Round 2 Playoff QBs Deliver Big Performances

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1158090' first='Logan' last='Flaherty'] | QB | 2027 | Port Charlotte | @Lflahertyqb17</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Flaherty's meteoric rise continues after his five-touchdown performance led Port Charlotte to a pivotal win over Jesuit. The young gunslinger went toe-to-toe with a nationally ranked QB and looked like the best player on the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='827414' first='Jayce' last='Nixon'] | QB | 2025 | Venice | @Jayce_Nixon_</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smooth and consistent, Nixon was clinical with four touchdown passes to lead Venice past Newsome. The UNI commit is closing out a strong high school career, with a state championship clearly in his sights. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='828984' first='Lincoln' last='Graf'] | QB | 2025 | Atlantic | @GrafLincoln</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Graf delivered in the clutch with three touchdown passes in a gritty 35-29 victory over Miramar. Atlantic will rely heavily on their senior leader next week as they face powerhouse St. Thomas Aquinas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1322350' first='Kane' last='Lafortune'] | QB | 2025 | Niceville | @kane_lafortune</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lafortune came up big in a nail-biting 21-20 win to push Niceville into the region finals. His leadership and poise under pressure were vital, and Niceville will need more of that moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='205703' first='Bjorn' last='Jurgensen'] | QB | 2025 | Bishop Moore | @Jurgensen17</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jurgensen is on a mission in his final prep season. He totaled three touchdowns—using his legs as a weapon—in a dominant 38-15 win over Dunnellon. His playmaking ability will be key for Bishop Moore as they continue their playoff push.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1206696' first='Noah' last='Grubbs'] | QB | 2026 | Lake Mary | @NoahGrubbsQB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grubbs showed his versatility, scoring both through the air and on the ground in Lake Mary's 52-32 win over Spruce Creek. The Notre Dame commit now prepares for a massive Round 3 rivalry showdown against Seminole.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1247449' first='Brady' last='Hart'] | QB | 2026 | Cocoa | @BradyHartQB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hart was in rhythm, leading Cocoa to a statement win over defending state champion Berkeley Prep. With nearly 3,000 passing yards and a connection to UCF commit [player_tooltip player_id='953682' first='Jayvan' last='Boggs'], the Michigan commit continues to prove why he's one of the nation's best in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='405300' first='Dereon' last='Coleman'] | QB | 2026 | Jones | @DereonColemanQB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coleman shined again in Jones' dominant 41-18 win over Zephyrhills, even against 5-star DB DJ Pickett. With two touchdown passes to 5-star WR [player_tooltip player_id='826542' first='Vernell' last='Brown III'], Coleman showed he's built for the big moments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sebastian Johnson | QB | 2026 | Mainland | @SebastianJ64000</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson's solid season keeps rolling after helping Mainland to a Round 2 victory over [player_tooltip player_id='1640270' first='St.' last='Augustine']. His 1,698 passing yards and 19 touchdowns this year highlight his consistency, making him a player to watch as the playoffs progress.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Collin Dunmore | QB | 2025 | Newberry | @CollinsDunmore</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dunmore was unstoppable in Newberry's 34-19 playoff win over Bradford. The dual-threat QB accounted for four total touchdowns, with one through the air and three on the ground, showcasing his ability to take over games when it matters most.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Best of the Rest</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• [player_tooltip player_id='831350' first='Ethan' last='Drumm'] | QB | 2025 | Bolles | @EthanDrumm: 9/13 for 123 yards and 3 touchdowns in an efficient playoff performance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• Andrew Heidal | QB | 2025 | Manatee | @AndrewHeidelQB: Another steady outing from one of Manatee's leaders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; • [player_tooltip player_id='1142239' first='Chad' last='Williams'] | QB | 2026 | Lakeland | @ChadWqb12: Continues to show why he earned the starting job for one of the state's top programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->