Sarasota Sailors Are Encouraged By Talented Roster For Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While they ended the 2025 season with a 4-7 record, Sarasota High's football program and head coach <strong>Amp Campbell</strong> saw plenty to be excited about as they headed toward the off-season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While they are in one of the most talented regions in Florida – with defending state champion Cardinal Mooney, yearly powerhouse Venice and a talented Sarasota Booker and Sarasota Riverview, the Sailors believe that the players they have returning and coming in this spring will give them an opportunity to turn the corner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While this team is anxious to start to turn the corner, there are prospects – in all classes – that give this team a chance to close the gap on many of the programs that have been ahead of them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at some of those players you will want to keep an eye on this spring and into the summer:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2102231' first='Cooper' last='Buck'], LB, 6'1, 215 – 4.71 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ABOUT BUCK: </strong>Physical, downhill linebacker with strong instincts and leadership traits. High-motor finisher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20168925/Cooper-Buck" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/20168925/Cooper-Buck</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Austin Butler, LB, 6'0, 200 – 3.1 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ABOUT BUTLER: </strong>Physical, downhill linebacker who diagnoses quickly. Strong, reliable tackler.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20494183/Austin-Butler" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/20494183/Austin-Butler</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tanner Crissman, OL, 6'4, 275 – 3.7 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ABOUT CRISSMAN: </strong>Big, athletic lineman with a strong frame and good movement skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19850400/Tanner-Crissman" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19850400/Tanner-Crissman</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Landon Dean, TE, 6'5, 225 – 4.5 GPA. Baseball. Basketball.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ABOUT DEAN: </strong>High-ceiling tight end with size, catch radius, and mismatch potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/25261791/Landon-Dean" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/25261791/Landon-Dean</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2109945' first='Chase' last='Fritz'], DB, 6'4, 185 – 2.6 GPA. Basketball. Lacrosse.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ABOUT FRITZ: </strong>Long, rangy DB with ball skills and closing speed. High-upside frame.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19500998/Chase-Fritz" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19500998/Chase-Fritz</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Samuel “Sam” Kramedas, OL/C, 5'10, 255 – 2.8 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ABOUT KRAMEDAS: </strong>Strong, technically sound interior lineman with center experience. Smart and tough.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19736661/Samuel-Kramedas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19736661/Samuel-Kramedas</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mauricio Perez, DB, 5'10, 180 – 4.11 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ABOUT PEREZ: </strong>Instinctive DB with strong tackling ability and reliable run support. Competitive, coachable defender with high football IQ. Will have film this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jayden Rivers, WR, 5'10, 178.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ABOUT RIVERS: </strong>Explosive athlete. Twitchy, competitive, and plays with an edge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/23890014/Jayden-Rivers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/23890014/Jayden-Rivers</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Preston Weiser, DB, 6'0, 160.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ABOUT WEISER: </strong>Physical DB who tackles well and supports the run. Confident, aggressive defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20337223/Preston-Weiser" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/20337223/Preston-Weiser</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>A.J. Heater, WR, 5'8, 155 – 3.9 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ABOUT HEATER: </strong>Quick, shifty slot receiver with burst and YAC ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22444932/Anderson-Heater" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22444932/Anderson-Heater</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Caleb Johnson, DB, 6'4, 185 – 4.1 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ABOUT JOHNSON: </strong>Long, athletic DB with strong coverage ability and excellent measurables.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22509900/69173ca41e12c59908cc24ab" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22509900/69173ca41e12c59908cc24ab</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2114451' first='Evan' last='Larrick'], WR, 6'0, 180 – 3.9 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ABOUT LARRICK: </strong>Smooth route runner with strong hands and consistent production.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22752759/693b2dd37e686fd5a57b1a20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22752759/693b2dd37e686fd5a57b1a20</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hudson West, QB, 6'5, 190 – 3.0 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ABOUT WEST: </strong>High-upside QB with size, arm talent, and competitive toughness. Natural leader. 2,836 Passing Yards, 26 touchdowns (258 yards per game).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17526976/690f8a3774301bea69fa191d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17526976/690f8a3774301bea69fa191d</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2110063' first='Jayden' last='Montgomery,'] WR/S, 6'2, 185 – 4.0 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ABOUT MONTGOMERY: </strong>Long, athletic two-way player. Wins 50/50 balls, stretches the field, and plays physical at the catch point. On defense, brings range and toughness at safety. High-upside athlete with versatility.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/26800672/68d318a91a7114fa4c2076cf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/26800672/68d318a91a7114fa4c2076cf</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 Sarasota Sailors</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bradenton Bayshore, L 36-30 (OT)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bradenton Braden River, W 27-7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>North Port, W 47-20</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Petersburg Gibbs, W 21-16</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sarasota Riverview, L 56-20</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bradenton Lakewood Ranch, W 41-37</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lehigh, L 43-33</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Winter Haven, L 19-12</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Venice, L 51-14</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parrish Community, L 35-28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>STATE INVITATIONAL PLAYOFFS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lake Worth Dr. Joaquin Garcia, L 55-33</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHOTO COURTESY OF MAX PREPS – SARASOTA HIGH FOOTBALL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FLORIDA EXPOSURE EVENT COMING MAY 23RD. 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