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PALATKA FOOTBALL 2022 Head Coach: Patrick Turner 2021 Record: 1-8 THE PANTHERS While winning just one game will never make anyone happy or get players optimistic, what this coaching staff has done in the off-season may have changed the direction…
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Continue ReadingPALATKA FOOTBALL 2022
Head Coach: Patrick Turner
2021 Record: 1-8
THE PANTHERS
While winning just one game will never make anyone happy or get players optimistic, what this coaching staff has done in the off-season may have changed the direction of this program.
With a solid spring and summer, the emphasis was on the positives – and that is something that is great news in a community that has been starved for winning football.
While many will dwell on the 35-0 loss to power St. Augustine, Gainesville Eastside (27-8), Cirta North Marion (42-15) and Callahan West Nassau (46-19), what about the other five games?
Narrow losses to Green Cove Springs Clay (32-26), St. Augustine Menedez (28-24), Newberry (37-30, 2 OTs) and Eustis (31-28) were all tight end could have gone either way. The Panthers’ lone win came at home against Weeki Wachee, 27-7, which showed that this team can come out top if they continue to put in the work.
As summer workouts continue, here is a look at some of prospects to keep an eye on in 2022:
PROSPECT WATCH
CLASS OF 2023
Mario Bryant (WR, 6-0, 180)
Ty’Ran Bush (RB/Slot, 5-10, 165)
Tyshawn Castor (LB, 6-0, 210)
Chavaris Dumas (CB, 6-0, 165)
Nolan Faircloth (OL, 6-2, 265)
Jacques Fenderson (DL/FB, 5-11, 245)
Jamarrie McKinnon (QB, 5-11, 165)
Jason Purcell (OLB/SS, 6-0, 180)
Lane Sheffield (WR, 5-11, 180)
Carson Tibbs (OL, 6-0, 280)
CLASS OF 2024
Ryan Davis (OL, 6-3, 280)
Ar’terrian Godfrey (S, 5-8, 140)
Optavis Oliver (Slot, 5-9, 150)
Trent Williams (S, 6-2, 210)
CLASS OF 2025
Javen Palmer (OL, 6-3, 270)
CLASS OF 2026
Tommy Offord (QB, 5-9, 135)
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Tracking Florida’s Football Teams For 2022 – https://prepredzone.com/2022/04/tracking-florida-football-teams/
You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: Floridakids1@aol.com.