TOP PERFORMERS – WEEK 7

<!-- 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 seventh week in the rearview mirror, we bring you some top performance across the Sunshine State:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Unbeaten Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy had some quality performances this week. Leading the Lions were junior <strong>D.J. Wimbley </strong>(5 tackles, 4 TFLs, 2 sacks for&nbsp;25 yards, and a blocked kick), junior <strong>Harrison Gant</strong> (8 rushes for 91 yards and a touchdown, and a catch for 16 yards. He also added 8 tackles on defense), junior <strong>Mikee Varga</strong> (6 tackles, 2 TFLs, and 2 sacks for 17 yards) and senior punter <strong>Colin Cartagena </strong>(2 punts for 90 yards with a long of 48 yards).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Weston Cypress Bay 2025 QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='829425' first='Devin' last='Gonzalez']</strong> had 289 yards and 5 scores and 2024 athlete <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='951745' first='Joaquin' last='Edie']</strong> finished with 6 reception and 2 scores and added a 63-yard punt return.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kenley Israel</strong> DE, Miramar Everglades had 9 solo tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clearwater 2026 DE <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1249085' first='Samuel' last='Roseborough']</strong> finished with 14 tackles and two sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 safety Reece Allen</strong>, Seminole Osceola had 13 tackles, 1 blocked punt and 1 safety – and <strong>Brogan Coleman</strong> finished with 14 tackles and 1 sack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Petersburg Northeast 2025 WR <strong>Javeyon McKenzie</strong> had 9 receptions for 100 yards, 1 TD - and 2024 QB <strong>Trey Whirley</strong> was 20 for 27, 180 yards, 2 TDs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Clearwater Calvary Christian Athlete Zander Altieri</strong> finished with 4 receptions for 93 yards and 25 yards rushing and 2024 QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275811' first='Jacob' last='Drackett'] </strong>had 291 yards, 2 scores and 1 rushing TD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pinellas Park 2025 RB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1324080' first='Emarian' last='Triplett']</strong> finished his game with 18 carries for 129 yards and a score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clearwater Central Catholic rolled along as 2025 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='827366' first='Jershaun' last='Newton']</strong> was 19 for 27, 283 yds 3 TD, 2024 WR <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275834' first='Caleb' last='Goodloe']</strong>, 7 receptions, 83 yds 1 TD and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='944704' first='Shamar' last='Rigby'],</strong> 6 receptions, 94 yds, 1 TD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 LB <strong>Keyari James </strong>Clearwater Academy International finished with 16 tackles, 2 sacks, <strong>Evan Aubrey</strong> (12 tackles, 2 sacks), 2025 RB <strong>Antwan Raymond </strong>(14 carries, 184 yards, 2 TD) and DL <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='849626' first='Sean' last='Sevillano']</strong> (15 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 2-point conversion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Petersburg Catholic 2026 RB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='617720' first='Damarion' last='Rowe']</strong> had 23 carries for 146 yards, 2 TDs and 4 receptions for 34 yards and 1 score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Geramyah Porter</strong>, 2024 QB, Tarpon Springs and 20 carries for 178 yards and 3 TD. He was 5-9 for 94 yards passing with 1 TD. Record-setting RB <strong>Parkees Harris</strong> 25 carries, 202 yds, 1 TD. He also added 3 receptions, 45 yards, 1 TD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027 OL <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='895396' first='Shane' last='Martinez']</strong>, Fort Lauderdale NSU University School had another stellar week with 6 pancake blocks and 6 drive blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 S <strong>Jon Bocchino</strong>, Niceville, had 9 tackles and 1.5 sacks in a huge home win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1315683' first='Preston' last='Douglas']</strong>, 2025, TE/OLB, Jupiter had 170 yards, 3 touchdowns, 5 receptions, 3 tackles and 1 tackle for loss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Edge <strong>Brennan King</strong>, West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman came up with 3.5 sacks. 6 tackles and 1 tackle for loss in a rebound win against Clewiston.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lake Wales RB <strong>Rashad Orr</strong> had a big night with 11 rushes for 153 yards and two scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212286' first='Sabby' last='Meassick']</strong>, Kissimmee Tokopekaliga was 30 of 43 for 597 yards and 6 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275843' first='Jadyn' last='Glasser']</strong>, Venice, was 16 of 22 for 263 yards and 4 TDs in a win over Bradenton Manatee.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lake Mary sophomore phenom QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1206614' first='Noah' last='Grubbs'] </strong>was 21 of 30 for 325 yards, 5 touchdown passes and 2 scores on the ground.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Tigers had a pair of touchdown passes from sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1247449' first='Brady' last='Hart']</strong> to junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='953682' first='Jayvan' last='Boggs']</strong> in a big win over Sanford Seminole.