Can Parrish Take That Next Step?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When his team started out the year 5-1, losing only to then unbeaten Cypress Creek, Parrish Community School head coach <strong>Dylan Clark</strong> and his team felt very confident, but then the second wave of the schedule came up and things changed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Even though they didn't finish the way they wanted, the Bulls did manage to post a 7-4 record and a state playoff game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With some quality seniors moving on, this off-season will be all about the underclassmen who learned and matured a year ago.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That group has hit this off-season knowing that what happens over the next five months will impact this program in the fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That rising senior (2025) class features plenty of talent – with <strong>Michael Bell</strong> (WR, 6-0, 180 – 3.5 GPA), <strong>Bryson Bender</strong> (FS/DB, 5-11, 170 – 3.32 GPA), <strong>Ben Biasini</strong> (LB, 6-0, 205 – 3.15 GPA), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='829336' first='Gage' last='Cameron']</strong> ((LB, 6-0, 205 – 3.07 GPA), <strong>Jermaine Edwards</strong> (RB, 5-7, 155 – 2.3 GPA), <strong>John Keen</strong> (RB/LB/S, 5-11, 180 – 3.59 GPA), <strong>Colin Mitts</strong> (OL, 5-11, 255 – 2.47 GPA), <strong>Dom Rolle</strong> (DB, 6-0, 160 – 2.4 GPA) and defensive end <strong>Aston Springfield</strong> (6-3, 195 – 3.37 GPA – 2.42 GPA).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2026 IS READY TO CONTRIBUTE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the rising senior class is ready for that experience and leadership role, prospects in the 2026 class (rising juniors) is ready to accept the challenge as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Among those to keep an eye on include <strong>Alex Eldridge</strong> (DB, 5-11, 165 – 4.0 GPA), <strong>Killian Garrard</strong> (OL, 6-3, 275 – 2.8 GPA), <strong>Dawson Kolkman</strong> (OL/DL, 6-0, 205 – 3.18 GPA), <strong>Caiden Lee</strong> (OL, 6-2, 245 – 3.25 GPA), <strong>Mar-Keyon Maxwell</strong> (RB, 5-11, 215)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>and talented linebacker <strong>Jack Mentzer</strong> (5-11, 215 – 3.04 GPA).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class also features <strong>J'air Speaks</strong> (DL, 5-9, 205 – 2.6 GPA), <strong>Brandon Trucano</strong> (WR, 6-0, 155 – 3.01 GPA), <strong>Brycen Volz</strong> (QB, 6-0, 195 – 3.15 GPA) and receiver <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1759688' first='Kymistrii' last='Young']</strong> (6-2, 180).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2024 PROSPECTS STILL NEED HELP</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While the underclassmen are certainly in the spotlight, remember that there are several current seniors who also want to continue playing and getting an education.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Among those student/athletes still looking are <strong>Lane Tomlinson</strong> (TE/H-Back/WR, 6-2, 210 – 3.89 GPA, 1340 SAT), <strong>Jerone Turner</strong> (RB, 5-7, 165 – 2.74 GPA) and quarterback <strong>Jackson Volz</strong> (6-1, 195 – 3.5 GPA).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For more information and video on each prospect, please contact Coach <strong>Frank Post</strong>, Recruiting Coordinator at: 942-718-7779 or @CoachPost70</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHOTO COURTESY OF PARRISH COMMUNITY FOOTBALL</strong></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>Floridakids1@aol.com.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->