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The Pahokee football team received more discouraging news Wednesday when the Florida High School Athletic Association stripped the Blue Devils of another district win, placing the three-time defending Class 2B state champions in a must-win situation Friday to keep alive their bid for a fourth consecutive state title.

Pahokee has self-reported an infraction of FHSAA rules regarding academic eligibility of an unnamed player who dressed and participated in the Blue Devils' wins against District 7-2B opponents Inlet Grove on Sept. 11 and Cardinal Newman on Sept. 25. The school has forfeited both of those wins, dropping its previously unbeaten district record to 3-2.

Should Pahokee defeat University School on Friday, the Blue Devils will claim a playoff berth either as district champion or runner-up, pending the outcome of North Broward Prep's game against Coral Springs Charter. If University wins at home, Pahokee will be eliminated.

Pahokee, which is 7-1, has won state titles in five of the past six years and attained national attention for its success. Several players are Division I prospects. The Blue Devils' only loss on the field this season was on Sept. 18 against Dwyer.

— By Steve Dorsey

District 8-3A

Boys' Cross Country

BELEN JESUIT 17, PINES CHARTER 75, MATER ACADEMY 97, DILLARD 163, DWYER 176, PB LAKES 182, ELY 185, FOREST HILL 191, LAKE WORTH 195, O. HEIGHTS 221, HOLLYWOOD HILLS 273, FT LAUDERDALE 318, STRANAHAN 359

1. Clemente (BJ) 16:31; 2. Lindsay (BJ) 17:04; 3. Martinez (BJ) 17:21; 4. Barber (PBL) 17:32; 5. Echarte (BJ) 17:35; 6. Loret de Mola (BJ) 17:48; 7. Rey (BJ) 18:03; 8. Rivern (PPC) 18:12; 9. Jude (BJ) 18:13; 10. Cuza (MA) 18:21; 11. Rodriguez (MA) 18:27; 12. Taylor (PPC) 18:30; 13. Philipson (D) 18:45; 14. Louima (D) 18:57; 15. Ameerally (PPC) 19:00. Site — 3.1 miles at Mills Pond Park.

Girls' Cross Country

FT. LAUDERDALE 32, DWYER 42, MATER ACADEMY 74, ELY 111, O. HEIGHTS 122, PB LAKES 177, HOLLYWOOD HILLS 204

1. Davis (PPC) 22:05; 2. Ardon (FL) 22:17; 3. Marsh (FL) 22:18; 4. McDulin (D) 22:39; 5. Leon (MA) 22:45; 6. Felizor (FL) 22:50; 7. Krauzkowski (D) 23:25; 8. Menapace (FL) 23:48; 9. Ricks (E) 23:52; 10. Elme (E) 23:58; 11. Irwin (D) 24:47; 12. Jorgc (D) 25:16; 13. Pettyjohn (D) 25:17; 14. Brustnd (D) 25:21; 15. Tasini (D) 25:22. Site — 3.1 miles at Mills Pond Park.

Girls' Soccer

C. NEWMAN 8, G. CENTRAL 0: Gia Calabria had four goals and an assist and Savannah Henderson added two goals and an assist to lead the Crusaders (2-0). The Raiders are 0-1.

Wellington 3, JUPITER 1: Natalie Punal scored three times to lead the Wolverines (1-1). Samantha Bandremer had eight saves.

PB GARDENS 6, LAKE WORTH 0: Kelsey Parry had three goals to lead the Gators (2-0). Ayah Rashwan added a goal and an assist. The Trojans are 0-1.

SUNCOAST 5, PARK VISTA 0: Makeshia Lucien had two goals and Emily Brandon, Casey Cinilia and Casey Towne each scored for the Chargers (1-1). The Cobras are 0-1.

BENJAMIN 3, GLADES DAY 0: The Buccaneers are 1-0-1. The Gators are 1-1.

AH-DELRAY 7, ST. ANDREW'S 0: Christina Cobb scored twice to lead the Stallions (1-0). Alle Salerno scored and had three assists, while Sarah Coy had a goal and two assists. The Scots are 0-1-1.

NORTH BROWARD PREP 2, O. HEIGHTS 2: Michelle Roque-Paskow and Cady Burke scored for the Eagles (1-0-1). The Lions are 0-1-1.

Boca Raton 2, PINE CREST 1: Linzi Martin and Alex Major each scored for the Bobcats (1-0). Julia Moore scored for the Panthers (0-1).

POPE JOHN PAUL II 7, WESTMINSTER ACADEMY 0: Brittany D'Addio had three goals to lead the Eagles (2-0). Lindsay Brammer added two scores. The Lions are 0-1.

NORTHEAST 2, DEERFIELD 0: The Hurricanes are 2-0. Debbie Kriedel made seven saves for the Bucks (1-1).

AMERICAN HERITAGE 8, POMPANO 0: Bailey Abrahamoff and Amiunique Scott had two goals each to lead the Patriots (2-0). The Tornadoes are 1-1.

Today's Schedule

SWIMMING

Region 4-2A at FCGU/Lee County Aquatic Center (Estero), 9 a.m.

Region 4-1A at Nova Southeastern, 9 a.m.

CROSS COUNTRY

District 5-4A at Quiet Waters Park: Atlantic, Boca Raton, Coconut Creek, Coral Glades, Coral Springs, Deerfield Beach, Douglas, John I. Leonard, Jupiter, Palm Beach Central, Palm Beach Gardens, Park Vista, Royal Palm Beach, Santaluces, Seminole Ridge, Spanish River, Treasure Coast, Wellington, West Boca, 4.

District 7-1A at Mills Pond Park: American Heritage, Archbishop McCarthy, Boynton Beach, Cardinal Gibbons, Cardinal Newman, Coral Springs Charter, Dreyfoos, Glades Central, Jensen Beach, Lincoln Park, North Broward Prep, Pahokee, Pine Crest, Pompano Beach, Pope John Paul II, St. Andrew's, Somerset, Suncoast, 4:30.

BOYS' SOCCER

Boca Raton Preseason Classic: Coconut Creek vs. Deerfield Beach, 5:30; Boca Raton vs. Cardinal Gibbons, 7; Palm Beach Central Preseason Classic: Atlantic/Santaluces loser vs. Royal Palm Beach/Palm Beach Central loser, 6; Atlantic/Santaluces winner vs. Royal Palm Beach/Palm Beach Central winner, 8.

GIRLS' SOCCER

(Matches at 6 p.m. unless noted)

Boca Christian at Olympic Heights, 5; FAU at Donna Klein, 4:15; King's Academy at John Carroll, 5:30; Sheridan Hills at Lake Worth Christian, 4; Trinity Christian at Pope John Paul II; Summit Christian at Pine School, 4; South Florida HEAT at Yeshiva, 6.