Island Coast Ready To Break Out In 2021
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As many high school football teams throughout Florida struggled to get their games in – some playing as few as three and four contests, Cape Coral Island Coast went through a full year. While head coach Elgin Hicks and his…
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Continue ReadingAs many high school football teams throughout Florida struggled to get their games in – some playing as few as three and four contests, Cape Coral Island Coast went through a full year.
While head coach Elgin Hicks and his Gators posted a 6-5 record, plenty of talent had the opportunity to gain experience against a quality schedule.
Every year teams use the previous season as reference, and with wins over Cape Coral Mariner, Estero, East Lee County, Bonito Springs, Golden Gate and South Fort Myers in the playoffs, this is a team that came back this spring ready to go. Even the season-ending loss to Fort Myers Dunbar (39-27) was encouraging for the coaches and the returning players.
Among those Class of 2022 seniors will be standouts Keon Anderson (RB/LB, 6-1, 205), Dekarai Allen (RB/DB/WR, 5-11, 185), Jake Mueller (QB/TE/LB/DE, 6-2, 200) and versatile defensive prospect Aiden Parilli (LB/FB, 6-0, 195). All will be looked upon to show leadership along with experience.
Also, the Class of 2022 has Ray Ray Ayala (RB/DB, 5-8, 160), athletic Jake Billings (WR/DB, 6-1, 175), Isaiah Davis Isaiah Davis 6'4" | 190 lbs | WR Apopka Wekiva | 2021 FL (QB/FB, 5-8, 170), Dylan Deangelo (RB/LB, 5-10, 175), Marcus Emilus (WR/DB, 5-10, 160), Roberto Fontanez (OL/DL, 6-0, 225) and linebacker/fullback Brendan Marshall (6-0, 190).
There are also offensive linemen Kaidan Monarrez (6-0, 290) and Tre Reid (6-0, 255), Michael Sutton (WR/DB/RB, 5-9, 150) and Derek Zurita (RB/LB/DB, 5-10, 180).
UNDERCLASSMEN WILL PLAY A HUGE ROLE
As much as this program will look toward the senior class, the impressive 2023 group that the Gators have will also make a huge impact.
Among those juniors will be Kelton Henderson (RB/CB, 5-11, 180) and versatile Emmanuel Laguerre Emmanuel Laguerre 6'0" | 175 lbs | WR Cape Coral Island Coast | 2023 FL (DE/TE, 6-3, 190).
The Gators will also feature Zach Ackerson (LB/SS, 5-9, 155), Anthony Belton (DL, 5-8, 215), Brendan Cruz (OL/DL, 6-2, 240), Jeremiah Edmond Jeremiah Edmond 5'11" | 240 lbs | DL Cape Coral Island Coast | 2023 FL (OL/DL, 5-10, 230), Huriel Garcia (LB, 5-10, 215), Lucas German (WR/DB, 6-1, 170) and impressive two-way standout Glenn Green (DB/RB, 5-9, 170).
In addition, keep your eye on Brandon Malone (LB/SS, 5-10, 175), Bruno Montrund (WR/DB, 6-1, 160), Christian Parilli (RB/DB/WR, 6-0, 170), Ofil Ramos (TE/DE, 6-2, 205) and kicker Jude Skrat (5-8, 150). Also, keep your eye on Class of 2024 rising star Jovani Lopez (OT/DE, 6-4, 230).
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