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 36-yard touchdown run by <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1022393' first='Larry' last='Johnson III']</strong> broke open the game for Palm Bay. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='283719' first='Bradyn' last='Cook']</strong> 1-yard run with 1:57 to play in the third pushed it just about out of reach.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First-year head coach <strong>Logan Hallock </strong>picked up his first victory as Titusville Astronaut's <strong>D.J. Hunter</strong> scored four times on the ground and threw for another. <strong>Elijah Peters</strong> ran for two scores and caught the scoring pass from Hunter. <strong>Connor Lamothe</strong> kicked four extra points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='227859' first='Chase' last='Cromartie']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='849937' first='Zack' last='Pillow']</strong> connected through the air for touchdowns for the fourth and fifth time this season, and Cromartie, who was 24 of 30 for 248 yards, scored on a 5-yard run. He also passed 30 yards to <strong>Bruce Tucker</strong> for a score as Viera beat Palm Bay Bayside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In Sebastian River's win, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1258684' first='Buddha' last='James']</strong> (2025 RB/OLB: 19 rushes for 200 yards and 2 TD's, 209 All-purpose yards), and <strong>Jonathan Tumblin</strong> (2024 ATH/MLB: 6 rushes for 86 yards and 1 TD).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tay Welch</strong> scored on runs of 35 and 80 yards, and Eau Gallie came up big on defense. <strong>Emmanuel Small </strong>scored on a blocked punt return and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1247547' first='Xavier' last='Lherisse']</strong> returned an interception.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1140885' first='Tayshawn' last='Benson']</strong> scored twice, and <strong>T.J. Monroe</strong> ran for a score for Palm Bay Heritage. <strong>Daniel Khwaley </strong>scored a fourth-quarter rushing touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Melbourne Holy Trinity used a <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1143156' first='Brogan' last='McNab']</strong> touchdown pass to <strong>Dylan Jensen</strong>, a <strong>Kamar Fielder</strong> 54-yard punt return and a 24-yard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='927727' first='Jaeden' last='McMillan'] </strong>TD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In remaining unbeaten, Miami True North Classical Academy 2027 QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='377390' first='Zac' last='Katz']</strong> finished 20 of 23 for 302 yards and 1 score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='736787' first='Joseph' last='Allen']</strong> threw a pair of touchdown passes to <strong>Ramel Hernandez</strong> as Melbourne Central Catholic won for the fifth time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1580854' first='Daniel' last='Fernandez'] Jr.,</strong> Miami Westminster Christian, recorded 7 Solo tackles, 5 Sacks, 5 Tackles for loss and 2 Forced Fumbles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior running back <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404236' first='Devonte' last='Lyons']</strong> rushed for four touchdowns and the St. Augustine Yellow Jackets (6-0) stayed perfect. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='826612' first='Locklan' last='Hewlett']</strong> threw touchdowns to <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='829478' first='Carl' last='Jenkins Jr.'],</strong> <strong>Trenton Jones</strong> and <strong>Myles Simmons</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miramar 2024 QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275827' first='Kael' last='Alexander']</strong> completed nine passes for 216 yards and 3 scores. He added 2 more scores on the ground.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alabama commitment <strong>Jaime Ffrench Jr.</strong> scored two early touchdowns and Jacksonville Mandarin cruised. <strong>Tiant Wyche Jr.</strong> rushed for a pair of scores. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='826642' first='Tramell' last='Jones Jr.']</strong> also connected with sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='223277' first='Ethan' last='Sherman']</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jonathan Andrews</strong> rushed for the game-winning touchdown in the final two minutes as Lake City Columbia beat Jacksonville Bolles. Andrews ran for three scores and <strong>Cade Frier</strong> caught a touchdown pass for Columbia (2-4). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Johnathan Downer-Barrett</strong> booted the deciding point-after and Jacksonville Raines came up with a win. <strong>Jaylen Clark</strong> came up with a huge sack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Starke Bradford County forced three turnovers and added another shutout to their success. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='741334' first='Chalil' last='Cummings']</strong> scored on a <strong>Dae'Jon Shanks</strong> and <strong>Willie Pollard</strong> ran for scores. Bradford County has allowed 57 points in its last 16 regular season games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kodi Lang</strong> scored rushing and passing touchdowns and Live Oak Suwannee remained unbeaten.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Anthony Vaglienti</strong> caught a touchdown pass from <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='743075' first='Marcelis' last='Tate']</strong> as Neptune Beach Fletcher won for the 5th time. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1771754' first='Diondre' last='Smith']</strong> came up with a touchdown reception.