Pasco, Hicks Making Strides

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When <strong>Fred Hicks</strong> was named head football coach last June, the plan was to take Dade City Pasco and bring the Pirates' football program back to where they had been – in the 80s, 90s and into the 2000s.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coming from a winning environment at Seffner Armwood, Hicks knew exactly what was needed to elevate a football program and start to compete and eventually win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While his first season produced only two wins, this isn't about restoring the team for a year or two. It's all about development and putting together a team that will continue to grow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Success is gained in the off-season – not only by conditioning and a weight-training program but competing. Having skilled players and linemen going to events and workouts where they will compete and get better.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we head toward spring, the objective is to not dwell on the wins or losses. If you work hard those things will certainly take care of themselves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at some of the Class of 2025 rising seniors, 2026 rising juniors and what the future is all about:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nazyrh Freeman, WR, 6-3, 185 – 2.7 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17533175/63a47c2968996308bcb1904f" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17533175/63a47c2968996308bcb1904f</a><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Leo Ingalls, MLB, 6-1, 205 – 2.8 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17533179/64e0b753d45ea80884c2d636" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17533179/64e0b753d45ea80884c2d636</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1323287' first='Mason' last='Pippin'], OL/DL, 6-5, 285 – 3.9 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17533210/63645e51a018f80b948349f2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17533210/63645e51a018f80b948349f2</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1323339' first='Juan' last='Torres'], OL, 6-0, 250 – 3.8 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17533160/656e00a4f3275306a402cc78" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17533160/656e00a4f3275306a402cc78</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Leroi Vickers, LB/HB, 5-8, 205 – 3.0 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://access.qwikcut.com/highlights/656f179e0a9d4e439cdeb6c3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://access.qwikcut.com/highlights/656f179e0a9d4e439cdeb6c3</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ethan Fredrick, OL, 6-2, 230 – 3.3 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17761514/64e16ce4664cf30b2829c8a8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17761514/64e16ce4664cf30b2829c8a8</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Demontia Hudson, WR/DB, 5-11, 175 – 2.6 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17811927/6546e1c1c119a009b8a4e937" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17811927/6546e1c1c119a009b8a4e937</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Amerh Norris, RB, Deori Pope, WR/DB, 5-11, 150 – 3.3 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19685250/653e9dfe64e064097c8e2b1e" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19685250/653e9dfe64e064097c8e2b1e</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jalandis Smith, DB, 5-8, 160 – 2.7 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17806044/658c71067bdd270df83b0ca3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17806044/658c71067bdd270df83b0ca3</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sage Stinyard, WR/RB/DB, 5-8, 160 - 2.5 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17863307/657301f75ca8f40588da485d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17863307/657301f75ca8f40588da485d</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Amonity Hudson, Athlete, 5-11, 190 – 2.4 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19650699/6522d2d664e9e809fc583c06" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19650699/6522d2d664e9e809fc583c06</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 -->