TOP FOOTBALL PERFORMERS – WEEK 8
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Well, Week 8 is now in the books – and with some teams now eliminated from post season play, there are others who have secured a spot. Games over the next three weeks will showcase teams and players, and especially…
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Continue ReadingWell, Week 8 is now in the books – and with some teams now eliminated from post season play, there are others who have secured a spot.
Games over the next three weeks will showcase teams and players, and especially for the seniors who are still searching for that elusive scholarship help.
Since the start of the season, we have promoted and exposed over 1,000 high school football prospects – in every class – and once again today, we are bringing you a number of performers.
Tampa Plant continues to impress this season – as J.C. Mirasola (2025 – 6/10 for 186 yds & 2 TDs, 2 rushes for 32 yards), Chase Jarrett Chase Jarrett 6'0" | 185 lbs | DB Plant | 2024 FL (2024 – 2 receptions,106 yards and 2 TD’s, Ben MacKinnon (2025 – 3 receptions, 75 yards 2 TD’s), Alex Tate (2025 – 8 tackles, 3 tackles for loss and 2 sacks) and Titus Patterson (4 tackles, 2 interceptions, 67 yards).
Boca Raton St. Andrew’s QB Dylan Mayers Dylan Mayers 6'0" | 195 lbs | QB Boca Raton St. Andrew's | 2024 FL 13-19 for 271 yards, 4 TDs.
Jackson Benton, QB, Lakeland Victory Christian was 14/19 184 passing yards 2TD and 46 yards rushing.
2025 Plantation American Heritage PK Gavin Harvey Gavin Harvey 5'10" | 165 lbs | K Plantation American Heritage | 2025 FL went 5/5 on PAT & 5/5 on touch backs.
Miami True North Classical Academy 2027 athlete George Harris George Harris 5'10" | 190 lbs | ATH FL Jr., 12 tackles and 1 tackle for loss in a setback against Bradford County. Camaul King, 2026, had 15 total tackles.
Miami Norland 2026 PK Noah Siden booted a game-winning field goal in overtime as the Vikings upset Miami Central to win the district.
Bushnell South Sumter 2026 QB Landen Sherman, starting his first ever game, was 7 of 11 for 165 & 4TDs added 1 more rushing for 5 Total TDs.
2025 Jon-Jon Harding, The Villages, had 8 catches for 60 yards, 1 rush for 11 yards, 6 tackles including 1 TFL, and 2 QB hurries.
Cocoa Beach trailed Out-of-Door Academy 20-12 in the fourth quarter but tied the game when Zane Sherrer returned a blocked punt for a touchdown and the Minutemen converted the two-point attempt to tie the game. Sherrer then played the hero in overtime with his touchdown run to give Cocoa Beach a 26-20 win.
Freshman LB Phillip Jones Jr., Miami Immaculata LaSalle had 3 more sacks last week – giving him 10 on the season. One of the top young players in Florida.
Kissimmee Tohopekaliga 2026 QB Sabby Meassick Sabby Meassick 6'0" | 165 lbs | QB Tohopekaliga | 2026 FL went over 400 yards passing, 3 touchdowns, led a 98-yard drive in final minute of the game to give Toho the win.
Viera 2027 LB Noah Renes had 16 total tackles, 4 for loss, 2 sacks, 1 blocked punt recovery for TD. Owen George 2024 DE 9 total tackles, 6 for loss, 4 sacks and 3 blocked punts.
Tampa Jesuit used a Will Griffin touchdown run. The Tigers then sealed the victory with Griffin’s two-point conversion toss to Peter Pesansky.
Victory Christian running back Zyrell Thomas’ touchdown run as time expired game the Storm a 19-16 win over Lakeland Christian.
2026 QB Ronajay Wiley Ronajay Wiley 5'10" | 183 lbs | RB Tallahassee Godby | 2026 FL , Tampa Hillsborough was 15-20, 287 Yards, 5 passing TDS. District win moves Hillsborough high to 2-0 in District.
Clearwater Academy International stunned Sarasota Riverview 35-33 with a 36-yard Hail Mary touchdown pass from Joaquin Kavuklis to Dallas Sims Dallas Sims 6'2" | 195 lbs | WR Clearwater Academy International | 2024 FL as time expired capping off a bizarre sequence to end the game.
Hayden Hays threw a touchdown pass and rushed for another in the fourth quarter and brought Daytona Beach Seabreeze back. Drew McNerney kicked the game-winning field goal with four seconds left on the clock to give the Sandcrabs a dramatic 44-41 win.
Fort Walton Beach Choctawhatchee jumped out to a 17-0 lead against Pensacola Escambia, only to see the Gators score 20 consecutive points and take the lead with four minutes left. Choctawhatchee kept fighting though and Jesse Winslette Jesse Winslette 6'6" | 215 lbs | QB Choctawhatchee | 2024 FL ‘s 58-yard touchdown pass Isaiah Johnson with 1:13 left gave the Indians a 24-20 win.
