Orlando Boone Returns Plenty of Talent

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When veteran head coach <strong>Andy Johnson</strong> led his Orlando Boone Braves into the final regular season game of the season at Winter Park, it was a matchup that meant everything.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the district title and a state playoff spot on the line in that Nov. 7^th meeting, the Braves would come up short, dropping a 35-28 decision, ending a season that was certainly up and down.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The year was frustrating because 18 points separated this team from winning eight times, and that was something that drove this team in the off-season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As 2025 begins, the objective is to win the district title – and while every game is important that Oct.10 home game against Winter Park could once again be the game that produces a district champion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Orlando Boone Braves</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HEAD COACH: </strong>Andy Johnson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DISTRICT: 4-7A</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 RECORD: 5-5</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 SCHEDULE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8/22 - @Mount Dora</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8/29 - @Oviedo Hagerty</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/5 – Orlando Olympia</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/12 – Winter Garden West Orange</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/19 - @Ocoee</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/26 - @Orlando Timber Creek</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/10 – Winter Park</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/17 - @Orlando Colonial</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/24 – Orlando Freedom</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/30 – Orlando Edgewater</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some of the prospects who joined head Coach Johnson on stage at Camping World Stadium for Central Florida Media Days:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – [player_tooltip player_id='1626605' first='Will' last='Buzyniski'], DE, 6'1, 230 – 3.2 GPA.</strong> A prospect that took the off-season serious with several camps and combines, including the Prep Redzone Prospects Combine, which was held at his home school. Finished his junior season with a team high six quarterback sacks while making key plays for a defense that was one of the best in the county. He was first team All Metro.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18387166/Will-Buzyniski" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18387166/Will-Buzyniski</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – Sam Johnson, QB, 6'3, 210 – 3.5 GPA.</strong> When you happen to be the son of a coach and have been around the game all your life, it is an advantage. But here is a quality prospect who had an amazing junior season with 2,100 yards and 31 touchdowns. Enjoyed a productive off-season, which included an appearance at the Prep Redzone Florida event at Boone High School.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16404088/673392714907b00f82243e6d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16404088/673392714907b00f82243e6d</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – [player_tooltip player_id='212355' first='Noah' last='Maddox'], LB, 6'2, 220 – 4.0 GPA.</strong> With a number of offers heading into his final high school season, this is a quality talent who makes plays and elevates the team. A two-sport (baseball) athlete that is ready to lead his team into the state playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14913087/658e0190f31e3e053c00e328" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14913087/658e0190f31e3e053c00e328</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – [player_tooltip player_id='212280' first='Lagarion' last='Wilson'], CB, 5'10, 171 – 4.0 GPA.</strong> Coming into the 2025 season, here is one of the top returning senior prospects. A gifted secondary performer who finished last season with five interceptions while making an impact for the Braves all season. This is a track &amp; field performer who is also an outstanding student in the classroom – where he is a National Honors Society student!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17729262/673373062f605b1dfdc20715" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17729262/673373062f605b1dfdc20715</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – [player_tooltip player_id='1629787' first='Rhys' last='Woodrow'], OL, 6'4, 300 – 4.2 GPA.</strong> One of the top line prospects in the state, this University of Miami commitment is strong, athletic and technically sound. He only adds to some of the premier offensive line prospects in the Class of 2026, which may be the best in the nation. He is also a baseball player for Boone where he was named All-District &amp; Metro.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18335946/Rhys-Woodrow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18335946/Rhys-Woodrow</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></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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