Westwood Takes FIU 7-on-7 Event

If you've followed the off-season, it is no surprise that Fort Pierce Westwood captured Thursday's Florida International University's 7-on-7 tournament.

Head Coach Chris Kokell and his Panthers have been impressive – with a mix of veteran and youth prospects who have turned heads wherever they have traveled.

With 20 schools – mostly south Florida programs – Westwood made a statement from the beginning with wins over Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson, Miami Killian, Coral Springs Charter and talented Boca Raton St. Andrew's to finish No. 3, headed into the elimination round.

Led by Class of 2024 standouts Braylon Vincent and Jaylen Monds, and Class of 2026 rising prospects Traveon Townsend Traveon Townsend 5'9" | 140 lbs | DB FL and Joseph Weathers, the Panthers truly put their best foot forward.

The teams also featured:

CLASS OF 2024

Rhashod Brown, WR/DB

Todd Jackson, ATH/QB/RB/DB

Kevin Ryals, RB

John Williams. LB

CLASS OF 2025

Javian Gardner Javian Gardner 6'0" | 185 lbs | DB Fort Pierce Westwood | 2025 FL , LB/SS

Mekhi Love, WR/DB

CLASS OF 2026

Marquan Burgess, OLB

Jordan Crutchfield Jordan Crutchfield 6'3" | 197 lbs | ATH Vero Beach | 2026 State FL , WR/DB

Tanielo Cox Tanielo Cox 6'0" | 215 lbs | ATH Orlando Cornerstone Charter | 2026 FL , OLB

CLASS OF 2027

Marquez Burgess

Jarvis Drayton Jr., DB/WR

Deion Jackson Deion Jackson 6'1" | 200 lbs | LB Port St. Lucie Legacy | 2027 State FL , LB/TE

Jermaine Walker, DB/WR

While Fort Pierce Westwood took home the team title, there were a number of programs who got better and competed in the event.

From No. 1 Miami Southridge to No. 17 South Miami, No. 8 Hollywood South Broward, No. 9 Hialeah ABF, No. 4 Homestead Somerset Silver Palms, No. 13 Miami Immaculata LaSalle, No. 20 Miami Varela, No. 2 Miami Jackson, No. 15 Somerset Academy South Homestead, No. 6 Miami Killian, No. 11 Hollywood Hills, No. 14 Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson, No. 19 Homestead Palm Glades, No. 10 Homestead South Dade, No. 18 Coral Springs Charter, No. 5 Boca Raton St. Andrew's, No. 12 Belle Glade Glades Central, No. 16 Wellington and No. 7 Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy, there was plenty of talent to watch.

FIU coaches such as David Yost, Jovan Dewitt, Joshua Eargle, Eric Hickson, Zac Roper, George Frazier, Jay MacIntyre, Nate Taye, Anthony Gaitor and  DeMarcus Van Dyke evaluated, coached and taught some quality talent for over four hours.

PROSPECT SHEET: Statewide Coverage Daily. https://prepredzone.com/2023/03/statewide-daily-team-coverage/

You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: Floridakids1@aol.com.