St. Pete Catholic Heads In The Right Direction

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you've followed the coaching career of <strong>Jesse Chinchar</strong>, you already know what he can do as a teacher and developer of talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At Clearwater Academy International, he assembled some elite talent from Canada and other places to continue a tradition that began back in 2008.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After the program closed after 16 years, Chinchar spent last season as the offensive coordinator at Tarpon Springs High, helping the Spongers reach the Class 2A playoffs. The Spongers' offense averaged 27.8 points per game this past season, finishing with a 6-5 record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When the St. Petersburg Catholic position was available, Chinchar was the perfect fit, and in the short time with the Barons, he has established something positive, which included a spring game win and a feeling that this summer will be special.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coming off a 5-5 season in District 9-1A, this program will look to make a run toward the post season with another challenging schedule and some quality talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at some of those prospects to keep an eye on this summer and into the 2025 season:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Keyshaun Birks, CB/WR, 6'1, 185 – 3.1 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19300063/66eb6c031c50632322957ba3</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>De'Vion Frazier, Edge/OT, 6'2, 235 – 2.5 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19776690/675f63163f324e8e5475b6ef</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Forrest Loving, S/Nickle, 5'10, 175 – 3.9 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>Junior Season Highlights - Forrest Loving highlights - Hudl</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1097234' first='Alex' last='Malyszko'], LB/TE, 6'2, 220 – 3.5 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17856720/6785a4feb854fc2aadca8804</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brendan Wright, WR, 6'0, 175 – 3.9 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17949625/677f3c1e963f5c086650c2cf</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>Chase Burrill, QB, 6'0, 190 – 3.5 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18713755/674a07aa81389f62edd89d48</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Larry Christian Jr., RB, 5'11, 190 – 2.8 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19832728/67983909b911c6228212f80c</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ryze Rosado, TE, 6'3, 200 – 3.0 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19755216/674240c3f6497cbd05027dd5</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AWAITING VIDEO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quinston Howard, OT, 6'5, 290 – 3.9 GPA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dominic McNally, PK, 5'11, 145 – 3.4 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AWAITING VIDEO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alexander Bell, Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elijah Shorter, Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. PETERSBURG CATHOLIC FOOTBALL</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! Floridakids1@aol.com.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->