Cardinal Newman Reloading Again

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When head coach <strong>Jack Daniels</strong> and his football team headed back to West Palm Beach after being shut out by Hollywood Chaminade in the Region Finals, he knew that his Crusaders were outmatched by one of the best teams in the country.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Even though they lost 40-0, this is a program that believes if they keep pushing and adding more talent to the program that won 20 games the past two years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When the FHSAA (Florida High School Athletic Association) posted the new classifications for 2024, it was a good news/bad news scenario for the Crusaders. The good news is they were still 1A and in Region 3. The bad news is they still need to beat the Lions to get to state. But that's okay. As Chaminade-Madonna adds new pieces, so will Cardinal Newman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While several key seniors have moved on, there are also some elite underclassmen coming back as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Even with the recent loss of standout receiver <strong>Nae'shaun Montgomery,</strong> who transferred to Miami Central, this is a class to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While Montgomery was a player who dominated the past two years, he was not alone. There is also <strong>Jack Beylo</strong> (K/P, 6-1, 165. 3.5 GPA), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='833741' first='Jaylin' last='Brown'] </strong>(RB/S, 5-11, 185. 3.1 GPA), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='606169' first='Tyler' last='Bruno']</strong> (OLB, 6-0, 180), <strong>Jason Ellis </strong>(OL/DL, 6-2, 320), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1315702' first='Dylan' last='Frechette'] </strong>(OL, 6-6, 350), <strong>Ethan Gerst</strong> (OG, 6-4, 255. 3.2 GPA), <strong>Lincoln Hooks</strong> (LB, 5-10, 180), <strong>Brennan King</strong> (MLB, 6-4, 230. Tri-Sport Ath T&amp;F 100/Discus/Shotput Wrestling HWT) and versatile linebacker <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1224122' first='Quinn' last='Lundgren']</strong> (6-0, 200. 4.0 GPA. Wrestler).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class will also include <strong>Will Matasavage</strong> (OL/DL, 6-7, 255. 4.0 GPA), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='833748' first='Jackson' last='Miller']</strong> (WR, 6-1, 165, Track - 400, 200, 100, 4x100, 4x400), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1316010' first='Max' last='Redmon']</strong> (OLB/DE, 6-3, 185), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='834209' first='Xanai' last='Scott']</strong> (RB/SS, 6-0, 170. Basketball Player. 3.5 GPA) and cornerback <strong>Emmanuel Toro</strong> (6-0, 160).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>KEEP AN EYE ON THE FUTURE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the 2025 class showcasing some impressive talent, the rising juniors (2026) also has some talent that will keep this program in the spotlight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep an eye on <strong>Shaimari Amilca</strong> (RB/LB, 5-6, 170. 3.5 GPA), <strong>Luke Dillon</strong> (RB, 5-7, 160), <strong>Ethan Holland</strong> (WR, 5-11, 170. 3.5 GPA), rising star <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='928354' first='Jyron' last='Hughley']</strong> (Athlete, 6-2, 185. 3.5 GPA) and athletic <strong>Ignacio Zulaica</strong> (OC, 6-1, 260. Wrestling, Baseball)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Also, look for 2027 future prospect <strong>Jaxson Mariconi</strong>, QB, 6-2, 170).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PALM BEACH POST</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sign For January 21 Stock Risers Camp At: </strong><a>https://events.prepredzone.com/e/946/register/stock-up-showcase-florida</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Statewide Coverage Daily.</strong> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/florida/">https://prepredzone.com/florida/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: <strong><a href="mailto:Floridakids1@aol.com">Floridakids1@aol.com</a>.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->