Playoffs Are Expected At Plant City

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After the 2023 season was over and the coaches had time to reflect on the 6-5 season, there were plenty of things to like – and of course – many parts of the game that needed to be worked on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As head coach <strong>Terrence Hicks</strong> and the Plant City Raiders evaluated what had happened during the season, they played on the fact that they did make the post season, losing by only four to Tampa Plant, which set the table for the off-season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The four regular season losses to Tampa Wharton, Tampa Hillsborough, Plant and Seffner Armwood weren't pretty and will serve as motivation for the 2024 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are some key returnees for this program, and with dedication during the next seven months, the state playoffs will be more than the objective. Playing into late November will be expected!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Naseem Broom, OC, 6-0, 245 – 2.71 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16295815/651210399680e80344b0092c" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16295815/651210399680e80344b0092c</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1314015' first='Chris' last='Denson'], QB, 6-2, 185 – 2.91 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16351172/64fdf1f50c54fe0abc59e455" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16351172/64fdf1f50c54fe0abc59e455</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Seth Hogan, S, 6-0, 181.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16184680/Seth-Hogan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16184680/Seth-Hogan</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='827410' first='Donta' last='Jenkins'], DE, 6-3, 244.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16347606/64f72caeda5bbb09c829d21e" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16347606/64f72caeda5bbb09c829d21e</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>T.J. Knighton, WR, 5-9, 180 – 3/08 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16512958/65479bbc32e69e0490b4ab1a" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16512958/65479bbc32e69e0490b4ab1a</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tony Marshall, RB, 5-9, 185 – 3.2 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16933956/6512e55519a5e20998aebe65" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16933956/6512e55519a5e20998aebe65</a><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Josh Tyson-Gueh, WR, 5-11, 175 – 2.7 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18006393/65045abe6e81cb0a34297a3a" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18006393/65045abe6e81cb0a34297a3a</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nathan Zipperer, OL, 6-3, 315 – 3.81 GPA, 1160 SAT.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16314611/652044d91762710ab8d0e842" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16314611/652044d91762710ab8d0e842</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS 2026 EMERGING PROSPECTS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In addition to the rising seniors (2025), the Raiders will also have some prospects in the 2026 class as well – with video and are ready to go:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Temarce Miller, DL, 6-2, 265.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18377302/Temarce-Miller" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18377302/Temarce-Miller</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Haven Pierce, Slot, 5-8, 155 – 3.55 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17866755/655025674ba7a803e4cc4f93" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17866755/655025674ba7a803e4cc4f93</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 AWAITING VIDEO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After spring, prospects such as <strong>Simeon Hogan</strong> (DE, 6-4, 190), <strong>Maurian Hugee</strong> (CB/RB, 5-9, 175), and <strong>Tra'vont Panier</strong> (LB/WR, 6-0, 185) will have some footage that we will add to their recruiting package.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CURRENT SENIORS ALSO LOOKING FOR A HOME</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Even with the second National Signing Day on Wednesday, there are still some Class of 2024 current seniors still out there.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Among those are <strong>William Belen</strong> (OG, 6-1, 275 – 2.85 GPA, 940 SAT), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1320711' first='Mike' last='Bell']</strong> (ILB, 6-0, 220 – 3.22 GPA, 1000 SAT), <strong>Chase Dexter</strong> (DB, 6-1, 176 – 3.09 GPA, 1120 SAT), <strong>Zykee Joyce</strong> (WR, 6-0, 178 – 3.44 GPA, 1140 SAT), <strong>Trae'Von Smith</strong> (CB, 6-1, 165 – 2.31 GPA, 780 SAT), <strong>Davin Stone</strong> (DE, 6-1, 220 – 3.46 GPA, 1090 SAT), and <strong>Giomar Toro</strong> (OT/DE, 6-0, 195 – 3.14 GPA, 960 SAT).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PLANT CITY OBSERVER</strong><strong></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 -->