Florida’s Top Performers – Week 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you have followed us throughout the years, you know what we do is promote players, and that is something we have done for 52 years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With that in mind, each and every week during the season, we are putting out the top performers for the week – not only for the hundreds of colleges coaches who follow, but also the fans and the schools who are proud of their athletes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we bring you some prospects who made an impact in Week 1:<br>Ohio State commitment <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='127994' first='Mark' last='Fletcher'] Jr.</strong> RB, Plantation American Heritage had 19 carries, 224 yards, 2 TD in a win over Las Alamitos, California.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sabby Measick</strong>, QB, Kissimmee Tohopekaliga threw 5 touchdown passes in his high school debut.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='118770' first='Karson' last='Siqueiros-Lasky']</strong>, 2024 QB, Orlando Lake Highland Prep. Had 4 touchdown passes and added 1 running score in just two quarters in a 45-0 win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='367272' first='Zyon' last='Jones']</strong>, 2025 DB, Tampa Blake. Came up with his first interceptions of his career – one for a score – in a 72-0 win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stuart Martin County 2025 QB<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='831342' first='Jayden' last='Vega'] </strong>was 11 of 16 for 4 touchdowns (35, 5, 65 and 67 yards) in the Tigers' win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128064' first='Will' last='Prichard']</strong>, 2023 QB, Lantana Santaluces. Was 10 of 14 for 123 yards and 4 TDs in the Chiefs win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the first game of his 10^th season, Tampa Jesuit head coach<strong> Matt Thompson </strong>collected his 100th career win. Congratulations!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pembroke Pines West Broward 2023 receiver<strong> Ryan Rengifo </strong>scored in overtime to beat rival Cypress Bay, 27-24.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pace 2024 athlete <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1123108' first='Xakery' last='Wiedner'] </strong>had 3 receptions for 114 yards and 2 scores and added 3 tackles and 1 interception in a huge win over Fort Walton Beach Choctawhatchee.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ty Stinson </strong>2023 Edge Rusher, Sebastian River. Had two tackles for loss and a pass deflection for a score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='248562' first='Max' last='Lawrence']</strong>, 2023 QB, Westland Hialeah. Finished 22 of 35 for 206 yards &amp; 4TDs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128344' first='Luke' last='Rucker']</strong> threw 2 TD passes and [player_tooltip player_id='1123144' first='Michael' last='Key'] scored twice in Sanford Seminole's win over Sarasota Riverview.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven Rivers 2023 standout <strong>Nehemian Vann </strong>was 17 of 26 for 329 yards and 3 TDs in a 32-20 win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mount Dora's <strong>Dante Johnson-Turner</strong> ran for 260 yards and three scores in an opening-night loss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cybryon Peoples</strong> 2024 DE Brooksville Hernando came up with 2 pass deflections and a pair of sacks in the season opener.<a href="https://twitter.com/DanteTurner04"></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miramar 2024 QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275827' first='Kael' last='Alexander']</strong> – in his debut with the Patriots – threw for 208 yards on 16 completions and 3 scores in a win against Plantation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nicolas Vazquez,</strong> 2024 S/LB, Pembroke Pines West Broward had 1 interception, 5 solo tackles 1 forced fumble and 3 assisted tackles in an overtime win against Cypress Bay.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404627' first='Alberto' last='Mendoza'],</strong> 2024, starting his first game at QB for Miami Christopher Columbus, finished 17 of 22 for 265 yards and 3 scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New Smyrna Beach 2023 WR <strong>Bryant Siravo</strong> had three catches for 76 yards in a driving rain for the Barracudas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 Athlete <strong>David Izquierdo</strong>, Winter Park Lake Howell carried 5 times for 47 yards &amp; 2 TDs (28 yd TD), 2 Sacks, 1 Tackle for loss, 4 tackles, 1 QB hurry for incomplete pass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ahmarion Moultrie</strong>, 2023 LB, Pensacola West Florida had 15 tackles - 2 for a loss in a 14-11 win over Pensacola Escambia.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Port <strong>Charlotte's Edd Guerrier</strong> 2024 RB (27/201 3 touchdowns), 2023 QB <strong>Bryce Eaton</strong> (22/37/0/297 TD - 6/46 TD rushing) and <strong>Jamaal Streeter</strong> (10/152 TD receiving) in the season opener.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mark Wilder Jr.</strong>, Doral Academy, finished with 189 rushing yards! 19 rushing attempts! 