Bradford County Has Been Flawless

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Is the Starke Bradford County football team human?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That's the question that everyone is asking, heading into this Friday night's showdown at 7-1 Palatka for the district championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All the Tornadoes have done this year is pitch seven shutouts, giving up just one touchdown and that came in the fifth game of the season in a win against Quincy Munroe.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Putting this season into perspective: head coach <strong>James Rodgers</strong> and his football team have outscored the opposition 235-7, which included the current streak of 27 quarters without giving up a point!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That's right, you heard that all correct. This is a program, playing in Class 2S, that has been virtually unbeatable.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While Palatka poses a threat on the road, the Tornadoes and Panthers have had two common opponents. St. Augustine Tacoi Creek, which Palatka beat, 26-21, and the Tornadoes shutout, 27-0. Keystone Heights is the other common opponent. The Panthers won, 48-30, while Bradford County shutout them out, 38-0.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PLENTY OF TALENT ON BOARD</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is a team that has had a number of gifted prospects – in all classes – making an impact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior players such as 2023 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128433' first='Jarrin' last='Alexander']</strong> (CB, 5-8, 155), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128691' first='Bryson' last='Bowen']</strong> (OLB, 6-0, 190), <strong>Gavin Cook</strong> (SS, 5-9, 160)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highly recruited <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128373' first='Manny' last='Covey']</strong> (RB, 6-0, 190), standout <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128703' first='Ahman' last='Covington']</strong> (CB, 6-2, 200), <strong>Cole Crosby</strong> (LB, 5-11, 195), <strong>William Lusignan</strong> (OT, 6-0, 200) and <strong>Dejon McBride</strong> (DL, 6-3, 305).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are also catalysts <strong>Bernard Nichols</strong> (WR, 6-1, 185), <strong>Jametrius Pringle</strong> (WR, 6-3, 160) and tight end <strong>Elijah Williams</strong> (6-2, 230).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You know the future is bright when you can roll out gifted prospects such as juniors <strong>Torin Brazell</strong> (OLB, 6-2, 220), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404616' first='Chason' last='Clark']</strong> (TE, 6-3, 190), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404491' first='Chalil' last='Cummings']</strong> (WR, 6-0, 185), <strong>Jamarian Hood</strong> (WR, 5-11, 165), <strong>Devon McBride</strong> (LB, 5-10, 180), <strong>Willie Pollard </strong>(RB, 5-9, 160), <strong>Dayton Roberts</strong> (LB, 6-0, 225) and impressive receiver <strong>Dae'jon Shanks</strong> (5-11, 180).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Speaking of young talented, the sophomore (2025) class features <strong>Neo Addison</strong> (DB, 5-5, 150), &nbsp;<strong>Brian Cliffin</strong> (RB/LB, 5-8, 170), <strong>Trente' Jenkins</strong> (DT, 5-11, 265), gifted <strong>Jeremiah McKenzie</strong> (QB, 6-1, 170) and <strong>Michael Oliver</strong> (WR, 5-11, 170). Don't forget about 2026 standouts <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1372070' first='Gino' last='Addison']</strong> (RB, 5-9, 170) and <strong>Kyren Green</strong> (DT, 6-2, 275).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><br>THE TORNADOES (8-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Baker County, W 21-0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BALDWIN COUNTY, W 35-0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>MIDDLEBURG, W 21-0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gainesville Eastside, W 28-0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>QUINCY MUNROE, W 21-7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Keystone Heights, W 38-0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ST. AUGUSTINE TACOI CREEK, W 27-0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DUNNELLON, W 44-0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/28 – at Palatka</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11/4 – at Live Oak Suwannee</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA FOOTBALL TEAMS.</strong> https://larryblustein.com/news/tracking-south-florida-2022</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>For the past 52 years, we have spent plenty of time on football fields than anyone in the country. From games to practices, camps, combines and 7-on-7 events, we get to as many events as possible to see the athletes LIVE. Follow us on Facebook ([player_tooltip player_id='111610' first='Larry' last='Blustein']) Instagram (@OurBoyBlu) and Twitter (@larryblustein). Contact us at: <a href="mailto:Floridakids1@aol.com">Floridakids1@aol.com</a>.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->