WEEK 11 TOP FLORIDA PERFORMERS

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the final week of the regular season in the books, we now look to the post season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While many outlets do not continue ranking of spotlighting prospects during the next five weeks, we have always believed in following the entire season through until the very end – this year the week before Christmas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we look back to Week 11, there were once again some quality performers who stood out and deserve the recognition for making positives happen – win or lose.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Here are some very talented Floridians:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tampa Catholic brock a 22-game losing streak to defending state champion Tampa Jesuit, 20-19, When Oklahoma commitment <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128036' first='Lewis' last='Carter']</strong> blocked a punt for head coach <strong>Jeris McIntyre's</strong> team came through with a huge win, heading into the playoffs.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Logan Hoard</strong> was 15 of 26 for 192 yards as New Port Richey River Ridge (6-4) beat Cypress Creek.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lakeland (10-0) wrapped up the Class 4S-District 7 title and its 29th consecutive year of making FHSAA playoffs after getting a 4-yard touchdown run by <strong>Don'Ares Johnson</strong> and a 25-yard touchdown run by <strong>D'marius Rucker</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior <strong>Kaden Shields-Dutton</strong> sparked Orlando Edgewater, rushing for two touchdowns, including the game-winner with 7 minutes, 47 seconds left. Quarterback <strong>Chase Carter</strong> added a rushing score for the Eagles, who now prepare for the Class 3M playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior quarterback <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128318' first='Collin' last='Hurst']</strong> led Davie Western to a 49-22 win over Plantation. The record-setting passer helped the Wildcats to over 300 yards of total offense. Fellow seniors <strong>British Mitchell</strong> Jr. (receiver) and <strong>Matthew Wilson</strong> (RB) contributed to the offensive output.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Palm Beach Central quarterback <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128315' first='Ahmad' last='Haston']</strong> threw three touchdowns and led the Broncos over Miami Carol City, 34-28. With the victory, the Broncos will finish the regular season at 9-1.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wide receiver <strong>Tristin Taylor</strong> broke off on a 93-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and the Stuart Martin County Tigers (8-2) finished off the regular season with a 27-22 win over Jensen Beach.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Orel Gray</strong> rushed for over 250 yards and the Jacksonville University Christians added another touchdown in the second half to pull away in a 29-10 win against Jacksonville Bishop Kenny.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 DB <strong>Jonathan Fitzgerald</strong>, DB, Jacksonville Raines came up with an impressive 5 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Caleb Makovsky</strong> finished off the regular season for Delray Beach American Heritage with 4 tackles and a fumble recovery.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kissimmee Osceola standout defensive back <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='139289' first='Jayden' last='Bradford']</strong> had an interception for the fourth straight game – finishing the regular season with 5.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 Orlando The First Academy standout <strong>Trey Newsome</strong> had 17 tackles – finishing the regular season with 77.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class of 2023 SS <strong>Brian Baldeo</strong> in his last game at the high school level for Celebration had 12 tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Orlando Lake Highland Prep's <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='118770' first='Karson' last='Siqueiros-Lasky']</strong> helped his team remain unbeaten with a 49-18 win over Jupiter Christian, throwing 5 touchdown passes and 292 yards. 2025 Receiver <strong>Landon Towns</strong> had 4 receptions 199 yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rylan Hale</strong>, Yulee LB/TE had 4 carries 45 yards, 1 rushing TD, 1 catch 8 yards, 1 receiving TD, 9 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 1 Sack, 1 forced fumble 1 defensive TD and a blocked Punt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another big week for Miami True North – as <strong>Zach Katz</strong> (15/21, 204 yards 2 TDs 1 interception and 3 rushes for 50 yards 1 TD), <strong>JonJon Delgado</strong> (5 rushes 66 yards 1TD and 5 tackles 1 INT For 30 yards), <strong>Jasen "JROC" Lopez</strong> (6 receptions, 109 yards, Kick Return 27 -yards), <strong>Tristan Smith</strong> (8 tackles 2 for Loss), <strong>Stephen McCloud</strong> (5 tackles, 1 forced fumble and 3 sacks) and <strong>George Harris Jr.</strong> (5 tackles).&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 Miramar QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275827' first='Kael' last='Alexander']</strong> played just one half against Hollywood South Broward, but&nbsp;completed 8 of 12 for 184 yards 4 touchdowns,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 Palm Beach Gardens QB <strong>Brand Campbell</strong> was 13 of 19 for 272 yards and 5 scores, ending the regular season 7-3.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Delray Beach Atlantic 2025 QB <strong>Lincoln Graf</strong> was 16 of 21 for 302 yards and 3 touchdowns – and&nbsp;<strong>Mi'Kel Hendrix</strong> 2023 had 4 Sacks, 4 Hurries and 9 Tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Petersburg Northeast 2025 <strong>Keontae Williams</strong> Athlete had 16 tackles 1.5 TFL and a PBU.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 DB <strong>Angel Miles</strong> Dade City Pasco had two more interceptions, giving him 5 on the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1687628' first='Isaiah' last='Robinson']</strong> tossed two touchdowns — both to <strong>Josiah Robinson</strong> — and ran for a 60-yarder as Deltona won their regular season finale. <strong>Anthony May</strong> went over 100 yards rushing, and <strong>Jude Santana</strong> added a touchdown on the ground and had an interception.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jhamari Harvell</strong> rushed for his third touchdown with five seconds left in regulation, sealing a dramatic season-ending win for Jacksonville Sandalwood over Port Orange Spruce Creek, 27-24.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Logan Cook</strong> caught a touchdown, and <strong>Caden Harshbarger</strong> returned a kickoff for another score as Lake Mary beat Daytona Beach Mainland, 20-14. [player_tooltip player_id='128465' first='Ajai' last='Harrell'] ran for a short-yardage TD, and <strong>Clarence McCloud</strong> caught one on a slant from <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128306' first='Damarcus' last='Creecy'] </strong>for Mainland.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cole Hash</strong> had touchdowns via rush, reception and interception return as Palm Coast Matanzas crushed Winter Springs, 48-10. <strong>Jackson Lundahl</strong> threw two TDs. <strong>Jayden Sao, Eddy Luna, Clay Vogel </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128821' first='Herby' last='Tima']</strong> also found the end zone for the Pirates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coconut Creek North Broward 2023 QB <strong>Alex Wigginton</strong>&nbsp;was 10 of 13 for 190 yards and 3 touchdowns. He also carried 7 times for 56 yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 Fort Walton Beach Choctawhatchee QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='130977' first='Jesse' last='Winslette']</strong> accounted for 226 yards and three scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boynton Beach Somerset Canyons <strong>Waden Charles</strong> had another quality game, catching 8 balls and a TD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Javian Jones</strong>, 2025 WR West Palm Beach The King's Academy had 5 catches for 90 yards and yielded no catches from his defensive back position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In leading his Brooksville Nature Coast team to a fifth straight win, <strong>Brady Nowlin</strong> had 12 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 pass breakup. RB <strong>Chris Cromer</strong> carried 37 times for 314 yards and two scores and also made a huge impact on the defensive side of the ball.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miami Belen Jesuit 2025 DL <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='221454' first='Davion' last='Dixon']</strong> had 9 total tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 4 QB hurries and 3 huge blocks on offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parkland Douglas RB standout <strong>Justin Spano</strong> had 198 yards and 3 touchdowns to lead the Eagles to their fifth straight win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>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><em>You Can Contact [player_tooltip player_id='111610' first='Larry' last='Blustein'] with prospect or team information at: <a href="mailto:Floridakids1@aol.com">Floridakids1@aol.com</a>.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->