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Clearwater at Clearwater Central Catholic: Undefeated Tornadoes Face Marauders for City Bragging Rights

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Clearwater travels to Clearwater Central Catholic on Friday night for city bragging rights in the regular-season finale, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. at James Brian Thomas Stadium. Clearwater enters undefeated at 9-0, while Clearwater Central Catholic stands at 7-2, according to NGSC Sports and MaxPreps.

Clearwater has outscored its first nine opponents 324-56, averaging 36 points per game, according to NGSC Sports. Sophomore quarterback Jaysean Glenn threw for 244 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 37 yards and two more scores against Osceola, while middle linebacker Jayeon Jackson averages 13.1 tackles per game, according to MaxPreps via NGSC Sports. Central Catholic quarterback Khayse Barrett rushed for 85 yards and threw for 124 yards and a touchdown against Lakewood, and the Marauders recorded nine sacks and two interceptions in that 42-6 win.

Clearwater, coached by Thor Jozwiak, can complete an undefeated regular season. Central Catholic, coached by Chris Harvey, can secure its eighth victory and end Clearwater’s perfect run at home. Something has to give in Clearwater on Friday night.

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Sickles at Berkeley Prep: Regular-Season Finale Set for Friday Night in Hillsborough

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Berkeley Prep hosts Sickles on Friday night in Tampa to close the regular season, with kickoff set for 7:00 p.m. Berkeley Prep enters at 6-2 and Sickles at 1-8, according to MaxPreps. Berkeley Prep’s schedule page confirms the Buccaneers are home against Sickles on October 30.

Berkeley Prep has built a 6-2 season and will look to add a seventh win at home before turning its attention to the playoffs. The Buccaneers will try to control the game early, protect the football, and let their home crowd settle in. Sickles travels across Tampa at 1-8, closing the season with a chance to compete against a winning team and finish with effort its seniors can carry with them.

Finales like this are about execution and pride on both sidelines. Berkeley Prep cannot afford to overlook a county opponent, and Sickles has nothing to lose on the road. The Buccaneers will look for a clean, complete performance, while the Gryphons will look to create short fields and keep the game within reach into the second half.

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