7 rushing Y/G and 8 total TDs.
- Defense and special teams (Nicolas Salas 38-yard FG) controlled the second half after the game was tied at 17.
Edgewater (6-3 / 6-4 depending on final accounting)
Class 6A District 6 champions after a 23-6 win over Dr. Phillips. Ground game has been a consistent strength.
- Jaelyn Powell (RB): 112.9 rushing Y/G and 11 total TDs.
- Bryce Jackson (RB): 66.6 rushing Y/G and 7 total TDs.
- Defense: Multiple contributors in the front seven, including Durell Mitchell Jr. (5.5 sacks).
Winter Park (5-4)
Closed with a 40-15 win over Ocoee. Offense hit a season high in that victory.
- Tristan Gunn (WR): 94.4 receiving Y/G.
- Josh Shaw (RB): 63.0 rushing Y/G and 6 total TDs.
- Cade DePriest (QB): Leading passer with 10 TD passes.
- Defense: Jonathan Slack and Cornelius Williams each with 4 interceptions.
East Ridge (8-2)
Ended an 18-year district title drought earlier in the season and closed with a 49-7 win over Tavares.
- Karon Palmer Jr. (QB): 68-of-119 for 1,171 yards, 11 TDs, 2 INTs (167.3 Y/G).
- Lamar Garrison (WR): Productive target, including the 59-yard go-ahead TD in the district title game vs. Ocoee.
What Comes Next
Friday’s bracket reveal will answer the biggest questions: Who draws the highest seeds? Which at-large teams make the cut? And how do the Open Division pools shake out? From there, the path is clear—regional quarterfinals on November 13, regional semifinals on the 20th, regional finals on the 27th, state semifinals on December 4, and championship games December 9-12 at Pitbull Stadium in Miami.
Greater Orlando has multiple programs with the talent and experience to make noise once the brackets drop. The regular season built the résumé. Now the postseason decides who keeps playing.
Stay locked in with Prep Prospect Report for the full bracket breakdown once it drops Friday night, plus player spotlights and game previews leading into the first round. The road to the state championship starts now.
