TOP PERFORMERS – WEEK 5

<!-- 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 fifth week in the rearview mirror, we bring you some top performance across the Sunshine State:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Naples Barron Collier standout QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='830702' first='Niko' last='Boyce'] </strong>had 208 yards passing 1 TD and 104 yards rushing 3 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oviedo Hagerty 2024 WR <strong>Chance Bennett </strong>had 67 catches for 185 yards and two scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dontrez Young</strong>, St. Petersburg Gibbs had 129 yards and 2 scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tre Whirley</strong>, QB, St. Petersburg Northeast had 250 yards passing and 1 touchdown. <strong>Manassah Alexis</strong> had 15 tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clearwater Calvary Christian RB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='829341' first='Sean' last='Cuono']</strong>, finished with 186 yards and two touchdowns on jut 12 carries. QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275811' first='Jacob' last='Drackett']</strong>, 10-11, 251 yards and 3 touchdowns.&nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1134152' first='Josh' last='Robinson']</strong>, 5 receptions, 180 yards and 3 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Will Mirabella</strong>, RB, Tarpon Springs East Lake had 143 rushing yards with a touchdown - 20 yards passing with a passing TD, 30 yards receiving- 193 total yards.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tampa Blake had several prospects who stepped up. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='927709' first='Jadarian' last='Collins']</strong> picked off two passes, including one returned for a touchdown and <strong>Javion Collins</strong> came up with 13 tackles and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='367272' first='Zyon' last='Jones']</strong> returned an interception for a score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tampa Plant is looking to make a run at a state playoff spot – as <strong>Ben Mackinnon</strong> came up with four catches for 59 yards and two touchdowns, <strong>J.C. Mirasola </strong>chipped in with 126 total yards and three touchdowns (two passing and <strong>Cole Shepherd</strong> came up with six tackles and a sack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Plant City Durant got back on the winning track as <strong>Quentin Pope</strong> had two interceptions – one for a score, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='831311' first='Michael' last='Ryan']</strong> threw for 282 yards and four touchdowns and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1205503' first='Damari' last='Styles']</strong> came up with three catches for 110 yards and two touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaelin Sneed</strong>, Gibsonton East Bay came up with 281 yards and five touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class of 2027 QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='895811' first='Jaeden' last='Phillips']</strong> was 14-20 (70%), 309 yards and 3 touchdowns for Coconut Creek Monarch. 2024 DE <strong>Landon Bolding</strong> had 4 tackles, 1.5 sack, 1 pass deflection and 1 forced fumble.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='373387' first='Dominic' last='Lucci']</strong>, Stuart Martin County, had a huge Martin Bowl with 140 yards and 1 score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jackson LaTour</strong>, QB, Oviedo, was 15 of 20 for 320 yards and 4 passing scores. He also added 1 rushing TD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Willy Suarez</strong>, Tampa Jesuit, Athlete, ran for scores of 86 and 6 and came up with 6 catches for 74 yards and 4 total scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miami Sunset 2025 Athlete <strong>Rayquan Williams</strong> had three receiving touchdowns and 205 total yards, a forced fumble recovery and 9 solo tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Orlando Bishop Moore kicker <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='354403' first='Evan' last='Scruggs']</strong> added 11 points with a 31-yard field goal, 8 of 8 point after attempts and 5 touchbacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1324042' first='Kyle' last='Nilsson']</strong>, 2025 DE, New Smyrna Beach had 3 sacks and scored the game winning touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>John Capel III</strong>, RB, Brooksville Hernando finished with 119 yards on 19 carries.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Braden Joyner</strong>, QB, accounted for 166 yards (101 passing, 65 rushing) and threw for a touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ocala Trinity Catholic 2025 QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1002883' first='Preston' last='Wright']</strong> completed 12 passes for 146 yards and a score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Zane Sherrer</strong>, 2024, LB, Cocoa Beach had 7 tackles - 2.5 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery and 1 defensive touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275812' first='Connor' last='Mathews']</strong>, Navarre, RB, had 4 touchdowns and 220 yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wiregrass Ranch 2024 QB <strong>Luke Knight</strong>, committed to attend Army, threw for 8 touchdowns. