Top Football Performers – Week 9
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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. Games over the next three weeks will showcase teams and players, and especially…
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Continue ReadingWell, 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.
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 exhibited over 1,000 high school football prospects – in every class – and once again today, we are bringing you a number of performers.
In a tough loss to West Palm Beach The King’s Academy, Miami Ture North Academy 2027 RB Jonathan Bueno Jr. had 162 yards, 3 touchdowns and 3 kick returns for 76 yards.
2024 QB Luke Smith Luke Smith 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB Spruce Creek | 2024 FL , Port Orange Spruce creek put together an impressive game – with 302 total yards and 4 touchdowns, which included the game-winner in overtime.
Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas 2024 RB Jordan Lyle Jordan Lyle 6'0" | 190 lbs | RB Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas | 2024 State FL ran for 230 yards and 5 scores in a win over Coconut Creek Monarch.
Mykhel Boebert had two rushing touchdowns and Mitch Stricker connected on a pair of field to lead Palm Harbor University.
Jaylen White ran for a touchdown and threw another to D.J. Avant to lead Clearwater. Ti’lan McGee also scored on a run.
Jacob Drackett Jacob Drackett 5'11" | 160 lbs | QB Calvary Christian | 2024 FL threw three touchdown passes, two to Josh Robinson and another to Blair Callahan. And Sean Cuono Sean Cuono 6'0" | 190 lbs | ATH Clearwater Calvary Christian | 2025 State FL ran for two scores to lead Clearwater Calvary Christian.
Jeremy Thomas scored four touchdowns (three rushing, one passing) in the first half to help Largo over St. Petersburg Lakewood.
Justin Thurman Justin Thurman 6'0" | 175 lbs | RB Tampa Jesuit | 2025 State FL , a Notre Dame commit, scored three touchdowns for the second straight week and Tampa Jesuit won for the fifth straight time. Drew Woodaz Drew Woodaz 6'3" | 190 lbs | LB Tampa Jesuit | 2024 State FL led an opportunistic defense by picking off a pass and recovering a fumble. Sophomore QB Will Griffin also found WR Willy Suarez.
Tampa Berkeley Prep relied on the running on Joseph Troupe and Dallas Golden Dallas Golden 6'1" | 165 lbs | ATH Tampa Berkeley Prep | 2025 State FL to post a shutout. The defense was led by Gavin Holman, who returned a fumble for a touchdown.
Wesley Chapel Wiregrass Ranch won for the fifth straight time as Army commit Luke Knight found Bryce Randolph and a short run for a score by Jeremiah Julmiste.
Relying on the arm of Jack Niemann, the legs of Malachi Askin and the playmaking abilities on both sides of the ball of Milton Gracia, Wesley Chapel Cypress Creek moved one step closer to the school’s first ever undefeated season. Niemann threw a touchdown pass to Shaan Patel Shaan Patel 5'11" | 170 lbs | WR Wesley Chapel | 2025 FL .
Donny Faria returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown and Cody Gwinn and Mason Clarke each scored on runs in the second half to lead Land O’Lakes.
2024 Aidan Karsh Aidan Karsh 6'3" | 230 lbs | QB Monsignor Pace | 2024 FL , QB, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace was 16 of 24 for 260 yards and 4 touchdowns. Cole Rodriguez, 2027 K/P went 5/5 on extra points.
David Parks, WR, Sanford Seminole caught 5 passes for 114 yards, 2 touchdowns and a two-point conversion.
Three Myles Kendrick Myles Kendrick 175 lbs | ATH Jacksonville Riverside | 2025 FL touchdowns and another from Tae’shaun Gelsey propelled Jacksonville Riverside. Jamal Harvey-Jackson, OLB, had 12 tackles, 1 sack and 1 safety.
Hollywood Hills 2025 Athlete Amari Isaac scored 3 touchdowns, accounted for 160 yards and came up with 4 tackles.
Devonte Lyons Devonte Lyons 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB St. Augustine | 2024 FL and Trendell Anderson rushed for two scores apiece as St. Augustine remained unbeaten. Jimmie Wheeler and Marquice King picked off passes and Dylan Cook threw for three touchdown passes and Somourian Wingo scored twice.
Brian Case Brian Case 6'0" | 195 lbs | RB Ponte Vedra | 2025 FL rushed for 72 yards and three touchdowns as Ponte Vedra won for the seventh time. Joey Stephens and Jake Hilley also added touchdown runs.
