Top Football Performers – Week 9

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Well, Week 9 is now in the books – and with some teams now eliminated from post season play, there are others who have secured a spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Since the start of the season, we have promoted and exhibited over 1,000 high school football prospects – in every class – and once again today, we are bringing you a number of performers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a tough loss to West Palm Beach The King's Academy, Miami Ture North Academy 2027 RB <strong>Jonathan Bueno Jr.</strong> had 162 yards, 3 touchdowns and 3 kick returns for 76 yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275816' first='Luke' last='Smith']</strong>, Port Orange Spruce creek put together an impressive game – with 302 total yards and 4 touchdowns, which included the game-winner in overtime.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas 2024 RB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404267' first='Jordan' last='Lyle']</strong> ran for 230 yards and 5 scores in a win over Coconut Creek Monarch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mykhel Boebert</strong> had two rushing touchdowns and <strong>Mitch Stricker</strong> connected on a pair of field to lead Palm Harbor University.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaylen White</strong> ran for a touchdown and threw another to <strong>D.J. Avant</strong> to lead Clearwater. <strong>Ti'lan McGee</strong> also scored on a run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275811' first='Jacob' last='Drackett']</strong> threw three touchdown passes, two to <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1134152' first='Josh' last='Robinson']</strong> and another to <strong>Blair Callahan</strong>. And <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='829341' first='Sean' last='Cuono']</strong> ran for two scores to lead Clearwater Calvary Christian.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jeremy Thomas</strong> scored four touchdowns (three rushing, one passing) in the first half to help Largo over St. Petersburg Lakewood.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='826493' first='Justin' last='Thurman']</strong>, a Notre Dame commit, scored three touchdowns for the second straight week and Tampa Jesuit won for the fifth straight time. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404230' first='Drew' last='Woodaz']</strong> led an opportunistic defense by picking off a pass and recovering a fumble. Sophomore QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1206219' first='Will' last='Griffin']</strong> also found WR <strong>Willy Suarez</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tampa Berkeley Prep relied on the running on <strong>Joseph Troupe</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='826589' first='Dallas' last='Golden']</strong> to post a shutout. The defense was led by <strong>Gavin Holman</strong>, who returned a fumble for a touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wesley Chapel Wiregrass Ranch won for the fifth straight time as Army commit <strong>Luke Knight </strong>found <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1315712' first='Bryce' last='Randolph']</strong> and a short run for a score by <strong>Jeremiah Julmiste</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Relying on the arm of <strong>Jack Niemann</strong>, the legs of <strong>Malachi Askin </strong>and the playmaking abilities on both sides of the ball of <strong>Milton Gracia</strong>, Wesley Chapel Cypress Creek moved one step closer to the school's first ever undefeated season. Niemann threw a touchdown pass to <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1230904' first='Shaan' last='Patel']</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Donny Faria</strong> returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown and <strong>Cody Gwinn</strong> and <strong>Mason Clarke</strong> each scored on runs in the second half to lead Land O'Lakes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='605134' first='Aidan' last='Karsh']</strong>, QB, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace was 16 of 24 for 260 yards and 4 touchdowns. <strong>Cole Rodriguez</strong>, 2027 K/P went 5/5 on extra points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>David Parks</strong>, WR, Sanford Seminole caught 5 passes for 114 yards, 2 touchdowns and a two-point conversion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Three [player_tooltip player_id='1132456' first='Myles' last='Kendrick'] touchdowns and another from Tae'shaun Gelsey propelled Jacksonville Riverside. <strong>Jamal Harvey-Jackson</strong>, OLB, had 12 tackles, 1 sack and 1 safety.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hollywood Hills 2025 Athlete <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1322345' first='Amari' last='Isaac']</strong> scored 3 touchdowns, accounted for 160 yards and came up with 4 tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404236' first='Devonte' last='Lyons']</strong> and <strong>Trendell Anderson</strong> rushed for two scores apiece as St. Augustine remained unbeaten. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1320823' first='Jimmie' last='Wheeler']</strong> and <strong>Marquice King</strong> picked off passes and<strong> Dylan Cook </strong>threw for three touchdown passes and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1368267' first='Somourian' last='Wingo']</strong> scored twice.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1106287' first='Brian' last='Case']</strong> rushed for 72 yards and three touchdowns as Ponte Vedra won for the seventh time. <strong>Joey Stephens</strong> and <strong>Jake Hilley</strong> also added touchdown runs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dae'Jon Shanks</strong> accounted for 275 yards and three total TDs in Starke Bradford County's shutout of Lecanto.