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1315712' first='Bryce' last='Randolph']</strong> finished with six catches for 118 yards and three touchdowns and <strong>Isaiah Riggins</strong> came up with six receptions for 110 yards and two touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='740756' first='Colin' last='Hurley']</strong> threw a touchdown pass to <strong>Miles Burris</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404228' first='Darnell' last='Rogers'] </strong>scored a touchdown and <strong>Jayke Jones</strong> had a pick-six, his second interception of the night to lead Jacksonville Trinity Christian.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1132456' first='Myles' last='Kendrick']</strong> touchdowns and had 234 total yards, sparking Jacksonville Riverside. <strong>Kennvontae Sharrow</strong> scored for the Generals (4-1). <strong>MarQuez Griffin</strong> made three sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brandon Riddle</strong>, <strong>Dwayne Stuckey</strong> and <strong>Alan Woods</strong> led the charge for Jacksonville University Christian at Key West.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1106287' first='Brian' last='Case']</strong> ran for 141 yards and four touchdowns as Ponte Vedra rolled. <strong>Ryker Kemp </strong>forced a safety. <strong>Zac Martus</strong> intercepted a pass, while <strong>Evan Redmond </strong>(kicking), (punting), <strong>Joe Mahoney</strong> (blocked field goal) and <strong>J.M. Pawlick </strong>(blocked punt) helped.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Petersburg's Canterbury had some impressive performances – including <strong>Jordan Battle</strong>, who accounted 278 yards (181 rushing, 50 passing, 47 receiving) and ran for four touchdowns on offense and had seven tackles and two sacks on defense. <strong>Roman Wilder</strong> also had a huge game, who had for 204 yards (132 rushing, 57 passing, 15 receiving) and scored three touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Auston Harris</strong> scored a pair of touchdowns to lead Jacksonville First Coast. <strong>Michael Thomas</strong> and [player_tooltip player_id='1132504' first='Adron' last='Walker'] also scored. <strong>Rodney Tisdale</strong>, <strong>Nehemiah Williams</strong> and <strong>Le'Shan Evans Jr.</strong> also scored.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Anthony Brown</strong> caught a touchdown pass and ran back a 60-yard pick-six and <strong>Ty Keister</strong> threw for two touchdowns to lead Jacksonville Englewood. On defense, <strong>Gamari Waziri</strong> recorded four tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brady Nelson</strong> surpassed 100 total yards and scored, and <strong>Cory Richerson</strong> and <strong>Nicholas Damone</strong> also rushed for Jacksonville Wolfson scores. <strong>Colin Maxwell</strong> also scored.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kenyon Gardner's</strong> 96-yard touchdown run ignited Jacksonville Paxon. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1243063' first='Jomei' last=''] Richard </strong>also added to the running game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Austin Cruce</strong> and <strong>Jaybo Jenkins</strong> ignited Middleburg in their first win of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Maddox Spencer</strong> caught two touchdowns from <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1119219' first='Bryce' last='Frick']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1121798' first='Cam' last='Smith']</strong> ran for two scores and <strong>Elisha Luckett</strong> had an interception for Ponte Vedra Nease.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clearwater Central Catholic remained unbeaten as <strong>Dwayne Pouncy Jr.</strong> had 10 tackles and a fumble recovery and <strong>Gedontae Rich</strong> and made eight tackles and chipped in with an interception.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1022351' first='Ethan' last='Bellemare']</strong> delivered a game-winning field goal to spark once beaten Green Cove Springs Clay. <strong>Iyen Addison </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1372070' first='Gino' last='Addison']</strong> each rushed for two scores. Kendale Doctor and Chandler Thomas each picked off passes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wesley Chapel Cypress Creek came up with a big win as <strong>Milton Gracia</strong> came up with seven tackles, QB <strong>Jack Niemann</strong> threw for 146 yards and four touchdowns and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1230904' first='Shaan' last='Patel']</strong>, came up with four catches for 125 yards and two touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='827414' first='Jayce' last='Nixon']</strong>, Tampa Gaither had a big day in a loss to Tampa Bay Tech, throwing for 386 yards (348 passing, 38 rushing) and four touchdowns (three passing, one rushing).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. John's Beachside's <strong>Edward Jordan</strong> fired five touchdown passes to <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1119771' first='Cohen' last='Beebe'] </strong>and <strong>Bryce Gee</strong>. On defense, <strong>Eddie Craig</strong>, <strong>Will Dudley</strong> and <strong>Alex Kinchen</strong> lead the way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Titusville stayed unbeaten as <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1317486' first='Jamarion' last='Stephens']</strong> scored on runs of 45 and 29 yards and caught a 20-yard scoring pass from <strong>Josiah Allen</strong>. Allen also threw a touchdown pass to <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1119798' first='Ray' last='Wilson-Polydor'].</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gavin Hawkins</strong>, who stepped in for all-state standout <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='740698' first='James' last='Resar']</strong>, threw three first-half touchdowns. <strong>Caleb Mattison</strong> added a rushing touchdown and <strong>A.J. Alicea </strong>returned an interception for a score for Jacksonville Bishop Kenny.