The postseason picture is starting to take shape as we enter week seven of the high school football season here in Central Florida.

Our Friday Night Hits Game of the Week. It’s a Volusia County showdown when the Mainland Buccaneers visit the Deland Bulldogs.

Jerrime Bell’s Buccaneers are 4-1 on the season, most recently coming off a 34-17 win over Matanzas last week. The Bucs' strength comes on the defensive side of the ball. Mainland’s opponents are averaging just 12.2 points per game. Senior linebacker Dennis King III paces the Buccaneers with 9.2 tackles per game. On offense, senior quarterback Sebastian Johnson has tossed 10 touchdowns on the season.

Rick Darlington’s Bulldogs enter the game with a perfect 5-0 record. Deland jumped out to a 14-0 lead over Spruce Creek in the first q

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