High School Football
Week 9 Recap: Carol City Tops Palmetto, Pace Rolls, Norland Falls to Southridge
Carol City has won two straight since its postseason ban.
Carol City keeps answering. Two weeks after losing its postseason, the Chiefs beat a top-10 Palmetto team on Thursday night. Monsignor Pace posted another shutout, and Norland ran into a tough Southridge squad. Here is how Week 9 played out.
Thursday, October 15: Carol City 41, Palmetto 21. Southridge 38, Norland 10. Friday, October 16: Monsignor Pace 44, Lely 0.
Carol City 41, Palmetto 21
In a matchup between two of South Florida's top-six teams, fifth-ranked Carol City took control against sixth-ranked Palmetto and won by 20. It is the Chiefs' second straight win since the FHSAA banned them from the 2026 postseason, following the 17-7 victory over Miami Northwestern. Carol City is now 5-3.
The Chiefs' appeal of the postseason ban is expected to go before the FHSAA Board of Directors at its November 1 and 2 meeting. Next up on the field is a trip to Mater Academy on Friday, October 23.
Monsignor Pace 44, Lely 0
Pace went to Naples and dominated, shutting out Lely for its fourth straight win and third shutout of the fall. The Spartans are now 6-2 and host Immaculata-La Salle next.
Southridge 38, Norland 10
Norland's tough stretch continued with a loss to Southridge. The Vikings are 3-5 and will look to finish the regular season strong.
Read our coverage of Carol City's postseason ban and appeal and last week's Week 8 recap. And catch up on the Canes' double-overtime win over Florida State.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score of the Carol City vs Palmetto game in 2026?
Miami Carol City beat Palmetto 41-21 on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
What was the score of the Monsignor Pace vs Lely game in 2026?
Monsignor Pace beat Naples Lely 44-0 on Friday, October 16, 2026.
What was the score of the Norland vs Southridge game in 2026?
Southridge beat Miami Norland 38-10 on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Can Carol City still make the 2026 playoffs?
The FHSAA has banned Carol City from the 2026-27 postseason. The school’s appeal is expected to be heard by the FHSAA Board of Directors at its November 1-2 meeting.
Scores, rankings, and records are based on published results and reports as of October 19, 2026. Published: October 19, 2026.
