The Tampa Bay Top 25 undergoes substantial movement after Week 3, even with Lakeland maintaining its grip on the No. 1 position.
The Dreadnaughts fall 32-25 to Venice but remain the region’s highest-rated team, while Armwood makes a three-position jump to No. 2 following a 35-0 shutout of Plant City. Tampa Bay Tech remains No. 3 after blanking Jefferson 38-0, while Carrollwood Day and Clearwater Central Catholic round out the top five.
Some of the biggest movement occurs farther down. Lake Wales climbs three spots after winning at Winter Haven, Sumner surges seven positions following a 43-20 victory over Gaither, and Plant rockets 14 spots into the Top 25 after beating Hillsborough 34-8. Lennard also makes a 12-position climb, while Berkeley Prep jumps eight spots following a convincing win over Wiregrass Ranch.
FPRI Methodology Update
Readers may notice more movement than usual in this week’s FPRI rankings…