TCPalm Super 10: Area football rankings entering regular season's finales

As the 2026 high school football regular season nears its close, so does the TCPalm Super 10 Power Rankings.There was plenty of movement in this week’s rankings following last week’s action.During a critical 10-game slate, the closest game was decided by 11 points as Sebastian River entered the win column for the first time this season with a win at Port St. Lucie. Elsewhere, Martin County, Vero Beach and Fort Pierce Central were on the winning side of shutout victories.Watch the best high school football games in FloridaThe average margin of victory during last week’s schedule was 27 points. As the regular season enters its final week for FHSAA teams and SSAA teams gets its postseason started, here’s a look at TCPalm’s latest power rankings.Week 11 Super 10 Rankings1. Vero Beach (8-1)The area’s top-ranked team has won six consecutive games, and most importantly, its third consecutive district title. Vero Beach captured the Distict 8-6A title after blanking Treasure Coast on the road. The visitors did all of its offensive damage in the first half as Makai White hit Marcus Melbourne for a long touchdown pass, Jayden Lockhart produced a rushing score and Javorie Lockhart had a 72-yard fumble return touchdown.Currently ranked first in Region 2-6A, Vero Beach looks to lock down homefield advantage throughout regionals with a good performance at Eau Gallie in its regular season finale.Previous ranking: 1Last week: 24-0 win at Treasure CoastNext game: 7 p.m. Friday at Eau Gallie2. Jensen Beach (7-2)Like the team above, the Falcons locked down another district title. Alex Thornton had his best day on the ground as the senior running back had 15 carries for 215 yards and four touchdowns to lift Jensen Beach past Fort Pierce Westwood and wrap up the District 13-4A crown with a 5-0 mark in district play. Under head coach Tim Caffey, the Falcons have won district titles in back-to-back seasons, four in the last five seasons and five overall since 2019. Jensen Beach looks to sweep the county when it hosts Martin County.Previous ranking: 3Last week: 42-21 win vs. Fort Pierce WestwoodNext game: 7 p.m. Friday vs. Martin County3. John Carroll Catholic (6-3)The Rams failed to seal their second district title in three years after a setback at Benjamin. As a result, John Carroll Catholic, Pahokee and Benjamin are locked in a three-way tie for the District 10-1A title. The tiebreaker goes to the team that finishes the season with the highest ranking. The Rams, with a 59.89 rating as of Tuesday, narrowly hold the top ranking, with the Blue Devils (58.89) right behind. John Carroll Catholic can help its cause for the district title with a home win over a quality Spruce Creek program this week. Previous ranking: 2Last week: 28-14 loss at Benjamin Next game: 7 p.m. Friday vs. Spruce Creek4. South Fork (7-2)The Bulldogs’ best season since 2015 continued with a blowout district win over Seminole Ridge. Champ Smith accounted for four total touchdowns as the senior quarterback fired two scores to Jarrod Kelly, threw another to Matthew Hicks while rushing in another. Quinten Dacres and Caden Beard each scored on the ground.South Fork can reach the eight-win mark for the first time since 2012 as it hosts Jupiter in its regular season finale. Previous ranking: 5Last week: 40-14 win at Seminole RidgeNext game: 7 p.m. Friday vs. Jupiter5. Treasure Coast (5-4)The Titans’ 2026 season has gone in waves. Opening the season 0-2, they went on a five-game winning streak before dropping their last two games. Treasure Coast’s last defeat was also the first time the team was held off the scoreboard in 2026. It was held to just 59 yards last week against Vero Beach. The Titans look to secure a winning season when it takes on Legacy in its regular-season finale.Previous ranking: 4Last week: 24-0 loss vs. Vero BeachNext game: 7 p.m. Friday at LegacyTeams 6-106. Fort Pierce Central (5-3)Previous ranking: 6Last week: 42-0 win vs. St. Lucie West CentennialNext game: 7 p.m. Friday at Fort Pierce Westwood7. Martin County (5-4)Previous ranking: 8Last week: 21-0 win at Palm Beach GardensNext game: 7 p.m. Friday at Jensen Beach8. Fort Pierce Westwood (5-4)Previous ranking: 7Last week: 42-21 loss at Jensen BeachNext game: 7 p.m. Friday vs. Fort Pierce Central9. St. Edward’s (6-4)Previous ranking: 9Last week: 47-13 win at Master’s AcademyNext game: 7 p.m. Thursday at Cambridge Christian (SSAA playoffs)10. Legacy (3-6)Previous ranking: 10 Last week: 57-0 loss vs BeachsideNext game: 7 p.m. Friday vs. Treasure CoastPatrick Bernadeau is a sports reporter for Treasure Coast Newspapers. He can be reached at 772-985-9692, on X at @PatBernadeau or via email at pbernadeau@gannett.com.This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: TCPalm Super 10: Area football rankings entering regular season's finalesOur editors independently choose our recommendations. Some content is produced with paid support from a third party, however our editorial decisions remain independent. If you buy through our links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices and availability may change.