Christopher Columbus On A Mission
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While many across the state of Florida talked about south Florida 4M programs such as Miami Palmetto and Davie Western in the pre-season, one key program was left out of the conversation. The Explorers of Miami Christopher Columbus has certainly…
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Continue ReadingWhile many across the state of Florida talked about south Florida 4M programs such as Miami Palmetto and Davie Western in the pre-season, one key program was left out of the conversation.
The Explorers of Miami Christopher Columbus has certainly been in the mix over the past decade, but because “analyst” felt this program lost some key components from last year, they were deemed as a young team on the rise. Not true!
From the start of the 2022 season, heard coach Dave Dunn and his team have been on the radar, and after huge wins against Palmetto, defending 6A state champion Tampa Jesuit and state/national power Miami Northwestern, they intend on staying there.
Unbeaten through the first five games on the year, this is a program that has done it on both sides of the ball – including special teams.
MIAMI CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS EXPLORERS FOOTBALL 2022
Head Coach: Dave Dunn
2022 Record: 5-0
2022 Schedule:
BENEDICTINE, GEORGIA, W 41-15
MIAMI KILLIAN, W 44-13
TAMPA JESUIT, W 32-15
Miami Palmetto, W 28-10
Miami Northwestern, W 23-19
9/30 – at Miami High
10/7 at Homestead
10/14 at Doral Academy
10/21 – GMAC Game
10/28 – HIALEAH BARBARA GOLEMAN
The 2023 Class certainly has some quality talent – with William Allen (PK, 6-1, 170), versatile A.J. Arellano (WR/QB, 5-11, 165), Ja’Juan Bradshaw (OLB, 5-9, 185), nationally-rated punter and kicker Christian De Villiers Christian De Villiers 6'4" | 200 lbs | P Miami Christopher Columbus | 2023 FL (6-3, 190), impressive safety Ahmere Foster Ahmere Foster 5'10" | 170 lbs | DB Miami Christopher Columbus | 2023 State FL (5-11, 165), Manny Fraga Jr. (OT/LS, 6-3, 235), Derrick Hart (DT/OG, 6-1, 267), Julian Herrera (OT/OG, 6-3, 325) and Stanford-bound Sedrick Irvin (RB, 6-0, 195) leading the way.
The senior class also boasts Konnor Mann (OT/OG, 6-3, 285), Miles McGee Miles McGee 6'0" | 180 lbs | LB Miami Christopher Columbus | 2023 FL (MLB, 6-2, 212), Gabriel Quintas (OT, 6-2, 255), Jake Rodriguez (OG, 6-1, 282), Rodolfo Sori (DT, 6-1, 270) and running back Tremonte Underwood (5-10, 197).
THE FUTURE IS ALSO BRIGHT
As solid as the senior class is, take a look at what the Class of 2024 juniors has to offer – with headliners sought after T.J. Capers T.J. Capers 6'2" | 230 lbs | LB Miami Christopher Columbus | 2024 FL (OLB/DE, 6-3, 210), Jeffery Bandy (CB, 5-9, 175), gifted Jose Leon (WR, 5-10, 170), impressive Alberto Mendoza Alberto Mendoza 6'2" | 175 lbs | QB Miami Christopher Columbus | 2024 FL (QB, 6-2, 175) and talented prospects Daylen Russell (DE/DT, 6-3, 230), Dylan Stephenson Dylan Stephenson 6'4" | 220 lbs | DL Miami Christopher Columbus | 2024 State FL (DE, 6-4, 215) and cornerback Jancent Wallace Jancent Wallace 6'0" | 165 lbs | WR Miami Christopher Columbus | 2024 FL (5-10, 160) leading the way.
Also, Fadrelle Andrus (WR, 6-2, 170), Benjamin Blackburn Benjamin Blackburn 6'6" | 230 lbs | TE Miami Christopher Columbus | 2024 State FL (TE, 6-5, 230), Blake Brewer Blake Brewer 6'2" | 260 lbs | OL Christopher Columbus | 2024 FL (OC/OG, 6-1, 265), Jason Ibarra (FS/CB, 5-10, 175), Alex Jorge (OT, 6-6, 265), Albert Leonard (LB, 5-11, 185), Sebastian Polo (LB, 5-11, 190) and Robert Williams (DT/NG, 6-3, 245) have made a difference.
The future also looks bright with Class of 2026 sophomores Apollo Benito (DT, 6-0, 235), Fernando De Izaguir (OT, 6-0, 230), Hezekiah Downs (DT, 6-0, 220), J.J. Gomez J.J. Gomez 5'9" | 170 lbs | WR Miami Christopher Columbus | 2025 FL (WR, 5-8, 155), Ruben Hernandez (OT, 6-4, 275) and Armando Pardy (CB, 5-9, 161).
CLASS OF 2024 RANKINGS. https://prepredzone.com/2022/08/updated-2024-florida-rankings/
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