The King’s Academy Back For More

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>During last year's eight-game winning streak, which was a springboard to a 2M state playoff appearance, there was a feeling that   West Palm Beach King's Academy had arrived as a top-flight football program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While they would end up losing to Plantation American Heritage in the opening round, head coach <strong>Daniel Burack</strong> and his team felt that this program was ready for that next step.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a 9-3 season, the loss to American Heritage and playoff teams North Palm Beach The Benjamin School and Boca Raton St. Andrew's Academy only showed that with a few more pieces the Lions could continue the climb toward a state championship appearance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As district champions, the senior class (2024) truly became the backbone of the success. But this team also found out that have quality underclassmen who were ready to step up, was also essential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That 2025 class will now become the leaders and provide the experience and leadership needed to keep this team headed in a positive direction.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That group is ready for a solid spring and summer – and includes <strong>Corbyn Aleshire</strong> (QB, 6-1, 160), <strong>Joe Dailey</strong> (QB, 6-2, 185), <strong>Nick Darling</strong> (DE/TE, 6-2, 210), <strong>Pat Ferrante</strong> (OL/DL, 6-0, 360), <strong>Jefferson Hageman</strong> (OL/DL, 6-0, 340), <strong>Javian Jones</strong> (WR/CB, 6-2, 150), <strong>Matthew McPherson</strong> (WR/DB, 6-2, 150), and running back/linebacker <strong>Michael Mesa</strong> (5-8, 160).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class will also feature prospects such as <strong>Kosuke Nakata</strong> (DE/TE, 5-10, 205), <strong>Aydan Ranzie</strong> (RB, 5-10, 180), <strong>Nathaniel Ray</strong> (WR/DE, 6-1, 185), <strong>Tristan Stewart</strong> (RB, 5-8, 140), and offensive lineman <strong>Christian Tesorone</strong> (5-9, 200).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>UNDERCLASSMEN ARE GETTING READY</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Much like this rising senior class, it will be up to the rising juniors (2026) to raise the bar and not only add depth, but frontline players as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That group includes <strong>Daniel Ballone</strong> (DB, 5-8, 140), <strong>Stephen Boylan </strong>(OC/MLB, 5-8, 160), <strong>Dominic Bretti</strong> (LB, 5-10, 160), <strong>Hudson Champion</strong> (DE/TE, 6-0, 185), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='606154' first='Mark' last='Crouch']</strong> (WR/DB, 6-1, 180), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1192454' first='Josiah' last='Daboh']</strong> (DB, 5-10, 160), <strong>Peyton Hughes</strong> (OLB, 6-0, 190), and versatile <strong>Samuel Laboy</strong> (RB/DB, 5-8, 130).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The group will also rely on <strong>Ridge Martin</strong> (OC, 5-10, 200), <strong>Tyce Porcher</strong> (QB, 6-0, 170), <strong>Carson Ruiz</strong> (OG/MLB, 5-10, 200), and <strong>Xander Stone</strong> (OG/DE, 5-9, 185).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Even rising sophomores (2027) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1680783' first='Levi' last='Champion']</strong> (LB, 5-11, 175) and <strong>Edshawn Edouard</strong> (DL/OL, 6-2, 330) will be needed as well.</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 -->