Kickoff Classic Notable Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The time for high school football is back and Prep Redzone will be on the move this fall providing some of the best and up-to-date coverage in the country. Let's kick Game Week off with some notable kickoff classic standouts. Below are matchups with notable players to watch for our readers! Most of these games were played on Friday - 8/18.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1247449' first='Brady' last='Hart'] | QB | Class of 2026 | Cocoa | @BradyHartQB</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Hart showed off his hard work in the offseason, throwing for 3 total touchdowns on opening night against Satellite. One of the top QB prospects in the 2026 class is set for a huge season. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Antwan Raymond | RB | Class of 2025 | CAI Knights | @antwan_official</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Opening night stats</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>22 carries | 161 yards | 2 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Raymond is one of the top running backs in the state hands down. He made a lot of noise in the offseason since making his way to the States and dominated his first real-time matchup with the Knights against a tough Homestead program. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Melo Ware | ATH | Class of 2024 | Olympia | @MeloWare11</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>-</em></strong><em>rushed for 2 touchdowns in the Titan's 14-0 win over Boone. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Sev Croom II | ATH | Class of 2025 | Lyman | @SevCroom&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Opening night stats:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Croom had a nice 90-yard kickoff return and recorded a few other highlight plays in a Greyhounds 37-0 win. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>KOC Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/sevcroom/status/1692876768879726715?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/sevcroom/status/1692876768879726715?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Anthony Franklin | ATH | Class of 2024 | Lake Minneola | @AntFranklinII</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Opening night stats vs Dr. Phillips&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Punt block and picked it up for a TD</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Recorded an interception&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Played tough and smart throughout the night&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>KOC Film: </em></strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15970517/64e0ddf1ff01b90eb850629a"><strong><em>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15970517/64e0ddf1ff01b90eb850629a</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Parker Stirnkorb | QB | Class of 2024 | ZCA | @Parkerstirnkob</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Opening night stats vs East Ridge&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>24/28 completions | 470 yards | 4 TD</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>KOC Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/parkerstirnkob/status/1692938562872700957?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/parkerstirnkob/status/1692938562872700957?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='130977' first='Jesse' last='Winslette'] | QB | Class of 2024 | Choctaw | @JesseWinslette7</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Opening kickoff classic vs. Gulf Breeze</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>9/17 completions | 3TD | 287 passing yards | 304 AP yds</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>KOC Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/jessewinslette7/status/1693050388247666895?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/jessewinslette7/status/1693050388247666895?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='606130' first='CJ' last='Bragg'] | WR | Class of 2024 | Cocoa | @CJBragg6</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Opening night stats vs Satellite&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>7 catches for 100+ yards and 2 TD. One of the top underrated wide receivers in the state.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>KOC Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/adam_franco/status/1692537124073935264?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/adam_franco/status/1692537124073935264?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Preston Kuznof | ATH | Class of 2024 | Atlantic | @prestonkuznof</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Opening night stats</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>150+ yards rushing, 2 TDs, And a forced fumble</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Tyler J Williams | WR | Class of 2025 | Sumner | @TJgokrazzy</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Opening night stats vs East Bay:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>6 catches for 147 receiving yards and 180 all-purpose yards **IN ONE HALF</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>KOC Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/tjgokrazzy/status/1692999463151743002?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/tjgokrazzy/status/1692999463151743002?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='829457' first='Dathan' last='Glover'] | ATH | Class of 2025 | Santa Fe | @dathan_g3</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>No matter where he's at on the field, Glover is a speedster with the ball in his hands that can score in a hurry. Had a solid opening night for the Hawks. Check TD play below.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>KOC Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/dathan_g3/status/1693002171275436539?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/dathan_g3/status/1693002171275436539?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Justin Rosado Jr | WR | Class of 2024 | Seminole | @Jr_GotHandz</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>KOC Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/jr_gothandz/status/1692995889474711677?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/jr_gothandz/status/1692995889474711677?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->