Menendez Looks For Improvement

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While nobody is hiding what happened last season, the objective for the St. Augustine Menendez football program has focused on the off-season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While head coach <strong>Anthony Rivers</strong> and the Falcons understand that there is plenty of work to do, they have faced it head on – with a solid spring and a positive outlook for the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What this team has done to get better is something that was needed. In a team sport, what happens individually adds up to what the team will accomplish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Camps, combines and taking part in 7-on-7 events has been essential for the growth of this program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If there is going to be improvement over 2023, the rising senior class (2025) will need to take charge and display leadership while adding talent and experience.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some of those prospects to keep an eye on:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aden Brubaker, DE/TE/FB, 6-1, 190 – 3.0 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14791935/Aden-Brubaker" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/14791935/Aden-Brubaker</a><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nate Carr, WR, 5-11, 175 – 3.8 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16179456/654ac00c96761b10889db09c" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16179456/654ac00c96761b10889db09c</a><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Joseph Hollimon, DL/FB, 5-9, 250. Weightlifting Team.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16627760/6549c6b415ffd8050466e1d5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16627760/6549c6b415ffd8050466e1d5</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Liam Molloy, LB, 5-10, 175 – 2.8 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16179456/654ac00c96761b10889db09c" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16179456/654ac00c96761b10889db09c</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Joseph Soto, LB/HB, 6-0, 215 – 3.5 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11051805/65ed35593452a60820d3b610" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11051805/65ed35593452a60820d3b610</a><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>UNDERCLASSMEN WILL BE IMPORTANT</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the Class of 2025 rising seniors are expected to lead the way, keep an eye on the Class of 2026 rising junior and 2027 rising sophomores. Here are some them:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1285426' first='Luke' last='Harmon'], DB/WR, 6-2, 195. Basketball.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19303507/654806b838636f0f7c34f1c4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19303507/654806b838636f0f7c34f1c4</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Maddoxx Lehma, LB, 5-9, 185.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14792516/654a6f8eda5c1f024053ce39" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14792516/654a6f8eda5c1f024053ce39</a><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaden Logan, TE/WR, 6-4, 215.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18584798/656e1d6bc124cb0a788b431d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18584798/656e1d6bc124cb0a788b431d</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ransom Rhodes, OL/DL, 5-11, 260 – 3.5. Wrestling.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12709727/654ec214da50b80a30598f85" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12709727/654ec214da50b80a30598f85</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1209088' first='Kayne' last='Vona'], DB/WR/RB, 5-8 165.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12725700/65490362a0183d0a00b35c56" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12725700/65490362a0183d0a00b35c56</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Christian Bond, OL, 6-4, 245. Shot Put.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19455371/6549027da0183d0a00b35be3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19455371/6549027da0183d0a00b35be3</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cashlin Downey, QB, 6-2, 175.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18403141/654a51c502b1f412b8c75f8c" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18403141/654a51c502b1f412b8c75f8c</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mason Lynch, RB, 5-8, 180. Lacrosse. Weightlifting.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11764111/654d748064df6208d0bf39da" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11764111/654d748064df6208d0bf39da</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Busy Spring Across The Sunshine State. </strong><a>https://prepredzone.com/2024/05/busy-spring-across-the-state/</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><strong>COACHES, PLAYERS: Do You Have A Subscription? 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