Don’t Sleep Underrated Bolles!

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you really follow high school football in the state of Florida, you know that one of the most misleading records in 2023 was Jacksonville Bolles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 11-time state champion Bulldogs ended the year at 8-6, and while many felt that this program declined, nothing could be further from the truth.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other than a setback to Lake City Columbia, Head Coach <strong>Matt Toblin</strong> and his team lost to St. Augustine (3S state runner up), Jacksonville Mandarin (4M state runner up), Coffee County, Georgia (state champion), Tampa Berkeley Prep (2M state champion) and Miami Norland (2M state runner up) in the third round of the state playoffs – as this program went 6-2 down the homestretch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Even though the season ended on a sour note at Traz Powell Stadium in Miami, it gave this program something to think about in the off-season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With spring coming up in the next two weeks, this is a team that must believe they will be right back in the mix when the season begins in late August.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Part of that enthusiasm is wrapped around a rising senior class (2025) that returns some elite talent along with plenty of experience.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at some of those prospects that will be counted on in 2024:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1315725' first='Chase' last='Collier'], WR, 6-0, 168 – 2.9 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17683910/6505dd536e8ba50a043bad70">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17683910/6505dd536e8ba50a043bad70</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='831350' first='Ethan' last='Drumm'], QB, 6-2, 200 – 3.1 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15955371/652d5041bd6ba50150035753"><strong> </strong>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15955371/652d5041bd6ba50150035753</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>C.J. Ennis, DB, 6-2, 175.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15955480/65061d05da5bef0be863fd5d">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15955480/65061d05da5bef0be863fd5d</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1322987' first='Martin' last='Geary'], DL, 6-3, 275 – 4.1 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16090501/Martin-Geary/highlights">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16090501/Martin-Geary/highlights</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Emmett Grzebin, RB, 5-11, 195 – 3.3 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16098969/65255e75a6770804a482284d">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16098969/65255e75a6770804a482284d</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1132417' first='Troy' last='Holloway'], DB/LB, 6-0, 205 – 4.0 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16047618/Troy-Holloway/highlights">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16047618/Troy-Holloway/highlights</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>M.J. Jenkins, LB, 6-1, 224 – 4.51 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14688894/65517f49234775059851b600">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14688894/65517f49234775059851b600</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tyrone Neal, RB, 5-11, 180 – 4.2 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15996886/Tyrone-Neal/highlights">https://www.hudl.com/profile/15996886/Tyrone-Neal/highlights</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='827406' first='Jalen' last='Ross'], DB, 6-0, 162 – 2.8 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15955368/Jalen-Ross/highlights">https://www.hudl.com/profile/15955368/Jalen-Ross/highlights</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>KEEP AN EYE CLASS OF 2026 STANDOUTS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the rising senior class is expected to make an impact, many experts warn that the Class of 2026 rising juniors, who will make a difference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at some of those 2026 performers:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1206198' first='Naeem' last='Burroughs'], WR, 6-0, 171 – 3.2 GPA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13636677/6507950332dc2f06d4c1bdf1">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13636677/6507950332dc2f06d4c1bdf1</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212265' first='Simeon' last='Caldwell'], DB, 6-3, 190 – 3.79 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17779842/6535a221ff0288093c6044d0">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17779842/6535a221ff0288093c6044d0</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1247488' first='Corbyn' last='Fordham'], TE, 6-4, 210 – 2.68 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17759416/656d49b466558d0c381a79eb">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17759416/656d49b466558d0c381a79eb</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='928372' first='Ryan' last='Ingram'], OC, 6-2, 270.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17928567/656639f74bb25d0b4c44aef8">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17928567/656639f74bb25d0b4c44aef8</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Reid Koelbel, OT, 6-5, 280.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17928575/6571b72d5797f103287414ea">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17928575/6571b72d5797f103287414ea</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1251771' first='J.J.' last='Sparks'], LT, 6-4, 275 – 3.43 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17640976/656df713478cd9093097fb27">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17640976/656df713478cd9093097fb27</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AWAITING SPRING FILM</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Waylan Swain, DL, 6-4, 225.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HAVE YOU SIGNED UP FOR OUR April 27^th ORLANDO EVENT? </strong><a>https://events.prepredzone.com/e/1090/register/combine-series-florida</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><strong>You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at:</strong> <a href="mailto:Floridakids1@aol.com">Floridakids1@aol.com</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->