What Will It Take For Seminole To Repeat?

There is no doubting that what happened for Sanford Seminole this past season was truly magical – with first year head coach<strong> Eric Lodge </strong>winning it all. The win over Kissimmee Osceola in the 8A title game at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee certainly put this team in a major spotlight. With so much talent in the north &amp; central parts of the state, there is never any guarantee of coming back to the state championship to defend your crown. <strong>PLENTY OF SENIOR TO REPLACE</strong> Leadership and experience will be tough to replace - with the departure of a healthy senior class – which included quarterback <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="32772" first="Timmy" last="McClain"]</strong>, receiver <strong>Jimmy Horn</strong>, receiver <strong>Lawrence Jones Jr.,</strong> defensive lineman <strong>Khalil Hunter</strong>, offensive lineman, defensive end <strong>Anthony Dunn Jr.</strong> (DE), <strong>Hunter Hopson</strong> and tight end <strong>Taylor Jones</strong>. Others seniors like <strong>Devin Ingram</strong> (FS), <strong>Keiyon Holloway</strong> (DB), <strong>Marseille Taylor</strong> (CB), <strong>Eiyad Baker</strong> (DB),<strong> Javari Frederick</strong> (RB), <strong>Dante Booker</strong> (WR), <strong>Darryl Roberts</strong> (CB), <strong>Johnny Harris</strong> (CB), <strong>Jamez Drummer</strong> (LB), <strong>Sergio Diaz</strong> (K), <strong>Devell Moore Jr.</strong> (DE), <strong>Zion Alce</strong> (DE), <strong>Michael Dumont</strong> (OL), <strong>Jason Jessie</strong> (OL), <strong>Jaden Rodriguez</strong> (DL), <strong>Garrett Thornton </strong>(DT), <strong>Lacharles Taylor</strong> (OL), <strong>Dre Graham</strong> (WR), and <strong>Tyquail Teague </strong>will not be easy to replace. <strong>CLASS OF 2022 TO THE RESCUE</strong> When building a program and not just a team that is good for a year or two and then fades, you need to do it with depth, and this Class of 2022, which is the rising senior group, has some quality athletes. Prospects such as offensive players such as <strong>Imranali Arshad</strong> (OL), <strong>De’Andre Cameron</strong> (WR), <strong>Josiah Carter</strong> (TE), <strong>Caylim Gathers</strong> (WR), <strong>Andrelous Graham</strong> (WR), <strong>Javion Hayes</strong> (TE), <strong>Andrew McClain</strong> (QB), <strong>Luke Rucker</strong> (QB), <strong>Donta Whack</strong> (RB), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="50254" first="Kentravius" last="Williams"]</strong> (OL) and Tyrone Williams Jr. (WR). The defense has some prospects as well – with <strong>Braden Bowie</strong> (DT), <strong>De’quan Butler</strong> (LB), <strong>Lucas Fonseca</strong> (LB), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="50303" first="Jacari" last="Henderson"]</strong> (DB) and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="50283" first="Kameron" last="Moore"]</strong> (LB). <strong>THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT</strong> That quality depth takes hold in this Class of 2023 – with impressive athletes such as <strong>Antonio Alexander</strong> (DB), <strong>Josiah Chenault</strong> (OL), <strong>Charles Green</strong> (DE), <strong>Gavin Haines</strong> (S), <strong>Bryce Harrison</strong> (TE/DE), <strong>Tavion Hunter</strong> (RB), <strong>Darren Lawrence </strong>(WR), <strong>Stephon Mongo</strong> (OC/NG), <strong>Justin Rosado Jr.</strong> (WR), <strong>Khaleeq Stephens</strong> (OL), <strong>Rory Thomas</strong> (RB) and <strong>Davarious Williams</strong> (CB/RB) The current group of freshmen (2024) will also be counted on in 2021. Prospects such as <strong>Dallas Hudson </strong>(DT), <strong>Michael Key</strong> (WR), <strong>Karson Siqueiros-Lasky</strong> (QB), <strong>Jordyn Perkins</strong> (LB) and <strong>Preston Watson</strong> (DL). <strong><em>You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: <a href="mailto:Foridakids1@aol.com">Foridakids1@aol.com</a>. We are also on Social Media on @PrepRedzonefl.</em></strong>