Unfinished Business At St. Andrew’s Academy

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When head coach <strong>Jimmy Roberston</strong> and his Boca Raton St. Andrew's football team look back at the 2023 season, there is plenty of frustration.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Scot finished the year at 9-2, and while they were upset during the season by independent NSU University School, the big loss came in the opening round of the state playoffs against Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The loss to University School was followed by six straight wins and a belief that this team had a legitimate shot of getting to second or even third round of the playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That 20-13 setback overshadowed the amazing season that this team had – posting huge wins against West Boca Raton, Delray American Heritage and playoff team West Palm Beach The King's Academy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If things are to advance to that next level in 2024, the rising senior (2025) class will be very important with some quality playmakers leading the way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at some of those 2025 players ready to make a major impact:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Daxon Bass, SS/LB, 5-10, 187 – 3.2 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16696422/6567f33fc11b3b01d0891431" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16696422/6567f33fc11b3b01d0891431</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>D.J. Copeland, DE/OLB, 6-3, 215.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19732253/6505c4f6f56ada0154cb8476" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19732253/6505c4f6f56ada0154cb8476</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1260821' first='Ethan' last='Friesel'], DE, 6-4, 185. 4.63 GPA. 35 ACT. LaCrosse Prospect.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19631191/65357c23ff0288093c601284" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19631191/65357c23ff0288093c601284</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dylan Moseley, DB.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15952672/Dylan-Moseley" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/15952672/Dylan-Moseley</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1075362' first='Oliver' last='Vickers-Murphy'], LB, 6-0, 207.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19632167/652cf996c11a3a0c7c2c3e10" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19632167/652cf996c11a3a0c7c2c3e10</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FIVE UNDERCLASSMEN WHO ARE READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While the Class of 2025 will add talent, experience and leadership, there are five underclassmen who are ready to lead the way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As more and more football players emerge during the spring and summer, the underclassmen will add more talent to this roster.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at some student/athletes to watch:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Christ Charles, OG/NT, 6-1, 315.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18063504/650619b16899990b6442703e">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18063504/650619b16899990b6442703e</a><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1575224' first='Dylan' last='Faison'], WR/DB. LaCrosse Prospect.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19608197/Dylan-Faison" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19608197/Dylan-Faison</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AWAITING SPRING VIDEO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nathan Chatigny, TE, 6-4, 215.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Geron Miller, WR/Athlete, 5-8, 145.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19442419/654d88540c53d408a87e6016">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19442419/654d88540c53d408a87e6016</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jack Williams, QB, 6-2, 215 – 4.3 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18066851/6551676d5ca92e0b84683c9d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18066851/6551676d5ca92e0b84683c9d</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> Floridakids1@aol.com.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->