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<p>When it comes to football coaches over the past two decades, there is simply no arguing that <strong>Jack Daniels</strong> is among the best.</p>
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<p>State championships, player development and discipline that carries his student/athletes to the next level and beyond.</p>
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<p>The respect that many have for him is the way it should be, and as he enters his fourth season (29-7) as head coach at West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman, he is once again ready to make a statement.</p>
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<p>The Crusaders are coming off another banner year – losing to Miami Northwestern (7-2) in the regular season and to national powerhouse Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna in the second round of the state playoffs.</p>
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<p>As this team ends spring and gets ready for the summer, there is a feeling that this could be a very interesting year.</p>
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<p>The success of the program will be in the hands of the rising senior (2025) class. Here is a look at some of those difference makers:</p>
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<p><strong>CLASS OF 2025</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Gabriel Alvin, DB/WR, 6-1, 200.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17613201/Gabriel-Avin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17613201/Gabriel-Avin</a></p>
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<p><strong>Jack Beylo, PK, 6-2, 170 – 4.5 GPA.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18218517/Jack-Beylo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18218517/Jack-Beylo</a></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='833741' first='Jaylin' last='Brown'], RB, 5-11, 185. Track.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15895714/Jaylin-Jbo-Brown" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/15895714/Jaylin-Jbo-Brown</a></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1128606' first='Ryan' last='Coby'], SS/OLB, 6-3, 188 – 4.38 GPA. Basketball Player.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20255024/Ryan-Coby" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/20255024/Ryan-Coby</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Jason Ellis, OL, 6-3, 320. Track, Wrestling, Weightlifting.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16574701/6513e1785b3e3214d4a96b41" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16574701/6513e1785b3e3214d4a96b41</a></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1315702' first='Dylan' last='Frechette'], OL/DL, 6-6, 350.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18617800/6578ea21386e8e09585a1410" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18617800/6578ea21386e8e09585a1410</a></p>
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<p><strong>Ethan Gerst, OL/DL, 6-4, 250 – 3.2 GPA.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17614320/Ethan-Gerst" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17614320/Ethan-Gerst</a></p>
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<p><strong>Brennan King, DE, 6-3, 235. Track. Wrestling.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16266303/64f49bc7da5bbb09c8278f1c" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16266303/64f49bc7da5bbb09c8278f1c</a></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1224122' first='Quinn' last='Lundgren'], LB, 6-0, 200 – 4.0 GPA. Wrestling.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16074550/Quinn-Lundgren" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16074550/Quinn-Lundgren</a></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='833748' first='Jackson' last='Miller'], WR, 6-1, 165. Track.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15569687/Jackson-Miller" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/15569687/Jackson-Miller</a></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1316010' first='Max' last='Redmon'], Athlete/DB, 6-3, 190.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15999568/Max-Redmon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/15999568/Max-Redmon</a></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='834209' first='Xanai' last='Scott'], Athlete/DB, 5-11, 180 – 3.5 GPA. Basketball.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16168157/Xanai-Scott" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16168157/Xanai-Scott</a></p>
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<p><strong>AWAITING SPRING VIDEO</strong></p>
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<p>Will Matasavage, OL, 6-7, 255 – 4.0 GPA.</p>
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<p><strong>KEEP AN EYE ON THE UNDERCLASSMEN</strong></p>
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<p>With 2027 sophomores and 2028 incoming freshmen getting ready to learn and take their place on the team, there are some quality rising juniors (2026) who will also make a major contribution.</p>
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<p><strong>Here are some of those prospects:</strong></p>
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<p><strong>CLASS OF 2026</strong></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='928354' first='Jyron' last='Hughley'], Athlete/QB, 6-2, 185 – 3.5 GPA. Top 50 Prep Redzone Florida.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19517777/Jyron-Hughley" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19517777/Jyron-Hughley</a></p>
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<p><strong>Judah Key, WR, 6-1, 170 – 3.7 GPA.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17732369/Judah-Key" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17732369/Judah-Key</a></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1799824' first='Ashley' last='Walker'], DL/OL, 6-6, 250.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18055419/Ashley-Walker" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18055419/Ashley-Walker</a></p>
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<p><strong>Ignacio Zulaica, OL, 6-1, 260. Wrestling. Baseball.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19122012/Ignacio-Zulaica" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19122012/Ignacio-Zulaica</a></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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When it comes to football coaches over the past two decades, there is simply no arguing that Jack Daniels is among the best.
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