Mulberry Wants More In 2024

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There was a lot to be happy about in 2023 for the Mulberry Panthers football team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Posting a 7-4 record, advancing to the state playoffs and finishing second in the district. But for all the positives, head coach Brad Metheny, his coaches and players are not satisfied.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This team hit the off season with a purpose. A strong spring and summer only enforces that as good as last year was, the job is nowhere finished for a program that has a chance to be special in District 12-3A play where Arcadia DeSoto and Hardee County stand in the way of a home playoff game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If this team is to get off to that fast start against Avon Park, Lakeland Kathleen, Fort Meade and Discovery, it will be the experience of the senior (2025) class where there are several key prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at some of those players to keep an eye on:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Javonn Baptiste, WR, 6-1, 185 – 3.6 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17791018/Javonn-Baptiste" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17791018/Javonn-Baptiste</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Josiah Clay, DB, 5-9, 155 – 2.8 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17359109/Josiah-Clay" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17359109/Josiah-Clay</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Maddox Glass, OL, 5-10, 250 – 3.33 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17617907/Maddox-Glass" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17617907/Maddox-Glass</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jamarion James, WR, 6-3, 165.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19349604/Jamarion-James" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19349604/Jamarion-James</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lloyd Knight, RB, 5-10, 175 – 2.5 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16416330/Lloyd-Knight" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16416330/Lloyd-Knight</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Collis Rhodes, WR, 5-6, 140.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17422161/Collis-Rhodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17422161/Collis-Rhodes</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1132490' first='Paul' last='Sledge'] Jr., Athlete, 5-9, 140 – 3.86 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16351188/Paul-Sledge" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16351188/Paul-Sledge</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cedric Townsend, S, 5-8, 145 – 2.55 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16821264/Cedric-Townsend-jr/about" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16821264/Cedric-Townsend-jr/about</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Connor Treadway, DL, 6-1, 185 – 3.44 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16351171/Connor-Treadway" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16351171/Connor-Treadway</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nick Williams, WR, 6-2, 155 – 2.64 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16351017/Nick-Williams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16351017/Nick-Williams</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AWAITING VIDEO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1251738' first='Jordan' last='Davis'], Athlete, 5-7, 165 – 2.85 GPA – 2.85 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2026 WILL HAVE SOME TALENT</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While the 2025 class will provide the experience and leadership, keep an on the juniors (2026). There are some impressive football players who have had a tremendous off-season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some of those quality prospects to watch:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>T.J. Hill, DB, 5-10, 155 – 2.5 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22469782/Terrance-Hill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22469782/Terrance-Hill</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Treyvon Hymes, RB, 5-10, 180 – 3.5 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22227341/Traveon-Hymes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22227341/Traveon-Hymes</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jayden Johnson, DE, 6-0, 205 – 2.9 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20888972/Jayden-Johnson?_gl=1*k6xmo2*_ga*MjE0MTk3NjUxMC4xNjIwNjc0NjY0*_ga_29LPHS2HWC*MTcxOTk1MTE4MS4xMDM2LjEuMTcxOTk1MjIyOS4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/20888972/Jayden-Johnson?</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='283746' first='Brian' last='Mapp'], LB/TE, 6-2, 220 – 2.6 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18554245/Brian-Mapp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18554245/Brian-Mapp</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Christian Martinez, OL, 6-0, 255 – 2.5 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20004388/Christian-Martinez" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/20004388/Christian-Martinez</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kyron Nichols, DB/RB, 5-11, 175 – 3.4 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19964081/kyron-nichols" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19964081/kyron-nichols</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Javaris Stewart, OL, 6-1, 290 – 2.6 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18501073/javaris-stewart" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18501073/javaris-stewart</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AWAITING VIDEO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1640469' first='Jaidyn' last='Duvalt'], Athlete, 5-7, 145 – 2.8 GPA</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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