Jacksonville Bolles Will Be A Force – Again

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When the final few seconds ticked off the clock at Pitbull Stadium on the campus of Florida International University, it was hard to believe what the scoreboard read.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jacksonville Bolles, a program regarded as one of the best in Florida all season long, headed to the 2A final against Sarasota Cardinal Mooney as a team that was optimistic and had a belief that they would wrap up yet another state title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Veteran head coach <strong>Matt Toblin</strong> and his team had come into the contest with the Cougars on an 11-game winning streak and had dominated the opposition during that stretch – with talent all over the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>But as the game moved along, it was evident that this program would not be the better team on this night. Cardinal Mooney scored on every possession and cruised to a 52-28 win and a 2A title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the wake of that loss was the six-hour ride back to Duval County and left this program, which finished 13-2, with a bad taste and a feeling that things would be different in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As they headed toward the off-season, there were several positions to be filled – and that has been the mindset since 2025 came to an end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RISING SENIOR CLASS COMES BACK WITH A PURPOSE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After that loss in the state finals, there was a group of players that knew they would have to take charge in the off-season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The rising senior class (2027) had players with experience and leadership.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Among those players include <strong>Akin Alande</strong> (WR), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1715862' first='Aidan' last='Anderson']</strong> (RB), <strong>Jace Bennett</strong> (DB), <strong>Dawson Brydges</strong> (WR), <strong>Malakhi Dunn</strong> (WR), <strong>Samuel Ellis</strong> (WR), <strong>Joseph Hammond</strong> (WR), <strong>Christian Hayes</strong> (LB), <strong>Travis Mann</strong> (K/P), <strong>Dashaydon Phillips</strong> (DB), <strong>Zach Sherr </strong>(DL), <strong>Cam Tietze </strong>(WR) and defensive lineman <strong>Griffin Vollertsen</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>A STRONG UNDERCLASS AWAITS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the rising senior class will be impressive, it's the future that the Bulldogs will be counting on with one of the top rising junior (2028) classes in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the state's leading rushing <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1153040' first='Xander' last='Edwards']</strong> and heavily recruited defensive end <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='547812' first='Asher' last='Ghioto']</strong> coming back, this group is loaded with elite talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In addition, prospects such as <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2083378' first='Brett' last='Bearden']</strong> (LB), <strong>Wes Coughlin </strong>(WR), <strong>John Davis</strong> (LB), <strong>Langston Florence</strong> (K/P), <strong>Jaxon Flowers</strong> (QB), <strong>De'Angelo Ford</strong> (DB), <strong>Sooryan Ghandi</strong> (DL), <strong>J.C. Gonzalez </strong>(WR/DB), <strong>Maddox Helbing</strong> (LB), <strong>Truett Henderson</strong> (WR), <strong>Jack Howard</strong> (DE/NG), <strong>Joseph Kelleter</strong> (DL), <strong>Grayson Kuskowski</strong> (OL) and defensive back <strong>Major Lee</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class also has <strong>Rylan Marler</strong> (TE), <strong>Whitman Moore</strong> (LB), <strong>Cooper Moorman</strong> (TE/LS), <strong>Jack Riley</strong> (TE), <strong>Jack Smith</strong> (LB), <strong>Victor Smith</strong> (DL), <strong>Derrick Thomas</strong> (DB), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1247412' first='Luke' last='Toland']</strong> (QB), <strong>Milo Trovato</strong> (LB), <strong>Sam Venus</strong> (DB), <strong>T.J. Williamson</strong> (WR/DB), <strong>Reggie Wilson</strong> (DL) and offensive lineman <strong>Will Zebroski</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The depth continues with the rising sophomore (2029) class that includes such players as <strong>Yaman Albisi</strong> (RB), <strong>Aiden Chester</strong> (QB/WR), <strong>Hudson Cleek</strong> (QB), <strong>William English</strong> (OL), <strong>Philemon Fiaseu</strong> (LB), <strong>Devyaan Gandhi</strong> (DB), <strong>Brantley Hassel</strong> (WR), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1308140' first='Jameer' last='Johnson']</strong> (TE), <strong>Liam Lemene</strong> (RB/CB) and defensive back <strong>Luke Malhtora</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is also <strong>Matt Mizell</strong> (RB/WR), <strong>Jeremiah Moses</strong> (WR), <strong>Parker Owens</strong> (LB), <strong>Cedric Scott</strong> (DL), <strong>Nate Shilling</strong> (CB), <strong>Michael Tari</strong> (QB), <strong>Jack Truog</strong> (QB/TE) and kicker/punter <strong>Devon von Goeben</strong>. Also keep an eye on rising sophomores (2030) offensive linemen <strong>John Avera</strong> and <strong>Camp Shelton</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 Bolles Bulldogs</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coconut Creek Monarch, W 34-15</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jacksonville Trinity Christian, W 35-12</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Saint Augustine, L 40-35</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jacksonville Bishop Kenny, W 36-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Orange Park Oakleaf, W 38-6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baldwin, W 73-49</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jacksonville Andrew Jackson, W 48-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jacksonville Riverside, W 45-14</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jacksonville Wolfson, W 56-6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Columbia, W 31-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DeFuniak Springs Walton, W 63-13</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tallahassee Florida High, W 51-27</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pensacola Catholic, W 44-10</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, W 42-20</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sarasota Cardinal Mooney, L 52-28</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? 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