WEEK 10 TOP FOOTBALL PERFORMERS

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you have followed us since the start of the season, you already know that our objective is to promote and highlight football players across the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Because college coaches follow the content that we put out, we are in a good situation to ensure the prospects throughout the Sunshine State will have the opportunity for colleges and universities to at least see them and check out their video and track their grades in the classroom.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We work hard every week during the season to spotlight so many football players as well as give the colleges and universities an opportunity to see EVERY football score that we post each week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With just two weeks left in this season, the information that is posted is vital in gaining attention – whether it be the current senior class (2023) or the underclassmen, who are planting a seed for the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Once again today, here are some of the top performers to check out:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miami Florida Christian 2024 PK <strong>Jad Rosario</strong> had an 11-point night! (2/2 on field goals (46,45) and 5/5 on XP). He also has a 4.10 GPA.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boynton Beach Somerset Academy Canyons 2025 Athlete <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='826508' first='Waden' last='Charles']</strong> had 9 receptions, 182 Yards, 1 Rec TD, 7 Solo Tackles, 75 Return Yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Port St. Lucie Tradition Prep 2026 QB <strong>Mason Brown</strong> 28 Attempts 18 Completions 330 yards passing 4 Touchdowns and 2 Interceptions. <strong>Trey Scayle</strong> (7 receptions 185 yards and 1 td), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1202407' first='JahZion' last='Drummond']</strong> (8 receptions 125 yards 3 tds) and <strong>Marvin Gay</strong> (15 tackles, 6 tfl, 3 passes defended).&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miami Belen Jesuit 2025 DL <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='221454' first='Davion' last='Dixon']</strong> of Belen Jesuit, had 6 Tackles, 2 Tackles for loss, 1/2 Sack and 1 QB Hurry.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 Athlete <strong>Jahlan Paul</strong>, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy had 5 receptions, 109 yards receiving and 1 touchdown, 1 carry 30 yards and a score. On defense, 2 passes defended and 3 tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 RB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='283730' first='Deshon' last='Jenkins']</strong> rushed for 153 yards and four touchdowns to lead Fort Myers Bishop Verot to a win over previously unbeaten Estero.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 RB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='826467' first='Waltez' last='Clark']</strong> ran for 189 yards on 14 attempts and scored three touchdowns as Tampa Plant captured a district title.&nbsp;<strong>Jaquez Kindell</strong> (4 rushes 148 yards 1 td 4 receptions 53 yds 1 - 2pt conversion), <strong>John Palios</strong> (5 solo tackles, 1 assisted tackle) and <strong>Cole Sheppard</strong> (3 solo tackles, 2 assist tackles, 1 PBU).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Congratulations to Miami Northwestern senior quarterback <strong>Taron “Tyger” Dickens</strong> on becoming Miami-Dade County's all-time leading passer. The Bulls' standout had 281 yards against Miami LaSalle Immaculata in Saturday night's 44-0 win, giving him 10,076. He broke Miami Booker T. Washington product <strong>Torrey Morrison's</strong> record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons' ninth win of the season, junior TE <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='333146' first='Colton' last='Heinrich']</strong>, one of the best in the state, caught four balls for 136 yards and 2 scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In Palm Beach Garden's win, the Gators got a huge performance from the entire linebacking corps. Juniors <strong>Niko Piatt, Aiden Malcolm, Christian Lopez, [player_tooltip player_id='951747' first='Landon' last='Carr']</strong> and senior <strong>Jerrius Chavers</strong> all made a difference.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oviedo junior QB <strong>Jackson LaTour</strong> was 17 of 18 for 352 yards and 4 scores in a win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>A.J. Hill</strong>, 2024 DT, Lutz Steinbrenner had 10 tot tackles. 7 TFL and 3 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='462879' first='J.T.' last='Bronaugh']</strong> set a school rushing record in a win last Friday. The 2024 Winter Garden Foundation Academy standout carried 29 times for 318 yards and 4 touchdowns.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pembroke Pines West Broward 2023 WR/LB <strong>Brandon Armenteros </strong>had 8 Receptions for 170 yards and 3 TDs. His teammates <strong>Nicholas Vazquez</strong>, 2024 finished with 8 tackles, 1 TFL and 2 PBU and QB <strong>Jonathan Morrilo</strong> (17-23 262 2 TDs 1 int.).&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Port Charlotte 2024 WR/CB <strong>Jamal Streeter Jr.</strong> had 7 catches for 135 yards and 2 scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jacksonville Trinity Christian, one of the top teams in 1A, rolled to a win against Jacksonville Providence as 2023 RB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128007' first='Treyaun' last='Webb']</strong> ran for 141 yards and 3 scores and 2024 RB <strong>Darnell Rodgers</strong> added 142 yards and 2 scores on just 6 carries.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brooksville Nature Coast RB <strong>Allan Ho</strong> had 110 yards and QB <strong>Jackson Hoyt</strong> was10-of-15 for 110 yards and two scores and also ran for 109 yards and a score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zephyrhills WR <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='951712' first='Fred' last='Adams']</strong> returned a kick for a touchdown and added two other scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Land O'Lakes RB <strong>Cody Gwinn</strong> and for 114 yards and scored twice and LB <strong>Devin Gilbertson</strong>, came up with five tackles and two sacks.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brooksville Central QB <strong>Braden Joyner</strong> completed 18-of-25 passes for 217 yards and two touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Orlando Dr. Phillips DB/WR <strong>Jimez Hamilton</strong> had 6 receptions for 74 yards and 3TD. On defense he had 6 total tackles and 3 PBU in an upset win over Ocoee. QB <strong>Stanley Anderson</strong> (19 carries for 96 and was 22 of 35 for 274 yards and 3 touchdowns).