Indian Rocks Christian, which won its first two games by a combined score of 93-13, moved up to the No. 1 spot in the Class 2A Associated Press state football poll for the first time.
“It’s a real nice accomplishment for the players,” Golden Eagles coach Mark Buchanan said. “I know it’s something they’ll be proud of and excited about.”
IRC, No. 4 in last week’s poll, vaulted to the top because it was the only team among the top five in 2A that won this past week. The highest ranking for the Golden Eagles before Tuesday was No. 2 in 2009.
Two other teams, Armwood (6A) and Clearwater Central Catholic (3A), also are No. 1 in their respective classifications. East Lake is No. 2. It is the first time Pinellas County has had that many teams ranked that high at the same time.
“With all these teams near the top maybe someone can finally bring home a state title to Pinellas County,” Buchanan said.