It’s Been A Process For Mount Dora Football

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As head coach <strong>Luke Hutchinson</strong> and his Mount Dora football team reflected back on the 2024 season, there were some things that could have gone different during an 8-3 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Finishing second to Orlando Bishop Moore in District 6-3A play, there was plenty to be thankful for when the season came to an end in the first round of the state playoffs in a loss to Dunnellon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Hurricanes learned plenty about themselves as they approached the 2025 season. A strong senior class moved on, but opened the door for some quality prospects for this coming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What this team has been able to do is accomplish a winning formula where developing talent has been important, but getting it done in the classroom will help to open doors to the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Every player in this program approaches this season with the belief that they expect to be right back in the playoffs and perhaps take things one step further as this team continues to grow and improve.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Colton Fickett, DE, 6-1, 190 – 3.47 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17723206/colton-fickett">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17723206/colton-fickett</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1140881' first='Tymir' last='Gaines'], RB/Athlete, 5-10, 185 – 2.65 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18057944/66f05461e24b565754c7fcec">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18057944/66f05461e24b565754c7fcec</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cayden McCoy, K/P, 5-11, 170 – 3.53 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17722930/cayden-mccoy">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17722930/cayden-mccoy</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1727030' first='Jaren' last='Reynolds'], S, 6-3, 178 – 2.61 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18027783/Jaren-reynolds">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18027783/Jaren-reynolds</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1626877' first='Aaron' last='Staples'], LB/TE, 6-0, 185 – 2.98 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22873820/675f64ce904110b98ae21ad4">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22873820/675f64ce904110b98ae21ad4</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Shaddiel Torres, OL/DL, 6-2, 295 – 3.48 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19310589/673f48132e7ac2cc255a5c1c">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19310589/673f48132e7ac2cc255a5c1c</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Yquavces Wilkins, WR, 6-3, 167 – 3.18 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19329983/66f0a7044417989e4521faf8">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19329983/66f0a7044417989e4521faf8</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Daniel Carroll, OL/DE, 6-2, 215. Baseball.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/22327168/Daniel-Carroll</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1681980' first='Willie' last='Dixon'], CB, 5-9, 150 – 3.5 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20122478/Willie-Dixon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/20122478/Willie-Dixon</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brody Jeckovich, RB/LB, 6-0, 175.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/19675763/Brody-Jeckovich?</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nick Kerr, QB/LS, 6-4, 215.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22661030/Nick-Kerr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22661030/Nick-Kerr</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tyger Morris, DL, 5-11, 240.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/23947290/Tyger-Morris" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/23947290/Tyger-Morris</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Statewide Coverage Daily. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/florida/">https://prepredzone.com/florida/</a></strong></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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