WEEK 8 TOP FOOTBALL 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:
Miami True North Classical Academy had several key performers this week. Among those were Zac Katz (23/28 356 yards 4 TDs), Jorge Cascudo (6 Receptions 102 yards 2 TD), Jasen “JROC” Lopez (7 Receptions 124 yards 1TD), Robert Finlay (2 Receptions 50 yards 1 TD), Jacob Camacho (2 Kick Returns for 70 yards 1 TD, 1 Block Extra point and 6 tackles 1 sack) and Tristian Smith (5 tackles 2 Sacks).
Pensacola Catholic sophomore CJ Nettles ran for 236 yards and scored four touchdowns.
Clearwater Countryside sophomore QB John Angelo threw for 220 yards and two touchdowns and senior WR Terrence Jackson had seven catches for 184 yards and two touchdowns.
Plantation American Heritage senior LB David Vadala David Vadala 5'10" | 220 lbs | LB Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas | 2023 FL , one of the top tacklers in the state, had 10 tackles, 2 sacks and 3 tackles for loss.
Sneads standout QB Jason Patterson Jason Patterson 5'11" | 200 lbs | RB Sneads | 2024 State FL continued his amazing season as he ran for 301 yards on 19 and threw touchdowns.
Brooksville Central had a trio of top performers this week in Braden Joyner (junior QB – 13 of 20 for 217 yds, 4 TD passes, Caden Bergantino (senior WR 5 for 65 yds. 2 TD catches) and freshman WR Ethan Bergantino (3 catches for 50 yards and two scores.
Homestead Everglades Prep QB Thomas Aponte was 9 of 15 for 137 Yards, 2 TDs and a two-point conversion.
University of Florida-bound Gainesville Buchholz senior QB Creed Whittemore Creed Whittemore 5'11" | 175 lbs | QB Gainesville Buchholz | 2023 State FL , Buchholz threw five touchdown passes to keep the Bobcats undefeated and in the state playoff race.
Clearwater Calvary Christian had several impressive performers this week – sophomore RB Sean Cuono ran for 273 yards and two touchdowns and junior QB Jacob Drackett Jacob Drackett 5'11" | 160 lbs | QB Calvary Christian | 2024 FL combined for 223 passing, 40 rushing and five touchdowns (four passing, one rushing). Sophomore WR Joshua Robinson Joshua Robinson 5'7" | 150 lbs | WR Calvary Christian | 2025 FL chipped in with seven catches for 152 yards and two touchdowns.
QB Preston Wright, Ocala Trinity Catholic completed 28-of-34 passes for 338 yards and a touchdown.
One of the biggest success stories so far this season has been senior QB Will Prichard Will Prichard 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB Lantana Santaluces | 2023 State FL and unbeaten Lantana Santulces. The Chiefs were 1-9 last year are 6-0 in 2022. Prichard, a West Palm Beach The King’s Academy transfer, completed 15 passes for 238 and 3 more TDs. 20 TDs on the year!
Coconut Creek has one of the state’s elite offensive lines – with junior Keon Daceus leading the way for the Cougars.
Boynton Beach Somerset Canyons 2025 athlete Waden Charles (2 Total TDs) 5 Receptions 142 Yards 1 TD, 1 Rush Attempt 42 Yards 1 TD ,4 Tackles.
The Trio of St. Petersburg Gibbs’ standouts senior George Butler (six catches for 105 yards), junior Sammy Miller Sammy Miller 5'10" | 160 lbs | RB St. Petersburg Gibbs | 2023 FL ran for 123 yards and two touchdowns and senior QB Caleb Morris threw for 167 yards and two touchdowns.
South Plantation junior QB Jadyn Glasser Jadyn Glasser 6'3" | 220 lbs | QB Venice | 2024 FL was 16-27 214 Yds 4 TDs 0 INT. Rushing: 11 for 60 Yds 2 TDs
While it’s been a tough year for St. Petersburg Catholic, they did receive an outstanding game from senior LB Chris Previtera (seven tackles and two sacks) and senior safety Nico Ritacca had a team-high 14 tackles.
