Central Florida Media Days Gets Off To A Great Start

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HEATHROW – </strong>As <strong>Scott Perry</strong> had a seat at the podium on Thursday afternoon at Seminole State College in Heathrow – right down the block from his Lake Mary High School - the coach spoke about the Rams' run to a 7A state title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The last second win on the now famous “Hail Lake Mary” pass for a come-from-behind win against previously unbeaten Vero Beach has been the talk of Florida since that improbable win at Pitbull Stadium on the campus of FIU.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As he was joined by his players on Day 1 of Central Florida Media Days that included high school football teams from Seminole, Lake, Volusia and Flagler Counties, it was indeed time to reflect, but at the same time look ahead to 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With Varsity Sports Nation capturing every team and coach throughout the day, it was something that everyone looked forward to.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“Another top-flight event,” said <strong>Dan LaForest</strong> from the Influencer Council. “Seminole State College rolled out the red carpet for the schools once again and several area businesses once again took part.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With statewide media outlets joined by fan recruiting websites, all bases were covered as the first of two days showcased several programs who have an opportunity to make a major statement this coming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Among the schools on hand for Day 1 included Deltona, Clermont East Ridge, Eustis, Daytona Beach Father Lopez, Flagler Palm Coast, Geneva, Oviedo Hagerty, Altamonte Springs Lake Brantley, Winter Park Lake Howell, Lake Mary Prep, Lake Minneola, Leesburg, Longwood Lyman, Daytona Beach Mainland, Palm Coast Matanzas and Mount Dora.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Day 1 also saw schools such as Mount Dora Christian, New Smyrna Beach, Orange City University, Maitland Orangewood Christian, Oviedo, Sanford Seminole, Groveland South Lake, Port Orange Spruce Creek, Tavares, Oviedo The Master's Academy, Orlando The First Academy, Deltona Prep, Umatilla, Ocala Vanguard, Winter Springs and Kissimmee Osceola.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The media event, which is easily one of the best in the state, heard from coaches and player who spoke about goals and what is expected from them this coming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PROSPECTS CAME PUT TO LOOK AT 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While there were several talented players on hand, some of the prospects that everyone wanted to hear from include – like Lake Mary senior running back <strong>Tavarius “T.J.” Brundidge</strong>, who will be remembered forever by football fans for scoring that winning touchdown in the state title game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other prospects who many wanted to hear on Thursday included Clermont East Ridge offensive lineman <strong>Davis Suchora,</strong> Flagler Palm Coast offensive lineman <strong>Will Hawley</strong>, Lake Brantley quarterback <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='421052' first='Jackson' last='Stecher']</strong>, Lake Howell quarterback <strong>Jayvon Funnyé</strong>, Lake Minneola receiver <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1631150' first='Garrison' last='Lubin']</strong>, Daytona Beach Mainland linebacker <strong>Tamaj Woodard</strong>, New Smyrna Beach athlete <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1601559' first='Vance' last='Murray']</strong>, Oviedo receiver (Ohio State commit) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='499514' first='Jordan' last='Donahoo']</strong>, Sanford Seminole defensive back <strong>Antrell Armstrong</strong>, South Lake quarterback <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1258721' first='Tre' last='Kelly']</strong>, Spruce Creek outside linebacker <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1671689' first='Kaden' last='Woodie']</strong>, The First Academy defensive back (Florida commit) <strong>Bam Whitfield</strong> and Kissimmee Osceola defensive lineman (Syracuse commit) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2251827' first='Jason' last='Lewis']</strong> to name a few.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After a day off on Friday, Day 2 of the Central Florida Media Days will wrap things up Saturday with a full day of teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>407 Sports in Ocoee will welcome schools from Orange and Osceola Counties.</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:</strong> 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