Unfinished Business For West Port

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There was a stretch during the 2022 season where Ocala West Port felt that the corner was finally being turned.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That stretch included six games where the Wolf Pack went 5-1 and was on pace to make a run toward the state playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>But things didn't end on a positive note for head coach <strong>Greg Harper </strong>and his football team, losing to Ocala Forest, ending the season 6-4.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When the year had ended, this team felt that things could have gone better, but at the same time, there was an off-season and plenty of talent coming back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The rising senior (2025) class was the reason that this team felt so optimistic, and for good reason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Among those players coming back included <strong>Cameron Aiken</strong> (OC, 5-10, 225 – 2.88 GPA), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1224056' first='Nasir' last='Allen']</strong> (RB/S, 5-11, 175), <strong>Daryn Bell</strong> (WR/DB, 5-7, 160 – 2.4 GPA), <strong>Demetrius Brown</strong> (TE/SS, 6-3, 195 – 2.76 GPA), <strong>Johnathan Chappel</strong> (RB/LB, 5-11, 185), <strong>Casey Corson </strong>(DL/OL, 6-2, 280 – 2.45), <strong>Ware Davun </strong>(DT, 5-11, 250), <strong>Ayden DeMartino</strong> (SS/FB, 6-0, 175), and receiver/defensive back <strong>Jonathan Gonyer</strong> (WR/DB, 5-9, 160 – 3.6 GPA).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class also features <strong>Angel Irizarry </strong>(DE/OT – 2.7 GPA), <strong>Tyree James</strong> (OL, 5-10, 225 – 3.3 GPA), <strong>Anthony Johnson</strong> (DE/TE, 6-2, 195 – 3.1 GPA), <strong>Noah Saju</strong> (P/K, 6-1, 170 – 3.76 GPA), <strong>Elijah Salinas</strong> (LB, 5-8, 155 – 2.5 GPA), <strong>Ethan Shepp</strong> (OL/DL, 6-3, 250 – 3.0 GPA), <strong>Brittin Stevens</strong> (QB, 5-10,155 – 3.3 GPA), <strong>Jacob Stiles</strong> (OL/DL, 6-2, 235 – 3.33 GPA), <strong>Jaleel Thomas </strong>(OLB/RB, 5-9, 155 – 2.6 GPA), <strong>Clayton Williams</strong> (S, 5-9, 150 – 2.6 GPA), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1224181' first='Garrett' last='Wilson']</strong> (OL, 6-1, 215 – 3.83 GPA), and versatile receiver/safety <strong>Giovanni Wright</strong> (5-11, 160 – 3.0 GPA)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>KEEP AN EYE ON THE 2026 PROSPECTS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While the Wolf Pack will count on the rising senior class, keep an eye on the 2026 rising junior prospects as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Among those players will be <strong>Joshua Cobbett</strong> (RB/CB, 5-8, 155), <strong>Chris Davis</strong> (RB, 5-7, 165 – 3.08 GPA), <strong>Ashton Demartino</strong> (RB/FS, 5-9, 150), <strong>Jacob Dill</strong> (QB, 5-10, 170 – 2.6 GPA), <strong>Davara Everett</strong> (DB, 5-11, 155 – 2.5 GPA), <strong>Daijon Goodin </strong>(WR/S, 6-1, 175), and defensive back <strong>Jordan Honor</strong> (DB, 5-9, 150 – 3.1 GPA).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This group will also have <strong>Randy Jackson Jr.</strong> (DB/WR, 5-10, 145 – 2.95 GPA), <strong>Walter Jones</strong> (SS/WR), <strong>Isaiah McDavid</strong> (WR/CB, 5-8, 140 – 3.16 GPA), and linebacker/fullback <strong>Arquis Robinson </strong>(5-10, 180 – 3.4 GPA).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHOTO COURTESY OF OCALA WEST PORT 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 -->