First Baptist Coming Back Stronger
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Even though they didn’t have the opportunity to defend their 1S state championship this past season, there is nothing but good news for Naples First Baptist Academy. Coach Bill Sparacio’s program, which finished 9-3, including a state semifinal home loss…
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Continue ReadingEven though they didn’t have the opportunity to defend their 1S state championship this past season, there is nothing but good news for Naples First Baptist Academy.
Coach Bill Sparacio’s program, which finished 9-3, including a state semifinal home loss (51-36) to Ocala Trinity Catholic, but even though things didn’t end well, 2023 was certainly a year that showed why this program will be a favorite to head back to state in 2024.
The very fact that the schedule was a lot tougher this past season was something that was a positive. Losses to state power Fort Myers Bishop Verot and 1M Miami True North Classical Academy only set the table for a year that watched this program win seven straight, including wins over Apopka Wekiva, Englewood Lemon Bay, Naples Golden Gate and Estero.
The other major positive for this team is the amount of experience returning. Losing a few key seniors will sting but bringing back a loaded 2025 (rising senior) class will define the Lions.
Among those 2025 prospects coming back include Andrew Azunque (WR), Logan Bartley Logan Bartley 6'1" | 195 lbs | DB Naples First Baptist | 2025 FL (SS), Nathan Cox (DT), Ethan Crossan (QB), Dominick Davis Dominick Davis 6'2" | 180 lbs | ATH Naples First Baptist | 2025 FL (WR), Darin Donalds (WR), Daniel Imburgia (OT) and offensive lineman Terry James.
The class will also feature Deacon Jansen (DE), Kervens Lennon (Slot), Tom Maloney (OLB), D’Angelo Mesidor (DT), Latrell Noel (DB), Kevin Silva (DE) and nationally rated receiver Winston Watkins Winston Watkins 5'10" | 175 lbs | WR Bradenton IMG Academy | 2025 State FL .
A VERY TALENTED UNDERCLASS
In addition to that rising senior group, look for the Class of 2026 (rising juniors) and 2027 (rising sophomores) to make an impact.
That 2026 class will included Andres DiGrigoli (SS), Grant Mitchell (OC), Caleb Paul (DT), Quincy Walker Quincy Walker 6'0" | 190 lbs | ATH Pembroke Pines West Broward | 2026 FL (WR), Sam Sparacio (RB) and offensive tackle Josiah Rodriguez-Zogg.
Leading the way in the 2027 class will be the trio of James Marcos (WR), Pace Phillips (TE) and Landon Wolny (TE). There is also 2028 quarterback Brady Quinn Brady Quinn 5'11" | 160 lbs | QB FL .
You can also expect some new faces to come in and also raise the bar.
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