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>L.J. Jacobs</strong> intercepted a fourth-quarter pass as <strong>Yulee</strong> came up with a huge district win. <strong>Tyson Wharton</strong> caught a <strong>Nikao Smith</strong> pass, and <strong>Shamarion Gibbs</strong> also ran for a score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>King Johnson's</strong> touchdown strikes to <strong>Sylvester Miller</strong> led Jacksonville Andrew Jackson. <strong>Antwan Hart</strong> added a score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ian Miller</strong> passed for three touchdowns and <strong>D'ante Simms</strong> scored both running and receiving for Fernandina Beach and <strong>Kyle Jones</strong> made several catches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Freshman <strong>Ty Keister</strong> threw late touchdown passes to <strong>Kevon Roulhac </strong>and <strong>Tayshaun Solomon</strong> as Jacksonville Englewood won.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jacksonville Wolfson's <strong>Brady Nelson</strong> rushed for one touchdown and threw for two more in an exciting overtime win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Carson Collins</strong> made five sacks to lead St. Augustine Tocoi Creek. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1315652' first='Ryan' last='Killmer']</strong> passed for four touchdowns, two each to <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='283720' first='Julio' last='Santiago']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404559' first='Jevon' last='Welch']</strong>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Landon Nalepa</strong> and <strong>Jaydan Jenkins</strong> provided the offense in a come-from-behind win for Middleburg.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1130811' first='Dane' last='Thompkins']</strong> rushed for four touchdowns and <strong>Jason Wiggins </strong>also scored on a fumble return for Lake Minneola.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Luke Thomas</strong> returned an interception for a touchdown and <strong>Mekhi Ellis </strong>took a blocked punt all the way as Jacksonville University Christian rebounded. <strong>Alan Woods</strong> and <strong>Dwayne Stuckey</strong> also ran for a scores,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ke'nais Williams</strong> ran for two touchdowns and <strong>Case Foster</strong> scored a second-half fumble return to lead Glen St. Mary Baker County. <strong>Makhai Mosley</strong> also found the end zone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Palatka rebounded from its first loss of the season as <strong>K.J. Wright</strong>, sophomore quarterback <strong>Tommy Offord</strong> and <strong>Cartaveon Valentine</strong> added a pair of long touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tyler Sapp's</strong> 20-yard field goal as time expired boosted Keystone. <strong>Cartez Daniels</strong>, <strong>Jaden Goodman,</strong> <strong>Baylor Ford</strong>, <strong>Darrion Grady</strong> and <strong>Wyatt Van Zant</strong> all contributed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1134180' first='Trenton' last='Klein']</strong> passed for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead Lake Butler Union County.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='302457' first='Dakota' last='Fisher']'s</strong> punt return touchdown was one of many highlights a Fort White won for the fifth time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miami Norland's offense came alive in the second half as junior quarterback <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='826621' first='Ennio' last='Yapoor']</strong> scored the game-winning touchdown. Yapoor also threw a touchdown pass earlier in the fourth quarter.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Century Northview, last year's 1R state runner up, won for only the second time as <strong>Joe Wright</strong> scored twice on the ground and <strong>Wyatt Scruggs</strong> also scoring a rushing touchdown. <strong>Devin Kelly</strong> rounded out the Chiefs' scoring in the shutout.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coconut Creek Monarch 2024 RB <strong>Emmanuel Lavaud</strong> ran for 163 yards and two scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tampa Jesuit 2026 QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1206219' first='Will' last='Griffin']</strong> completed 21 passes for 286 yards and 3 scores – 2 of those going to <strong>Willy Suarez</strong> for 101 yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1268166' first='Corey' last='Simms']</strong> has been on fire as the New Port Richey Mitchell RB ran for a school-record 295 yards and 4 touchdowns on just 13 carries.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1087990' first='Wells' last='Bettenhausen']</strong>, QB, DeFuniak Springs Walton (6-0) won once again. He was 21 for 26, 406 Passing Yards, 3 Passing TD's / 2 Rushing TD's.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Athlete <strong>Jason “J.D.” Davis</strong>, Holiday Anclote a 8 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 blocked field goal and a sack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 RB/Athlete <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1130892' first='Joshua' last='Perry']</strong>, Orlando Lake Nona had 36 carries for 191 and 2 scores. 218 total yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='927717' first='Jayden' last='Petit'], </strong>7 catches, 102 yards and 2 scores for the Naples First Baptist 2026 WR.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Lakeland Santa Fe Catholic Athlete <strong>Trevor Smith</strong> accounted for 150 yards and 3 touchdowns.<strong><a></a></strong></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: Floridakids1@aol.com.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->