Kickoff Classic Standouts (Part II)
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Continue ReadingThe 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 of the notable kickoff classic standouts from around the Polk County area. *Below are matchups with notable players to watch for our readers! Most of these games were played on Friday – 8/18.
Javon Ross Javon Ross 5'9" | 165 lbs | ATH DeLand | 2024 FL | WR | Class of 2024 | Deland | @javonMross
Ross had one of the better opening nights around the state, recording 4 total touchdowns on the way to a big-time win over West Orange.
Zander Smith Zander Smith 6'4" | 215 lbs | QB Lakeland | 2025 State FL | QB | Class of 2025 | Lakeland | Zander_smith15
Smith recorded a few total touchdowns in his first game as a Dreadnaught. Just settling into the offense but will have a chance to help Lakeland repeat for a state championship.
Karson Siquieros-Lasky | QB | Class of 2024 | Seminole | @KarsonSL
Lasky played solid in his first game as a Seminole and the UPENN commit is set up for a promising senior season in Sanford.
Omari Mixon | ATH | Class of 2024 | Lakeland | @omarimixon
Mixon is one the better versatile athletes that you can move around the field. Made an impact tonight on the EDGE, recording 5 sacks and 7 total tackles.
Keveun Mason | RB | Class of 2025 | Fort Meade | @Keveunmason7
Mason ran the ball hard the entire first half for his first matchup with the Miners against the Bartow Yellow Jackets.
Quavion Bird Quavion Bird 6'1" | 265 lbs | DL Bartow | 2024 FL | DL | Class of 2024 | Bartow | @bird_quavion
Bird was a menace and anchor throughout the night for the Yellow Jackets’ defense. Made it tough for Fort Meade to get anything going on the ground.
Joshua Porter | WR | Class of 2024 | Fort Meade | @PorterJoshuaWR2
Porter made a tremendous catch while readjusting to the ball in the first quarter against Bartow. Caught another pass on a screen route. Both – (19 yards) (6 yards).
Carlos Mitchell Carlos Mitchell 5'11" | 170 lbs | ATH Lakeland | 2024 State FL Jr | ATH | Class of 2024 | Lakeland | @d1cj11
One of the most talented athletes in the Polk area made his Dreadnaught debut against Armwood and recorded a big-time fumble recovery in a solid opening night.
DJ Galva | DB | Class of 2024 | Bartow | @dgalva9
One of the top lockdown defenders in Polk won’t be under the radar for long. A real deal DOG.
Donovan Soloman | RB | Class of 2024 | Frostproof | d1_don3
One of the top running backs in the Polk County area is primed for a big-time season.
Jaydon Williams | DB | Class of 2024 | Bartow | @863_jayy1
Tavares Murray Jr | DB | Class of 2025 | Bartow | @TMurr_7
These are two of the top defensive backs in the area hands down. Both have good frames and techniques to play at the next level.
Carson Montsdeoca | QB | Class of 2024 | Fort Meade | @CarsonMontsdeo1
Montsdeoca is one of the top QB prospects in the Polk County area, hands down. Tough night in the trenches but he made some things happen.
Jamar Taylor Jr Jamar Taylor Jr 6'1" | 205 lbs | WR Lakeland | 2024 FL | WR | Class of 2024 | Lakeland | @JamarTaylorJr1
Taylor caught an impressive ball in the endzone while fighting through a PI call. One of the more underrated athletes in the state.
Kaleef Valentine | QB | Class of 2024 | Bartow
Did not know who would start tonight for the Yellow Jackets but it was Valentine who took under center from start to finish. Had his team up 13-0 as the game was called off at the half.
Omari Russel | DB | Class of 2026 | Fort Meade | @omari_russel
Recorded a solid tackle in the open field that I saw but gives off a leadership mentality on the field.
Omarion Jackson | ATH | Class of 2024 | Frostproof | @Omarion_j5
Jackson recorded a goal-line rushing touchdown against Ridge.
Darian Kirkland Darian Kirkland 6'1" | 165 lbs | ATH Avon Park | 2025 FL | WR | Class of 2025 | Fort Meade | @d1_kirk10
Kirkland made an impact on the defensive side as he provided solid tackling while being disruptive in the run game.
Caden Marsh | ATH | Class of 2024 | Frostproof | @caden_marsh11
Played on both sides of the ball, even scoring a goal-line rushing touchdown while providing EDGE pressure throughout the night on opening night against Ridge.
Semaj Bennett | DB | Class of 2024 | Fort Meade | @Majnueve9
Bennett recorded a PBU while providing solid outside coverage.
Ashton White | LB | Class of 2024 | Fort Meade | @ashtontofye23
One of the head hunters and versatile athletes on the defensive side played his heart out and provided solid numbers in the tackling department in the first half.
Mikeyon Bruce | DT | Class of 2024 | Bartow | @MoneyMike_96
A bull in the middle of the trenches that’s strong, big, and tough to block.
Jahari Grant Jahari Grant 6'2" | 280 lbs | DL Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast | 2024 FL | DE | Class of 2024 | Treasure Coast |
The USF commit made his name known tonight against Armwood as he had multiple disruptive plays and sacks on opening night.