TOP PERFORMERS – WEEK 5
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Today, with the fifth week in the rearview mirror, we bring you some top performance across the Sunshine State:
Naples Barron Collier standout QB Niko Boyce had 208 yards passing 1 TD and 104 yards rushing 3 touchdowns.
Oviedo Hagerty 2024 WR Chance Bennett had 67 catches for 185 yards and two scores.
Dontrez Young, St. Petersburg Gibbs had 129 yards and 2 scores.
Tre Whirley, QB, St. Petersburg Northeast had 250 yards passing and 1 touchdown. Manassah Alexis had 15 tackles.
Clearwater Calvary Christian RB Sean Cuono Sean Cuono 6'0" | 190 lbs | ATH Clearwater Calvary Christian | 2025 State FL , finished with 186 yards and two touchdowns on jut 12 carries. QB Jacob Drackett Jacob Drackett 5'11" | 160 lbs | QB Calvary Christian | 2024 FL , 10-11, 251 yards and 3 touchdowns. Josh Robinson Josh Robinson 5'10" | 175 lbs | WR Clearwater Calvary Christian | 2025 FL , 5 receptions, 180 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Will Mirabella, 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.
Tampa Blake had several prospects who stepped up. Jadarian Collins Jadarian Collins 5'11" | 165 lbs | ATH Tamp Blake | 2026 FL picked off two passes, including one returned for a touchdown and Javion Collins came up with 13 tackles and Zyon Jones Zyon Jones 5'8" | 155 lbs | DB Blake | 2025 FL returned an interception for a score.
Tampa Plant is looking to make a run at a state playoff spot – as Ben Mackinnon came up with four catches for 59 yards and two touchdowns, J.C. Mirasola chipped in with 126 total yards and three touchdowns (two passing and Cole Shepherd came up with six tackles and a sack.
Plant City Durant got back on the winning track as Quentin Pope had two interceptions – one for a score, Michael Ryan Michael Ryan 5'10" | 140 lbs | K Plant City Durant | 2025 FL threw for 282 yards and four touchdowns and Damari Styles Damari Styles 5'10" | 170 lbs | ATH Plant City Durant | 2025 FL came up with three catches for 110 yards and two touchdowns.
Jaelin Sneed, Gibsonton East Bay came up with 281 yards and five touchdowns.
Class of 2027 QB Jaeden Phillips Jaeden Phillips 5'10" | 150 lbs | QB Monarch | 2027 FL was 14-20 (70%), 309 yards and 3 touchdowns for Coconut Creek Monarch. 2024 DE Landon Bolding had 4 tackles, 1.5 sack, 1 pass deflection and 1 forced fumble.
Dominic Lucci Dominic Lucci 5'10" | 205 lbs | RB Martin County | 2025 FL , Stuart Martin County, had a huge Martin Bowl with 140 yards and 1 score.
Jackson LaTour, QB, Oviedo, was 15 of 20 for 320 yards and 4 passing scores. He also added 1 rushing TD.
Willy Suarez, Tampa Jesuit, Athlete, ran for scores of 86 and 6 and came up with 6 catches for 74 yards and 4 total scores.
Miami Sunset 2025 Athlete Rayquan Williams had three receiving touchdowns and 205 total yards, a forced fumble recovery and 9 solo tackles.
Orlando Bishop Moore kicker Evan Scruggs Evan Scruggs 6'1" | 165 lbs | K Bishop Moore Catholic | 2024 FL added 11 points with a 31-yard field goal, 8 of 8 point after attempts and 5 touchbacks.
Kyle Nilsson, 2025 DE, New Smyrna Beach had 3 sacks and scored the game winning touchdown.
John Capel III, RB, Brooksville Hernando finished with 119 yards on 19 carries.
Braden Joyner, QB, accounted for 166 yards (101 passing, 65 rushing) and threw for a touchdown.
Ocala Trinity Catholic 2025 QB Preston Wright completed 12 passes for 146 yards and a score.
Zane Sherrer, 2024, LB, Cocoa Beach had 7 tackles – 2.5 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery and 1 defensive touchdown.
Connor Mathews Connor Mathews 5'9" | 205 lbs | RB Navarre | 2025 FL , Navarre, RB, had 4 touchdowns and 220 yards.
Wiregrass Ranch 2024 QB Luke Knight, committed to attend Army, threw for 8 touchdowns. Bryce Randolph finished with six catches for 118 yards and three touchdowns and Isaiah Riggins came up with six receptions for 110 yards and two touchdowns.
