TOP FLORIDA PERFORMERS – WEEK 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>During the season there are several outlets who promote prospects across the state of Florida.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With so many top performers grabbing the spotlight for fans to see, we have always taken it one step further.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>By using our over 100,000 social media followers and daily prospects – which include an audience of college coaches at every level throughout the nation – we get that information right into the hands of those who need to see it the most.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For over five decades, we have run scores and posted top performers throughout the season, knowing who reads our content. We do not just pick up our work in August and put it away. This is something we do every day of the year, and that's why we have been followed and recognized.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, with the second week in the rearview mirror, we bring you some top performance across the Sunshine State:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Maddox Spencer</strong> of Nease had 14 catches for a school record 303 receiving yards and two touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='606148' first='Joseph' last='Tenta']</strong>, Palm Bay Heritage threw for over 200 yards and 2 touchdowns in a win against rival Palm Bay.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='953682' first='Jayvan' last='Boggs'],</strong> WR, Cocoa had 10 catches for 218 yards and 3 touchdowns in a huge win over Venice.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 FS, <strong>Cameron Pineda</strong>, Miami Christopher Columbus led the way with 2 interceptions, 3 tackles, 2 assists and 1 pass breakup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027 QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='735139' first='Champ' last='Smith']</strong>, Jupiter Christian was 22 of 40 for 302 yards and 3 touchdowns. He was offered last week by Maryland.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brandt Scott</strong>, Largo Indian Rocks Christian had 6 carries for 138 yards and two scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clearwater Central Catholic,&nbsp;led by dynamic junior quarterback <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='827366' first='Jershaun' last='Newton']</strong>, finished with eight carries for 73 yards and 12 completions in 15 attempts for 167 yards.&nbsp;<strong>Tre McClellan</strong> had 121 yards on just 8 carries.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jeff Jones</strong>, St. Petersburg had a 100-yard kickoff return and 162 yards rushing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>G. [player_tooltip player_id='830592' first='Tank' last='Thomas']</strong>, 2025, DE, Pinellas Park, has started the 2023 season off fast with 4 Sacks, 6 Tackles and a Punt Block. Already a state-leading 7 sacks in the first two games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tampa Leto's <strong>K.J. Jacobs</strong> had 4 catches and three touchdowns in a win against Brandon. <strong>Dom Paulin </strong>also threw for four TDs to set the single game school record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 K/P, <strong>Eric Joyner</strong>, DeFuniak Springs Walton 1/1 field goal 47 yards, 4 touchbacks and 6/6 PAT.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 OL <strong>Nicholas Serrano</strong>, Harmony had 7 pancake blocks against Celebration.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pompano Beach Blanche Ely started the season with a win – as <strong>Omari McNeal</strong> (2026 QB, 13-17 235 yards 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing), 2024 WR <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404577' first='Marcel' last='Williams']</strong> (3 catches, 75 yards 1 touchdown), <strong>Marquise Harry</strong> (5 tackles, 1 interception and 1 touchdown) and 2024 DE <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404175' first='Joshua' last='Lloyd'] </strong>(7 tackles, 2 tackles for loss).&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miami Southridge 2027 QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='487777' first='James' last='Perrone']</strong> was 7/9 passing, 3 TDs, ran for 20 more to lead the Spartans to a second half comeback.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1143156' first='Brogan' last='McNab']</strong>, Melbourne Holy Trinity QB accounted for 498 yards (313 passing and 185 yards rushing) and 5 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class of 2024 QB Pensacola West Florida <strong>John Nicholas</strong> was 22 of 30 for 286 (306 all purpose yards) and 2 scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1130664' first='Noah' last='Johnson']</strong>, WR, Jacksonville Ed White had 9 catches for 146 yards and 177 total offensive yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class of 2025 DL <strong>McOwens Innocent</strong>, Palm Beach Central had 1.5 sacks with 9 tackles – three tackles for loss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class of 2027 OL <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='895396' first='Shane' last='Martinez']</strong>, Fort Lauderdale NSU University School had a tremendous second week with 6 pancake blocks and 2 drive blocks. 