Redzone Spring Watch: Lake Gibson High

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As spring practices emerge for high schools around the state of Florida, I wanted to highlight some of the local schools in the Polk County area which has been a known hotbed county in producing athletes and talented football players. Our first stop features head coach Rich Pringle and the Lake Gibson Braves who finished 4-7 last season after losing a few players to the next level and other key transfers. The 2023 season looks primed for the Braves which have rebuilt their roster with homegrown talent that features various Division I prospects. Prep Redzone scout Drew Johnson will turn to his own backyard to attend one of the first week's spring practices for a glimpse of the system and a look at a few notable risers. Let's get into some of the key players that will be making noise this fall season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>*This will be a two-part article. I will update the notable prospect lists with notes after visiting spring practice on Tuesday. For now, check out some of the recruits college coaches should know right now.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"19px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:19px">Lake Gibson Braves</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>Head Coach: </strong>Rich Pringle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>2022 Record: </strong>4-7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Players To Know:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QB:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"16px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:16px"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401419' first='Joel' last='Morris'] | Class of 2026 | @1_Joel_Morris</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RB:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Fentrell Graham | Class of 2024 | @FentrellG</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 127 carries, 763 yards, 7 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Corey Williams | Class of 2024 | @flamadecorey8</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8 GP, 9 carries, 51 yards, 1 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='283759' first='Makai' last='Georges'] | Class of 2026 | @DeshaunMakai</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 302 kick return yards </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WR:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kordell Lewis | Class of 2024 | @kordell_lewis</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 34 receptions, 586 yards, 6 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401418' first='Jerry' last='Thomas'] | Class of 2026&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Derrick McBride II | Class of 2026 | @dmcbridejr_</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OL:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tristan Black | Class of 2024 | @Tristanblack111</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 9 pancake blocks | *Multiple D1 offers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TJ Lane | Class of 2024 | @Tj73_</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 14 pancake blocks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DL: <strong>Jaylen Evans | Class of 2024 | @JaylenE4412</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 40 total tackles, 10.0 TFL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DE:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gregory Dickens | Class of 2024 | @gregdickenslll</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Landale Lockett | Class of 2024 | @1wc_dale</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Quinton Moore | Class of 2024 | @QuintonMooreJr2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 42 total tackles, 8.0 TFL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Wade Tyler | Class of 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 25 total tackles, 4.0 TFL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DB:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaydon Williams | Class of 2024 | @863_jayy1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 48 total tackles, 1 INT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Darrell Galva | Class of 2024 | @dgalva9</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 24 total tackles, 2.0 TFL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dilyon Link | Class of 2024 | @dilyonlink</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 23 total tackles </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaden Gray | Class of 2025 | @GrayJaden_</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>K/P:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Keagan Evans | Class of 2024 | @KeaganEvans7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 1050 punting yards, 32.8 avg, 48 long, 2 inside 20</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->