​Cape Coral won a thriller over Immokalee, Dunbar topped South Fort Myers and Gulf Coast ran past Aubrey Rogers.Those were just some of the storylines from Week 9 of the 2026 high school football season in Southwest Florida.To honor the players who stood out, The News-Press and Naples Daily News hand out their Game Balls for the top efforts each week. Here are the honorees for this week’s games.Arrie Davis Jr., Bishop VerotDavid returned a blocked punt 24 yards for a touchdown and also had a 45-yard interception return for another score as Bishop Verot defeated Fort Pierce Central.JJ Exantus, NaplesExantus rushed for two touchdowns in the Golden Eagles win over Golden Gate.Jy German, Bishop VerotThe senior blocked a punt that resulted in a touchdown and also returned a free kick 70 yards for a score in the Vikings’ win over Fort Pierce Central.Eddie Gore, DunbarGore rushed for 142 yards and two touchdowns in the Tigers’ win over South Fort Myers.Gio Marenco, Gulf CoastMarenco rushed for 301 yards and three touchdowns in the Sharks’ win over Aubrey Rogers.Youvensley Methelus, ImmokaleeThe junior running back rushed 28 times for 159 yards and three touchdowns in the Indians’ 35-27 loss at Cape Coral.Kaedyn Palmer, Fort MyersPalmer rushed for two touchdowns and also returned a kickoff 85 yards for a score in the Green Wave’s win over Gateway.Brandon Seabrook, DunbarSeabrook passed for 260 yards and three touchdowns and added a rushing score as the Tigers defeated South Fort Myers.TJ Schley, Cape CoralThe senior returned a kickoff 76 yards for a touchdown and came down with a game-sealing interception in the Seahawks’ win over Immokalee. Maddox Stewart, EsteroThe senior quarterback threw for 288 yards and three touchdowns as the Wildcats defeated Barron Collier.SWFL Week 9 resultsThursdayFort Myers 36, Gateway 14 | PHOTOS | VIDEOFridayDunbar 48, South Fort Myers 26Naples 73, Golden Gate 7 Gulf Coast 55, Aubrey Rogers 35 | PHOTOS | VIDEOCape Coral 35, Immokalee 27 | PHOTOS | VIDEOEstero 43, Barron Collier 15 | VIDEOBishop Verot 42, Fort Pierce Central 3Charlotte 47, North Fort Myers 0Carrollwood Day 63, Community School of Naples 6Lehigh 22, North Port 20Port Charlotte 62, Mariner 6Monsignor Pace 44, Lely 7Island Coast 41, Bonita Springs 35Oasis 28, Ida Baker 16 | PHOTOSWestminster Academy 51, Palmetto Ridge 21Keswick Christian 16, SFCA 7Maclay 47, First Baptist 20Marathon 42, Marco Island 14East Lee County at RiverdaleGateway Charter at CanterburyPalm Beach Christian at LaBelleMiami Archbishop Carroll at ECSWeek 10 scheduleFriday, Oct. 23Cape Coral at Charlotte Riverdale at Immokalee Barron Collier at Naples Bishop Verot at Cypress Lake Estero at Aubrey Rogers Gulf Coast at Golden Gate Port Charlotte at Fort Myers First Baptist at Community School of Naples, 7 p.m.Island Coast at LelyMariner at South Fort MyersPalmetto Ridge at Ida BakerLehigh at Lakewood RanchRansom Everglades at St. John Neumann ECS at SFCA, 7 p.m. LaBelle at Bonita Springs Gatewa