Semifinal Playoff Game-Changers
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The high school playoffs continued this week 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…
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Continue ReadingThe high school playoffs continued this week 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 “Game-Changers” from the Semifinals of the FHSAA Playoffs.
Notable Semifinal Playoff Studs
Lakeland
Malik Morris | LB | 2026 | Lakeland | @MalikMoriss43_
Lakeland took down previously undefeated Buccholz for consecutive state championship appearances. 2026 LB Malik Morris contributed on both sides of the ball to help his team to victory. This kid will be a Power 5 recruit in the future, write it down. Book it.
Jameson Young Jameson Young 6'2" | 155 lbs | DB Lakeland | 2024 FL | DB | 2024 | Lakeland | @jamesonyoung12
Young has been the lockdown defender for the Dreadnaughts’ defense as he has provided solid coverage and decent tackling throughout his senior season.
Carlos Mitchell Carlos Mitchell 5'11" | 170 lbs | ATH Lakeland | 2024 State FL | ATH | 2024 | Lakeland | @d1cj11
A true swiss army knife, the Power 5 recruit has stamped himself as the Real Deal playing with the Dreadnaughts this season. Interestingly, he won a state championship last season with Lake Wales and will now have the opportunity to repeat with Lakeland.
Cocoa
Latrison Lane | ATH | 2026 | Cocoa | @LaTrisonLane20
Semifinal Stats: 13 rushes – 129 yards – 1 TD
Jayvan Boggs Jayvan Boggs 6'0" | 180 lbs | WR Cocoa | 2025 State FL | WR | 2025 | Cocoa | @Jayvan_Boggs
Semifinal stats: 7 receptions – 141 yards – 1 TD
Clearwater Central Catholic
Jershaun Newton Jershaun Newton 6'0" | 205 lbs | ATH Clearwater Central Catholic | 2025 State FL | QB | 2025 | CCC | @JershaunN
Semifinal stats: 12/16 – 162 yards – 1 TD | 13 rushes – 101 yards – 1 TD
Justin Stephens Justin Stephens 5'8" | 185 lbs | RB St. Petersburg Northside Christian | 2024 FL | RB | 2024 | CCC | @Justin3Stephens
Semifinal stats: 16 rushes – 130 yards – 1 TD
Andy Jaffe Andy Jaffe WR Clearwater Central Catholic | 2024 State FL | S | 2024 | CCC | @andyjaffe2
Hawthorne
CJ Ingram | QB | 2025 | Hawthorne | @IngramCj_
Semifinal stats: 11/16 – 156 yards – 4 TD, 1 INT
Keenon Johnson Keenon Johnson 5'9" | 175 lbs | RB Hawthorne | 2025 State FL | RB | 2025 | Hawthorne |
Semifinal stats: 20 rushes – 146 yards – 1 TD
Andrew Zock Andrew Zock 6'2" | 235 lbs | LB Citra North Marion | 2024 FL | LB | 2024 | Hawthorne | @AndrewZock1
Mandarin
Defeated Monarch 51-21 to advance to the state championship.
Tramell Jones | QB | 2025 | Mandarin | @TramellJonesJr
Jaime Ffrench | WR | 2024 | Mandarin | @jaimeffrenchjr
Semifinal stats: 3 receptions – 91 yards – 1 TD
Tiant Wyche | RB | 2024 | Mandarin | @jr_tiant
Semifinal stats: 18 rushes – 151 yards – 3 TD
Deshard Westscott | RB | 2024 | Mandarin |
Semifinal stats: 21 rushes – 140 yards – 1 TD
Grant Pettigrew | LDE | 2024 | Mandarin | @grant_pettigrew
St. Augustine
Locklan Hewlett Locklan Hewlett 6'1" | 175 lbs | QB St. Augustine | 2025 State FL | QB | 2024 | SAHS | @LocklanHewlett
Semifinal stats: 10/15 – 281 yards – 2 TD
Devonte Lyons Devonte Lyons 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB St. Augustine | 2024 FL | RB | 2024 | SAHS | @DLyons1024
Semifinal stats: 24 rushes – 151 yards – 3 TD
Carl Jenkins Carl Jenkins 6'3" | 165 lbs | WR St. Augustine | 2025 FL Jr | WR | 2024 | SAHS | @thecarljenkins
Semifinal stats: 3 receptions – 84 yards – 1 TD
Drake Lusk | LB | 2024 | SAHS | @drake_lusk
Mainland
Khamni Robinson | RB | 2025 | Mainland | @khamanirobinso1
Semifinal stats: 16 rushes – 126 yards – 1 TD
Dennis Murray Jr. | QB | 2024 | Mainland | @DMurrayJr06
LJ Mccray | DE | 2024 | Mainland | @LJMcCray11