Springstead Has The Talent To Contend

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Going into the ninth game of the 2024 season, Spring Hill Springstead's football team sat at 8-1, poised to win the District 7-5A title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>But the final contest of the regular season, which could have given the Eagles the district crown went south, losing to Tampa Gaither, 34-19.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That loss, which dashed the opportunity to host a first-round state playoff game sent this program into a tailspin as they hit the road – at the same Gaither team they lost to in the regular season finale.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That opening round game did not go as planned – instead of a revenge matchup – they were soundly beaten.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That loss was something that sent this team into the off-season as head coach <strong>Michael Garofano</strong> and his staff used the spring and summer to put themselves back in a position to improve on the 8-3 finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Eagles were impressive in a 54-14 spring win against Brooksville Central and maintained that energy into the summer.<strong><br><br></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2026<br>Ivan Edwards, Slot/Safety, 5'9, 192 – 3.0 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22304444/Ivan-Edwards" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22304444/Ivan-Edwards</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kaleb Johns, OL/DL, 6'1, 230.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17992063/Kaleb-Johns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17992063/Kaleb-Johns</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tysen Norton QB, 5'11, 175. Zephyrhills Christian Academy transfer.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19233121/Tysen-Norton" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19233121/Tysen-Norton</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Austin Stanina, WR/DB/K/P, 6'3,180 – 3.4 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17992003/Austin-Stanina" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17992003/Austin-Stanina</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>&nbsp;AWAITING VIDEO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Caileb McAllister, OL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aiden Colman, QB, 6'1, 195 – 4.0 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19857267/Aidan-Colman" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19857267/Aidan-Colman</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Antonio Graham, OL.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22531271/Antonio-Graham" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22531271/Antonio-Graham</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AWAITING VIDEO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>William Figaroa, RB, 5'8, 180.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ryan Mongold OL</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>Aaron DeLarosa, WR/DB/QB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jesse Diaz,&nbsp; WR/DB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tyreel Moat, RB/DB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jaiden Sanenz, K/WR/DB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SPRING HILL SPRINGSTEAD</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8/22 – Zephyrhills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8/29 - @ Bushnell South Sumter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/5 – Dade City Pasco</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/19 – Brooksville Hernando</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/26 – Cypress Creek</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/3 - @ Brooksville Nature Coast Tech</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/10 - @ Tampa Gaither</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/17 – Wiregrass Ranch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/24 - @ Wesley Chapel</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHOTO COURTESY OF THE</strong> <a href="http://www.hernandosun.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>http://www.hernandosun.com</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class of 2027 Ranking: <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/06/updated-2027-florida-rankings/">https://prepredzone.com/2025/06/updated-2027-florida-rankings/</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Statewide Coverage Daily.</strong> <a>https://prepredzone.com/florida/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at:</strong> <a href="mailto:Floridakids1@aol.com">Floridakids1@aol.com</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COACHES, PLAYERS: Do You Have A Subscription? 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