TOP FLORIDA PERFORMERS – Week 5
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What has now become one of the most exciting parts of any football week – the accolades. The players who step up and make all that hard work pay off during a season where things continue to change. Because many…
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Continue ReadingWhat has now become one of the most exciting parts of any football week – the accolades.
The players who step up and make all that hard work pay off during a season where things continue to change.
Because many of these young men have been hidden from colleges and universities because of Covid and other related things.
While we promote prospects on a daily basis here at Prep Redzone Florida, what we also do is highlight the top performers each week during the football season.
By spotlighting these prospects weekly, college coaches have an opportunity to watch what these impressive athletes to from week to week.
Here are some head-turners from this week:
Wiregrass Ranch QB Rocco Becht Rocco Becht QB Wesley Chapel Wiregrass Ranch | 2022 FL completed 12 passes for 312 yards and 5 touchdowns. Also, senior DE Steven Prevaux had 8 tackles (5 solo), forced fumble and two QB hurries.
Lake Mary remained unbeaten as senior standout QB Gunnar Smith Gunnar Smith 6'4" | 185 lbs | QB Lake Mary | 2022 FL finished with 18 completions for 302 yards and 3 touchdowns in a win over Dr. Phillips. Logan Cook caught 4 passes for 142 yards and scored on receptions of 67, 32 and 26 yards.
Behind the quarterback play of Clayton Philpot and the scoring pass catches of Kamarion Griffin and Darren Clark, Fort White moved to 3-1 with a 27-19 win over Branford.
Jupiter Christian 2026 QB Jorris Shephard threw for 5 touchdowns in his first ever varsity appearance. Three of those scores went to Jeremiah Augustin Jeremiah Augustin 6'6" | 190 lbs | DL Jupiter Christian | 2023 FL .
Orlando Timber Creek’s Ryan Campbell returned a kickoff nearly 99 yards to spark a 28-point run during 31-14 win over Oviedo.
Miami Gulliver Prep 2023 WR Jalen Brown Jalen Brown 6'1" | 170 lbs | WR Miami Gulliver | 2023 State FL , one of the nation’s best, caught 2 touchdown passes and was a force once again for the undefeated Raiders.
Orange City University QB Adan Figueroa got it done both as a passer and rusher, helping the Titans get off to a 4-0 start. He threw for 129 yards (8 of 13) and ran for 157 yards on 14 carries.
Foundation Academy’s Braden Holcomb, known for what he does on the baseball field, caught a TD pass and snagged an interception in a win.
Colin King, 6-5, 300, left tackle from Port Orange Spruce Creek, continued to be a catalyst up front.
Wildwood Class of 2025 standout QB Jonathan “Jon Jon” Harding was 13/17 for 216 yards, 5 TDs, 0 interceptions against Atlantic.
Mike Villanueva, LB, Miami Christopher Columbus had 14 total tackles, 1 sack, 1 QB pressure in a tough loss to Miami Palmetto.
Miami Belen Jesuit 2025 Davion Dixon had 11 tackles, 1 sack and forced a fumble in just three quarters. One of the top players in his class.
Defending 1A state champion Baker must like playing close games – and this week’s 43-42 decision over Northview will back up. Once again the Gators were carried by Kayleb Wagner Kayleb Wagner 6'1" | 200 lbs | RB Baker | 2023 FL , who followed up his record-breaking 535-yard performance last week with another dominant display with over 400 yards. Wagner went toe-to-toe with Northview running back Jamarkus Jefferson, who scored five touchdowns — including the Chiefs overtime score.
Land O’ Lakes QB Kyle Horvath completed 14 passes for 344 yards and 4 scores and WR Kenen Ayala had 4 receptions, 197 yards, TD in the 28-26 win against Sunlake to remain unbeaten at 4-0.
Quarterback Addie Moore carried the ball 17 times for 194 yards and three scores and added 81 yards through the air to lead state-rated Niceville over Tallahassee Godby. Micah Turner Micah Turner 5'8" | 175 lbs | RB Niceville | 2023 FL , Azareyeh Thomas, Byrd Pope and Demontre Allen all made an impact.
With the play of Kemper Hodges, Pearce Spurlin Pearce Spurlin 6'6" | 220 lbs | TE Santa Rosa Beach South Walton | 2023 State FL and Cade Roberts Cade Roberts WR Santa Rosa Beach South Walton | 2022 FL , South Walton rolled over Panama City Bay, 42-7.
Tampa Bay Tech remained unbeaten as senior RB Ronald Sims had three of the Titans’ four touchdowns in a win over Tampa Gaither.
DJ Escort ran for 170 on 16 carries, including 96 yards on six carries in the fourth quarter before departing with an injury. Ryan Browne threw for 268 yards, 162 to Omari Hayes, who had 11 catches.
The 38th edition of the Martin Bowl saw Martin County’s Paul Boisvert Paul Boisvert 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Stuart Martin County | 2023 FL score two first half touchdowns and two QB Jaxon Scott Jaxon Scott QB Stuart Martin County | 2022 FL touchdown passes in a 33-0 win over South Fork.
Vero Beach QB Maurice Smith Maurice Smith WR Homestead Somerset Silver Palms | 2022 FL Jr. threw four touchdown passes and running back Reggie Ferguson ran for a score in a 48-16 win over Fort Pierce Westwood. Smith, against his former teammates, went 14-for-17 for 192 yards and had three of his touchdown passes in the first half as Vero raced out to a 41-8 halftime advantage.
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