Day 3 – Florida Citrus Media Days Come To An End

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ORLANDO – </strong>From 7:45 on Thursday morning when first year program Orlando Innovation stepped up to the microphone to Saturday evening at 4:00 when Palm Bayside closed things out, the <strong><em>Florida Citrus Sports High School Media Days </em></strong>was a major success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With nine counties and 108 teams taking part in this unique pre-season event, players, coaches and parents left Camping World Stadium over the three days with a smile on their face and memories to share for a lifetime.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the largest collective media events in the nation brought in recruiting services, media members from throughout the state and in a few areas of the country.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“I am bowled over by all the work everyone put in to make this so special,” said organizer <strong>Dan LaForest.</strong> “There wasn't one person or team that didn't come up to us over three days to say thank you and let us know what a first-class event we hosted. I am still shaking my head how smooth everything went. We are already planning next year's media event that will only get better!”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Saturday's closing day brought schools from Brevard and Polk Counties to the exposure event, joining Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Sumter, Volusia, Flagler and Marion Counties.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was indeed Polk County and Brevard that grabbed the spotlight. Here are the Brevard schools:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cocoa </strong>(Two-time defending state champions with Coach Ryan Schneider with WR [player_tooltip player_id='953682' first='Jayvan' last='Boggs'], Edge [player_tooltip player_id='749702' first='Javion' last='Hilson'] and OL Jaques Joiner), <strong>Cocoa Beach </strong>(Cocoa Ted Kimmey and DB/WR [player_tooltip player_id='275805' first='Kyler' last='Coe']), <strong>Eau Gallie</strong> (Coach Chris Sands, <strong>Melbourne</strong> (Coach David Kintigh and OL [player_tooltip player_id='1684014' first='Carter' last='Black']), <strong>Melbourne Central Catholic</strong> (Coach Willie Tillman), <strong>Melbourne Holy Trinity</strong> (Coach Hurlie Brown), <strong>Merritt Island</strong> (Coach Tyler Murray), <strong>Merritt Island Christian</strong> (Coach Matt Handwork and the defending state champions), <strong>Palm Bay</strong> (Coach Mitchell Brown), <strong>Palm Bay Bayside</strong> (Coach Billy Miller), <strong>Rockledge</strong> (Coach Tyrone Giscombe), <strong>Titusville</strong> (Coach John Holmes and Athlete [player_tooltip player_id='1317486' first='Jamarion' last='Stephens']), Titusville <strong>Astronaut </strong>(Coach Logan Hallock) and <strong>Viera</strong> (Coach Tony Gulla).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Polk County also brought out some quality programs. Here is a look at the schools that made their way to the east: <strong>Auburndale</strong> (Coach Antonio Thomas), <strong>Bartow</strong> (Coach Tyler Eden), Davenport Ridge Community (Veteran coach Richard Tate), <strong>Eagle Lake –</strong> <strong>Lake Region</strong> (Coach Jermain King), <strong>Frostproof </strong>(Coach Richie Marsh and legacy standout CB/WR Charlie Plain), <strong>Jordan Christian Prep</strong> (Coach Mario Bargaineer), <strong>Lakeland </strong>(Two-time defending state champions with Coach Marvin Frazier and QB [player_tooltip player_id='827385' first='Zander' last='Smith']), <strong>Lakeland Christian</strong> (Coach Danny Williams), <strong>Lakeland George Jenkins</strong> (Coach Paul Freeman), <strong>Lakeland Kathleen</strong> (Coach Saul Speights), <strong>Lakeland Lake Gibson</strong> (Coach Rich Pringle), <strong>Lakeland Tenoroc</strong> (Coach Anthony Troutman), <strong>Mulberry</strong> (Coach Brad Matheny), and <strong>Winter Haven</strong> (Coach Carl White and QB [player_tooltip player_id='829494' first='John' last='Kostuch']).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Day 1 - Florida Citrus Sports Media Day. </strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/07/florida-citrus-sports-media-day-recap/">https://prepredzone.com/2024/07/florida-citrus-sports-media-day-recap/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Day 2 - Florida Citrus Sports Media Day A Huge Success. </strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/07/day-2-florida-citrus-sports-media-day/">https://prepredzone.com/2024/07/day-2-florida-citrus-sports-media-day/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Florida Summer 30 Football Teams. </strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/06/florida-summer-30-teams/">https://prepredzone.com/2024/06/florida-summer-30-teams/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>UPDATED CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS:</strong> <a>https://prepredzone.com/2024/07/updated-2025-florida-rankings-2/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Busy Off-Season 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>Floridakids1@aol.com</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COACHES, PLAYERS: Do You Have A Subscription? 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