Dae’Jon Shanks accounted for 275 yards and three total TDs in Starke Bradford County’s shutout of Lecanto. Chalil Cummings Chalil Cummings 5'11" | 175 lbs | ATH Starke Bradford County | 2024 State FL , and Chason Clark Chason Clark 6'3" | 190 lbs | LB Starke Bradford County | 2024 FL also had scores.
Kelvin Brown caught a Gage Screws touchdown and Nashawn Jacobs also rushed for a score as Baldwin rolled.
Jacari Maddox’s pick-six and Rodney Tisdale Jr Rodney Tisdale Jr 6'2" | 180 lbs | QB First Coast | 2024 FL . had a TD pass to LeShan Evans and Michael Thomas. Auston Harris also ran for a score for Jacksonville First Coast.
Dwayne Stuckey Jr. Dwayne Stuckey Jr. 5'10" | 170 lbs | QB Jacksonville University Christian | 2025 FL threw for multiple scores to Jenoa Alford and University Christian won for the fifth time. Isaac Colwell scored a pick-six.
Chase Phillips’ 99-yard fumble return for a touchdown and Seth Chestnut Seth Chestnut 6'1" | 205 lbs | LB Glen St. Mary Baker County | 2025 FL and Tucker Thrift also recovered fumbles for Baker County.
Multi-sport standout Anthony Brown rushed for two touchdowns and passed for one to help Jacksonville Englewood. Jalen Scarver starred on both sides of the ball with a receiving touchdown and an interception.
Eliyjah Caldwell scored two receiving touchdowns and one rushing as Jacksonville Impact Christian won for the sixth time. Hans Price passed for two TDs and Jemarie Weems caught five passes for 135 yards and a touchdown.
Four Edward Jordan touchdown passes helped St. John’s Beachside win on the road. Marco Lanza rushed for a touchdown and caught another.
Daniel DeFalco took a lateral from quarterback Dakwon Evans and then threw 30 yards downfield to Andre Andrews for a touchdown and a big win for Palm Coast Matanzas.
Dakota Fisher Dakota Fisher 5'10" | 165 lbs | ATH Chiefland | 2024 FL ‘s four-touchdown first half led Jacksonville Fort White. Jayden Jackson Jayden Jackson 6'2" | 300 lbs | DL Bradenton IMG Academy | 2024 State FL also ran for a pair of scores.
Ryan Hale returned a blocked punt for a touchdown and caught a Nikao Smith touchdown as Yulee won for the sixth time. Shamarion Gibbs made an interception for the Hornets.
Cartaveon Valentine ran the second-half kick back for a touchdown and also caught an 83-yard TD reception for 7-1 Palatka. Tommy Offord also had a scoring run.
John Bishop passed for three touchdowns and 213 yards to lead Jacksonville Bishop Snyder. Joseph Morales also scored twice, and Dylan Carter added 113 rushing yards.
Trenton Klein Trenton Klein 5'11" | 185 lbs | QB Lake Butler Union County | 2025 FL passed for two touchdowns and ran for one, and Blake McCoy scored a punt return as Union County won.
Sophomore Jyron Hughes connected with Max Redmon 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.
Sophomore QB Brady Hart Brady Hart 6'4" | 185 lbs | QB Cocoa | 2026 FL threw three touchdown passes, one to Jayvan Boggs Jayvan Boggs 6'0" | 180 lbs | WR Cocoa | 2025 State FL for his 17th receiving score of the season, to lead once beaten Cocoa.
Rockledge quarterback Traven Green threw four touchdown passes, including a 35-yarder and one for 60 yards to Lorenzo Bell Jr. Green also threw scoring tosses to Jaylen Heyward Jaylen Heyward 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB Rockledge | 2024 State FL and JaMarcus Giscombe.
Tay Welch scored two touchdowns in the first quarter and D.L. Hardison D.L. Hardison 5'9" | 150 lbs | WR Eau Gallie | 2025 State FL caught two touchdown passes from Mari Crooms, and Delvonte Williams Delvonte Williams 5'8" | 200 lbs | RB Eau Gallie | 2025 FL scored for Eau Gallie.
Justin Woulard scored the first touchdown and Joseph Allen Joseph Allen 6'1" | 200 lbs | QB Melbourne Central Catholic | 2027 FL threw a 47-yard touchdown pass to Ramel Hernandez, and Anderson Aiman recovered a blocked punt to lead Melbourne Central Catholic.
Jessie Perez returned an interception 53 yards for a touchdown, and Melbourne Holy Trinity never trailed.
2026 QB Chance Rouston, Boca Raton, threw for 303 yards and 3 scores in a loss to Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons.
