Excellent resourse to see what the predictions are for each across the High School landscape. Joe Pinkos’ Power Ratings from www.floridahsfootball.com are calculated by a formula based on strength of opposition and margin of victory with greater weight given to recent games. The forecasted margin of victory for each game is determined by subtracting the power rating of the lower-rated team from the power rating of its higher- rated opponent.

I hated every minute of training, but I said, don’t quit. Suffer now, and live the rest of your life as a champion.” Words that served Muhammad Ali well. So why have so many NFL athletes come from Belle Glade, Pahokee, and Clewiston? Is it because everyone in these areas believes playing in the National Football League is not just a dream, but a reality? Is it because each player can identify with someone they know that made it into the NFL? Or is it because they have been ta

Do you know why we stand during the National Anthem? We stand to show respect to those who fought for this country, and are no longer able to stand. That is the core reason. If in uniform, the military salutes. Civilians should put their hand over their heart. Unfortunately, it has become a political issue. It certainly is currently the hot topic of the NFL. For the curious, here is what the official NFL rule book says: “The National Anthem must be played prior to every NFL g

It has been 30 days since Irma came roaring through Belle Glade creating havoc and destruction. The water may have receded, and the power is back on, but there is still plenty of evidence the storm affected many families. It’s expensive to have a tree removed. Damage costing $2300 may go unrepaired when the insurance deductible is $2500. Buying food and gas takes precedence. Some aid is available, but you must act. Residents impacted by Hurricane Irma may register for FEMA As