TOP PERFORMERS – WEEK 7
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Today, with the seventh week in the rearview mirror, we bring you some top performance across the Sunshine State:
Unbeaten Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy had some quality performances this week. Leading the Lions were junior D.J. Wimbley (5 tackles, 4 TFLs, 2 sacks for 25 yards, and a blocked kick), junior Harrison Gant (8 rushes for 91 yards and a touchdown, and a catch for 16 yards. He also added 8 tackles on defense), junior Mikee Varga (6 tackles, 2 TFLs, and 2 sacks for 17 yards) and senior punter Colin Cartagena (2 punts for 90 yards with a long of 48 yards).
Weston Cypress Bay 2025 QB Devin Gonzalez Devin Gonzalez 6'0" | 175 lbs | QB Weston Cypress Bay | 2025 FL had 289 yards and 5 scores and 2024 athlete Joaquin Edie Joaquin Edie 5'10" | 165 lbs | WR Weston Cypress Bay | 2024 FL finished with 6 reception and 2 scores and added a 63-yard punt return.
Kenley Israel DE, Miramar Everglades had 9 solo tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks.
Clearwater 2026 DE Samuel Roseborough Samuel Roseborough 6'5" | 260 lbs | OL Clearwater | 2026 FL finished with 14 tackles and two sacks.
2024 safety Reece Allen, Seminole Osceola had 13 tackles, 1 blocked punt and 1 safety – and Brogan Coleman finished with 14 tackles and 1 sack.
St. Petersburg Northeast 2025 WR Javeyon McKenzie had 9 receptions for 100 yards, 1 TD – and 2024 QB Trey Whirley was 20 for 27, 180 yards, 2 TDs.
Clearwater Calvary Christian Athlete Zander Altieri finished with 4 receptions for 93 yards and 25 yards rushing and 2024 QB Jacob Drackett Jacob Drackett 5'11" | 160 lbs | QB Calvary Christian | 2024 FL had 291 yards, 2 scores and 1 rushing TD.
Pinellas Park 2025 RB Emarian Triplett finished his game with 18 carries for 129 yards and a score.
Clearwater Central Catholic rolled along as 2025 Jershaun Newton Jershaun Newton 6'0" | 205 lbs | ATH Clearwater Central Catholic | 2025 State FL was 19 for 27, 283 yds 3 TD, 2024 WR Caleb Goodloe Caleb Goodloe 6'1" | 170 lbs | WR Calvary Christian | 2024 FL , 7 receptions, 83 yds 1 TD and Shamar Rigby Shamar Rigby 6'4" | 170 lbs | WR St. Petersburg Lakewood | 2024 State FL , 6 receptions, 94 yds, 1 TD.
2024 LB Keyari James Clearwater Academy International finished with 16 tackles, 2 sacks, Evan Aubrey (12 tackles, 2 sacks), 2025 RB Antwan Raymond (14 carries, 184 yards, 2 TD) and DL Sean Sevillano Sean Sevillano 6'3" | 290 lbs | DL Clearwater Academy | 2024 FL (15 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 2-point conversion.
St. Petersburg Catholic 2026 RB Damarion Rowe had 23 carries for 146 yards, 2 TDs and 4 receptions for 34 yards and 1 score.
Geramyah Porter, 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 Parkees Harris 25 carries, 202 yds, 1 TD. He also added 3 receptions, 45 yards, 1 TD.
2027 OL Shane Martinez Shane Martinez 5'11" | 220 lbs | OL NSU University | 2027 FL , Fort Lauderdale NSU University School had another stellar week with 6 pancake blocks and 6 drive blocks.
2025 S Jon Bocchino, Niceville, had 9 tackles and 1.5 sacks in a huge home win.
Preston Douglas, 2025, TE/OLB, Jupiter had 170 yards, 3 touchdowns, 5 receptions, 3 tackles and 1 tackle for loss.
2025 Edge Brennan King, West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman came up with 3.5 sacks. 6 tackles and 1 tackle for loss in a rebound win against Clewiston.
Lake Wales RB Rashad Orr had a big night with 11 rushes for 153 yards and two scores.
2026 QB Sabby Meassick Sabby Meassick 6'0" | 165 lbs | QB Tohopekaliga | 2026 FL , Kissimmee Tokopekaliga was 30 of 43 for 597 yards and 6 touchdowns.
2024 QB Jadyn Glasser Jadyn Glasser 6'3" | 220 lbs | QB Venice | 2024 FL , Venice, was 16 of 22 for 263 yards and 4 TDs in a win over Bradenton Manatee.