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In winning for the fifth straight time, Parkland Douglas had some quality performances – such as RB <strong>Clayton Cannon Jr.,</strong> who carried for 181 yards and 2 scores, <strong>Justin Spano</strong> 117 yards and 1 score on the ground and 30 yards and 2 touchdowns in the air and QB <strong>Ryan Spallina </strong>accounted for 1 rushing TD/ 2 passing touchdowns. On defense, <strong>Zack Krajczewski</strong> (7 tackles for loss and sack) and <strong>Mikel Smith</strong> (3 Tackles, interception).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a come-from-behind win against Davie Nova, 2024 QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275843' first='Jadyn' last='Glasser']</strong> completed 13 passes for 219 yards and 1 touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Orlando Jones' backup QB <strong>Christopher Tooley</strong> was a modest but effective 6-of-9 passing for 51 yards and a touchdown throw to <strong>Derrick Rogers</strong>. He was more effective on the ground with 96 yards and two TDs on just five carries. He scored on 65- and 27-yard keepers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Winter Park got a 162-yard two-touchdown rushing night from senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='381551' first='Amaris' last='Shaw']</strong> and added relentless defense to wrap up the district title. The Wildcats were also sparked by <strong>Izaiah Jean-Baptiste</strong>, who scored on an 84-yard punt return and <strong>Zion Gunn </strong>took an interception back 76 yards for the pick-six score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First Academy-Leesburg got 21 tackles from <strong>Bryce Cherry</strong> and <strong>Nelson Cox</strong> added a 70 yard pick-six touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For the first time since 1977, Jacksonville Bishop Kenny knocked off Jacksonville Bolles as <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404562' first='James' last='Resar']</strong>, <strong>Jayden Harris</strong> and <strong>Nash Beenen</strong> all made a huge impact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='826621' first='Ennio' last='Yapoor']</strong> 2025 QB Miami Norland was 9 of 10 for 245 yards through the air and carried for 105 yards and 3 scores. His teammate 2023 RB/DB <strong>Lemmie Faulk</strong>, starting on defense, had 8 solo tackles, 3 assisted, 2 sacks, 1 tackle for loss – and had a TD reception.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Owen McNabb</strong>, 2023 S/LB, Lakeland George Jenkins had 6 tackles and 1 blocked punt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oviedo Hagerty 2023 QB <strong>Anthony Benzija</strong> was 13 of 20 for 266 yards and 2 scores. He now owns all the passing records, moving ahead of <strong>Jeff Driskel</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Demarion Alberic</strong>, 2024 RB, Delray Beach Atlantic ran for 122 Yards and two touchdowns. He made the switch from WR to RB.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miami Jackson 2024 PK <strong>Elmer Baca</strong> kicked three field goals in the General's win over Miami Edison.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class of 2023 Athlete <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1121798' first='Cam' last='Smith']</strong> Glen St. Mary Baker County (Rushing 11-148-2, Receiving 4-148-2 TDs and Kick-off Return 2-100-1 touchdown).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 QB Miramar <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275827' first='Kael' last='Alexander']</strong> was 21 of 27 for 186 yards and 3 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Once again, this week, LaBelle had some top performers – such as junior <strong>Isaac Santamaria</strong> (11 carries 194 yards 4 TD's), senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275839' first='Maurice' last='McClain Jr'].</strong> (10 tackles, 1 fumble recovery, 1 TD), junior <strong>William Smith</strong> (1 TD, 46 yards) and sophomore <strong>Wyatt Milks</strong> (9 tackles, 1 TD, 1 pressure).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Orlando Lake Buena Vista DE <strong>Saint Desir</strong> had 8 tackles, 1 tackle for loss and became the school's first ever player to score a defensive touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 DE/TE <strong>Matthew Frazier</strong> from Weeki Wachi had 3 receptions for 100 yards on offense and came up with 5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, 6 solo tackles, 7 assisted.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 WR/DB <strong>Denarius Gray</strong>, Boynton Beach Somerset Canyons, had 8 receptions for 131 yards, 1 touchdown - and three tackles on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Riverview Sumner's <strong>Keoni Denny</strong>, RB/LB, had 14 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 2 Fumble recoveries and 1 QB hit for Head Coach <strong>George Selvie's </strong>team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fort Lauderdale NSU University School standout senior LB <strong>Dylan Daniel</strong> had 15 tackles and 2 fumble recoveries.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It has been a tremendous senior season for District 12 2S champion Cocoa QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128298' first='Blake' last='Boda']</strong>. This week, he was 24 of 38 for 367 yards and 5 passing TDs. Blake's 8-game total for the year is 161/240 for 2,514 yards with 32 passing&nbsp;TDs and 5 interceptions.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vero Beach High's <strong>Jesse Lewis</strong> kicks a 27-yard field goal in overtime to send his team to a 10-7 overtime victory over Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tarpon Springs had some prospects step up this week. Class of 2024 QB <strong>George Stamas</strong> (4 of 7, 90 yards through the air and 26 carries for 118 yds, 2 TD) and 2024 athlete <strong>Geremyah Porter,</strong> who had 160 total yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior running back <strong>Willie Pollard</strong>, a backup to standout <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128373' first='Manny' last='Covey']</strong>, who is out for the season, &nbsp;carried the football 29 times,&nbsp;tallied 219 yards and found the end zone three times as unbeaten Strarke Bradford County continued to roll.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128356' first='Creed' last='Whittemore']</strong>, who recently decommitted from Florida and pledged to Mississippi State, tallied 87 rushing yards on 10 carries, and went 15-for-19 through the air for 268 yards and accounted for six touchdowns to lead Gainesville Buchholz.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>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><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>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></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->