Closer Look: 2024 Tampa Bay Buccaneers High School Football Media Day 

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we gear up for the 2024 fall high school football season, we take a look at the recent media day event hosted by The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Foundation and FlaHSFootball.com. Prep Redzone scout will provide thoughts and takeaways from the event which was located at the AdventHealth Training Center and featured many of the teams in the Tampa/Hillsborough/Pinellas area. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams I'm interested in:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Armwood Hawks&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 record: </strong>10-2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key returners: RB </strong>Girard Pringle, <strong>DB </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1249091' first='Jaelen' last='Waters'], <strong>WR </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='749820' first='Tyler' last='Williams'], <strong>QB</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1373043' first='Rhys' last='Brush'], <strong>LB</strong> Cam White</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key matchup: </strong>Plant</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Hawks are set with a really talented roster on both sides of the ball this season. I'm eager to see how this team can come together for a deep playoff run, especially after adding some top Dawg transfers. Armwood has 12 starters back for next season but has a tough schedule ahead.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jesuit Tigers&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 record: </strong>10-2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key returners: QB </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1206219' first='Will' last='Griffin'], <strong>DB </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1419103' first='Kaden' last='Henderson'], <strong>RB </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='826493' first='Justin' last='Thurman']&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key matchup: </strong>Valdosta (GA)&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Tigers have an interesting matchup scheduled as the Valdosta Tigers of Georgia will travel down to Corral Memorial Stadium for a out-of-state face off with the Tigers. 2026 Florida QB commit [player_tooltip player_id='1206219' first='Will' last='Griffin'] and this Jesuit offense will be tested against a talent program.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tampa Bay Tech Titans&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 record: </strong>10-3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key returners: WR </strong>Dallas Wilson, <strong>DB </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='826536' first='Rukeem' last='Stroud'], <strong>OT </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1247529' first='Canon' last='Pickett']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key matchup: </strong>Armwood</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Carrollwood Day Patriots&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 record: </strong>11-2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key returners: QB </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='829406' first='Jordan' last='Magwood'], <strong>WR </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1134152' first='Josh' last='Robinson'], <strong>OL </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='749043' first='Ziyare' last='Addison']&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key matchup: </strong>CCC Marauders</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There should be one team and game circles for this Carrollwood Day squad who nearly went undefeated last season if it wasn't for Clearwater Central Catholic. This Patriots offense will have a couple talented transfers who will be an immediate impact. Watch out for 2025 QB [player_tooltip player_id='829406' first='Jordan' last='Magwood'] to shine.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Clearwater Tornadoes&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 record: 8-3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key returners: QB </strong>Jaylen White, <strong>OT </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1249085' first='Samuel' last='Roseborough'], <strong>DL </strong>Noel Brown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This team has had a great spring and returns some key starters to push deep this fall season. Head coach Thor Jozwiak wants to strive for a state championship run.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Sleepers:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lakewood&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Plant Panthers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 record: </strong>11-3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key returners: QB </strong>JC Mirasola, <strong>ATH </strong>Walter Clark, <strong>DL </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='589033' first='Ty' last='Conze']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Matchup: </strong>Armwood</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Panthers are locked and loaded after a state semi final exit which has fueled the returning players to make it happen this coming fall. This team and coaching staff have worked hard to bring back the glory days of Plant!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tarpon Springs Spongers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 record: </strong>9-1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key returners: WR</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1317582' first='Makih' last='Johnson'], <strong>QB </strong>Joaquin Kavouklis, <strong>OL </strong>Thomas Harkey</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key matchup: </strong>Lakewood</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The historical Spongers look to make even more noise this fall with some talented transfer bolstering the roster. Look out for another successful year as the offense has a couple of talented QBs with some skill talent to work with.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Calvary Christian Warriors</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 record: </strong>10-3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key returners: WR </strong>Austin Ho, <strong>ATH </strong>Nelson Sparrow, <strong>ATH </strong>Trinzel Lewis</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key matchup: Berkeley Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What a schedule this team has with several key matchups that will test this team. I'm interested to see the Berkeley Prep game as the Warriors took down the state champions in the regular season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Palm Harbor University Hurricanes</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 record: </strong>8-3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key returners: QB </strong>Will Seibert, <strong>K </strong>Mitchell Stricker, <strong>OL/DL</strong> Zachary Homer&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key matchup: </strong>Steinbrenner<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Dawgs:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Clearwater Central Catholic&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 record: </strong>13-1&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key returners: QB </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='827366' first='Jershaun' last='Newton'], <strong>S </strong>Duke Rich, <strong>DL</strong> Keo Jenkins</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key matchups: St. Frances Academy&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Berkeley Prep Buccaneers&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 record: </strong>13-2 (2M state champs)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key returners: ATH </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='826589' first='Dallas' last='Golden'], <strong>QB </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1157494' first='Cooper' last='Hayes'], <strong>RB </strong>Joseph Trope&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key matchup: Calvary Christian&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fresh off a 2M state championship, the Buccaneers return a list of talented production pieces to push for back-to-back state runs. Another slate of tough games this season but a must have win over Calvary Christian is a must after falling to the Warriors last season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->