Postseason Quarterfinals Playoff Studs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The high school playoffs kicked off this Thursday across the state of Florida with dozens of highly anticipated matchups. PRZ Florida has been unmatched when it comes to consistent and reliable coverage throughout the regular season. We will continue providing our readers with notable standouts and must-see matchups. Check out this list of “playoff studs” from week one of the FHSAA Playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404482' first='Riley' last='Trujillo'] | QB | 2024 | Bartram Trail | @rileytrujillo4</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The UCF QB commit put on a show through the air but on the ground is where he made the defense pay. Trujillo nearly rushed for 200 yards with 3 total touchdowns to add in a 67-55 win over Navarre in round one. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/reed_green7/status/1723165300160434403?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/reed_green7/status/1723165300160434403?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Isaiah Riggins | WR | 2024 | Wiregrass Ranch | @isaiahriggins3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Talk about putting your name on the map. Riggins has been on a massacre through Pasco County DBs and now has the most Receiving yards and receptions in a season. Real Deal Playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Season Totals: </strong>82 Receptions, 1,465 Yards, 16 TD, 12 Tackles, INT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/isaiahriggins3/status/1717892688815472655?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/isaiahriggins3/status/1717892688815472655?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1670969' first='Kaneilius' last='Purdy'] | ATH | 2027 | Lake Wales | @KaneiliusPurdy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Purdy is one of the top 2027 prospects in the Polk area and soon to be the state. You heard it here folks, this kid will be a Power 5 recruit in years to come. Special team threat and can play all over the field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/kaneiliuspurdy/status/1723348269735022705?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/kaneiliuspurdy/status/1723348269735022705?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1607753' first='Trace' last='Johnson'] | QB | 2026 | Buchholz | @Tracejohnson12_</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Playoff stats: </strong>3+ TDs in blowout win over Mosley&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/andy_villamarzo/status/1722787766570758218?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/andy_villamarzo/status/1722787766570758218?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='381594' first='Laython' last='Biddle'] | RB | 2024 | Niceville | @LaythonB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rashad Orr | RB | 2024 | Lake Wales | @RashadOrr4</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1106287' first='Brian' last='Case'] | RB | 2025 | Ponte Vedra | @BrianCasepvhs</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Playoff stats: </strong>3 TD runs in big-time round one win over Creekside&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/duvalsports/status/1723140383356399625?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/duvalsports/status/1723140383356399625?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Luke Knight | QB | 2024 | Wiregrass Ranch | @lukeknightqb</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Playoff stats: </strong>300+ total yards, 3 passing TDs &amp; 2 rushing TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212284' first='Michael' last='Clayton II'] | QB | 2026 | Edgewater | @MikeClaytonQB1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Playoff stats: </strong>1-0 Playoffs 11-0 Season, 36-7 W | 220yds | 2 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/mikeclaytonqb1/status/1723730545991979285?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/mikeclaytonqb1/status/1723730545991979285?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='227859' first='Chase' last='Cromartie'] | QB | 2025 | Viera | @CromartieChase</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Playoff stats: </strong>4 td passes. 72% completion&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/cromartiechase/status/1721996970263187923?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/cromartiechase/status/1721996970263187923?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1583956' first='Chance' last='Routson'] | QB | 2026 | Boca Raton | @1cr3_</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Playoff stats: </strong>48-41 win round 1 (450 yards 4 TD)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top-rising 2026 QBs has been a leader and dot thrower this season for Boca. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/1cr3_/status/1723735785793257564?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/1cr3_/status/1723735785793257564?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>State Champions&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nate McMillan | QB | 2026 | TMA | @mcmillan_z</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jake Hormell | WR | 2024 | TMA | @jakehormell8</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ladarrius Davis | DL | 2024 | Bartow | @LadarriusD25</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playoff stats: multiple sacks/tackles and QB hurries&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Davonte Hicks | RB | 2026 | Buchholz | @DJ_Hicks2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Playoff stats: </strong>2 TD runs to help Buchholz rout Mosley in round one&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/andy_villamarzo/status/1722795026302792031?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/andy_villamarzo/status/1722795026302792031?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='992844' first='Semaj' last='Fleming'] | ATH | 2025 | Edgewater | @FlemingSemaj</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Playoff stats: </strong>2 TDs and a few downfield catches&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/flemingsemaj/status/1723553122453168564?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/flemingsemaj/status/1723553122453168564?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='827385' first='Zander' last='Smith'] | QB | 2025 | Lakeland | @zander_smith15</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Playoff stats: </strong>Round 1 win, 160 passing yards 3 passing TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/zander_smith15/status/1723743212940992833?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/zander_smith15/status/1723743212940992833?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Trey'On Ellington | LB | 2024 | Winter Haven | @TreyEllington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/treyellington/status/1723393694773006661?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/treyellington/status/1723393694773006661?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gary Love | DB | 2024 | Lake Wales | @g_love_2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Playoff stats: 2 INTS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Twitter: </strong><a href="https://x.com/andy_villamarzo/status/1699961689402229079?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/andy_villamarzo/status/1699961689402229079?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dillon Simmons | LB | 2024 | Lake Wales | @D1dilll</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>**What a defensive effort from the Entire Bartow Yellow Jackets Defense - 7-0 win over Winter Haven</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaydon Williams | DB | 2024 | Bartow&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='292088' first='Quavion' last='Bird'] | DL | 2024 | Bartow |&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mikeyon Bruce | DL | 2024 | Bartow</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jeremiah Martin | DL | 2024 Bartow&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Joshod Hampton | DB | 2025 | Bartow</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->