Lake Mary sophomore phenom QB Noah Grubbs was 21 of 30 for 325 yards, 5 touchdown passes and 2 scores on the ground.
The Tigers had a pair of touchdown passes from sophomore Brady Hart Brady Hart 6'4" | 185 lbs | QB Cocoa | 2026 FL to junior Jayvan Boggs Jayvan Boggs 6'0" | 180 lbs | WR Cocoa | 2025 State FL in a big win over Sanford Seminole.
A 36-yard touchdown run by Larry Johnson III Larry Johnson III 5'11" | 185 lbs | DB Palm Bay | 2025 FL broke open the game for Palm Bay. Bradyn Cook 1-yard run with 1:57 to play in the third pushed it just about out of reach.
First-year head coach Logan Hallock picked up his first victory as Titusville Astronaut’s D.J. Hunter scored four times on the ground and threw for another. Elijah Peters ran for two scores and caught the scoring pass from Hunter. Connor Lamothe kicked four extra points.
Chase Cromartie Chase Cromartie 6'1" | 165 lbs | QB Viera | 2025 FL and Zack Pillow 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 Bruce Tucker for a score as Viera beat Palm Bay Bayside.
In Sebastian River’s win, Buddha James (2025 RB/OLB: 19 rushes for 200 yards and 2 TD’s, 209 All-purpose yards), and Jonathan Tumblin (2024 ATH/MLB: 6 rushes for 86 yards and 1 TD).
Tay Welch scored on runs of 35 and 80 yards, and Eau Gallie came up big on defense. Emmanuel Small scored on a blocked punt return and Xavier Lherisse Xavier Lherisse 5'10" | 180 lbs | DB Eau Gallie | 2026 FL returned an interception.
Tayshawn Benson Tayshawn Benson 5'11" | 175 lbs | RB Palm Bay Heritage | 2026 FL scored twice, and T.J. Monroe ran for a score for Palm Bay Heritage. Daniel Khwaley scored a fourth-quarter rushing touchdown.
Melbourne Holy Trinity used a Brogan McNab Brogan McNab 5'11" | 170 lbs | QB Melbourne Holy Trinity | 2026 FL touchdown pass to Dylan Jensen, a Kamar Fielder 54-yard punt return and a 24-yard Jaeden McMillan Jaeden McMillan 5'11" | 175 lbs | ATH Melbourne Holy Trinity | 2026 FL TD.
In remaining unbeaten, Miami True North Classical Academy 2027 QB Zac Katz Zac Katz 6'2" | 180 lbs | QB True North Classical Academy | 2027 FL finished 20 of 23 for 302 yards and 1 score.
Joseph Allen Joseph Allen 6'1" | 200 lbs | QB Melbourne Central Catholic | 2027 FL threw a pair of touchdown passes to Ramel Hernandez as Melbourne Central Catholic won for the fifth time.
Daniel Fernandez Jr., Miami Westminster Christian, recorded 7 Solo tackles, 5 Sacks, 5 Tackles for loss and 2 Forced Fumbles.
Senior running back Devonte Lyons Devonte Lyons 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB St. Augustine | 2024 FL rushed for four touchdowns and the St. Augustine Yellow Jackets (6-0) stayed perfect. Locklan Hewlett Locklan Hewlett 6'1" | 175 lbs | QB St. Augustine | 2025 State FL threw touchdowns to Carl Jenkins Jr. Carl Jenkins Jr. 6'3" | 165 lbs | WR St. Augustine | 2025 State FL , Trenton Jones and Myles Simmons.
Miramar 2024 QB Kael Alexander Kael Alexander 6'4" | 195 lbs | QB Miramar | 2024 FL completed nine passes for 216 yards and 3 scores. He added 2 more scores on the ground.
Alabama commitment Jaime Ffrench Jr. scored two early touchdowns and Jacksonville Mandarin cruised. Tiant Wyche Jr. rushed for a pair of scores. Tramell Jones Jr. Tramell Jones Jr. 6'0" | 185 lbs | QB Jacksonville Mandarin | 2025 State FL also connected with sophomore Ethan Sherman Ethan Sherman 5'10" | 150 lbs | WR Mandarin Highschool | 2026 FL .
Jonathan Andrews rushed for the game-winning touchdown in the final two minutes as Lake City Columbia beat Jacksonville Bolles. Andrews ran for three scores and Cade Frier caught a touchdown pass for Columbia (2-4).
Johnathan Downer-Barrett booted the deciding point-after and Jacksonville Raines came up with a win. Jaylen Clark came up with a huge sack.