2024 QB&nbsp;<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='491259' first='Jett' last='Yurgealitis']</strong> 19/26 322 6 TD PASSES, 4 carries 13 yards 1 RUSHING TD. 7 total Touchdowns accounted for and 2025 RB <strong>Jacques Dixson </strong>14 carries 101 YDS 1 TD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Student/athlete <strong>Lucas Glassburn,</strong> a two-sport athlete, K/P, Windermere High School was 5 for 5 on extra points and 4 touchbacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Plantation 2024 QB <strong>Jorge Tabora III</strong> had 300 yards passing on 15 completions and 4 touchdowns – giving him 12 in three games, which included the kickoff classic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 Athlete <strong>Kevin Powell</strong>, Coconut Creek Monarch finished with 6 tackles and 1 interception in Week 2.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='753030' first='Michael' last='Dove'], 2025 QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='753030' first='Michael' last='Dove']</strong> had 3 passing touchdowns, 2 rushing touchdowns and 224 total yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class of 2026 QB <strong>Mason Brown</strong>, Port St. Lucie Tradition Prep was 6 of 11 for 141 yards and 3 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 DL <strong>Nimari Brantley</strong>, Coconut Creek finished the second week with four sacks, five tackles for loss and six total tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class of 2024 DE <strong>Cody Hubbard,</strong> St. Petersburg Northside Christian had six assists, three solo tackles – one for loss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class of 2025 DE/OL <strong>Carson Yates</strong>, Vero Beach St. Edward's finished Week 2 with seven total tackles, two solos and one pancake block. Class of 2025 LB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='749029' first='Ethan' last='Ball'] </strong>finished with 17 tackles, 12 solo and 5 tackles for loss/</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hollywood South Broward (2-0) junior athlete <strong>Si'Mor Price</strong> returned an interception 101 yards to lead the Bulldogs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman senior QB <strong>Luke Warnock</strong> helped the Crusaders move to 2-20 win a 9 of 11 180 yard effort for two touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Freshman LB <strong>Steve Moore</strong> had 7 tackles, 5 for loss, 5 QB hurries and 2 sacks for Miami True North Classical Academy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Naples RB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='830584' first='Shawn' last='Simeon']</strong> ran for 205 yards and two scores as the Golden Eagles moved to 2-0 with a win over Dillard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027 QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='205736' first='Jack' last='Spaeder']</strong> had 5 touchdowns and 302 yards as Hialeah American Remained unbeaten.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jacksonville Mandarin (2-0) quarterback <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='826642' first='Tramell' last='Jones Jr.']</strong> and highly regarded junior receiver <strong>Jaime Ffrench</strong> sparked the Mustangs against Jacksonville Bolles.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>University of Miami bound defensive back <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404177' first='Ryan' last='Mack']</strong> continued his impressive start with an interception to lead Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sophomore RB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1268166' first='Corey' last='Simms']</strong> had 175 yards and a score as New Port Richey Mitchell bounced back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alan Woods</strong> starred in the ground game for Jacksonville University Christian (1-1) rolled against Tallahassee North Florida Christian. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='944766' first='Dahkari' last='Gilley'], Cole Hamilton</strong> and <strong>Luke Thomas</strong> were among the leaders on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sophomore quarterback <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212265' first='Dia' last='Bell'] </strong>passed for 203 yards and two touchdowns, leading Plantation American Heritage (2-0) over visiting Jacksonville Trinity Christian (1-1). Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='826450' first='Byron' last='Louis']</strong> rushed for 90 yards and two touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='827405' first='Cibastian' last='Broughton']</strong> rushed for a 70-yard first-half score and threw touchdowns to 2026 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='928357' first='Trace' last='Burney']</strong> and, leading Fleming Island. Sebastian Cruz added a pick-six for the Golden Eagles (2-0).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tae'shaun Gelsey's</strong> two touchdown catches highlighted a dominant win for Jacksonville Riverside (2-0). <strong>Larry Davis</strong> and <strong>Chavez Williams</strong> recorded sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='805211' first='Jaylen' last='Pettway']'s</strong> touchdown pass to <strong>D.J. Hampton </strong>sparked Jacksonville Ed White started the Commanders (1-1). <strong>Javon Johnson</strong> added two sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Orlando Jackson's</strong> fumble return touchdown helped spark Orange Park (1-1) to a win. <strong>Gabe Taylor</strong> rushed for a touchdown and connected on a 70-yard score to <strong>Jermel Brown</strong>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ponte Vedra quarterback <strong>Ben Burk</strong> and running back [player_tooltip player_id='1106287' first='Brian' last='Case'] combined to lead the team to a huge win against Class 2S runner-up Florida High. Burk connected with <strong>Griffin Owen</strong> on a key completion and Cole Madson on two more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tayshaun Solomon</strong> carried Jacksonville Englewood (2-0) with a 17-yard touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ronnell Moses Jr., Taylor Jacobs Jr.