Lecanto Has The Talent To Continue Building

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After six games of the 2024 high school football season, the Lecanto Panthers were 5-1 and feeling good about the direction of a program that has long been searching for an identity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Even though the year ended 6-5, this team saw so many positives – one being in the post season, a place that they are hoping to be in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Finishing behind area power Ocala Vanguard in District 5-4A play this is a program that has started to turn the corner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As <strong>Jacob Coulson</strong> moves on after two years and an 11-10 record, <strong>Antoin Scriven</strong> comes aboard with knowledge of the area (Inverness Citrus graduate) and some returning players who are talented, skilled and have an opportunity to continue putting this program in the spotlight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at the prospects who are ready for the spring and summer:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Spencer Butts, LB, 6'1, 225 – 4.0 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17966817/673e0040860885a664241529</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tyrell Franklin, WR/OL, 6'3, 220 – 2.9 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20320685/67ee975ed26f11473b07c00b</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>&nbsp;Braylen Moore, DB/WR, 6'2, 175 - 3.3 GPA. Track &amp; Field.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18775419/66eb0e355c200a57a5792f25</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Josh Patrick, Athlete, 5'11, 190 - Basketball.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16251725/673111909e15beea10b5bc17</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Raheim Rushing, RB/OLB, 5'9, 200 – 2.6 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/21366540/Raheim-Rushing</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sovaunn Samms, RB/DB, 5'10, 180 – 3.6 GPA. Basketball.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18891125/672bfe681b1f5b29052fc516</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>&nbsp;Camryn Stubbins, DB/WR, 5'10, 175 – 2.5 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/23225014/Camryn-Stubbins</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1141176' first='J.T.' last='Tipton'], QB, 5'10, 165 – 4.1 GPA. Track &amp; Field.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13845448/654d906502bbd3094874d501</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Baylian Wright, OL/DL, 6'3, 275 – 2.5 GPA. Wrestling.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/17982557/Baylian-Wright/about</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AWAITING SPRING VIDEO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eduardo Cortes, Athlete, 5'9, 180 – 3.8 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rikky Johnson, DB/WR, 5'7, 175</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Declan Lasner, OL/DL, 6'4, 240 – 2.5 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Derek Sikkenga, DE, 6'2, 201 – 3.18 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ayedin Davis, OL/DL, 6'3, 260.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:<a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20585161/Ayedin-Davis"> https://www.hudl.com/profile/20585161/Ayedin-Davis</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Terence “T.J.” Hollis, RB/LB, 5'10, 170 – 4.0 GPA – Weightlifting.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/20618378/Terence-TJ-Hollis</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brekon Howard, LB/RB, 6'1, 175 – 2.6 GPA. Weightlifting.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/20585122/Brekon-Howard?</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Eric “E.J.” Jenkins, WR, 6'2, 185 – 2.5 GPA. Basketball.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20590898/664e6db6fc3ee093d73fbaf8</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kyler “K3” Kelly-Lamb, WR/CB, 6'3, 165 – 3.8 GPA. Basketball.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/22371795/Kyler-KellyLambK3/about</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bryce Naugler, OL/DL, 6'2, 260 – 3.3 GPA. Weightlifting.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/4514930/67630ecf96740f1c40f2dc00</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AWAITING SPRING VIDEO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Daniel Brown, DL/TE, 5'11, 185 – 3.9 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tyler Lambert, LB/TE, 5'11, 170 – 2.9 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>John Sandifer, DE/LS, 5'11, 182 – 4.2 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rydell Pollard, Athlete, 5'11, 165 – 3.9 GPA. Baseball.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18439031/670571ce997e82ea6b62c6b2</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AWAITING SPRING VIDEO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Andre Hicks, LB/WR, 6'2, 180 – 3.5 GPA - Basketball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dequavius Lowe, DB, 5'9, 170 - Weightlifting</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alex Navarro, RB/LB, 5'9, 170 4.0 GPA. Basketball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Daniel Preddie, WR/DB, 6'0, 165 – 3.8. Basketball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alijah Simmons, QB, 6'3, 180 – 4.4 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHOTO CREDIT: Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK</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? Contact us for a savings code so you can see what everyone has been talking about! 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