South Lake Will Be A Force This Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When the summer began, there were a few programs that we told you to keep an eye on for the upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While Groveland South Lake has had some lean years in the past, this is a program that has started to turn the corner with impressive athletes and solid coaching.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Eagles and head coach <strong>Brad Lord</strong> have developed some of the best talent in the region after winning seven times a year ago.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we have now started fall camp, this is one of the many central Florida programs that you will want to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Groveland South Lake Eagles</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HEAD COACH: </strong>Brad Lord</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DISTRICT: </strong>6-6A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 RECORD: </strong>7-4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 SCHEDULE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8/22 - @Brooksville Nature Coast</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8/29 – Tavares</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/5 – The Villages Charter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/11 – Davenport</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/19 -@Mount Dora</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/26 - @Ocala Forest</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/10 – Winter Garden Horizon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/17 - Clermont East Ridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/24 - @Lake Minneola</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/31 - @Leesburg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some of the prospects who joined Coach Lord on stage at Seminole State College in Heathrow for Central Florida Media Days:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PROSPECTS TO WATCH</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – Jesse Barker, 6'0, 245, DL – 4.6 GPA. </strong>Finished the 2024 season with 76 total tackles, 16 tackles for loss and an impressive nine quarterback sacks. Had a tremendous spring game with three sacks and five tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17867282/682a1ad0be3cd945c6ebefa2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17867282/682a1ad0be3cd945c6ebefa2</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – [player_tooltip player_id='1258713' first='Malik' last='Holman'], RB/LB, 5'11, 190 – 3.2 GPA. </strong>Finished with 1,164 yards and 15 touchdowns on the offensive side of the ball. Defensively, he had 66 tackles, which included four tackles for loss. Attended several camps throughout the off-season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17843023/Malik-Holman" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/profile/17843023/Malik-Holman</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – [player_tooltip player_id='1258721' first='Tre' last='Kelly'], QB, 6'0, 190. </strong>Had a banner year with 1,258 yards passing with six touchdowns. Also showed his versatility with five rushing scores. He is certainly one of the best hidden secrets in the central Florida area. Has also attended a number of exposure events – including the Prep Redzone Florida Stock Up event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19414105/Tre-Kelly" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19414105/Tre-Kelly</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – Rome McKinnond, Athlete, 5'9, 175. </strong>One of the top underclassmen in the region, coming off 40 solo tackles, 34 assists, 10 tackles for loss and two blocked punts as part of his many special teams contributions. Plays cornerback, safety and running back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20992974/673d12cbff39a4446bf578f1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20992974/673d12cbff39a4446bf578f1</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – [player_tooltip player_id='1607415' first='Keydrick' last='Powell'], WR, 6'2, 175. </strong>This is one of the emerging standouts on a team that is loaded with them. Finished the '24 season with 29 catches for 429 yards and three touchdowns. Another of the players who received some valuable off-season exposure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18092858/Keydrick-Powell" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18092858/Keydrick-Powell</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>&nbsp;2026 – [player_tooltip player_id='1610008' first='Tyson' last='Williams'], LB, 6'0, 200 – 3.4 GPA. </strong>Yet another of the impressive linebackers that this program features – coming up with 86 total tackles, two caused fumbles and seven tackles for loss in just eight games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18501790/Tyson-Williams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18501790/Tyson-Williams</a><br><br></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Statewide Coverage Daily.</strong> <strong><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:</strong> Floridakids1@aol.com.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COACHES, PLAYERS: Do You Have A Subscription? 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