ESPN/Keiser Tournament Spotlights Talent

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WEST PALM BEACH – </strong>When football teams from Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast headed to Keiser University this past Saturday, the campus was loaded with talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With Delray Beach Atlantic winning the<strong> <em>ESPN West Palm Beach Treasure Coast/Palm Beach 7-on-7</em></strong> event, there were some other schools that also put their best foot forward – as several elite prospects had the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of fans, college coaches and media members.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at some of the teams who attended:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Boca Raton St. Andrews Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Coach Jimmy Robertson</strong> and the Scots have continued to produce impressive talent – and on Saturday, they had<strong> Jack William</strong> (QB, 2027), <strong>Jack Whelchel</strong> (WR, 2027), <strong>Geron Miller</strong> (WR, 2027), <strong>Nate Chatigny</strong> (TE, 2026) and Class of 2028 incoming freshman <strong>Ahmad Young</strong> (WR/DB).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Fort Pierce Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Cobras and head coach <strong>Mike Watkins</strong> have made some strides this off-season, and performances by <strong>Rupert Blackwood</strong> (WR/DB, 2025), who was offered by Keiser, <strong>Anthony Lamattina</strong> (QB, 2025), <strong>Ryan Fenelon</strong> (WR/DB, 2025), <strong>Jamario Moody</strong> (WR/DB), and <strong>Antonio Hill </strong>(WR/DB) only enhanced what this team will be about in 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Fort Pierce Westwood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Everyone knows already the job head coach <strong>Chris Kokell</strong> does by promoting his players and team. With some quality players, the Panthers will pull some major surprises this coming season. On Saturday, prospects such as <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1266688' first='Jordan' last='Crutchfield']</strong> (CB/WR, 2026), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1230988' first='Colton' last='Foster']</strong> (WR, 2025), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='283740' first='Jabari' last='Monds']</strong> (WR/DB, 2026), <strong>Joey “E.J.” Weathers </strong>(QB, 2026) and two-way (WR/DB) standout <strong>Mekhi Love</strong> (2025), they are in good hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jensen Beach</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past three years, the Falcons have certainly turned heads with post season exposure under head coach <strong>Tim Caffey</strong>. With <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='895946' first='Alex' last='Thornton'] </strong>(LB, 2027), <strong>Tristen Thomas </strong>(WR, 2025), <strong>Johnny Ahern </strong>(QB, 2025), <strong>Samir Sammons</strong> (DB/WR, 2025) and <strong>Easton Scott</strong> (LB/SS, 2025) making an impression at the event, there is plenty to be optimistic about.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jupiter Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the programs that continues to push and work hard in the off-season is the Eagles with veteran head coach <strong>Baz Alfred</strong>, who had some quality performances on Saturday. Keep an eye on <strong>Shea McMillan </strong>(QB, 2025), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='834100' first='Gideon' last='Douglas']</strong> (Athlete, 2025), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212259' first='Cayden' last='Alula']</strong> (WR/DB, 2026), <strong>Gavin Baldwin </strong>(DB, 2025) and <strong>Gaige Baldwin</strong> (WR, 2025).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lake Worth Dr. Joaquin Garcia</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Veteran head football coach <strong>Brandon Walker</strong> is starting to build something promising for Palm Beach County's newest high school. The Bulldogs had some key players step up in the event. Players such as <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1210867' first='Isaiah' last='Anderson']</strong> (WR, 2025), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='579418' first='Caleb' last='Butler']</strong> (QB, 2026), <strong>Chaise Dagbolen</strong> (RB, 2027), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1563215' first='Zion' last='Vilma'] </strong>(WR/DB, 2027) and <strong>Phoenix Taylor</strong> (WR, 2027).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lantana Santaluces</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is no getting around the fact that the Chiefs and head coach <strong>Hector Clavijo </strong>are making huge strides. A final four team on Saturday, there were some impressive talents that stepped with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1220052' first='Israel' last='Marion'] </strong>(WR, 2025), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1022067' first='Landon' last='Earl']</strong> (DB, 2025), <strong>Damian Taylor</strong> (CB, 2025), <strong>Lenard Antoine</strong> (WR, 2026) and <strong>Anantay Smith</strong> (DB, 2025).