Cardinal Newman football remains in playoff contention despite loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 10:06 AM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
Despite a 20-7 loss to Chaminade-Madonna in Week 8, Cardinal Newman remains in the top eight of the FHSAA Open Division projections. The updated MaxPreps rankings indicate that Cardinal Newman has moved up a position due to Carol City being ineligible for postseason play. Miami Central joins the Open Division after winning four consecutive games. Columbia, the top-ranked team in Class 4A, is just outside of the Open Division bracket. The playoff brackets for Classes 6A-1A have also been updated in light of Week 8 results.
- •Cardinal Newman lost 20-7 to Chaminade-Madonna in Week 8.
- •Cardinal Newman remains ranked sixth in the Open Division.
- •Miami Central enters the Open Division with a four-game winning streak.
- •Columbia is ranked just outside the Open Division at No. 11.
- •Carol City is ineligible for postseason play, impacting the rankings.
- 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — FHSAA Open Division projections: Newman football still in after loss
"Aquinas, Columbus, West Boca, Chaminade, Miami Central, Cardinal Newman, Cardinal Mooney and First Academy would be in the Open Division after Week 8.
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