WEEK 7 TOP STATEWIDE PERFORMERS

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another impressive week is in the books here in Florida and more athletes are starting to emerge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As college coaches start to search for those prospects to help their respective programs, we are giving them additional talent to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at some of the eye-catching performances this week:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mitch McNeely</strong>, 2023 LB from Cocoa Beach had 4 solo tackles, 12 assists, 5 tackles for loss and one pass breakup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clearwater Calvary Christian RB <strong>Sean Cuono</strong> finished with 149 rushing and 50 receiving. 2023 QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275811' first='Jacob' last='Drackett']</strong> finished with 267 yards and three touchdowns. 2024 WR had seven catches for 104 yards.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Erwin Eberhardt </strong>kicked three field goals, quarterback <strong>Anthony Benzija</strong> connected with <strong>Ian Miller</strong> on a TD pass, and Jeremiah Williams ran for a score for 5-0 Oviedo Hagerty (5-0).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miami Carol City defensive back <strong>James Dorsey II</strong> returned an interception 96 yards for a score to pave the way for the Chiefs in a win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas Senior quarterback <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128314' first='Hezekiah' last='Harris']</strong> tossed a pair of touchdown passes – one to University of Colorado commitment senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128464' first='Isaiah' last='Hardge']</strong> and the other to impressive junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404227' first='Chance' last='Robinson']</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class of 2024 RB <strong>Juan Rodriguez</strong>, Miami Beach, carried the ball 11 times for 214 yards and 3 touchdowns in a win for the Hi Tides.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Interlachen senior athlete <strong>Reggie Allen</strong> threw a touchdown, ran for a touchdown and caught two touchdowns in a 44-0 win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clearwater Central Catholic punter <strong>Anthony Giordano </strong>was a huge weapon in an upset win over defending 6A state champion Tampa Jesuit. He had two punts inside the 20 that flipped the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miami Booker T. Washington WR <strong>Andre Brown Jr.</strong> scored twice and ignited the Tornadoes to a win over previously unbeaten Miami Norland.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Treyvon Jean</strong> from Naples Golden Gate enjoyed a huge game in a win over Bradenton IMG. He carried 33 times for an amazing 341 yards and three scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the best running backs in the state was at it again this week when <strong>Mark Wilder Jr.</strong> from Doral Academy ran for 242 yards and a score in a win for the Firebirds. He leads the state with 1,336 yards and 15 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior running back <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='363372' first='Trei' last='Ginn']</strong> rushed for 87 yards and four touchdowns, which including a 4-yarder in overtime, to give West Orange Horizon a big win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New Port Richey River Ridge DB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='131830' first='Braden' last='Cook']</strong> had 2 interceptions, 1 TD, 7 tackles in a win against Lecanto.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chiefland standouts <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='302457' first='Dakota' last='Fisher']</strong> (17 carries, 104 yards) and <strong>Junior Brown</strong> paved the way for a thrilling overtime win against Wildwood.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128410' first='Kendrick' last='Raphael']</strong> had scoring runs of 69 and 79 yards, and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128434' first='Isaiah' last='Augustave']</strong> had a 55-yard TD to lead Naples over rivals Barron Collier. Cougars' quarterback <strong>Tommy Mooncotch threw</strong> two touchdowns and ran for another.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Orlando Jones senior quarterback <strong>Maxson Jean-Denis</strong> threw for 3 touchdowns in a win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Naples Gulf Coast standouts <strong>Chris Jimenez</strong> returned an interception for a touchdown and <strong>A.J. Lubin </strong>added rushing touchdowns of 23 and 30 yards to pave the way against Palmetto Ridge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Trannon Villareal</strong> threw for 138 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 46 yards and a TD to lead Immokalee over Okeechobee. Freshman <strong>Justin Compete</strong> had a game-high 103 rushing yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Earlier in the week, the state's leading running back <strong>Tayshaun Balmir</strong> ran for 360 yards and four touchdowns as Dade City Pasco continued to roll. Instead, Balmir had to work hard for his yardage against a very stingy Bloodhounds' defense.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pinellas Park 2024 LB <strong>Jerek Fields </strong>finished with 11 tackles and had an interception.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lake Wales senior QB <strong>Trent Grotjan</strong> threw touchdown strikes of 53 and 10 yards to <strong>Xavier Marlow</strong> and an 84-yarder to <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404531' first='Carlos' last='Mitchell']</strong> to lead the unbeaten Highlanders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kissimmee Tohopekaliga 2026 QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212286' first='Sabby' last='Meassick']</strong> was at it again for the 5-0 Tigers with 7 more touchdown passes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 QB <strong>Jefferey Jones</strong>, St. Petersburg was amazing with 414 total offensive yards and 3 scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Petersburg Northeast 2025 QB <strong>Mario Plummer</strong> threw for 165 yards and a touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gifted 2024 QB <strong>George Stamas</strong> from Tarpon Springs had 165 yards (143 passing, 21 rushing) and two touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vero Beach remained unbeaten as <strong>T</strong><strong>roy Smith</strong> ran for three TDs and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='135121' first='Tyler' last='Aronson']</strong> threw TD passes to <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1206211' first='Efrem' last='White']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128469' first='Vandrevius' last='Jacobs']</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Luke Knight</strong>, 2024, QB, Merritt Island had a monster game – 28 of 36 for 467 yards and 3 touchdowns in a win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gavin Peacock</strong> had another impressive outing for Coconut Creek Monarch with 11 tackles, 4 tackles for loss and 2 sacks for the Knights.