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>North Palm Beach Benjamin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another quality team that is among the best in the county and is producing quality football talent annually. The Buccaneers and veteran head coach <strong>Eric Kresser</strong> also had some solid talent that made a difference – with <strong>Charlie Smith</strong> (QB, 2026), <strong>Jeron Atwater Jr.</strong> (Athlete, 2025), <strong>Brandon Garland</strong> (WR, 2026), <strong>Josh Smith </strong>(WR/DB, 2025), <strong>Terrion Ivy-Atkins</strong> (RB/LB, 2026) and <strong>Aydan </strong>Elam (Athlete, 2029).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Palm Beach Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Once again, head coach <strong>Kevin Thompson </strong>and the Broncos will be one of the state's top programs – and over the weekend – this team had some quality talent such as <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1224586' first='Nedrick' last='Boldin'] </strong>(WR, 2025),<strong> Julian Ayala </strong>(QB, 2027), <strong>Kamari Willams</strong> (WR, 2025), <strong>Cam Dwyer</strong>, SS, 2026), <strong>D.J. Harmon</strong> (MLB, 2026) and <strong>Jarvis Johnson</strong> (DB, 2026).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stuart Martin County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Tigers and head coach <strong>Rod Harris</strong> also came down with some players that will be huge this coming season. Among those who stepped up on Saturday were <strong>Amarion Queen</strong> (DB/WR, 2026), <strong>Paul Hendrix</strong> (RB. 2026) and 2026 WR <strong>Anthony Flores</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Vero Beach</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Indians have been on the verge of making to the state championship game several times throughout the past decade, and veteran head coach <strong>Lenny Jankowski</strong> and his staff feel they have something very special in 2028 quarterback <strong>Champ Monds</strong>, <strong>Latravious Woods</strong> (Athlete, 2028), <strong>Tarvos “TJ” Alford</strong> (LB), <strong>Efrem “EJ” White</strong> (Athlete, 2026) and 2026 receiver <strong>Jarvis Jacobs.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>West Boca Raton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you have followed football over the past few years in south Florida, you already know the job that head coach <strong>Dylan Potts</strong> and his Bulls have done. This is a program with plenty of talent and on Saturday, several of the athletes were on display – including <strong>Damon Allen</strong> (CB, 2025), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1247519' first='Jaydin' last='Broadnax'] </strong>(CB, 2026), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1251750' first='Mark' last='Hanniford']</strong> (WR, 2026), <strong>Billy Clancy III</strong> (WR, 2027) and <strong>Delorean Airall Jr.</strong> (SS, 2027).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It is no mistake why veteran head coach <strong>Jack Daniels</strong> and his Crusaders will be one of the best teams in Florida this coming season. This team finished as runner up to Delray Beach Atlantic in the final of the tournament – with players like state-rated <strong>Max Redmond</strong> (CB/WR, 2025), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1317526' first='Xanai' last='Scott'] </strong>(SS/Slot, 2025), 2026 sensation <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='928354' first='Jyron' last='Hughley']</strong> (QB/S), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1317521' first='Jaylin' last='Brown']</strong> (RB, 2025), <strong>Ethan Holland</strong> (WR, 2026), and <strong>Judah Key</strong> (WR, 2026).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>West Palm Beach The King's Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coming off a 9-3 season, head coach <strong>Dan Burack</strong> and his Lions are already making some noise as they showed on Saturday – with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1680783' first='Levi' last='Champion']</strong> (MLB, 2027), <strong>Joe Dailey</strong> (QB, 2025), <strong>Tyce Porcher </strong>(DB/WR, 2026), <strong>Javian Jones</strong> (WR/DB, 2025) and <strong>Tristian Stewart</strong> (RB/CB, 2025) showcasing plenty of talent throughout the day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Florida Summer 30 Football Teams. </strong><a>https://prepredzone.com/2024/06/florida-summer-30-teams/</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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