West Boca Raton Loaded For A Repeat

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coach <strong>Dylan Potts</strong> and his team talked about it nearly a year ago. It was something that remained in their minds right up until the start of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With a mix of veterans and gifted underclassmen, the West Boca Raton Bulls felt that if they played up to the level they had established, positive things would happen. They did!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For the first time in school history this program reached the state football finals, finishing unbeaten and winning the state title with a convincing 26-7 win over Kissimmee Osceola in the 6A state finals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This program dominated throughout the season, cruising 185-39 over the final six games and served notice that this team is here to stay.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While some players have moved on, the nucleus of this unbeaten program will return for the 2025 season – and that will make them a favorite to return to Pitbull Stadium in December of this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>To get there it will be another off-season of hard work as they will rely on a rising senior (2026) class that is indeed stacked with talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Among those players include speedy <strong>Kyle Andrews</strong> (WR, 5-9, 175), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1142216' first='Dequan' last='Bradley'] </strong>(OL, 6-1, 295), heavily recruited <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1247519' first='Jaydin' last='Broadnax']</strong> (CB, 6-3, 182), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1583966' first='Grant' last='Edmond']</strong> (Edge/OLB, 6-1, 225), <strong>Michael Fleisher</strong> (S, 6-1, 165 – 3.6 GPA), fast rising <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1158088' first='Demetrius' last='Geathers'] Jr.</strong> (DE, 6-4, 205), elite receiver <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1251750' first='Mark' last='Hanniford'] </strong>(6-2, 180 – 3.8 GPA), <strong>Malique Joseph</strong> (OL/DL, 6-1, 260), nationally rated running back <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='283745' first='Javian' last='Mallory']</strong> (6-0, 200 – 4.0 GPA), <strong>Christopher Medina</strong> (OL/DL, 6-1, 295), team leader and playmaker <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1263611' first='Xavier' last='Reid'] </strong>(DL, 6-0, 270 – 3.85 GPA. Wrestling. Weightlifting), and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='283771' first='Zacharias' last='Walls'] </strong>(WR, 5-10, 180 – 3.9 GPA).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>THIS IS A DEEP AND TALENTED UNDERCLASS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As solid as the 2026 class is, the underclassmen will also be gifted – with rising juniors (2027) leading the way. Among that class will be <strong>Delorean S. Airall Jr. </strong>(SS/CB, 6-0, 180), <strong>Gerren Bray</strong> (OL, 6-2, 300 – 3.75 GPA), <strong>Gavin Cigale </strong>(OL, 5-10, 230 – 3.4 GPA), playmaker <strong>Billy Clancy III</strong> (WR, 5-10, 155), <strong>John Deluca</strong> (OLB, 5-11, 180), <strong>Rojhan Dorcin</strong> (HB, 5-11, 185), <strong>Jayden Elder</strong> (WR, 6-0, 162), reliable <strong>John Farfan</strong> (PK, 5-7, 125 – 2.6 GPA), <strong>Amari Ford</strong> (DE/TE, 6-0, 185), and <strong>Anderson Gracilien</strong> (RB, 5-8, 170).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other 2027 standouts to keep an eye on are <strong>Joerell Haynes</strong> (CB, 5-7, 145. Track &amp; Field), <strong>Tyler Leclair</strong> (WR, 6-0, 160), talented running back <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1681897' first='Jayden' last='Lockhart'] </strong>(5-10, 190), <strong>Jaccorian McCrary</strong> (RB/Athlete, 5-10, 185), promising quarterback <strong>Trey Moran</strong> (5-11, 170), impressive <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1681579' first='Maxwell' last='Reid'] </strong>(LB, 5-11, 200), elite defensive tackle <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1671112' first='Jamar' last='Thompson']</strong> (6-3, 270), <strong>Aidan Tropepe</strong> (QB, 5-8, 165), versatile <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1249175' first='Kerby' last='Vital'] Jr.</strong> (OL/DL, 6-3, 275) and <strong>Joshua Walters</strong> (WR, 6-1, 150).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2028 (rising sophomores) class is also going to be special&nbsp; with <strong>Xavier Jimenez </strong>(OLB/S, 5-10, 170), <strong>Ethan Mordechay</strong> (OL/LS/DT, 5-10, 230), <strong>Makarion Owens</strong> (DE, 6-0, 210 – 4.2 GPA), <strong>Mason Rockwell</strong> (OL, 5-10, 240), <strong>Jalen Rolle</strong> (DB, 6-0, 160), and <strong>Kyrell Thomas</strong> (CB/Athlete, 5-9, 155).</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: Floridakids1@aol.com.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COACHES, PLAYERS: Do You Have A Subscription? 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