Armwood Climbing Their Way Back

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SEFFNER ARMWOOD FOOTBALL 2022</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach:</strong> Evan Davis</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2022 Record:</strong>&nbsp;3-2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2022 Schedule:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>At Tuscaloosa Hillcrest, L 35-25</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>At Valrico Bloomingdale, W 28-14</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAMPA HILLSBOROUGH, W 21-3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAMPA JESUIT, W 27-10</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tampa Wharton, L 20-14</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/7 – At Lutz Steinbrenner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/14 – TAMPA FREEDOM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/21 – PLANT CITY</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/28 – TAMPA BAY TECH</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11/4 – At Ruskin Lennard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>THE HAWKS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For much of the 2000s, when you talked about high school football in the state of Florida, those conversations had to include Seffner Armwood.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most consistent programs this state had produced, the Hawks rolled out plenty of talent along with quality teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While they dropped out of the state championship picture for a number of years, they never stopped being good and in the mix for district and regional titles, and as a coaching staff was made a few years back, you could see that something special had been brewing along I-4.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With all the talk about so many programs before the start of the season, several “experts” forgot to include this program – and that has been a mistake.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other than a loss to open the season against an Alabama power, this team has proven that once again, it belongs in every conversation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A win a few weeks back against defending state champion Tampa Jesuit opened some eyes to those who felt that the Hawks had disappeared – when in actuality – they had never left.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Despite Monday night's 20-14 setback to Tampa Wharton, this group of seniors has sparked them with outstanding play and leadership.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Among those Class of 2023 seniors include <strong>M.J. Austin II </strong>(DE/TE, 6-1, 215), <strong>Jaylin Crumby</strong> (CB/S, 6-1, 180), <strong>Kenny Dantzler</strong> (DE/TE), <strong>Damenon Hughes</strong> (LB, 6-1, 225), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128324' first='Murdolph' last='Jones']</strong> (QB, 6-4, 225), <strong>Jaron Powell</strong> (DL, 6-0, 263), <strong>Dominic Smith III</strong> (S/Athlete, 6-2, 195), <strong>R.J. Stroud</strong> (CB, 5-10, 155) and <strong>Calen Sutherland</strong> (DB/LB, 5-10, 180).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The junior class also has some gifted prospects in <strong>A.J. Battiste</strong> (TE/WR, 6-1, 175), <strong>Malik Brown</strong> (Athlete, 5-9, 155), <strong>Lleydon Brush</strong> (LB/TE, 6-1, 215), <strong>Richard Dennis</strong> (OL, 6-3, 307), <strong>Josten Diaz</strong> (DT, 5-9, 235), <strong>Reggie Morgan</strong> (OG, 6-3, 330), <strong>Alex Scott</strong> (DT/OL, 6-1, 260), <strong>Kason Stokes</strong> (WR, 6-2, 180) and defensive end <strong>Cyler Ward</strong> (DE, 6-2, 230).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The future also looks very bright with 2025 sophomores <strong>Gerard Pringle</strong> (RB/WR, 5-10, 175) and <strong>RoyMarr Thomas</strong> (DL/LB) – and freshman <strong>O'Lontae Dean</strong> (RB, 6-0, 190).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHOTO COURTESY OF UBORA FILMS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>UPDATED <a>CLASS OF 2023 RANKINGS.</a></strong> <a></a><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> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2022/08/updated-2024-florida-rankings/">https://prepredzone.com/2022/08/updated-2024-florida-rankings/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Have prospect or team information? Send to: </em></strong><em><a href="mailto:Floridakids1@aol.com">Floridakids1@aol.com</a>.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->