Starke Bradford County forced three turnovers and added another shutout to their success. Chalil Cummings Chalil Cummings 5'11" | 175 lbs | ATH Starke Bradford County | 2024 State FL scored on a Dae’Jon Shanks and Willie Pollard ran for scores. Bradford County has allowed 57 points in its last 16 regular season games.
Kodi Lang scored rushing and passing touchdowns and Live Oak Suwannee remained unbeaten.
Anthony Vaglienti caught a touchdown pass from Marcelis Tate Marcelis Tate 6'2" | 190 lbs | QB Neptune Beach Fletcher | 2024 FL as Neptune Beach Fletcher won for the 5th time. Diondre Smith came up with a touchdown reception.
L.J. Jacobs intercepted a fourth-quarter pass as Yulee came up with a huge district win. Tyson Wharton caught a Nikao Smith pass, and Shamarion Gibbs also ran for a score.
King Johnson’s touchdown strikes to Sylvester Miller led Jacksonville Andrew Jackson. Antwan Hart added a score.
Ian Miller passed for three touchdowns and D’ante Simms scored both running and receiving for Fernandina Beach and Kyle Jones made several catches.
Freshman Ty Keister threw late touchdown passes to Kevon Roulhac and Tayshaun Solomon as Jacksonville Englewood won.
Jacksonville Wolfson’s Brady Nelson rushed for one touchdown and threw for two more in an exciting overtime win.
Carson Collins made five sacks to lead St. Augustine Tocoi Creek. Ryan Killmer passed for four touchdowns, two each to Julio Santiago and Jevon Welch Jevon Welch 5'10" | 165 lbs | ATH St. Augustine Menendez | 2024 FL .
Landon Nalepa and Jaydan Jenkins provided the offense in a come-from-behind win for Middleburg.
Dane Thompkins Dane Thompkins 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB Lake Minneola | 2025 FL rushed for four touchdowns and Jason Wiggins also scored on a fumble return for Lake Minneola.
Luke Thomas returned an interception for a touchdown and Mekhi Ellis took a blocked punt all the way as Jacksonville University Christian rebounded. Alan Woods and Dwayne Stuckey also ran for a scores,
Ke’nais Williams ran for two touchdowns and Case Foster scored a second-half fumble return to lead Glen St. Mary Baker County. Makhai Mosley also found the end zone.
Palatka rebounded from its first loss of the season as K.J. Wright, sophomore quarterback Tommy Offord and Cartaveon Valentine added a pair of long touchdowns.
Tyler Sapp’s 20-yard field goal as time expired boosted Keystone. Cartez Daniels, Jaden Goodman, Baylor Ford, Darrion Grady and Wyatt Van Zant all contributed.
Trenton Klein Trenton Klein 5'11" | 185 lbs | QB Lake Butler Union County | 2025 FL passed for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead Lake Butler Union County.
Dakota Fisher Dakota Fisher 5'10" | 165 lbs | ATH Chiefland | 2024 FL ‘s punt return touchdown was one of many highlights a Fort White won for the fifth time.
Miami Norland’s offense came alive in the second half as junior quarterback Ennio Yapoor Ennio Yapoor 6'0" | 225 lbs | QB Miami Norland | 2025 State FL scored the game-winning touchdown. Yapoor also threw a touchdown pass earlier in the fourth quarter.
Century Northview, last year’s 1R state runner up, won for only the second time as Joe Wright scored twice on the ground and Wyatt Scruggs also scoring a rushing touchdown. Devin Kelly rounded out the Chiefs’ scoring in the shutout.
Coconut Creek Monarch 2024 RB Emmanuel Lavaud ran for 163 yards and two scores.
Tampa Jesuit 2026 QB Will Griffin Will Griffin 6'4" | 225 lbs | QB Tampa Jesuit | 2026 FL completed 21 passes for 286 yards and 3 scores – 2 of those going to Willy Suarez for 101 yards.
Corey Simms 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.
Wells Bettenhausen Wells Bettenhausen 6'5" | 210 lbs | QB Walton - Defuniak Springs | 2025 FL , 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.
2025 Athlete Jason “J.D.” Davis, Holiday Anclote a 8 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 blocked field goal and a sack.
2025 RB/Athlete Joshua Perry Joshua Perry 6'0" | 185 lbs | RB Orlando Edgewater | 2025 State FL , Orlando Lake Nona had 36 carries for 191 and 2 scores. 218 total yards.
Jayden Petit Jayden Petit 6'4" | 180 lbs | WR Naples First Baptist | 2026 FL , 7 catches, 102 yards and 2 scores for the Naples First Baptist 2026 WR.
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