Florida Open Division Bubble Watch: Lakeland, Cardinal Mooney Separated by 0.05 Points
Clearwater Central Catholic, American Heritage and unbeaten Raines are also within half a rating point of the final projected spot entering Week 11. Lakeland has won seven straight games, yet its place in Florida's first Open Division football playoff field remains unsettled. The Dreadnaughts hold the eighth and final spot in the current eligible projection, with Cardinal Mooney just 0.05 rating points behind. Clearwater Central Catholic, American Heritage and Raines are also within half a point of the cutoff entering Week 11. The eight highest-ranked eligible teams from Classes 1A-6A will leave their classification brackets to compete for the Open Division title. Selection will use the final regular-season FHSA playoff rankings. The projected positions below use the Oct. 25 update. Independent IMG Academy is excluded, as is Carol City under its reported postseason ban. A change in…