Cardinal Newman Reloading Again
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When head coach Jack Daniels 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…
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Continue ReadingWhen head coach Jack Daniels 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.
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.
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.
While several key seniors have moved on, there are also some elite underclassmen coming back as well.
Even with the recent loss of standout receiver Nae’shaun Montgomery, who transferred to Miami Central, this is a class to keep an eye on.
While Montgomery was a player who dominated the past two years, he was not alone. There is also Jack Beylo (K/P, 6-1, 165. 3.5 GPA), Jaylin Brown Jaylin Brown 6'0" | 180 lbs | RB West Cardinal Newman | 2025 FL (RB/S, 5-11, 185. 3.1 GPA), Tyler Bruno Tyler Bruno 6'0" | 185 lbs | LB Berean Christian | 2025 FL (OLB, 6-0, 180), Jason Ellis (OL/DL, 6-2, 320), Dylan Frechette (OL, 6-6, 350), Ethan Gerst (OG, 6-4, 255. 3.2 GPA), Lincoln Hooks (LB, 5-10, 180), Brennan King (MLB, 6-4, 230. Tri-Sport Ath T&F 100/Discus/Shotput Wrestling HWT) and versatile linebacker Quinn Lundgren (6-0, 200. 4.0 GPA. Wrestler).
The class will also include Will Matasavage (OL/DL, 6-7, 255. 4.0 GPA), Jackson Miller Jackson Miller 6'1" | 170 lbs | WR West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman | 2025 FL (WR, 6-1, 165, Track – 400, 200, 100, 4×100, 4×400), Max Redmon (OLB/DE, 6-3, 185), Xanai Scott Xanai Scott 5'11" | 170 lbs | ATH Palm Beach Gardens Dwyer | 2025 FL (RB/SS, 6-0, 170. Basketball Player. 3.5 GPA) and cornerback Emmanuel Toro (6-0, 160).
KEEP AN EYE ON THE FUTURE
With the 2025 class showcasing some impressive talent, the rising juniors (2026) also has some talent that will keep this program in the spotlight.
Keep an eye on Shaimari Amilca (RB/LB, 5-6, 170. 3.5 GPA), Luke Dillon (RB, 5-7, 160), Ethan Holland (WR, 5-11, 170. 3.5 GPA), rising star Jyron Hughley Jyron Hughley 6'2" | 180 lbs | ATH West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman | 2026 State FL (Athlete, 6-2, 185. 3.5 GPA) and athletic Ignacio Zulaica (OC, 6-1, 260. Wrestling, Baseball)
Also, look for 2027 future prospect Jaxson Mariconi, QB, 6-2, 170).
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