As Week 3 of the high school football season unfolds, the Volusia-Flagler area is gearing up for an exciting slate of games. Out of the fourteen high school football programs in Volusia and Flagler counties, eleven will be in action this week, with a notable majority traveling for their contests.
This week's local hosts include Atlantic, Matanzas, and Pine Ridge. Atlantic, currently boasting a 2-0 record, will face Father Lopez, which is still seeking its first win at 0-2. Meanwhile, Matanzas, struggling with a 0-2 record, will host Deltona, which comes into the game with a 1-0 record. Pine Ridge will round out the home games by taking on Lake Weir, an out-of-town opponent, as their final home game of the week.
The highlight of the week is undoubtedly the matchup between Mainland and Nease. Both teams are looking for their first victory of the season, with Mainland currently at 0-1 and Nease at 0-2. This clash features two programs ranked in the top 40 in Florida, making it a crucial game for both squads as they aim to turn their seasons around following challenging starts.
The action kicks off on Thursday with Seabreeze, who holds a 2-0 record, traveling to Satellite for the only Thursday game of the week. This matchup will set the tone for the weekend's events, as Seabreeze looks to maintain their undefeated status.
Other teams in action this week include Flagler Palm Coast, which will be playing Parker, and New Smyrna Beach, which is set to compete against Lyman. Spruce Creek will also be in action, taking on Titusville, while Halifax faces Bronson in another exciting matchup.
Notably, DeLand and University will be taking a break this week, giving them time to regroup and strategize for their upcoming games. Additionally, Taylor's matchup against All Saints' Academy has been canceled, further reshaping the landscape of the week's schedule.
Here’s the complete Week 3 schedule for the Volusia-Flagler area:
Seabreeze at Satellite, 7 p.m. (Thursday)
Flagler Palm Coast at Parker, 6:30 p.m.
Deltona at Matanzas, 7 p.m.
Father Lopez at Atlantic, 7 p.m.
Halifax at Bronson, 7 p.m.
Lake Weir at Pine Ridge, 7 p.m.
Mainland at Nease, 7 p.m.
New Smyrna Beach at Lyman, 7 p.m.
Spruce Creek at Titusville, 7 p.m.
BYE: DeLand, University
CANCELED: Taylor
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