Palm Beach Central aiming for state title run in 2026

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WELLINGTON, Fla. -- On Saturday, Palm Beach Central held a scrimmage to determine where they stand in the spring ahead of its spring game this week. After a 6-5 record and one score losses to Pahokee, Santaluces, Jupiter, and Fort Pierce Central, senior defensive tackle [player_tooltip player_id='2122452' first='Tyler' last='Alexander'] said that the 2026 season is a revenge tour. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"It's a revenge tour," Alexander said. "Some teams who beat us last year by one point for the first time in who knows how long. They've been talking crazy ever since, we got something for you...we are going to show everybody that we deserve to be in the playoffs with a 10-0 record."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PBC completed its spring with a dominant 50-0 win over Boca Raton High School. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alexander, considered one of the top interior defensive linemen of the 2027 class, is among the top players on the Broncos squad who will be key to success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Five Key Players to Success</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2122452"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a07163131e22"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alexander has impeccable off-ball quickness and pursues the football with relentless energy. The Palm Beach County talent displays high-level hand technique and swims through some offensive linemen with relative ease. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He uses his strength to drive O-Lineman out of his way and is able to disengage from opponents to help stop the run. Alexander's agility for his size is rare, and he has the potential to be a Power Four-level athlete in college. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/26308227/691a05271e12c59908cd88a7">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/26308227/691a05271e12c59908cd88a7</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Tyler Desilma","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"225","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Palm Beach Central","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a07163131e96"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The two-sport athlete (basketball) is a versatile defender who is effective in rushing the passer and stopping the run. Desilma is always aware of where the football is and can consistently make plays. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Desilma often sheds multiple blockers in his pursuit of the ball carrier and is a tough assignment to block in one-on-one situations. He is a clear D-1 talent with Power Four potential. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20507187/6a05bc5b2117929644fa558e">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20507187/6a05bc5b2117929644fa558e</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Julian Ayala","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"195","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2409","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Palm Beach Central","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a089ea65092d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The quarterback at PBC will be esstential for a deep run in the playoffs. The good-sized QB is a pocket passer who can throw accurate footballs under pressure. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He does a nice job of stepping into the pocket to make throws and gets the ball out of his hands quickly negating pass rushes. His footwork can be improved but Ayala certainly has the potential to start at the Group of Five level at minimum.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/26372796/68cdb502177abd13f5f89e69">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/26372796/68cdb502177abd13f5f89e69</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Cyre Blake","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"175","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Palm Beach Central","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a089ea650974"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The talent from Palm Beach County does good job of watching the quarterbacks eyes and positions himself to break on the football to make plays. Blake can diagnose run plays comes up to tackle with authority. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Great form tackler that wraps up and has shown the ability to take down ball carriers in the open field. Smart athlete that excels in man-to-man or zone coverage and will be essential for PBC to win games as teams try to beat the Broncos with the deep ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1682632"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a089ea6509a0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Linton is a mawler who likes to finishes his blocks to the ground. He moves his feet well to position himself to shut down pass rushers and can get out in front on running plays to serve as the lead blocker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is able to seal off defenders creating holes for his running backs and has above average hand skills to keep defenders in front in pass protection. Linton can also play guard at a high level and is able to drive defenders backward by driveing with his legs but his play at left tackle will be essential for PBC to make state title run. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22327205/6933003dcd06d6b43c37cb71</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other Top Players</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Michael Robinson, OL, 6'8", 310</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22964334/690a1190640df8dc76c035c6">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22964334/690a1190640df8dc76c035c6</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Michael Ramirez, OL, 6'1", 295 (2028)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Logan Hartwig,WR, 5'10", 170</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/23073581/691f6fee98559ebf51331f69">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/23073581/691f6fee98559ebf51331f69</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ryan Doherty, RB, 6'0", 200</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19471983/691a4cfc750b30681085ca01">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19471983/691a4cfc750b30681085ca01</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Isaias Matias, DE, 6'5", 220 (2028)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/23325945/6a0684941663eaa315e25fb1">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/23325945/6a0684941663eaa315e25fb1</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Isaiah "Zay" Hamilton, 6'0", 165 (2029)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/26582340/6a0691d74a66b4caa0401338">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/26582340/6a0691d74a66b4caa0401338</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->