Choctawhatchee Indians Know The Drill
For the past few seasons, Florida’s Panhandle has had a new sheriff in town, and he resides at Fort Walton Beach Choctawhatchee. Slowly but surely the Indians have been building, and after fully turning the corner in 2023 with a 10-3 record, this program now has everyone’s attention.
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<p>Ever since <strong>Frank Beasley</strong> returned to coaching after an administrative position with the (FHSAA) Florida High School Athletic Association, he has indeed hit the ground running.</p>
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<p>For the past few seasons, Florida's Panhandle has had a new sheriff in town, and he resides at Fort Walton Beach Choctawhatchee.</p>
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<p>Slowly but surely the Indians have been building, and after fully turning the corner in 2023 with a 10-3 record, this program now has everyone's attention.</p>
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<p>A district championship and going three rounds deep in the state playoffs before losing to eventual 3S state runner up St. Augustine on the road, it's safe to say that this is a football team that entered the off-season in great shape and is currently enjoying a spring where college coaches are starting to flock to practice.</p>
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<p>Perhaps the main reason that there is a positive feeling is because the rising senior (2025) class that returns some game-changers.</p>
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<p>Here are a few of those prosects:</p>
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<p><strong>Tristan Jackson, LB, 6-0, 200 – 3.4 GPA. 3 Sport Athlete.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17646862/Tristan-Jackson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17646862/Tristan-Jackson</a></p>
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<p><strong>Sam Nelson, OL, 6-2, 280 – 2.8 GPA. 3 Sport Athlete.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19377738/Samuel-Nelson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19377738/Samuel-Nelson</a></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='592876' first='Aaron' last='Rowell'], WR, 6-3, 200 – 2.8 GPA. Baseball Prospect.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13151682/Aaron-Rowell" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/13151682/Aaron-Rowell</a></p>
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<p><strong>Branden Stenger, FB, 5-11, 215.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13151710/Brandon-Stenger?_gl=1*on7wv3*_ga*MjE0MTk3NjUxMC4xNjIwNjc0NjY0*_ga_29LPHS2HWC*MTcxNDY4MDU5Ni44NTEuMS4xNzE0NjgxMTEwLjAuMC4w" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/13151710/Brandon-Stenger?</a><strong></strong></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1314089' first='Keeson' last='Hines-Wheeler'], DB/WR, 6-0, 180 – 2.907 GPA.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13116622/Keeson-HinesWheeler" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/13116622/Keeson-HinesWheeler</a></p>
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<p><strong>WATCH OUT FOR THOSE GIFTED UNDERCLASSMEN</strong></p>
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<p>As everyone knows about the 2025 prospects, there are some rising underclassmen who are ready to continue to raise the bar.</p>
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<p>Here are a few of those talented football players:</p>
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<p><strong>CLASS OF 2026</strong></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1263656' first='Ellis' last='Alloway'], LB, 6-2, 200.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19353489/Ellis-Alloway" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19353489/Ellis-Alloway</a><strong></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Mario Alloway, Edge, 6-2, 225.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE:</strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/21751777/Mario-Alloway"><strong> </strong>https://www.hudl.com/profile/21751777/Mario-Alloway</a></p>
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<p><strong>Jordan Figueroa, Athlete, 6-0, 180. Baseball Prospect.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19363300/Jordan-Figueroa?_gl=1*yvd0d*_ga*MjE0MTk3NjUxMC4xNjIwNjc0NjY0*_ga_29LPHS2HWC*MTcxNDY4MDU5Ni44NTEuMS4xNzE0NjgxNDM4LjAuMC4w" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19363300/Jordan-Figueroa?</a><strong></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Jabari Weeks, LB, 5-10, 180.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18231965/65c064048cd4980a80d65f31" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18231965/65c064048cd4980a80d65f31</a><strong></strong></p>
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<p><strong>AWAITING SPRING VIDEO</strong></p>
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<p>Isaiah Bush, DE, 6-4, 205 – 3.0 GPA</p>
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<p>Blake Peters, QB, 5-10, 155. Baseball Prospect</p>
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<p>Tamen Zabetkis, QB, 6-2, 180</p>
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<p><strong>CLASS OF 2027</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Ryne Burks, LB, 6-2, 200.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15159588/Ryne-Burks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/15159588/Ryne-Burks</a></p>
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<p><strong>Dante Whidbee, RB/OLB, 6-1, 200.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15252540/Dante-Whidbee?_gl=1*15dmfqw*_ga*MjE0MTk3NjUxMC4xNjIwNjc0NjY0*_ga_29LPHS2HWC*MTcxNDY4MDU5Ni44NTEuMS4xNzE0NjgxMTE5LjAuMC4w" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/15252540/Dante-Whidbee?</a><strong></strong></p>
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<p><strong>AWAITING SPRING VIDEO</strong></p>
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<p>Jamarie Alicide, DB, 6-2, 180</p>
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<p>Von Keller, RB, 5-11, 200</p>
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<p>Trevon Pride, DB, 5-10, 155</p>
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<p><strong>Statewide Coverage Daily.</strong> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/florida/">https://prepredzone.com/florida/</a></p>
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<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>
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Ever since Frank Beasley returned to coaching after an administrative position with the (FHSAA) Florida High School Athletic Association, he has indeed hit the ground running.
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