&nbsp;<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='741334' first='Chalil' last='Cummings']</strong>, and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404616' first='Chason' last='Clark']</strong> also had scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1793522' first='Kelvin' last='Brown']</strong> caught a <strong>Gage Screws</strong> touchdown and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1640493' first='Nashawn' last='Jacobs']</strong> also rushed for a score as Baldwin rolled.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jacari Maddox's</strong> pick-six and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='537666' first='Rodney' last='Tisdale Jr'].</strong> had a TD pass to <strong>LeShan Evans </strong>and <strong>Michael Thomas</strong>. <strong>Auston Harris</strong> also ran for a score for Jacksonville First Coast.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='830589' first='Dwayne' last='Stuckey Jr.']</strong> threw for multiple scores to <strong>Jenoa Alford</strong> and University Christian won for the fifth time. <strong>Isaac Colwell</strong> scored a pick-six.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chase Phillips'</strong> 99-yard fumble return for a touchdown and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1130817' first='Seth' last='Chestnut']</strong> and <strong>Tucker Thrift</strong> also recovered fumbles for Baker County.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Multi-sport standout <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1267160' first='Anthony' last='Brown']</strong> rushed for two touchdowns and passed for one to help Jacksonville Englewood. <strong>Jalen Scarver</strong> starred on both sides of the ball with a receiving touchdown and an interception.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Eliyjah Caldwell</strong> scored two receiving touchdowns and one rushing as Jacksonville Impact Christian won for the sixth time. <strong>Hans Price</strong> passed for two TDs and <strong>Jemarie Weems</strong> caught five passes for 135 yards and a touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Four <strong>Edward Jordan </strong>touchdown passes helped St. John's Beachside win on the road. <strong>Marco Lanza</strong> rushed for a touchdown and caught another.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Daniel DeFalco</strong> took a lateral from quarterback Dakwon Evans and then threw 30 yards downfield to <strong>Andre Andrews </strong>for a touchdown and a big win for Palm Coast Matanzas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='302457' first='Dakota' last='Fisher']'s</strong> four-touchdown first half led Jacksonville Fort White. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='943173' first='Jayden' last='Jackson']</strong> also ran for a pair of scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ryan Hale</strong> returned a blocked punt for a touchdown and caught a <strong>Nikao Smith </strong>touchdown as Yulee won for the sixth time. <strong>Shamarion Gibbs</strong> made an interception for the Hornets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cartaveon Valentine</strong> ran the second-half kick back for a touchdown and also caught an 83-yard TD reception for 7-1 Palatka. <strong>Tommy Offord</strong> also had a scoring run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>John Bishop</strong> passed for three touchdowns and 213 yards to lead Jacksonville Bishop Snyder. <strong>Joseph Morales </strong>also scored twice, and <strong>Dylan Carter</strong> added 113 rushing yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1134180' first='Trenton' last='Klein']</strong> passed for two touchdowns and ran for one, and <strong>Blake McCoy</strong> scored a punt return as Union County won.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sophomore <strong>Jyron Hughes</strong> connected with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1316010' first='Max' last='Redmon']</strong> on the game-winning score, a 12-yard touchdown pass midway through the fourth quarter, to give West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman a 17-14 win over rival Benjamin.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sophomore QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1247449' first='Brady' last='Hart'] </strong>threw three touchdown passes, one to <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='953682' first='Jayvan' last='Boggs']</strong> for his 17th receiving score of the season, to lead once beaten Cocoa.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rockledge quarterback <strong>Traven Green</strong> threw four touchdown passes, including a 35-yarder and one for 60 yards to <strong>Lorenzo Bell Jr.</strong> Green also threw scoring tosses to <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404053' first='Jaylen' last='Heyward']</strong> and <strong>JaMarcus Giscombe</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tay Welch</strong> scored two touchdowns in the first quarter and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='826611' first='D.L.' last='Hardison'] </strong>caught two touchdown passes from Mari Crooms, and [player_tooltip player_id='833745' first='Delvonte' last='Williams'] scored for Eau Gallie.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Justin Woulard</strong> scored the first touchdown and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='736787' first='Joseph' last='Allen']</strong> threw a 47-yard touchdown pass to <strong>Ramel Hernandez</strong>, and <strong>Anderson Aiman</strong> recovered a blocked punt to lead Melbourne Central Catholic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jessie Perez</strong> returned an interception 53 yards for a touchdown, and Melbourne Holy Trinity never trailed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1583956' first='Chance' last='Rouston'],</strong> Boca Raton, threw for 303 yards and 3 scores in a loss to Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boynton Beach Somerset Canyons had some quality performances this week from 2024 RB <strong>Tristan Thompson</strong> (19-239-2TDs), 2025 QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1022069' first='Jayden' last='Harrington']</strong> (12-18 265 4 TDS 32 rush yards), 2025 LB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1319693' first='Marco' last='Saberson']</strong> (11 total tackles, 8 solo) and 2024 WR <strong>Joshua Hibbert</strong> (5 Receptions, 164 yards and 3 TD's).