Colin Hurley Colin Hurley 6'0" | 215 lbs | QB Jacksonville Trinity Christian | 2024 State FL threw a touchdown pass to Miles Burris, Darnell Rogers Darnell Rogers RB Jacksonville Trinity Christian | 2024 FL scored a touchdown and Jayke Jones had a pick-six, his second interception of the night to lead Jacksonville Trinity Christian.
Two Myles Kendrick Myles Kendrick 175 lbs | ATH Jacksonville Riverside | 2025 FL touchdowns and had 234 total yards, sparking Jacksonville Riverside. Kennvontae Sharrow scored for the Generals (4-1). MarQuez Griffin made three sacks.
Brandon Riddle, Dwayne Stuckey and Alan Woods led the charge for Jacksonville University Christian at Key West.
Brian Case Brian Case 6'0" | 195 lbs | RB Ponte Vedra | 2025 FL ran for 141 yards and four touchdowns as Ponte Vedra rolled. Ryker Kemp forced a safety. Zac Martus intercepted a pass, while Evan Redmond (kicking), (punting), Joe Mahoney (blocked field goal) and J.M. Pawlick (blocked punt) helped.
St. Petersburg’s Canterbury had some impressive performances – including Jordan Battle, 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. Roman Wilder also had a huge game, who had for 204 yards (132 rushing, 57 passing, 15 receiving) and scored three touchdowns.
Auston Harris scored a pair of touchdowns to lead Jacksonville First Coast. Michael Thomas and Adron Walker Adron Walker 6'2" | WR Jacksonville First Coast | 2025 FL also scored. Rodney Tisdale, Nehemiah Williams and Le’Shan Evans Jr. also scored.
Anthony Brown caught a touchdown pass and ran back a 60-yard pick-six and Ty Keister threw for two touchdowns to lead Jacksonville Englewood. On defense, Gamari Waziri recorded four tackles.
Brady Nelson surpassed 100 total yards and scored, and Cory Richerson and Nicholas Damone also rushed for Jacksonville Wolfson scores. Colin Maxwell also scored.
Kenyon Gardner’s 96-yard touchdown run ignited Jacksonville Paxon. Jomei Richard Jomei Richard 5'9" | 160 lbs | RB Paxon School For Advanced Studies | 2025 FL Richard also added to the running game.
Austin Cruce and Jaybo Jenkins ignited Middleburg in their first win of the season.
Maddox Spencer caught two touchdowns from Bryce Frick Bryce Frick 6'2" | 180 lbs | QB Ponte Vedra Nease | 2024 FL , Cam Smith Cam Smith 5'10" | 160 lbs | RB Ponte Vedra Nease | 2024 FL ran for two scores and Elisha Luckett had an interception for Ponte Vedra Nease.
Clearwater Central Catholic remained unbeaten as Dwayne Pouncy Jr. had 10 tackles and a fumble recovery and Gedontae Rich and made eight tackles and chipped in with an interception.
Ethan Bellemare Ethan Bellemare 6'3" | 155 lbs | K Green Cove Springs Clay | 2025 FL delivered a game-winning field goal to spark once beaten Green Cove Springs Clay. Iyen Addison and Gino Addison each rushed for two scores. Kendale Doctor and Chandler Thomas each picked off passes.
Wesley Chapel Cypress Creek came up with a big win as Milton Gracia came up with seven tackles, QB Jack Niemann threw for 146 yards and four touchdowns and Shaan Patel Shaan Patel 5'11" | 170 lbs | WR Wesley Chapel | 2025 FL , came up with four catches for 125 yards and two touchdowns.
Jayce Nixon Jayce Nixon 6'0" | 195 lbs | QB Tampa Gaither | 2025 FL , 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).
St. John’s Beachside’s Edward Jordan fired five touchdown passes to Cohen Beebe Cohen Beebe 5'7" | 155 lbs | DB St. John's Beachside | 2024 FL and Bryce Gee. On defense, Eddie Craig, Will Dudley and Alex Kinchen lead the way.
Titusville stayed unbeaten as Jamarion Stephens scored on runs of 45 and 29 yards and caught a 20-yard scoring pass from Josiah Allen. Allen also threw a touchdown pass to Ray Wilson-Polydor Ray Wilson-Polydor 6'1" | 175 lbs | ATH Titusville | 2024 FL .
Gavin Hawkins, who stepped in for all-state standout James Resar James Resar 6'4" | 200 lbs | QB Jacksonville Bishop Kenny | 2024 State FL , threw three first-half touchdowns. Caleb Mattison added a rushing touchdown and A.J. Alicea returned an interception for a score for Jacksonville Bishop Kenny.