Boynton Beach Somerset Canyons had some quality performances this week from 2024 RB Tristan Thompson (19-239-2TDs), 2025 QB Jayden Harrington Jayden Harrington 5'10" | 165 lbs | QB Boynton Beach Somerset Canyons | 2025 FL (12-18 265 4 TDS 32 rush yards), 2025 LB Marco Saberson (11 total tackles, 8 solo) and 2024 WR Joshua Hibbert (5 Receptions, 164 yards and 3 TD’s).
2025 WR/DB, Amarri Range Amarri Range 6'3" | 175 lbs | ATH Zephyrhills Christian Academy | 2025 FL , 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!
2025 RB Elijah DeWoskin, 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,
Gulfport Boca Ciega continued to have a strong season as Mohamed Barrie (101 yards, 2 scores) and Kevin Davis returned an interception for a score.
In Clearwater Academy International’s win this past week had several prospects step up. Among those were Samuel Ehret (5 tackles, 2 sacks), Dallas Sims Dallas Sims 6'2" | 195 lbs | WR Clearwater Academy International | 2024 FL (5 receptions, 112 yards, 1 TD), Antwan Raymond (22 carries 159 yards, 1 reception, 10 yards) and Sean Sevillano Sean Sevillano 6'3" | 290 lbs | DL Clearwater Academy | 2024 FL (10 tackles, 2 sacks and 6 tackles for loss).
Miramar 2024 DE/Edge Shamar Meilke 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.
St. Petersburg Catholic 2024 RB Damarion Rowe had 100 yards and a score.
St. Petersburg Gibbs had a big game from Davion Massey, who finished with 7 tackles and 1 interception for a score.
QB Jeff Jones 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.
2026 Athlete Leandro Gutierrez Leandro Gutierrez 5'9" | 165 lbs | LB Master's Academy | 2026 FL , Oviedo The Master’s Academy finished with 8 tackles, 9 assists, and 7/7 long snaps. Big 37 yard Pick Six! Off to the playoffs!
2024 LB Brendan Leal, Davie Western has been steady all year. This 3.65 (GPA) student had 9 tackles in a win last week.
Tampa Plant once again had a number of players come through this past week. Among those were LB Alex Tate (15 tackles, 5 solo tackles, 8 assists, 2 tackles for loss), SS/RB Chase Jarrett Chase Jarrett 6'0" | 185 lbs | DB Plant | 2024 FL (21 tackles, 12 solo tackles, 5 assists, 1 sack, 3 tackles for loss), QB Trey O’Malley (6-10, 149 yards and 2 scores), 2025 athlete Waltez Clark Waltez Clark 6'2" | 185 lbs | RB Tampa Plant | 2025 State FL (5 receptions, 125 yards, 1 TD and Camilo Nanfra PK was 6 for 6 (all touch backs). 3 for 3 on PAT’s.
Miami Somerset Silver Palms moved to 4-4 this past week as 2026 QB Humberto Serrano (150 yards passing and 2 TDs), Robert Reddish Robert Reddish 5'11" | 170 lbs | WR Somerset Silver Palms | 2024 FL (1 receiving TD and interception), Jonathan Ramos (2 interceptions, 6 solo tackles and a forced fumble) and Jordan Lyons (7 solo tackles and a forced fumble).
2024 DL Andres Quiroz, Miami Coral Reef (10 tackles and 1 pass deflection).
Once again, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy had several players step up. Among those were Senior QB Anthony Barbar Anthony Barbar 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy | 2024 FL (20/22 for 356 yards and 5 TDs), Junior WR/DE D.J. Wimbley (8 catches for 155 yards and 2 TDs. He added 2 tackles, 1 TFL and .5 sacks), Senior WR/LB Evan Tempro (5 catches for 72 yards and 2 TDs. He also had 2 tackles and .5 TFL) and Junior LB Mikee Varga (6 tackles, 3.5 TFLs and 1.5 sacks. He added a rush for 18 yards).
Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy continued to turn heads in Week 9. Among some of players that stepped up included QB Robert Kerns Robert Kerns 6'0" | 185 lbs | QB Archbishop McCarthy | 2026 FL (8-13 for 171 and 2 TDs, 2 carries for 58 and a TD), Jeremiah Alexandre (7 carries for 77 yards and TD) and Kobi Williams (3 catches for 88 yards and 2 TDs).
Gainesville St. Francis Catholic Academy had a boost from Nash Lantinen 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), Devin Rollins 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 Alejandro Delgado (4 catch for 63 yds / 1 assist tackle / 2 INT).
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