Tampa Bay Tech rallied from a 20-point deficit in the fourth quarter to stun Wharton 23-20. Freshman kicker Jakob Tramel’s 40-yard field goal with 1:55 remaining proved to be the game-winner.
Fort Myers quarterback Chris McFoley had four of his five completed passes go for touchdowns – one to Grant Coppens and three to Madrid Tucker Madrid Tucker 6'0" | 155 lbs | ATH Fort Myers | 2025 FL . Running back Frank Starks also had a 40-yard score.
Xavier Jackson intercepted a pass in the end zone with less than a minute left to clinch Cape Coral Island Coast’s thrilling win Cape Coral. Sophomore Vinny Miranda and Gervaris Leaphart each scored.
Naples running back Shawn Simeon Shawn Simeon 5'10" | 170 lbs | ATH Naples | 2025 State FL ran for over 250 rushing yards and four scores as Naples won the 50th Coconut Bowl over Lely.
Standout running back Malik Allen scored on the ground, and Matthew Wilson’s pass to Fletcher Kean led Estero to a win.
Naples Aubrey Rogers earned their first win in program history as Carter Beebe kicked a field goal and freshman quarterback Caden Diloreto connected with Jack Trittler for a score. Nicky Constantini dominated the field, running for almost 70 yards and picking up a 22-yard touchdown.
Emrhe Pray Emrhe Pray 6'2" | 185 lbs | DB Community School of Naples | 2025 FL scored three touchdowns, all of which came on defense. Pray reeled in two pick-sixes, and blocked a punt which he recovered and took back for a touchdown. Colin Murphy also found the end zone on a blocked punt with a scoop-and-score and Max Varga added an interception as Community School of Naples won.
Ethan Crossan was 19-for-29, connecting with Colorado commit Winston Watkins Winston Watkins 5'10" | 175 lbs | WR Bradenton IMG Academy | 2025 State FL for a 40-yard touchdown as Naples First Baptist broke through. Watkins finished the night with eight catches for 156 yards and three receiving touchdowns.
Omarion Carter snagged a pair of long touchdown passes from Trannon Villarreal, and Jayden Mixon scored on a pair of short runs and Marshon Jackson returned a fumble 65 yards for a touchdown paved the way for Immokalee.
Jeremiah Dean returned a fumble for a touchdown, and standout QB Carter Smith Carter Smith 6'4" | 180 lbs | QB Fort Myers Bishop Verot | 2025 State FL connected with Tookie Watts after recent Ohio State commit Leroy Roker picked off a pass as Fort Myers Bishop Verot got back on track.
Bryson Bender returned an interception 50 yards to break a tie with 42 seconds remaining in regulation, as Parrish Community came from behind to defeat Bradenton Braden River.
Quarterback Jordan Johnson, making his first start, threw two touchdowns as host Sarasota Booker won at Tornado Alley. Ahmad Hunter and Hunter Zirkle each scored.
Zycarl Lewis Jr. Jamarice Wilder Jamarice Wilder 5'9" | 180 lbs | RB Sarasota Booker | 2025 State FL , Griffin Gisotti and Deylen Platt Deylen Platt 6'3" | 175 lbs | DB Venice | 2024 State FL all had a hand in Venice’s district win.
Lorenzo Mauceri scored a touchdown and linebacker Caleb Whitmore returned a punt for a score as Englewood Lemon Bay remained unbeaten.
Port Charlotte scored on five straight possessions, using Ike Perry, Edd Guerrier and quarterback Eli Manley on offense, and Juju Roach on defense.
Carson Beach Carson Beach 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Cardinal Mooney | 2024 FL scored three rushing touchdowns and Devin Mingery hit Zy’Marion Lang for a pair of touchdown passes and had three on the night as Sarasota Cardinal Mooney rolled to the District 6-1S championship.
Sir Jacob Thompson, St. Petersburg Northeast finished with 7 tackles, an interception and 1 sack. RB Jeff Jones had 22 carries for 188 yards and 2 scores. QB Trey Whirley finished with 163 yards and 5 scores.
Allan Reynolds, St. Petersburg Catholic, finished this week with 6 tackles and 2 sacks.
Clearwater Calvary Christian Gavin Thomas had 8 tackles and a quarterback sack. QB Jacob Drackett Jacob Drackett 5'11" | 160 lbs | QB Calvary Christian | 2024 FL , threw for 195 yards and 3 TDs.
Athletic 2026 QB Eli Millian, Tarpon Springs East Lake was a perfect 10 of 10 for 172 yards 2 Touchdowns.
Kennvontae Sharrow’s early touchdown rush helped Jacksonville Riverside. Tae’shaun Gelsey, Zavier Hilliard, Myles Kendrick Myles Kendrick 175 lbs | ATH Jacksonville Riverside | 2025 FL and Rajon White caught scoring receptions. Jamal Harvey-Jackson added a Generals pick.