</strong> and [player_tooltip player_id='1323290' first='B.B.' last='Potter'] rushed for touchdowns as Tallahassee Chiles gave head coach <strong>Bill Ragans</strong> his first win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Palm Coast Matanzas moved to 2-0 as <strong>Jordan Mills</strong> returned a fumble for a go-ahead touchdown and added an interception. <strong>Braden Russell</strong> scored a pick-six and <strong>Landon Grover</strong> also booted two field goals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cade Gines</strong> ran for two touchdowns and sophomore quarterback <strong>Eddie Jordan</strong> connected on three touchdown passes, two to <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1119771' first='Cohen' last='Beebe']</strong> and one to <strong>Bryce Gee</strong> to spark 1-1 St. John's Beachside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Josiah Allen</strong> connected on two touchdown passes to keep Titusville unbeaten.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Callahan West Nassau moved to 1-1 as <strong>Jackson Perry</strong> found <strong>Grady Stevens</strong>. <strong>Skyler Freeman</strong> scored a pair of two-point conversions and <strong>Josh Bruton</strong> also ran for a score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gainesville Oak Hall (2-0) rolled with two touchdowns each from <strong>Abram Jerkins </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1132481' first='Dakota' last='Brower']</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chris Bishop</strong> and <strong>Zion Black</strong> caught two touchdowns apiece and Gainesville Eastside (2-0) rolled to a win at Keystone Heights.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Isaiah Nell</strong> rushed for three touchdowns, including a 96-yarder, and Henry Rogers added two more to lead Windermere (2-0).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Somerset Silver Palms received some impressive performance from QB, <strong>Humberto “Cujo” Serrano</strong> (5/9 166 yards 2 TD 1 INT), RB, <strong>Parnell Partee</strong> (5 carries 137 yards 2 TD) and DB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1580913' first='Jordan' last='Lyons']</strong> (8 tackles 1 FF 1 INT).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Eric Nelson</strong> Sophomore, Viera - 6 receptions for 120 yards and 2 TD's.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fort Walton Beach 2025 LB <strong>Marcuise Taylor</strong> finished with 5 tackles, 5 tackles for loss and 5 sacks for the Vikings. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='828963' first='Eddie' last='Love Jr.']</strong> carried 23 times for 259 yards and 3 scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275811' first='Jacob' last='Drackett'] </strong>Clearwater Calvary Christian went 15/16 225 yards and 3 touchdowns in the first half. Terrance</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 Clemson commit <strong>Terrance “T.J.” Moore</strong>, Tampa Catholic, had 5 Catches 3 touchdowns and 220 All Purpose yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 DB <strong>Ja'ki Singleton</strong>, St. Augustine, recorded an amazing 23 total tackles. Also had a big-time INT to shift momentum.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For the second straight week, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy (2-0) had several key prospects. Leading the way were 2025 <strong>Dwayne Wimbley</strong> (11 catches for 219 yards and a 2-point conversion. He added 2 tackles, 2 TFLs and a sack on defense). Senior QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='951695' first='Anthony' last='Barbar']</strong> (20/27 for 376 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, a 2-point conversion), and senior&nbsp;<strong>Evan Tempro </strong>(8 tackles, 5.5 TFLs and 2.5 sacks for a loss of 19 yards. The senior also had 4 catches for 109).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 OL <strong>Zach James</strong>, Miami Florida Christian had 72 snaps. 5 pancake blocks and 0 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pembroke Pines Charter starting QB <strong>Jayden Gonzalez</strong> completed 19 passes for 266 yards and 2 TDs for a win against Coral Springs Charter.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PROSPECT SHEET:</strong> Statewide Coverage Daily. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/03/statewide-daily-team-coverage/">https://prepredzone.com/2023/03/statewide-daily-team-coverage/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: Floridakids1@aol.com.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/JacobDrackett2">&nbsp;</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/JacobDrackett2">&nbsp;</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/JacobDrackett2">&nbsp;</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/JacobDrackett2">&nbsp;</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/JacobDrackett2">&nbsp;</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/JacobDrackett2">&nbsp;</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/JacobDrackett2">&nbsp;</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/JacobDrackett2">&nbsp;</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->