​TCPalm sports reporter Patrick Bernadeau saw his lead against the audience shrink when the first week of October games came to a close.He correctly predicted six of the area’s nine high school football games played last week. But by missing South Fork’s thrilling comeback over Martin County in Martin Bowl 43 and Treasure Coast’s shutout triumph over Treasure Coast. Bernadeau’s lead over the audience was trimmed to four games. Watch the best high school football games in FloridaLet’s see who gets the edge this week when the area’s action takes place on Friday.Here’s this week’s poll, giving you the chance to vote on who will come away victorious after 48 minutes of action. FHSAA Week 8/SSAA Week 9 schedule Friday, Oct. 9(D) Treasure Coast at Fort Pierce Central, 7 p.m.(D) Fort Pierce Westwood at Port St. Lucie, 7 p.m.(D) Jensen Beach at Heritage, 7 p.m.(D) Sebastian River at Legacy, 7 p.m.Pahokee at Vero Beach, 7 p.m.True North Classical Academy at John Carroll Catholic, 7 p.m.Coral Springs Charter at Tradition Prep, 7 p.m.St. Lucie West Centennial at Cocoa, 7 p.m.Master’s Academy at Legacy Charter, 7 p.m.Okeechobee at DeSoto Charter, 7 p.m.Patrick’s 2026 predictions (sure to be wrong): 54-18Audience’s 2026 predictions (sure to be right): 50-22Patrick 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: High School Football: Have your say in picking Week 8 Treasure Coast gamesOur 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.