WEEK 7 TOP STATEWIDE PERFORMERS
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Another impressive week is in the books here in Florida and more athletes are starting to emerge. As college coaches start to search for those prospects to help their respective programs, we are giving them additional talent to watch. Here…
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Continue ReadingAnother impressive week is in the books here in Florida and more athletes are starting to emerge.
As college coaches start to search for those prospects to help their respective programs, we are giving them additional talent to watch.
Here is a look at some of the eye-catching performances this week:
Mitch McNeely, 2023 LB from Cocoa Beach had 4 solo tackles, 12 assists, 5 tackles for loss and one pass breakup.
Clearwater Calvary Christian RB Sean Cuono finished with 149 rushing and 50 receiving. 2023 QB Jacob Drackett Jacob Drackett 5'11" | 160 lbs | QB Calvary Christian | 2024 FL finished with 267 yards and three touchdowns. 2024 WR had seven catches for 104 yards.
Erwin Eberhardt kicked three field goals, quarterback Anthony Benzija connected with Ian Miller on a TD pass, and Jeremiah Williams ran for a score for 5-0 Oviedo Hagerty (5-0).
Miami Carol City defensive back James Dorsey II returned an interception 96 yards for a score to pave the way for the Chiefs in a win.
Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas Senior quarterback Hezekiah Harris Hezekiah Harris 6'1" | 165 lbs | QB Miami Booker T. Washington | 2023 FL tossed a pair of touchdown passes – one to University of Colorado commitment senior Isaiah Hardge Isaiah Hardge 5'10" | 165 lbs | WR Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas | 2023 State FL and the other to impressive junior Chance Robinson Chance Robinson 6'2" | 190 lbs | WR Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas | 2024 State FL .
Class of 2024 RB Juan Rodriguez, Miami Beach, carried the ball 11 times for 214 yards and 3 touchdowns in a win for the Hi Tides.
Interlachen senior athlete Reggie Allen threw a touchdown, ran for a touchdown and caught two touchdowns in a 44-0 win.
Clearwater Central Catholic punter Anthony Giordano 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.
Miami Booker T. Washington WR Andre Brown Jr. scored twice and ignited the Tornadoes to a win over previously unbeaten Miami Norland.
Treyvon Jean 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.
One of the best running backs in the state was at it again this week when Mark Wilder Jr. 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.
Senior running back Trei Ginn Trei Ginn 6'2" | 190 lbs | ATH Horizon | 2023 FL rushed for 87 yards and four touchdowns, which including a 4-yarder in overtime, to give West Orange Horizon a big win.
New Port Richey River Ridge DB Braden Cook Braden Cook 5'11" | 160 lbs | ATH River Ridge | 2023 FL had 2 interceptions, 1 TD, 7 tackles in a win against Lecanto.
Chiefland standouts Dakota Fisher Dakota Fisher 5'10" | 165 lbs | ATH Chiefland | 2024 FL (17 carries, 104 yards) and Junior Brown paved the way for a thrilling overtime win against Wildwood.
Kendrick Raphael Kendrick Raphael 5'11" | 180 lbs | RB Naples | 2023 State FL had scoring runs of 69 and 79 yards, and Isaiah Augustave Isaiah Augustave 6'2" | 195 lbs | WR Naples | 2023 State FL had a 55-yard TD to lead Naples over rivals Barron Collier. Cougars’ quarterback Tommy Mooncotch threw two touchdowns and ran for another.
Orlando Jones senior quarterback Maxson Jean-Denis threw for 3 touchdowns in a win.
Naples Gulf Coast standouts Chris Jimenez returned an interception for a touchdown and A.J. Lubin added rushing touchdowns of 23 and 30 yards to pave the way against Palmetto Ridge.
Trannon Villareal threw for 138 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 46 yards and a TD to lead Immokalee over Okeechobee. Freshman Justin Compete had a game-high 103 rushing yards.
Earlier in the week, the state’s leading running back Tayshaun Balmir 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.
Pinellas Park 2024 LB Jerek Fields finished with 11 tackles and had an interception.
Lake Wales senior QB Trent Grotjan threw touchdown strikes of 53 and 10 yards to Xavier Marlow and an 84-yarder to Amare Sanders Amare Sanders 6'1" | 165 lbs | DB Miami Gulliver Prep | 2024 State FL to lead the unbeaten Highlanders.
Kissimmee Tohopekaliga 2026 QB Sabby Meassick Sabby Meassick 6'0" | 165 lbs | QB Tohopekaliga | 2026 FL was at it again for the 5-0 Tigers with 7 more touchdown passes
2025 QB Jefferey Jones, St. Petersburg was amazing with 414 total offensive yards and 3 scores.
St. Petersburg Northeast 2025 QB Mario Plummer threw for 165 yards and a touchdown.
Gifted 2024 QB George Stamas from Tarpon Springs had 165 yards (143 passing, 21 rushing) and two touchdowns.