Three first-half Tiant Wyche touchdown runs helped Jacksonville Mandarin win for the sixth time. Carlos Witherup caught two Tramell Jones touchdown passes, while Jackson Copeland and Hylton Stubbs Hylton Stubbs 6'2" | 185 lbs | DB Jacksonville Mandarin | 2025 State FL also scored fumble returns.
Griffin Owen caught two touchdown passes as Ponte Vedra stretched their winning run to six games. Brian Case Brian Case 6'0" | 195 lbs | RB Ponte Vedra | 2025 FL also scored twice and ran for a team-high 75 yards. Sharks QB Ben Burk passed for 217 yards and three touchdowns, including one to Cole Madson.
Ty Neal ran for two scores and Naeem Burroughs Naeem Burroughs 5'11" | 160 lbs | WR Jacksonville Bolles | 2026 FL caught a D.J. Moore touchdown pass as Jacksonville Bolles won. Ethan Drumm Ethan Drumm 6'3" | 195 lbs | QB Jacksonville Bolles | 2025 FL threw three TDs.
Marcelis Tate Marcelis Tate 6'2" | 190 lbs | QB Neptune Beach Fletcher | 2024 FL threw for two touchdowns before halftime and rushed for another, leading Neptune Beach Fletcher. D.J. Parrish and Diondre Smith runs helped the Senators pull away for their sixth straight victory.
First-half rushing scores by Auston Harris and Rodney Tisdale Jr Rodney Tisdale Jr 6'2" | 180 lbs | QB First Coast | 2024 FL . propelled First Coast (3-4, 2-0) to victory. LeShan Evans and Jordan Anderson caught late touchdown passes.
NeShawn Jacobs broke loose for five touchdowns and 250 yards rushing, and Baldwin stayed on course for an at-large postseason berth. Christian Velvet also ran for a score. Leon Kirkland and Taylor Davenport intercepted passes.
Jerimy Upson scored on special teams and Jacksonville Atlantic won. Rico Walker also caught a touchdown pass from Zach Phillips.
Cade Gines rushed for three touchdowns to lead St. John’s Beachside. Will Dudley and Eddie Craig intercepted passes while Craig and Riley Hofrichter both recovered fumbles.
Marlin Haywood’s touchdown pass from Xavier Collins put Lake City Columbia in the win column.
Gainesville Bucholz QB Trace Johnson and receiver Justin Williams connected on three touchdowns as the Bobcats (7-0, 2-0) stayed unbeaten. R.J. Livingston also scored a kickoff return for Buchholz.
St. Augustine Menendez scored early on Jason Watson’s touchdown. Freshman Mason Lynch also found the end zone.
Conner Bearden and Vontayus Walker caught first-half touchdown passes to help Baker County. Rhett Rhoden interceptions and one each from Chase Phillips and Jamaurie Elliott. Brock Boatright booted two first-half field goals.
Josh Bruton’s first-half rushing touchdown was enough for West Nassau. Landon Scaff intercepted two passes for the Warriors.
Tommy Offord rushed for a first-half score and connected with Trenton Williams on another to lead Palatka. Justin Fells ran for two touchdowns and Cartaveon Valentine added a 98-yard TD.
Junior Keenon Johnson Keenon Johnson 5'9" | 175 lbs | RB Hawthorne | 2025 State FL broke free in the fourth quarter from 80 yards out for the defending state champion Hawthorne Hornets. A late touchdown from C.J. Ingram C.J. Ingram 6'0" | 155 lbs | QB Hawthorne | 2025 State FL to USF commit Alvon Isaac Alvon Isaac 5'9" | 170 lbs | ATH Hawthorne | 2024 FL wrapped up the win.
Julian Dewees ran for three touchdowns, sparking Jacksonville Bishop Kenny. James Resar James Resar 6'4" | 200 lbs | QB Jacksonville Bishop Kenny | 2024 State FL also rushed for two touchdowns and fired a scoring pass to J.P. Donovan.
Mason Williams ran for two touchdowns and passed to Josh Stallings for another as Jacksonville Providence continued to roll. Jett Hood returned an interception for a touchdown and scored on a rush.
Dylan Carter rushed for 217 yards and three touchdowns as Jacksonville Bishop Snyder won. Joseph Morales added 123 rushing yards.
Robert Ortega Jr. Robert Ortega Jr. 5'6" | 175 lbs | RB Davie Western | 2026 FL , 2026 RB, Davie Western, ran for 119 yards and 3 scores in the district title game.
In Fort Lauderdale NSU University School 2027 OL Shane Martinez Shane Martinez 5'11" | 220 lbs | OL NSU University | 2027 FL continued his tremendous season, leading his unbeaten Sharks to another win with 8 pancake blocks 2 drive blocks.
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