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 WR/DB, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1056904' first='Amarri' last='Range']</strong>, Zephyrhills Christian scored both touchdowns for the Warriors 14-7 win against McClay and had several receptions. He also broke up several passes and got one QB sack at CB!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 RB <strong>Elijah DeWoskin</strong>, Pembroke Pines West Broward continues to have a solid season as he ran for 125 yards and 2 scores in a win over rival Pembroke Pines Flanagan,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gulfport Boca Ciega continued to have a strong season as <strong>Mohamed Barrie</strong> (101 yards, 2 scores) and <strong>Kevin Davis</strong> returned an interception for a score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In Clearwater Academy International's win this past week had several prospects step up. Among those were <strong>Samuel Ehret</strong> (5 tackles, 2 sacks), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1123115' first='Dallas' last='Sims']</strong> (5 receptions, 112 yards, 1 TD), <strong>Antwan Raymond</strong> (22 carries 159 yards, 1 reception, 10 yards) and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='849626' first='Sean' last='Sevillano']</strong> (10 tackles, 2 sacks and 6 tackles for loss).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miramar 2024 DE/Edge <strong>Shamar Meilke</strong> continued to have a tremendous season for Miramar as he added to his 19.5 sacks in a loss to Davie Western. He is committed to Indiana.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Petersburg Catholic 2024 RB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='617720' first='Damarion' last='Rowe']</strong> had 100 yards and a score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Petersburg Gibbs had a big game from <strong>Davion Massey</strong>, who finished with 7 tackles and 1 interception for a score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QB <strong>Jeff Jones</strong> continued to have an outstanding season for St. Petersburg. This week he carried 16 times for 192 yards and 2 scores. He was also 6 of 14 for 65 yards and 2 scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 Athlete <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='958342' first='Leandro' last='Gutierrez']</strong>, Oviedo The Master's Academy&nbsp;finished with 8 tackles, 9 assists, and 7/7 long snaps. Big 37 yard Pick Six! Off to the playoffs!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 LB <strong>Brendan Leal</strong>, Davie Western has been steady all year. This 3.65 (GPA) student had 9 tackles in a win last week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tampa Plant</strong> once again had a number of players come through this past week. Among those were LB <strong>Alex Tate</strong> (15 tackles, 5 solo tackles, 8 assists, 2 tackles for loss), SS/RB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='468699' first='Chase' last='Jarrett']</strong> (21 tackles, 12 solo tackles, 5 assists, 1 sack, 3 tackles for loss), QB <strong>Trey O'Malley </strong>(6-10, 149 yards and 2 scores), 2025 athlete <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='826467' first='Waltez' last='Clark']</strong> (5 receptions, 125 yards, 1 TD and <strong>Camilo Nanfra</strong> PK was 6 for 6 (all touch backs). 3 for 3 on PAT's.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miami Somerset Silver Palms moved to 4-4 this past week as 2026 QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1779710' first='Humberto' last='Serrano'] </strong>(150 yards passing and 2 TDs), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1122765' first='Robert' last='Reddish']</strong> (1 receiving TD and interception), <strong>Jonathan Ramos </strong>(2 interceptions, 6 solo tackles and a forced fumble) and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1580913' first='Jordan' last='Lyons']</strong> (7 solo tackles and a forced fumble).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 DL <strong>Andres Quiroz</strong>, Miami Coral Reef (10 tackles and 1 pass deflection).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Once again, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy had several players step up. Among those were Senior QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='951695' first='Anthony' last='Barbar'] </strong>(20/22 for 356 yards and&nbsp;5 TDs), Junior WR/DE <strong>D.J. Wimbley</strong> (8 catches for 155 yards and 2 TDs. He added 2 tackles, 1 TFL and .5 sacks), Senior WR/LB <strong>Evan Tempro </strong>(5 catches for 72 yards and 2 TDs. He also had 2 tackles and .5 TFL) and Junior LB <strong>Mikee Varga</strong> (6 tackles, 3.5 TFLs and 1.5 sacks. He added a rush for 18 yards).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy continued to turn heads in Week 9. Among some of players that stepped up included QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1061039' first='Robert' last='Kerns'] </strong>(8-13 for 171 and 2 TDs, 2 carries for 58 and a TD),<strong> Jeremiah Alexandre</strong> (7 carries for 77 yards and TD) and<strong> Kobi Williams </strong>(3 catches for 88 yards and 2 TDs).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gainesville St. Francis Catholic Academy had a boost from <strong>Nash Lantinen </strong>2025 QB (11/20 pass for 110 yds 1 TD / 16 rush for 107 yds 1 TD / 1 rush 2PT / 2 catch for 24 yds 1 TD), <strong>Devin Rollins</strong> 2024 RB (15 rush for 70 yds 1 TD / 2 catch for 16 yds 1 TD / 1 solo tackle 3 assist tackles) and 2025 Athlete <strong>Alejandro Delgado</strong> (4 catch for 63 yds / 1 assist tackle / 2 INT).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PROSPECT SHEET: Statewide Coverage Daily. </strong><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 href="mailto:Floridakids1@aol.com">Floridakids1@aol.com</a>.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->