St. Petersburg Catholic RB Damarion Rowe had a huge week, running for 275 yards and three touchdowns.
Chase Cromartie Chase Cromartie 6'1" | 165 lbs | QB Viera | 2025 FL scored on a 6-yard run and threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Eric Nelson as Viera stepped up in its win.
Kyle Perkins returned an interception and two touchdown rushes from Cartez Daniels led Keystone Heights. Baylor Ford threw touchdowns to Andru Siemer and Wyatt Van Zant. Colton Hollingsworth rushed for a score and picked off a pass on defense.
Omarr Dixon caught two receptions and made one of three team picks on defense as Jacksonville Episcopal rolled.
Marquavious Owens scored, and Suwannee (4-0) remained perfect.
Gustavo Garcia kicked three field goals and Orlando Christian Prep (4-0) stayed perfect.
Earl Moore’s 90-yard kickoff return in the fourth quarter helped Hilliard win at Crescent City.
Jace McDonald totaled three TDs and Tranard Roberts Tranard Roberts 6'0" | 180 lbs | ATH Williston | 2027 FL two scores as Williston remained unbeaten.
Lake Mary and sophomore QB Noah Grubbs continued to impress at Port Orange Spruce Creek. Carson Hinshaw, Isaiah Thomas Isaiah Thomas 6'2" | 205 lbs | DB Clearwater Academy International | 2024 State FL , Carson Friedman Carson Friedman 5'11" | 165 lbs | WR Lake Mary | 2025 FL , Caden Harshbarger and Logan Cook all caught TD passes for the unbeaten Rams.
Carter Smith Carter Smith 6'4" | 180 lbs | QB Fort Myers Bishop Verot | 2025 State FL threw scoring passes to Matthew Turner and Tookie Watts and Deshon Jenkins Deshon Jenkins 5'10" | 195 lbs | RB Bishop Verot | 2026 FL ran for 171 yards as Fort Myers Bishop Verot remained unbeaten.
Micahi Danzy and Ashton Hampton Ashton Hampton 6'2" | 175 lbs | DB Tallahassee FSU High | 2024 State FL each scored twice Keisan Inman returned a kick for a scores as Tallahassee Florida High beat Madison County.
Sanford Seminole had a huge win at Vero Beach as 2024 DL Preston Watson Preston Watson 6'2" | 270 lbs | DL Sanford Seminole | 2024 State FL recorded two sacks, 3 tackles for loss and one interception.
Miami Norland 2025 QB Ennio Yapoor Ennio Yapoor 6'0" | 225 lbs | QB Miami Norland | 2025 State FL had another 4-touchdown game in a win against Hialeah American. The Vikings are 5-0.
Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy continues to be the story this year, remaining unbeaten. QB Robert Kerns Robert Kerns 6'0" | 185 lbs | QB Archbishop McCarthy | 2026 FL was 12 of 13 for 158 and a TD, rushing 9 carries for 132 and a TD long of 54 run. Mahkai Vance 9 Carries for 92 yards and 2 touchdowns and Damian Grant 5 Carries for 81 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Battle Albertson QB Gulf Breeze had another solid week going 19 of 26 for 281 yards and 5 touchdowns.
2025 Bradenton Manatee QB Andrew Heidel Andrew Heidel 6'2" | 205 lbs | QB Manatee | 2025 FL helped to keep the Hurricanes unbeaten, throwing for 412 yards and 4 scores.
Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy also remained unbeaten and had several standouts. Senior
Alonso Collins
Alonso
Collins
5'10" | 180 lbs | RB
Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy | 2024
FL
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
Anthony Barbar
Anthony
Barbar
6'1" | 185 lbs | QB
Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy | 2024
FL
went 19/28 for 288 yards with 4 touchdown passes and a 2-point conversion. Senior
Evan Tempro
Evan
Tempro
6'3"
Westminster Academy | 2024
FL
had 12 tackles and 2 TFLs. On offense, he added 2 catches for 46 yards.
Junior Harrison Gant had 7 tackles, 2 INT for 23 yards and 2 forced fumbles.
James “J.T.” Bronaugh, Winter Garden Foundation Academy Athlete had another solid week as he carried 13 times for 252 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Letarrian Jones, Seminole, 94 yards and 1 TD on offense. 7 tackles on the defensive side of the ball. RB Deondre Nelson, 122 yards, 3 touchdowns.
Sunrise Piper 2024 DE, Kavaughn Stewart 5 tackles, 2 tackles for loss and 2 sacks.
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