Hawthorne Ready To Take Title

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past seven years, Hawthorne High's football team has compiled an impressive 64-14 record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In that time, including this season, the Hornets have been 11-0, 10-1, 10-3, 8-4, 12-1, 7-2 and 6-3. For all their success, they have not been able to bring home the grand prize – a state championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While 2021 was close – when they dropped a 13-12 decision to Madison County, this team used that setback as a rallying point in the off-season, and now that veteran head coach and alum <strong>Cornelius Ingram</strong> has a solid senior class, this could be the year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Standing in the way is a quality and unbeaten (14-0) Bratt Northview team that also comes in hungry for recognition. It all goes down on Saturday night at 7:00 at Gene Cox Stadium in Tallahassee.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This team is loaded with big time 2023 seniors such as Washington State commitment Jalen Ruth – a 6-5, 220-pound defensive end who is a three-year starter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In addition to Ruth, the Hornets also features <strong>Stanley Crooks</strong> (DT, 6-3, 280), Isaiah Donaldson (RB, 5-10, 195), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128470' first='Terrell' last='James']</strong> (WR, 5-10, 160), <strong>Brian James</strong> (RB, 5-8, 175), <strong>Darian Owens</strong> (OT, 6-3, 280), <strong>Ga'mon Randall</strong> (WR, 5-7, 150), <strong>Tyrique Robinson</strong> (LB, 5-11, 185), <strong>Tyler Waters</strong> (CB, 6-1, 170), <strong>Darian Smith Williams</strong> (SS, 6-0, 185) and big offensive tackle <strong>Mozell Williams</strong> (6-5, 340), who is on his way to Rutgers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CAN THIS PROGRAMS STAY STRONG FOR THE FUTURE?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While we know there are some tremendous playmakers in the senior class, this team is also stacked with quality talent for the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class of 2024 sophomores <strong>Jamarion Davenport</strong> (FS), <strong>Jordin Fluellen</strong> (DB/Athlete, 5-10, 165), <strong>Datron Jackson</strong> (WR/DB, 5-10, 150), <strong>Leland Johnson</strong> (OLB/DE, 6-2, 192), <strong>Matthew McKinley</strong> (WR, 6-0, 175), <strong>Demetri Perry</strong> (DE, 6-3, 215) and linebacker <strong>Earick Williams III</strong> (5-11, 200) are all gifted. So are Class of 2026 sophomores <strong>Sam Carroll</strong> (PK, 5-9, 208), <strong>Jaheim Darby</strong> (DT, 6-0, 270), future star<strong> C.J. Ingram </strong>(QB, 6-5, 185), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1134135' first='Keenon' last='Johnson']</strong> (RB, 5-11, 180), <strong>Jaiden King</strong> (TE, 6-0, 180) and <strong>Josue Knapp</strong> (Athlete, 6-2, 235).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HAWTHORNE HORNETS (11-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Middleburg, W 24-7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jacksonville Terry Parker, W 36-18</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Orlando Christian Prep, W 14-11 (OT)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>GAINESVILLE P.K. YONGE, W 46-6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ST. PETERSBURG GIBBS, W 21-12</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lake Butler Union County, W 28-21</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>CITRA NORTH MARION, W 13-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>TITUSVILLE ASTRONAUT, W 52-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WILDWOOD, W 33-15</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PAHOKEE, W 21-20</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>BLOUNTSTOWN, W 28-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You Can Contact <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='111610' first='Larry' last='Blustein']</strong> with prospect or team information at: <strong><a href="mailto:Floridakids1@aol.com">Floridakids1@aol.com</a>.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->