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Varsity 4 Super 10: Columbia, Nease move up, Fleming Island moves in for Week 3

The News4JAX Super 10 is published each Tuesday in the high school football regular season. (News4JAX)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ The high school football regular season is off and rolling. News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 10 is here. It will be published on Tuesday through the end of the regular season. Think weโ€™ve got a team ranked too high or a program not ranked at all? Send us a message on Instagram (@Sports4Jax) or sports@wjxt.com.

To see the high school coaches poll and their Super 10, find that here. That is released Mondays.

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Varsity 4 News4JAX Super 10 rankings

Rank, (previous), school, record last year, classification

1. (1) Bolles (2-0, Class 2A)

Coaches Super 10 ranking (previous ranking): 1 (1).

Last week: Beat Trinity Christian, 35-12. This week: vs. (3) St. Augustine, 2-0.

Why theyโ€™re here: Bolles pulled away from Trinity last week with a solid offense under Jaden Weatherly and a very good defensive showing. Bolles will get an ever bigger challenge this week against the Yellow Jackets.

2. (2) Raines (1-0, Class 3A)

Coaches Super 10 ranking (previous ranking): 2 (2).

Last week: Beat Sandalwood, 77-0. This week: at Trinity Christian (0-2).

Why theyโ€™re here: The Vikings were as advertised in their season opener against Sandalwood. A far more difficult assignment in Week 2. Timothy Cole had more TD passes (5) than he did incompletions (3) in the opener.

3. (3) St. Augustine (2-0, Class 4A)

Coaches Super 10 ranking (previous ranking): 4 (5).

Last week: Beat Menendez, 48-6.This week: at (1) Bolles, (2-0).

Why theyโ€™re here: A pair of rivalry wins out of the gate but things get difficult in a hurry. The Yellow Jackets have trips to Riverside and Nease followed by a district clash against Columbia. The Yellow Jackets are 11-12 all-time against Bolles.

4. (4) Oakleaf (2-0, Class 6A)

Coaches Super 10 ranking (previous ranking): 6 (3).

Last week: Beat Orange Park, 56-7. This week: vs. (10) Fleming Island (2-0).

Why theyโ€™re here: The Knights did what they were supposed to do last week in drumming OP. Can they keep their series streak going against the Golden Eagles? Theyโ€™ve three straight and nine of 14 overall in the series.

5. (5) Mandarin (2-0, Class 6A)

Coaches Super 10 ranking (previous ranking): 3 (4).

Last week: Beat Atlantic Coast, 54-16. This week: at Sandalwood (0-2), 6:30 p.m.

Why theyโ€™re here: The Mustangs have dropped 50 or more in consecutive weeks to start the season. Theyโ€™ve got big tests on deck in Weeks 4 (Bradford) and 5 (IMG Academy).

6. (7) Nease (2-0, Class 6A)

Coaches Super 10 ranking (previous ranking): 5 (6).

Last week: Beat Creekside, 50-8. This week: vs. Tallahassee Lincoln (2-0).

Why theyโ€™re here: Another challenge for the Panthers, who have looked excellent to open the season. Theyโ€™ve got a tough stretch after this, with Fletcher, St. Augustine, Buchholz and Bartram Trail on deck.

7. (6) Bradford (2-0, Class 2A)

Coaches Super 10 ranking (previous ranking): 8 (7).

Last week: Beat Dunnellon, 35-0. This week: at South Sumter (2-0), 7:30 p.m.

Why theyโ€™re here: A romp in the Blood Rivalry series and the familiar rock solid defense leading the way. The Tornadoes are another area team that has eyes on a deep playoff run once again.

8. (9) Columbia (2-0, Class 4A)

Coaches Super 10 ranking (previous ranking): 7 (9).

Last week: Beat Coffee, Ga., 20-14.This week: at Hillsborough (0-2), 7:30 p.m.

Why theyโ€™re here: The Tigers muscled up last week to hold off Coffee, a team that won a state title in Georgia two seasons ago. Thatโ€™s a huge win on a schedule that is very, very difficult.

9. (8) White (1-0, Class 4A)

Coaches Super 10 ranking (previous ranking): 9 (8).

Last week: OFF. This week: vs. Westside (0-2), 6:30 p.m.

Why theyโ€™re here: The Commanders drop a spot after an off week (and a big win by Columbia). There should be no problem in getting to 2-0 this week.

