Layne Swafford, Mack Gray and Trooper Price are standing out on the defensive end, too. After an 0-2 start, the Sharks have picked up the pace, particularly in a come-from-behind win over Bishop Kenny after quarterback Ben Burk led a crisp two-minute drill. Is that Mission Impossible? Not necessarily. To leapfrog three or more teams, Ponte Vedra must win at least two of its remaining games, and likely all three, including the Battle of the Bridge with Nease. Outlook: The Sharks can't win District 4-4M - Flagler Palm Coast has wrapped that up - but thanks to a formidable strength of schedule, they're still in the hunt for an at-large berth, less than a point and a half behind Pace for the eighth-highest ranking in the district. Even if down-state foes lose, though, First Coast would likely have to overcome Grayson Howard, Jeremiah Lovely and the Jackson defense in Week 11 - no easy feat. They'll also be hoping for slips from teams like Wekiva and Seffner Armwood, which could give them a glimmer of hope for an at-large bid. Otherwise, it comes down to the FHSAA power rankings, and the Bucs have nearly five points to make up on the Senators because of strength of schedule. Victory there, coupled with an Englewood win over Parker, would give the Buccaneers the district title on head-to-head record. Next week's game at Fletcher's Jack Taylor Stadium looks crucial in determining the Bucs' postseason fate. Outlook: Losing to Parker last week whacked a serious dent into the playoff hopes of the Bucs, who are still looking for their first regional playoff win since 2014. But will overcoming a schedule of Palatka, Yulee, Baker County and Middleburg - the Pirates likely must win at least two of those games - prove too tall a hurdle? First Coast (4-2) They've got about two points to make up on the next at-large team in front of them, Tocoi Creek (Crescent City, which is eighth, is on course to advance to the playoffs directly as District 8-2S champion). 500 and knocking on the door of the postseason race. But Ta'Jon Nelms has transformed into a touchdown machine, finding the end zone 10 times (nine rushing, one passing) in the past two games, leading Fernandina Beach back to. Outlook: Last month, the Pirates looked like a team far away from playoff football.
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