Pine Forest Rules The Panhandle

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When they finished the 2021 season with a 12-2 record, being edged out in the 6A state finals to Tampa Jesuit, fans across the state started to follow Pensacola Pine Forest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What head coach <strong>Ronnie Douglas</strong> and his football team did last year was put this program back on the map.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While they were successful in the past, it had been a few years since the Eagles were in the spotlight – but that all changed when they beat all odds and reached the final at Fort Lauderdale's DRV PNK Stadium.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All off season this program was recognized no matter where they went, and when the season started, many who follow high school football picked this team as one of the strong 3S teams in Florida, and they have not disappointed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Running off seven straight wins, outscoring the opposition 259-52, this is a team that certainly has been impressive. With a key district road game against Pensacola Escambia this week, it will be back to work as this team now enjoys playing the role of the favorite.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With a senior class led by prospects such as<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='381583' first='Donielle' last='Hayes'] </strong>(WR, 6-0, 175), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128061' first='Elijah' last='Douglas']</strong> (DE, 6-4, 270), <strong>Tyrese Thomas</strong> (DB, 5-10, 170), <strong>Kobe Johnson</strong> (RB, 5-10, 205), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128788' first='Cameron' last='Kelly']</strong> (DB, 5-10, 185) and standout quarterback <strong>Tierra Wilson</strong> (6-3, 220), who have all helped to elevate the play so far this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Add in prospects like <strong>D'Antonio Warren</strong> (CB, 5-9, 168), <strong>LaMartez Odoms</strong> (OLB, 6-0, 185), running back <strong>Has'shawn Hackworth</strong> (6-1, 190). <strong>Lamont Jackson</strong> (LB, 5-11, 185), <strong>Jorenza “Trey” Hunter</strong> (CB, 5-10, 155), receiver/athlete <strong>Tylin Nettles </strong>(OL 5-8, 280) and athlete Deontae Reinhardt (Athlete, 6-1, 270) and there is plenty of experience and leadership.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The junior class has also been impressive – with<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='404174' first='Jonathan' last='Daniels']</strong> (TE/OL, 6-5, 290), running back <strong>Miequle Brock</strong> (5-8, 175),<strong> Jaylin Harris </strong>(LB, 6-0, 195), <strong>Deveon Wilson</strong> (Athlete, 6-2, 175) and <strong>Ryan McVay</strong> (DE, 6-2, 270).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are also sophomores <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1130719' first='Charleston' last='Floyd']</strong> (S, 6-0, 175), defensive tackle Alfred Leatherwood and tight end <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1550594' first='Phillip' last='DeFelice']</strong> (6-5, 200).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PENSACOLA PINE FOREST THE EAGLES</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CANTONMENT TATE, W 34-0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Navarre, W 39-9</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PENSACOLA, W 41-8</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FORT WALTON BEACH CHOCTAWHATCHEE, W 28-7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PENSACOLA WEST FLORIDA, W 35-21</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Fort Walton Beach, 54-0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>NICEVILLE, W 28-7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/21 – At Pensacola Escambia</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/28 – PENSACOLA BOOKER T. WASHINGTON</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>You Can Contact&nbsp;<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/larry-blustein/">[player_tooltip player_id='111610' first='Larry' last='Blustein']</a>&nbsp;with prospect or team information at: <a href="mailto:Floridakids1@aol.com">Floridakids1@aol.com</a>.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->