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 Pinellas Park FS/CB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='307525' first='Kamrin' last='Canterbury']</strong> had 2 interceptions in a loss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class of 2023 WR <strong>Bret Aguila</strong>, Pembroke Pines West Broward had 8 receptions for 115 yards and 1 TD. <strong>Carlos Morales</strong> (9 tackles 1 assist), <strong>Kevin Smith</strong> (7 tackles 3 assists).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 Seminole Osceola CB/FS <strong>Elmmanual Brooks</strong> had 13 tackles. 2024 RB <strong>Nathan Carter</strong> had 102 yards and a score, 2024 LB Brogan Coleman finished with 15 tackles and 2023 QB <strong>Owen Hinote </strong>piled up 179 yards (159 passing, 20 rushing).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Caden Coker</strong>, RB/LB, Branford, 15 carries for 187 yards, 2 TDs and a two-point conversion on offense and a 24-yard fumble recovery for touchdown&nbsp; on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jeovahny Cadet</strong>, a 2024 WR/CB from Coral Springs had 3 catches for 38 yards, 3 tackles, 1 pass break up and a 45-yard kick return.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boynton Beach Somerset Canyons 2025 Athlete <strong>Waden Charles</strong> had 11 Receptions 160 Yards and 1 TD and 10 tackles on defense.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Danny Izquierdo Jr.,</strong> LB/RB, 2023 Winter Park Lake Howell had12 tackles (6 Solo).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dylan Daniel</strong>, 2023 LB Fort Lauderdale NSU University School had 17 tackles, 5 for loss and 2 forced fumbles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clearwater Central Catholic's <strong>Jershaun Newton </strong>completed a 45-yard pass to <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404498' first='Andy' last='Jaffe']</strong>, who plays wide receiver and safety, and never made a field goal in a game, sent the ball through the uprights to deliver the 23-21 victory over defending state champion Tampa Jesuit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clearwater Countryside 2025 QB <strong>John Angelo</strong> threw for 323 yards and two touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Yemcel Moreno</strong> 2025 QB, Tavernier Coral Shores ran for 108 yards and 3 scores and threw for 28 yards in a win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Apopka LB <strong>Rashad Watson</strong> had 10 tackles, 1 sack, 1 blocked punt and 1 rushing touchdown for the Blue Darters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Petersburg Shorecrest 2023 QB <strong>Drew Bunn</strong> had 210 yards and three touchdowns. 2023 WR <strong>James Floto</strong> had nine catches for 146 yards and 3 scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Orlando Lake Highland prep running back <strong>Cam Ware</strong> finished with 22 carries for 267 yards and 3 touchdowns as the Highlanders remained unbeaten.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128298' first='Blake' last='Boda']</strong>, Cocoa was 21 for 41, 350 yards and three scores in a tough overtime loss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lake City Columbia Senior RB <strong>Tony Fulton Jr</strong>. carried the ball 19 times for 121 yards and 1 TD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parkland Douglas top performers this past week included <strong>Tucker Jean</strong> (7 tackles 4 tackles for loss and 4 sacks), <strong>Ryan Cruz</strong> (5 tackles, 1.5 sacks 2 tackles for loss), <strong>Jackson Norkunas</strong> (6 Tackles 1 Blocked Punt) and QB <strong>Ryan Spallina</strong> (12 of 16, 144 yards and 2 TD's).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 RB <strong>Reggie Heywood</strong>, Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian had 213 yards and 3 scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fort Pierce Westwood 2023 DE <strong>Youry Celisca</strong> had 7 tackles, 3 sacks, 3 tackles for loss and a blocked.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jayvyn Earley</strong>, 2023 RB Miami Immaculata LaSalle had 15 carries for 136 Yards, 2 TDS, 2 receptions for 56 Yards and 1TD, 2 40+ yard kick returns and 300+ all-purpose yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128470' first='Terrell' last='James']</strong>, Lake Wales had 2 sacks, 9 tackles – 4 tackles for loss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alan “AJ” Arellano</strong>, who is also a standout baseball prospect, had 4 catches for 80 yards and a score to keep Miami Christopher Columbus unbeaten.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404617' first='Anthony' last='Barbar']</strong> (304 yards, 4 touchdowns and 2 two-point conversions), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1119781' first='Alonso' last='Collins']</strong> (15 carries for 104 yards, 1 TD) and <strong>Evan Tempro</strong> (10 tackles – 4.5 for loss and 97 receiving yards and 1 score) to lead unbeaten Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>UPDATED CLASS OF 2023 RANKINGS.</strong> https://prepredzone.com/florida/rankings/2023-rankings/</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2024 RANKINGS.</strong> https://prepredzone.com/2022/08/updated-2024-florida-rankings/</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tracking Florida's Football Teams For 2022 –</strong> https://prepredzone.com/2022/04/tracking-florida-football-teams/</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Have prospect or team information? 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