SW FL Football Week 7 high school game previews and predictions

Southwest Florida high school football week 7 previews and predictions for games being played on Friday, October 2, 2026. All games kick off at 7:30 p.m., with some exceptions.

Bishop Verot vs. Port Charlotte

Bishop Verot enters the game with a 3-1 record, while Port Charlotte sits at 3-2. Key to watch is Bishop Verot's powerful offense, led by quarterback Champ Travis who has returned two interceptions for touchdowns and a kickoff for 72 yards. The Vikings' balanced running game averages 6.8 yards per carry, with six different players gaining at least 50 yards on the ground.

Defensively, Bishop Verot has forced 12 turnovers and scored four touchdowns, three on interception returns. Port Charlotte, coming off a 35-7 district win, has a strong record against Lee County public school programs dating back to 2018. The News-Press/Naples Daily News picks Bishop Verot 21, Port Charlotte 24.

St. John Neumann vs. Charlotte

St. John Neumann is 5-1, while Charlotte tops the list with a perfect 5-0 record. St. John Neumann's quarterback Carter Quinn had a strong performance, throwing six touchdowns and 256 passing yards. The Celtics' defense has been shutout twice in their last two games, showcasing their strong defensive play. Charlotte's offense has scored 40 or more points in each of their last four games, with senior running back Martae Taylor leading the way with four touchdowns and 179 all-purpose yards. The News-Press/Naples Daily News picks St. John Neumann 30, Charlotte 21.

Palmetto Ridge vs. Immokalee

Palmetto Ridge, currently 1-4, will face Immokalee, who has a 4-1 record. Palmetto Ridge's offense put on a strong performance, with over 500 total yards and six touchdowns scored. Junior halfback Daniel Volcy had a season-high 168 rushing yards and a touchdown. Immokalee bounced back from their first loss of the season with a 42-point victory against North Fort Myers.

Junior rusher Youvensley Methelus had an impressive performance with 134 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns. The News-Press/Naples Daily News picks Immokalee 42, Palmetto Ridge 15.

South Fort Myers vs. Cypress Lake

South Fort Myers, coming off a 35-7 loss to Port Charlotte, will face Cypress Lake, who has a 0-6 record. South Fort Myers struggled early in their last game, but managed to score their first points in the third quarter. Cypress Lake's offense struggled as well, as starting quarterback Kaden Kuhnert exited the game due to injury and was replaced by Eddie Robinson. The News-Press/Naples Daily News picks South Fort Myers 44, Cypress Lake 6.

Lehigh vs. Dunbar

Lehigh, with a 0-5 record, enters the game against Dunbar, who has a 4-2 record. Lehigh's offense struggled in their last game, losing 71-8 to Sarasota Riverview. Dunbar's defense has been dominant, throttling Fort Myers 48-7 in their last game. Senior Brandon Seabrook had a standout performance, completing 24 of 28 passes for 459 yards and five touchdowns. The News-Press/Naples Daily News picks Dunbar 28, Lehigh 14.