Round 2 Playoff Studs Shine Under the Spotlight

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Timothy Cole | QB | 2026 | Raines | @spazzout__tj</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cole had a night to remember, throwing for five touchdowns in a dominant playoff win. With his performance, he set a Raines single-season passing TD record (35 TDs), including a record-breaking pass to [player_tooltip player_id='1132504' first='Adron' last='Walker']. Cole has solidified himself as one of the top rising 2026 quarterbacks in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Justin Williams | WR | 2026 | Buchholz | @Jstnw13</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams was the X-factor for Buchholz, doing it all from the receiver position to secure a win over a tough Pace team. When the ‘Cats needed a big play, Williams delivered, helping Buchholz punch their ticket to the Region Final for the fifth consecutive year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1212123' first='Khamani' last='Robinson'] | RB | 2025 | Seminole | @khamanirobinso1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Robinson has been the heart of Seminole's offense, and Round 2 was no different. Against Orange City University, he carried the ball 20 times for 149 yards and a touchdown, including a highlight-worthy 25-yard TD run. Robinson's consistent ground production will be key as Seminole advances.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1247547' first='Xavier' last='Lherisse'] | ATH | 2025 | Eau Gallie | @XavierXEL11</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you're not already on the Lherisse bandwagon, it's time to jump aboard. This do-it-all athlete came through in a big way, including an electrifying 95-yard touchdown run that helped Eau Gallie edge out Titusville. Lherisse's versatility makes him a special prospect to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1638507' first='Tadarius' last='Huggins'] | RB | 2026 | Lincoln | @TD_Huggins</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lincoln leaned heavily on Huggins, and he delivered. In a gritty 16-13 win, Huggins tallied 143 rushing yards on 17 carries, setting his team up for crucial scores even without finding the end zone himself. His effort was pivotal in securing the victory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1132504' first='Adron' last='Walker'] | WR | 2025 | Raines | @Drago_1k</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Walker was impactful in Round 2, hauling in over 100 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns to propel Raines to the Regional Final. His big performance earned him an offer from Virginia University of Lynchburg (VUL), showing he's gaining recognition at the right time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Caedon White | RB | 2028 | Manatee | @Cj2exclusive</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The future is bright for White, who shined in Manatee's playoff victory over Immokalee. The talented freshman led all rushers with 62 yards and a touchdown, proving he's ready for the big stage despite his youth. Expect to hear his name a lot in the years to come.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1132098' first='David' last='Gardner'] | OL | 2025 | Dr. Phillips | @DavidGardner54</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gardner anchored one of the best offensive lines in the state, helping Dr. Phillips cruise to a 35-0 shutout over Jupiter in the 7A Regional Semifinal. Gardner racked up five pancakes and dominated the trenches, leading the charge for his team's dominant ground attack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->