West Boca Bulls Open District Play Against Olympic Heights

At a Glance

• West Boca (3-1) opens District 5A-13 play Thursday against Olympic Heights (2-2).
• The Bulls are coming off a 15-14 loss to Washington, D.C.'s St. John's College High School — their first defeat of 2026.
• Both schools serve western Boca Raton, making this a crosstown district matchup.
• West Boca is pursuing a third consecutive Florida state championship.
• Olympic Heights enters on a two-game losing streak.

West Boca Raton High School opens District 5A-13 competition Thursday night, hosting crosstown opponent Olympic Heights at Frank A. Barbieri Jr. Stadium. The Bulls return home looking to rebound from their first loss of the season — a 15-14 defeat against Washington, D.C., power St. John's College High School — and begin the portion of their schedule that determines postseason positioning.

Both schools serve western Boca Raton communities, and both are listed in FHSAA District 5A-13 following Florida's recent classification changes. Thursday's game is the first district contest of the season for West Boca.

West Boca's First Loss of 2026

The Bulls fell to 3-1 on September 19, when St. John's College High School edged West Boca 15-14. According to WPBF, severe weather forced the game away from its originally scheduled Friday-night slot; the matchup was moved to Boca Raton High School for a 9 a.m. Saturday kickoff.

St. John's, a prominent Washington, D.C., program, recorded the game as a 15-14 victory on its official team page. Specialized reporting from New Era Prep says St. John's kicker Luke Moore made three field goals — including a kick exceeding 50 yards and the eventual game-winner. The defensive nature of the matchup kept the score tight throughout.

The one-point loss was West Boca's first defeat of 2026. It dropped the Bulls to 3-1 after they had outscored their first three opponents by a combined 85-14.

West Boca's 3-1 Start

According to the updated MaxPreps schedule, West Boca's 2026 results are:

• August 21: West Boca defeated American Heritage-Plantation, 24-7.
• September 4: West Boca defeated Spanish River, 37-0.
• September 10: West Boca defeated Cardinal Newman, 24-7.
• September 19: St. John's College High School defeated West Boca, 15-14.

Through four games, MaxPreps lists West Boca as having scored 99 points and allowed 29. Those totals should be rechecked against the official schedule immediately before publication, as schedule services can update after games are completed.

Pursuing a Third Straight Title

WPBF reported before the season that West Boca is pursuing a third consecutive Florida state championship after winning the title in each of the previous two seasons. The program entered 2026 targeting the state's new Open Division, according to the same report.

Dylan Potts is West Boca's head coach, and Trey Moran is the team's veteran quarterback. WPBF's preseason coverage described Moran as one of Palm Beach County's leading quarterbacks entering the year, according to Potts.

West Boca competes in District 5A-13 under Florida's current classification structure. The Bulls are not listed in Class 6A on current schedule services.

Olympic Heights at 2-2

The latest MaxPreps schedule lists Olympic Heights at 2-2:

• August 21: Olympic Heights defeated Forest Hill, 35-17.
• August 27: Olympic Heights defeated Tradition Prep, 50-0.
• September 3: Boca Raton defeated Olympic Heights, 40-25.
• September 10: St. John Paul II Academy defeated Olympic Heights, 28-19.

MaxPreps lists Olympic Heights as having scored 129 points and allowed 85 through four games. The Lions enter Thursday's game on a two-game losing streak.

MaxPreps also identifies several Olympic Heights statistical leaders: senior Cody Waters as the leader in passing and rushing categories, sophomore Luke Duran as the receiving-yards-per-game leader, and sophomore Lincoln Russell as a receiving-touchdown leader. User-entered high-school statistics can be incomplete or inaccurate, so all player figures should be rechecked immediately before publication.

There is a record discrepancy among secondary schedule services. Florida Gridiron Preps omits at least one Olympic Heights result and consequently displays a different record. The updated MaxPreps record is used here unless the school or FHSAA provides a more authoritative correction.

Why the District Opener Matters

District games carry direct postseason implications under the FHSAA structure. A strong district record helps determine playoff seeding and qualification, making Thursday's contest significant for both programs even this early in the schedule.

For West Boca, the district opener offers a chance to move past the St. John's loss and begin accumulating the wins needed for another deep playoff run. For Olympic Heights, a road victory over the two-time defending state champions would represent a significant turnaround after consecutive defeats.

A Crosstown Matchup

West Boca Raton Community High School and Olympic Heights Community High School are both located in western Boca Raton, serving overlapping communities. The proximity adds a crosstown rivalry element to an already meaningful district game.

Game Information

Kickoff is officially set for 6:30 p.m. at Frank A. Barbieri Jr. Stadium. Tickets are available online through GoFan (the official ticketing provider for Palm Beach County public schools) for $7 plus processing fees.

No official broadcast has been confirmed, so streaming information has been omitted. High-school football searches frequently return misleading or fraudulent live-stream sites; residents should rely only on links shared by the schools or the School District of Palm Beach County.

What to Watch

• How West Boca responds to its first loss of the season after a demanding national matchup against St. John's.
• Whether Olympic Heights' higher-scoring offense — 129 points through four games — can test a West Boca defense that has allowed just 29 points all season.
• Which team establishes early control in a district opener that carries direct postseason implications for both programs.

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