JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – 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 we’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.
Varsity 4 News4JAX Super 10 rankings
Rank, (previous), school, record last year, classification
1. (1) Raines (3-0, Class 3A)
Coaches poll current ranking (previous ranking): 1 (1).
Last week: Off. This week: at Riverside (1-4), 6:30 p.m.
Why they’re here: The Vikings gave up some ground to St. Augustine in the coaches rankings, but they’re still No. 1 in both. I don’t expect Raines to see a significant challenge until the state semifinals.
2. (2) St. Augustine (5-0, Class 4A)
Coaches poll current ranking (previous ranking): 2 (2)
Last week: Beat Nease, 28-24. This week: vs. Columbia (5-0).
Why they’re here: It’s difficult to not move the Yellow Jackets up after beating fifth-ranked Nease. They’ve also got a win over Bolles this season. A win over Columbia would make the case even stronger for St. Augustine to return to the top spot.
3. (4) Bolles (4-1, Class 2A)
Coaches poll current ranking (previous ranking): 3 (5)
Last week: Beat Oakleaf, 38-6. This week: at Baldwin (4-1), 6:30 p.m.
Why they’re here: After giving up 40 in a Week 3 shootout loss to St. Augustine, the Bulldogs have outscored Bishop Kenny and Oakleaf by a combined 74-6. I’d say the defense got the message.
4. (7) Columbia (5-0, Class 4A)
Coaches poll current ranking (previous ranking): 6 (7)
Last week: Beat Trinity Christian, 27-20. This week: at (2) St. Augustine (5-0).
Why they’re here: The big jump of the week. Massive showdown this week against the top-ranked Yellow Jackets in what could be a game of the year contender.
5. (5) Nease (4-1, Class 6A)
Coaches poll current ranking (previous ranking): 4 (3)
Last week: Lost to St. Augustine, 28-24. This week: at Gainesville Buchholz (4-1).
Why they’re here: The Panthers gave St. Augustine all it could handle last week, but lost their first regular season game since the 2023 season. And this week starts their District 3-6A slate. Buchholz has become a perennial power, reaching the state semifinals the last four seasons.
6. (6) Mandarin (4-1, Class 6A)
Coaches poll current ranking (previous ranking): 5 (6)
Last week: Lost to IMG Academy, 57-7. This week: at First Coast (3-1), 6:30 p.m.
Why they’re here: The Mustangs were run off the field last week in a blowout loss to national power IMG. They’re poised to get back on track this week against the Buccaneers.
7. (3) Oakleaf (4-1, Class 6A)
Coaches poll current ranking (previous ranking): 7 (4)
Last week: Lost to Bolles, 38-6. This week: at Fletcher (4-1), 6:30 p.m.
Why they’re here: Disappointing showing for the Knights last week. They got taken apart by Bolles. They’ve got another tough defense on deck in the Senators.
8. (9) Bradford (4-1, Class 2A)
Coaches poll current ranking (previous ranking): 8 (9)
Last week: Beat Gainesville Eastside, 28-7. This week: at Keystone Heights (0-4), 7:30 p.m.
Why they’re here: The Tornadoes front loaded their schedule with the challenging games, and should be able to coast into the state playoffs from here. The back half of the schedule is light.
9. (8) White (4-0, Class 4A)
Coaches poll current ranking (previous ranking): 9 (8)
Last week: Beat Parker, 54-14. This week: vs. Merritt Island (3-2), 6:30 p.m.
Why they’re here: The Commanders really have a shot at running the table. They finally get a challenging game this week. Their opponents so far are a combined 1-12.
10. (10) Beachside (4-1, Class 5A)
Coaches poll current ranking (previous ranking): 10 (10)
Last week: Beat Bishop Kenny, 35-31. This week: Off.
Why they’re here: With QB Eddie Jordan back under center, the Barracudas capable of putting up crazy numbers each week. He passed for a school record 535 yards last week.
Keep an eye on
Bishop Kenny (2-2, Class 3A); Fleming Island (3-1, Class 5A); Fletcher (4-1, Class 6A); Middleburg (5-0, Class 5A); Ponte Vedra (3-2, Class 5A); Tocoi Creek (3-1, Class 6A); University Christian (4-1, Class 1A); Yulee (5-0, Class 3A).
Week 6 schedule, Florida
Thursday, Sept. 25
Cedar Creek Christian (0-6) at Harvest Community (0-5)
Impact Christian (3-1) at Tallahassee Chiles (3-2)
Matanzas (3-2) at Daytona Beach Mainland (3-1)
Friday, Sept. 26
(3) Bolles (4-1) at Baldwin (4-1), 6:30 p.m.
(8) Bradford (4-1) at Keystone Heights (0-4), 7:30 p.m.
Christ’s Church (4-1) at Episcopal (4-1)
(4) Columbia (5-0) at (2) St. Augustine (5-0)
Cornerstone Classical Academy (0-4) at Providence (1-4)
Creekside (1-4) at Sandalwood (0-5), 6:30 p.m.
Duval Charter (0-5) at St. Joseph (4-0)
Faith Christian (1-4) at Joshua Christian (2-2)
Father Lopez (3-2) at Crescent City (2-3)
Fernandina Beach (5-1) at West Nassau (5-1)
Fleming Island (3-1) at Ponte Vedra (3-2)
Godby (2-3) at Baker County (2-3)
Hilliard (2-3) at Branford (2-3), 7:30 p.m.
KIPP Bold City (0-5) at NFEI (1-3)
(6) Mandarin (4-1) at First Coast (3-1), 6:30 p.m.
Merritt Island (3-2) at (9) White (4-0), 6:30 p.m.
Middleburg (5-0) at Orange Park (2-3)
(5) Nease (4-1) at Buchholz (4-1)
(7) Oakleaf (4-1) at Fletcher (4-1), 6:30 p.m.
Old Plank Christian (3-2) at Seven Rivers Christian (1-4)
Orange City University (1-3) at Flagler Palm Coast (1-3)
Palatka (1-4) at Newberry (1-3), 7:30 p.m.
Parker (0-4) at Bishop Kenny (2-2)
Paxon (3-2) at Union County (1-3), 7:30 p.m.
(1) Raines (3-0) at Riverside (1-4), 6:30 p.m.
Ribault (1-4) at Yulee (5-0)
Ridgeview (1-3) at Clay (0-5)
Stanton (3-3) at Englewood (0-4), 6:30 p.m.
Tocoi Creek (3-1) at Bartram Trail (1-4)
University Christian (4-1) at Santa Fe (4-0), 7:30 p.m.
Wakulla (2-2) at Suwannee (1-4), 7:30 p.m.
West Oaks Academy (1-4) vs. Zarephath Academy (1-4), at Ray Greene Park (2149 Leonid Road)
Westside (0-4) at Menendez (2-3)
Wolfson (2-3) at Jackson (2-3), 6:30 p.m.
OFF: Atlantic Coast, Beachside, Bishop Snyder, Eagle’s View, Fort White, Interlachen, Trinity Christian.
Week 7 schedule, Georgia
Friday, Sept. 26
Benedictine (2-2) at Ware County (5-0), 7:30 p.m.
Brunswick (4-1) vs. Glynn Academy (3-2), 7:35 p.m.
Lanier County (0-5) at Charlton County (2-3), 7:30 p.m.
Valdosta (5-0) at Camden County (5-0), 7:30 p.m.
Vidalia (1-4) at Pierce County (5-0), 7:30 p.m.