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Petersburg Catholic RB <strong>Damarion Rowe</strong> had a huge week, running for 275 yards and three touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='227859' first='Chase' last='Cromartie']</strong> scored on a 6-yard run and threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to <strong>Eric Nelson</strong> as Viera stepped up in its win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kyle Perkins</strong> returned an interception and two touchdown rushes from <strong>Cartez Daniels </strong>led Keystone Heights. <strong>Baylor Ford</strong> threw touchdowns to <strong>Andru Siemer</strong> and <strong>Wyatt Van Zant</strong>. <strong>Colton Hollingsworth</strong> rushed for a score and picked off a pass on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Omarr Dixon</strong> caught two receptions and made one of three team picks on defense as Jacksonville Episcopal rolled.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Marquavious Owens</strong> scored, and Suwannee (4-0) remained perfect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gustavo Garcia</strong> kicked three field goals and Orlando Christian Prep (4-0) stayed perfect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Earl Moore's</strong> 90-yard kickoff return in the fourth quarter helped Hilliard win at Crescent City.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jace McDonald</strong> totaled three TDs and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='893612' first='Tranard' last='Roberts']</strong> two scores as Williston remained unbeaten.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lake Mary and sophomore QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1206614' first='Noah' last='Grubbs']</strong> continued to impress at Port Orange Spruce Creek. <strong>Carson Hinshaw,</strong> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='943260' first='Isaiah' last='Thomas']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1138836' first='Carson' last='Friedman']</strong>, <strong>Caden Harshbarger</strong> and <strong>Logan Cook</strong> all caught TD passes for the unbeaten Rams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='826544' first='Carter' last='Smith']</strong> threw scoring passes to <strong>Matthew Turner</strong> and <strong>Tookie Watts</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='283730' first='Deshon' last='Jenkins']</strong> ran for 171 yards as Fort Myers Bishop Verot remained unbeaten.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Micahi Danzy</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='742923' first='Ashton' last='Hampton']</strong> each scored twice <strong>Keisan Inman</strong> returned a kick for a scores as Tallahassee Florida High beat Madison County.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sanford Seminole had a huge win at Vero Beach as 2024 DL <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='741395' first='Preston' last='Watson']</strong> recorded two sacks, 3 tackles for loss and one interception.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miami Norland 2025 QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='826621' first='Ennio' last='Yapoor']</strong> had another 4-touchdown game in a win against Hialeah American. The Vikings are 5-0.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy continues to be the story this year, remaining unbeaten.&nbsp; QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1061039' first='Robert' last='Kerns']</strong> was 12 of 13 for 158 and a TD, rushing 9 carries for 132 and a TD long of 54 run. <strong>Mahkai Vance</strong> 9 Carries for 92 yards and 2 touchdowns and <strong>Damian Grant</strong> 5 Carries for 81 yards and 2 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Battle Albertson</strong> QB Gulf Breeze had another solid week going 19 of 26 for 281 yards and 5 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Bradenton Manatee QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1124696' first='Andrew' last='Heidel']</strong> helped to keep the Hurricanes unbeaten, throwing for 412 yards and 4 scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy also remained unbeaten and had several standouts. Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1119781' first='Alonso' last='Collins']</strong> had 14 rushes for 108 yards and a touchdown. He caught 4 passes for 69 yards and a receiving touchdown. On defense, he added 9 tackles, 1 TFL, and a sack. Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='951695' first='Anthony' last='Barbar'] </strong>went 19/28 for 288 yards with 4 touchdown passes and a 2-point conversion. Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1158075' first='Evan' last='Tempro']</strong> had 12 tackles and 2 TFLs. On offense, he added 2 catches for 46 yards.<br>Junior <strong>Harrison Gant</strong> had 7 tackles, 2 INT for 23 yards and 2 forced fumbles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>James “J.T.” Bronaugh</strong>, Winter Garden Foundation Academy Athlete had another solid week as he carried 13 times for 252 yards and 3 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Letarrian Jones</strong>, Seminole, 94 yards and 1 TD on offense. 7 tackles on the defensive side of the ball. RB <strong>Deondre Nelson</strong>, 122 yards, 3 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sunrise Piper 2024 DE, <strong>Kavaughn Stewart</strong> 5 tackles, 2 tackles for loss and 2 sacks.</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: <a>Floridakids1@aol.com</a>.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->