BHSN Preseason Top 20 Football Poll

1. Lakeland Dreadnaughts: The Dreadnaughts defense showed up big in a 21-0 win over Lake Gibson.

2. Manatee Hurricanes: The Hurricanes rallied from behind for a 28-19 win.

3. Armwood Hawks: A rare loss for the Hawks, but they found a quarterback in Devin Black.

4. Jesuit Tigers: The Tigers scored on their first four possessions in a 45-0 win over Strawberry Crest.

5. Plant Panthers: The Panthers succumbed to a more physical Venice team.

6. Braden River Pirates: RB DeShaun Fenwick's offseason work showed up in the Pirates 38-10 win over River Ridge.

7. CCC Marauders: New head coach Chris Harvey ushered in a new era with a 35-0 win against Bayshore.

8. Plant City Raiders: The Raiders poured it on from the opening kickoff in a 37-0 win over Riverview.

9. Winter Haven Blue Devils: The Blue Devils showed off their ground game in a 43-6 win against Miami Killian.

10. Tampa Bay Tech Titans: The Titans defense and quarterback Michael Penix Jr. were highlights in a 35-0 win over Blake.

11. Pinellas Park Patriots: Jordon Scott and the Patriots smothered Robinson in a 29-0 win.

12. Tampa Catholic Crusaders: Lightning in the first quarter ended Tampa Catholic's game vs. Gaither with the Crusaders trailing 14-13.

13. Jefferson Dragons: Lightning shortened the Dragons game as well, but not before QB Cade Weldon showed he is back.

14. Lake Gibson Braves: The Braves took their licks against a powerful Lakeland team.

15. Clearwater Tornadoes: Clearwater Coach Don Mesick wanted a tough start to the season and he got one in Cocoa.

16. Hillsborough Terriers: The Terriers poured on the points and limited them in a 41-0 shutout against East Bay.

17. East Lake Eagles: The Eagles may have finally settled on their starting quarterback after a 33-8 win over Sunlake.

18. Kathleen Red Devils: The Red Devils showed off their strong defense in a 17-0 win vs. Lake Wales.

19. Palm Harbor University Hurricanes: The Canes carried over momentum from last year in a 51-11 win against Mitchell.

20. Cambridge Christian Lancers: State runner-ups last year, the Lancers have worked hard in the offseason to get back to Orlando.