Vero Beach remained unbeaten as Troy Smith ran for three TDs and Tyler Aronson Tyler Aronson 6'3" | 215 lbs | QB Vero Beach | 2024 FL threw TD passes to Efrem White Efrem White 6'3" | 160 lbs | ATH Vero Beach | 2026 FL and Vandrevius Jacobs Vandrevius Jacobs 6'1" | 170 lbs | WR Vero Beach | 2023 State FL .
Luke Knight, 2024, QB, Merritt Island had a monster game – 28 of 36 for 467 yards and 3 touchdowns in a win.
Gavin Peacock had another impressive outing for Coconut Creek Monarch with 11 tackles, 4 tackles for loss and 2 sacks for the Knights.
2023 Pinellas Park FS/CB Kamrin Canterbury Kamrin Canterbury 5'11" | 180 lbs | DB Pinellas Park | 2023 FL had 2 interceptions in a loss.
Class of 2023 WR Bret Aguila, Pembroke Pines West Broward had 8 receptions for 115 yards and 1 TD. Carlos Morales (9 tackles 1 assist), Kevin Smith (7 tackles 3 assists).
2023 Seminole Osceola CB/FS Elmmanual Brooks had 13 tackles. 2024 RB Nathan Carter had 102 yards and a score, 2024 LB Brogan Coleman finished with 15 tackles and 2023 QB Owen Hinote piled up 179 yards (159 passing, 20 rushing).
Caden Coker, 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 on defense.
Jeovahny Cadet, 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.
Boynton Beach Somerset Canyons 2025 Athlete Waden Charles had 11 Receptions 160 Yards and 1 TD and 10 tackles on defense.
Danny Izquierdo Jr., LB/RB, 2023 Winter Park Lake Howell had12 tackles (6 Solo).
Dylan Daniel, 2023 LB Fort Lauderdale NSU University School had 17 tackles, 5 for loss and 2 forced fumbles.
Clearwater Central Catholic’s Jershaun Newton completed a 45-yard pass to Andy Jaffe Andy Jaffe WR Clearwater Central Catholic | 2024 State FL , 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.
Clearwater Countryside 2025 QB John Angelo threw for 323 yards and two touchdowns.
Yemcel Moreno 2025 QB, Tavernier Coral Shores ran for 108 yards and 3 scores and threw for 28 yards in a win.
Apopka LB Rashad Watson had 10 tackles, 1 sack, 1 blocked punt and 1 rushing touchdown for the Blue Darters.
St. Petersburg Shorecrest 2023 QB Drew Bunn had 210 yards and three touchdowns. 2023 WR James Floto had nine catches for 146 yards and 3 scores.
Orlando Lake Highland prep running back Cam Ware finished with 22 carries for 267 yards and 3 touchdowns as the Highlanders remained unbeaten.
Senior QB Blake Boda Blake Boda 6'4" | 190 lbs | QB Cocoa | 2023 FL , Cocoa was 21 for 41, 350 yards and three scores in a tough overtime loss.
Lake City Columbia Senior RB Tony Fulton Jr. carried the ball 19 times for 121 yards and 1 TD.
Parkland Douglas top performers this past week included Tucker Jean (7 tackles 4 tackles for loss and 4 sacks), Ryan Cruz (5 tackles, 1.5 sacks 2 tackles for loss), Jackson Norkunas (6 Tackles 1 Blocked Punt) and QB Ryan Spallina (12 of 16, 144 yards and 2 TD’s).
2023 RB Reggie Heywood, Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian had 213 yards and 3 scores.
Fort Pierce Westwood 2023 DE Youry Celisca had 7 tackles, 3 sacks, 3 tackles for loss and a blocked.
Jayvyn Earley, 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.
Terrell James Terrell James 5'10" | 155 lbs | WR Hawthorne | 2023 FL , Lake Wales had 2 sacks, 9 tackles – 4 tackles for loss.
Alan “AJ” Arellano, who is also a standout baseball prospect, had 4 catches for 80 yards and a score to keep Miami Christopher Columbus unbeaten.
QB Eric Nelson Jr. Eric Nelson Jr. 6'3" | 175 lbs | WR Miramar | 2024 FL (304 yards, 4 touchdowns and 2 two-point conversions), Alonso Collins Alonso Collins 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy | 2024 FL (15 carries for 104 yards, 1 TD) and Evan Tempro (10 tackles – 4.5 for loss and 97 receiving yards and 1 score) to lead unbeaten Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy.
UPDATED CLASS OF 2023 RANKINGS. https://prepredzone.com/florida/rankings/2023-rankings/
CLASS OF 2024 RANKINGS. https://prepredzone.com/2022/08/updated-2024-florida-rankings/
Tracking Florida’s Football Teams For 2022 – https://prepredzone.com/2022/04/tracking-florida-football-teams/
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