Keep An Eye On Several 6A Programs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As Week 9 of the 2025 high school football season came to an end, there were several elite teams – in all classes – that continued to do their thing as we head toward the state playoffs in two weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While an eye is on all classifications across the state – with defending champions still very much in play – there is one class (6A) that may have more programs still in play for a state title than any other – from top to bottom.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After last week – when two of the favorites in the class lost – there is still plenty of focus that everyone will continue to watch in the coming weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defending state champion <strong>West Boca Raton</strong> (6-2) lost to 1A West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman – while <strong>Miami Southridge</strong> (8-1) dropped a Greater Miami Athletic Conference (GMAC) title contest to state power Miami Central late in the fourth quarter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is no getting around the fact that the Bulls and Spartans are still going to be tough to beat, they both have plenty of company.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Among the other 6A programs that still figure in the mix include No. 5 <strong>Seffner Armwood </strong>(8-0) and No. 20 <strong>Gainesville Buchholz </strong>(7-1) – as well as unranked <strong>Cantonment Tate </strong>(6-2), <strong>Groveland South Lake </strong>(7-1), <strong>Jacksonville Mandarin</strong> (7-1), <strong>Kissimmee Osceola</strong> (6-2), <strong>Orange Park Oakleaf</strong> (8-1), <strong>Orlando Evans</strong> (7-1), <strong>Pace </strong>(7-1), <strong>Parrish Community</strong> (7-1), <strong>Ruskin Lennard</strong> (7-1) and <strong>West Broward</strong> (7-2).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SOME MORE OUTSTANDING PERFORMERS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In addition to those 6A program still in the hunt to head to Pitbull Stadium (FIU) for the state title, Week 9 also had some impressive performers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – [player_tooltip player_id='1249151' first='Kenyon' last='Alston'], </strong>WR, 6'2, 190, Orlando Bishop Moore. The University of Illinois commitment helped to keep his Hornets unbeaten with 6 catches for 145 yards and two scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18017846/Kenyon-Alston">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18017846/Kenyon-Alston</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – [player_tooltip player_id='1617969' first='Peyton' last='Barnell'], </strong>DE/LB, 6'3, 210, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons – 3.7 GPA. In a win over Boca Raton, he had 7 total tackles, 1 Sack, 2 tackles for loss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17290148/68f3fd2e0c17777b656fd59f">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17290148/68f3fd2e0c17777b656fd59f</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – Zion Colbert, </strong>DE, 6'1, 215, Riverview Sumner. Had another banner week up front in a win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18163430/68f411ef787a0734ba7f0b53</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – Cameron Dalton, </strong>RB, 5'10, 190, St. Cloud. In the District Championship contest, he carried 22 times for 137 yards 3 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19704694/Cameron-Dalton">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19704694/Cameron-Dalton</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – [player_tooltip player_id='1258720' first='Takeo' last='Edwards'], </strong>RB, 5'10, 170, Auburndale scored twice and had 102 yards in receptions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19481736/Takeo-Edwards">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19481736/Takeo-Edwards</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – [player_tooltip player_id='1251761' first='Trenton' last='Gummer'], </strong>DB, 5'10, 173, Orlando Bishop Moore. The University of Delaware commitment also had a huge Week 9 with 8 tackles, 2 passes defended, 2 4th down stops, 1 blocked kick, 1 pass break up and 1 tackle for loss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16117774/6831c436d50bba75074aa91e">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16117774/6831c436d50bba75074aa91e</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – [player_tooltip player_id='1580882' first='Kyle' last='Hurtado'], </strong>LB, 5'10, 205, Ponte Vedra Nease – 3.6 GPA. Finished the game with 9 tackles, 1 sack, 3 tackles for loss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17878648/Kyle-Hurtado">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17878648/Kyle-Hurtado</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 – Jayeon “Rashad” Jackson, </strong>Athlete, 6'2, 230, Clearwater – 3.7 GPA. Had a huge defensive outing against Tarpon Springs East Lake with 1 interception, 1 strip sack and 6 tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22437762/Jayeon-Jackson">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22437762/Jayeon-Jackson</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – [player_tooltip player_id='1347446' first='Demarcus' last='King Jr.']</strong>, Edge, 6'4, 210, Miami Northwestern – 3.5 GPA. Added to his total of sacks with three more in a win against Miami Palmetto. He has 11 on the season for one of the nation's top teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19205924/Demarcus-King-Jr">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19205924/Demarcus-King-Jr</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – [player_tooltip player_id='1649619' first='Josiah' last='Knight'], </strong>RB, 5'8, 170, Pembroke Pines Charter – 3.7 GPA. Carried the ball for 115 yards and score and 2 receptions in a win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22422103/68f26d528356724f17729bfc">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22422103/68f26d528356724f17729bfc</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – [player_tooltip player_id='1682016' first='Reagan' last='Korlacki'], </strong>RB/SS, 5'10, 180, Lakeland Santa Fe – 3.5 GPA. Finished with over 200 yards and 3 touchdowns in another win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20127088/Reagan-Korlacki">https://www.hudl.com/profile/20127088/Reagan-Korlacki</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – Mason Moore, </strong>LB, 6'0, 205, Port Orange Spruce Creek – 4.3 GPA. Even in a loss, he had a huge week with 16 tackles – 3 tackles for loss and a sack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17747797/6747d801e429f457662320e3">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17747797/6747d801e429f457662320e3</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – [player_tooltip player_id='1695068' first='Davy' last='Murphy']</strong>, WR/FS, 5'11, 175, Ocoee Central Florida Christian. In moving to 8-0, he was everywhere for his team – coming up with 6 receptions for 104 yards and a score on offensive – and making an impact on defense with a crucial sack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19444259/Davy-Murphy">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19444259/Davy-Murphy</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – Tyberius “Showtime” O'Neil, </strong>RB, 5'6, 180, Fort Meade – 3.0 GPA. Scored three times and had over 175 yards of offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/24342135/Tyberius-ONeil">https://www.hudl.com/profile/24342135/Tyberius-ONeil</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – [player_tooltip player_id='1058482' first='Nick' last='Dyer']</strong>, QB, 5'11, 185, Cooper City – 4.9130 GPA. Threw for 203 yards on nine completions and 4 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19962948/Nick-Dyer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19962948/Nick-Dyer</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – Roosevelt “Roe” Miller</strong>, RB, 5'8, 155, Zephyrhills – 2.5 GPA. In a win against Bushnell South Sumter, he carried 27 times, giving his team a huge lift – with 153 yards and 2 scores. The Bulldogs are 8-0.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17729329/Roe-Miller" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17729329/Roe-Miller</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – [player_tooltip player_id='1626941' first='Andrew' last='Embick']</strong>, QB 5'11, 180, Jupiter – 3.83 GPA. In leading his Warriors to an 8-0 record, he completed 12 passes for 250 yards and a score. This is one of he most under-the-radar 7A programs in Florida.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17870506/Andrew-Embick" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17870506/Andrew-Embick</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – D.J. Alderman</strong>, RB, Hillard. Finished with 388 yards and seven touchdowns on 29 carries in 54-34 win over Interlachen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22216310/68cf4ab1fc790c41c65eac96" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22216310/68cf4ab1fc790c41c65eac96</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OCTOBER CLASS OF 2027 RANKING UPDATES: <a href="https://prepredzone.com/florida/rankings/2027-rankings/">https://prepredzone.com/florida/rankings/2027-rankings/</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DAILY INFORMATION: <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? 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