224 all purpose yards 2 Touchdowns, 2024 QB <strong>Jorge Rodriguez</strong> 10-13 225 yards 4 TDs, 2025 WR <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='749002' first='Marcus' last='Antelo']</strong> 3-123 yards receiving 2025 K <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='831289' first='Luca' last='Guerra']</strong> 3-3 PAT 2-2 FG (40,32) and 2023 LB <strong>Rolando Diaz </strong>8 tackles 1 fumble recovery and 1 interception in a win over Hollywood South Broward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Freshman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='283745' first='Javian' last='Mallory']</strong>, RB, West Boca, in his debut ran for 115 yards and scored three times for West Boca Raton.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='826544' first='Carter' last='Smith']</strong>, 2025 QB/SS, Fort Myers Bishop Verot had over 300 hundred yards and 6 touchdowns against a very good Port Charlotte team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 DB <strong>Anthony Massie</strong>, Miami Monsignor Pace had a pick six and four tackles for Miami Monsignor Pace.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='826508' first='Waden' last='Charles']</strong>, Boynton Beach Somerset Canyons 2025 WR/FS had 2 receptions 90 yards 2 TD, 5 Tackles 1 Pass Deflection.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='283729' first='Denairius' last='Gray']</strong>, Boynton Beach Somerset Canyons Class of 2026 WR/SS, had 2 receptions 75 Yds 1 TD. Also registered 8 Total Tackles (6 Solo),&nbsp; 2 Pass Deflections and a 15 Punt Return yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='829426' first='Camden' last='Hartzell']</strong>, 2025 QB, Somerset Academy Panthers threw for 246 yards on 14 completions, 40 yards rushing and 3 passing touchdowns in a win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jordan Faison</strong>, 2023 Athlete Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest, 206 yards rushing 2 TDS, added another TD passing against Archbishop McCarthy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Davie Western Wildcats started the season off on the right football – as 2023 QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128318' first='Collin' last='Hurst']</strong> (18/26 286 &amp; 3TD - 3 Rushes 45 yds), 2023 WR <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128008' first='Santana' last='Fleming'] </strong>(6 catches 110 yards one TD), 2025 LB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='827390' first='Julian' last='Mendez']</strong> (7-tackles 1-TFL 5-Sacks) in a win against Johns Creek, Georgia.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 S <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404204' first='Casey' last='Etienne Jr'].,</strong> Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons had a fumble recovery and 7 tackles in a win against national power Hyattsville, DeMatha.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sarasota RB <strong>Jaden Judge</strong> had 6 carries 110 yards TD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jacob Dyer</strong>, Belleview jr. MLB, 14 tackles (6 for-loss) in come-from-behind win at Lecanto.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Citra North Marion Sr. <strong>Titus Williams</strong> - a wide receiver starting at QB because of an injury to starter AJ Cussins, threw three TD passes in a defeat of Ocala Forest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In Daytona Beach Mainland's win over DeLand, QB <strong>Damarcus“DC”Creecy </strong>was 13 of 18 for 301, 4 touchdowns and 51 yards rushing. 2023 WR <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128465' first='Ajai' last='Harrell']</strong> caught 8 balls for 179 yards and 3 scores, and added 74 yards on the ground. 2023 WR <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404038' first='James' last='Randle']</strong> caught 4 balls for 123 yards and 2 scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cypress Creek RB <strong>Malachi Askins</strong> rushed for 217 yards on 24 carries and 2 TD in the 20-13 win over Fivay.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 RB <strong>Julian Franzino</strong> – Lakeland Santa Fe Catholic had 300 all-purpose yards, including a 55-yard score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Freshman LB <strong>Robert Castillo </strong>– Sanford Seminole – made his debut with 8 tackles, 4 for loss and 2 fumble recoveries.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>South Miami 2023 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128401' first='Levy' last='Miller']</strong> 125 All purpose yards. 2023 QB <strong>Tony Taylor III </strong>Rushed 9 carries for 75 yards 35 yard long Passing 15/21 193 yards (35 long) 2 TDs. 2023 CB <strong>Elijah Douyon </strong>8 Solo tackles 1 Force fumble and 2023 SS/LB <strong>Artravian Driver</strong> (#8) 16 Tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>UPDATED CLASS OF 2023 RANKINGS. </strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/florida/rankings/2023-rankings/">https://prepredzone.com/florida/rankings/2023-rankings/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2024 RANKINGS. </strong>https://prepredzone.com/2022/08/updated-2024-florida-rankings/</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tracking Florida's Football Teams For 2022 -</strong> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2022/04/tracking-florida-football-teams/">https://prepredzone.com/2022/04/tracking-florida-football-teams/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>You Can Contact [player_tooltip player_id='111610' first='Larry' last='Blustein'] with prospect or team information at: </em></strong><a href="mailto:Floridakids1@aol.com"><em>Floridakids1@aol.com</em></a><strong><em>.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/rcastillo9_2026"></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/rcastillo9_2026">&nbsp;</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->