Miami Gulliver Prep junior LB Dylan Calero Dylan Calero 6'0" | 215 lbs | LB Miami Gulliver Prep | 2024 FL had 11 Tackles, 2 Sacks, 2 Forced Fumbles, 2 Fumble Recoveries (45yd Return), 3 Tackles for Loss,
It’s been a banner year for Tampa Plant and the Panthers had some quality performers in Week 8. Senior LB Devin Andrews Devin Andrews 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Plant | 2023 FL had 15 tackles, including nine solo tackles, senior athlete Jaquez Kindell scored three touchdowns (rushing, receiving, kickoff return), had a two-point conversion and finished with 98 receiving yards and junior safety Brayden Sullivan had five tackles, a blocked punt and recorded a safety.
Vero Beach St. Edward’s QB Dylan Redmon was 18-26 241 yards, 2 TDs Passing,6-52 yards Rushing, 1-62 Receiving TD and 355 total yards offensively. As a safety, he had 3 interceptions – one for a 32-yard pick 6. Receiver Sam Thomas 6-172 yards 2TD.
Stephon Ross DeLand had 3 sacks, 6 tackles and 8 QB pressures.
Somerset Pembroke Pines 2025 QB Camden Hartzell completed 10 passes for 242, ran for 20 more and accounted for 5 TDs. 1830 passing yds with 23 passing TDs this season.
As Mount Dora has continued to play much better this season, running back Dante Johnson-Turner has been at the center of it on offense. His 238 yards and 3 touchdowns were huge for the Hurricanes.
Lutz Steinbrenner continues to roll along as senior LB Hayden Boever had five tackles and 1½ sacks, junior WR Andrew Brinson Andrew Brinson 6'2" | 175 lbs | WR Lutz Steinbrenner | 2024 FL caught seven balls for a touchdown, junior QB Ty Robinson (259 yards and four touchdowns) and junior WR Demitrius Carter had eight catches for 143 yards and three touchdowns.
Senior WR Tyrell Williams from Hollywood McArthur had 2 touchdowns and 180 all-purpose yards in a win.
Class of 2023 SS/WR Brian Baldeo from Celebration had 10 tackles.
In moving to 8-0, Tampa Bay Tech looked to senior defensive linemen Antonio Camon Antonio Camon 6'3" | 250 lbs | DL Tampa Bay Tech | 2023 State FL (seven tackles, a half sack and an interception), senior safety Norris Davis Norris Davis 6'2" | 175 lbs | DB Tampa Bay Tech | 2023 FL finished with six tackles and an interception, standout junior RB Rod Gainey Rod Gainey 5'11" | 180 lbs | RB Tampa Bay Tech | 2024 State FL (190 yards and a touchdown) and junior LB Corey Lucius finished with 12 tackles.
Zephyrhills upended Dade City Pasco as Brendyn Colella (10-of-18, 203 yards) and D.J. Pickett (four catches, 127 yards) came up big.
Senior Zeldrick Roberts rushed for 3 TDs for the Apopka Blue Darters in a win.
Arkansas commit Isaiah Augustave Isaiah Augustave 6'2" | 195 lbs | WR Naples | 2023 State FL scored on touchdown runs of 53 and 93 yards and his teammate Kendrick Raphael Kendrick Raphael 5'11" | 180 lbs | RB Naples | 2023 State FL ran for under 100 yards for the first time in 12 games to lead Naples. Keylijah Williams Keylijah Williams 5'11" | 165 lbs | WR Naples | 2023 FL also scored for the Golden Eagles (6-1).
Immokalee trio of Trannon Villarreal, Justin Compere Justin Compere 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Immokalee Middle | 2026 FL , and Luck Jean-Baptiste combined for 205 yards in a win.
Danny Cevallos, 2023 RB, Orlando Lake Nona had 143 yards rushing, 29 yards receiving, 5 TDs and a two-point conversion.
2023 LB Brock Anderson Brock Anderson 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Boca Raton | 2023 FL , Boca Raton had 17 tackles, which included 4 solo tackles.
Miramar 2024 QB Kael Alexander Kael Alexander 6'4" | 195 lbs | QB Miramar | 2024 FL was 12 of 18 for 204 yards and 3 TDs against Hialeah American.
In moving to 6-1, Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest standout Jordan Faison scored 5 times in the first half – 3 rushing, punt return, pick 6 and 110 rushing yards.
One of the top Class of 2025 LB’s in the nation, Jace Williams, Fort Lauderdale Dillard had 7 tackles and 1 sack.
Miami Christopher Columbus 2024 QB Alberto Mendoza Alberto Mendoza 6'2" | 175 lbs | QB Miami Christopher Columbus | 2024 FL completed 15 of 18 passes for 185 and 4 TD passes. He has 19 on the season.
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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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