10. (NR) Fleming Island (2-0, Class 5A)

Coaches Super 10 ranking (previous ranking): NR/NA.

Last week: beat Riverside, 42-33. This week: at (4) Oakleaf (2-0).

Why theyโ€™re here: Solid win over Riverside last week for the Golden Eagles. Tough assignment on Friday night with a visit to face No. 4 Oakleaf.

Dropped out

University Christian (1-1, Class 1A), lost to Bishop Kenny, 21-20.

Keep an eye on

Bartram Trail (0-2, Class 6A); Beachside (1-1, Class 5A); Bishop Kenny (1-0, Class 3A); Flagler Palm Coast (1-1, Class 7A); Fletcher (2-0, Class 6A); Middleburg (2-0, Class 5A); Ponte Vedra (1-1, Class 5A); Riverside (0-2, Class 4A); Trinity Christian (0-2, Class 1A); University Christian (1-1, Class 1A).

Week 3 schedule, Florida

Thursday, Sept. 4

Hilliard (1-1) vs. Cornerstone Classical (0-1), at Fort Family Park

Friday, Sept. 5

Atlantic Coast (1-1) at Fletcher (2-0), 6:30 p.m.

Beachside (1-1) at Menendez (1-1)

(7) Bradford (2-0) at South Sumter (2-0), 7:30 p.m.

Cedar Creek Christian (0-3) at Bishop Snyder (1-2)

Charlton County (2-1) at Yulee (2-0)

(8) Columbia (2-0) at Hillsborough (0-2), 7:30 p.m.

Crescent City (1-1) at Interlachen (1-1), 7:30 p.m.

Duval Charter (0-3) at Fernandina Beach (3-0)

Eagleโ€™s View (1-2) at Rocky Bayou Christian (0-2)

Episcopal (2-0) at Stanton (2-1), 6:30 p.m.

Flagler Palm Coast (1-1) at Daytona Beach Mainland (1-0)

(10) Fleming Island (2-0) at (4) Oakleaf (2-0)

Fort White (1-1) at North Marion (1-1), 7:30 p.m.

Harvest Community (0-2) at Santa Fe (1-0)

Joshua Christian (0-2) at NFEI (1-1)

KIPP Bold City (0-2) at Baldwin (2-0), 6:30 p.m.

Lake Weir (2-0) at West Nassau (3-0)

Lincoln (2-0) at (6) Nease (2-0)

(5) Mandarin (2-0) at Sandalwood (0-2), 6:30 p.m.

Matanzas (1-1) at Deltona (2-0)

Middleburg (2-0) at Clay (0-2)

Palatka (0-2) at Providence (0-2)

Ponte Vedra (1-1) at Baker County (1-1)

(2) Raines (1-0) at Trinity Christian (0-2)

Ribault (0-2) at Camden County (3-0), 7:30 p.m.

Ridgeview (0-2) at Englewood (0-2), 6:30 p.m.

Riverside (0-2) at Orange Park (0-1)

(3) St. Augustine (2-0) at (1) Bolles (2-0)

Spruce Creek (2-0) at Creekside (0-2)

Suwannee (0-2) at Madison County (0-2), 7:30 p.m.

Tocoi Creek (2-0) at Bishop Kenny (1-0)

Union County (1-1) at St. Joseph (2-0)

University Christian (1-1) at Jackson (2-0), 6:30 p.m.

Ware County (3-0) at Bartram Trail (0-2)

Westside (0-2) at (9) White (1-0), 6:30 p.m.

Williston (0-1) at Paxon (2-1)

Wolfson (0-2) vs. Impact Christian (2-0), at Fort Family Park

Zarephath Academy (0-2) at P.K. Yonge (0-2)

OFF: Christโ€™s Church, First Coast, Keystone Heights, Old Plank Christian, Parker.

Week 4 schedule, Georgia

Friday, Sept. 5

Charlton County (2-1) at Yulee (2-0)

Effingham County (1-1) at Brunswick (1-1), 7:30 p.m.

Glynn Academy (1-1) at Bradwell Institute (0-1), 7:30 p.m.

Ribault (0-2) at Camden County (3-0), 7:30 p.m.

Ware County (3-0) at Bartram Trail (0-2)

Wayne County (0-3) at Pierce County (2-0), 7:30 p.m.