St. Augustine Will Be A Favorite Once Again This Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Before the start of the 2025 high school football season, there were various predictions made on which teams would have the best chance to end up in Miami in December.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As many of the favorite programs were picked to be at Pitbull Stadium on the campus of Florida International University, there was one program that several people chose.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What St. Augustine and head coach <strong>Brian Braddock</strong> had been able to establish over the past few years certainly warranted that the Yellow Jackets would be one of those teams to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From the beginning – with nine straight wins – this program showed why many needed to keep an eye on them. Even after a 27-21 loss to Jacksonville Mandarin, this was a program that truly had a chance to realize those lofty goals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After wins over Panama City Beach Arnold and Jacksonville Ed White, the third round saw this team lose a tough contest against Fort Walton Beach Choctawhatchee, 31-28, ending the season 11-2.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That setback that ended the season only fueled this program in the off season, and after a tremendous spring and summer, once again the Yellow Jackets will be a program to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If they are to be successful in 2026, it will be the senior (2027) class that will be the place to start. Experience, talent and leadership will be huge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some of those seniors to keep an eye on:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Christian Bond, OL, 6'6, 305.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19455371/Christian-Bond" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19455371/Christian-Bond</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cash Downey, QB, 6'2, 180 – 3.9 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18403141/Cash-Downey" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18403141/Cash-Downey</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rashard Ferrell Jr., OL, 6'2, 280 – 3.2 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19493494/Rashard-Ferrell-Jr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19493494/Rashard-Ferrell-Jr</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jake Fischer, K/P, 6'2, 180 – 3.8 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16612174/Jake-Fischer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16612174/Jake-Fischer</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Robert Haney, LB/DL/TE, 6'2, 235 – 3.3 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19493500/Robert-Haney" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19493500/Robert-Haney</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Marquis Hollimon, RB, 5'10, 170 – 3.1 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22731986/Marquis-Hollimon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22731986/Marquis-Hollimon</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sheddrian Jones, OL/DL, 5'10, 240.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/21363475/sheddrian-jones" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/21363475/sheddrian-jones</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2210480' first='Markeal' last='Logan'], DT, 6'2, 250 – 2.8 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19493476/Markeal-Logan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19493476/Markeal-Logan</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mason Lynch, LB, 5'10, 190 – 3.7 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11764111/69657e6f2f73beb116a7c134" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11764111/69657e6f2f73beb116a7c134</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DeAndrae McRae, DT/DE, 6'2, 230 – 3.2 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22732000/DeAndrae-McRae" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22732000/DeAndrae-McRae</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jesse”Moneyman”Perez, OLB, 5'6, 155.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19493492/Jesse-Perez" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19493492/Jesse-Perez</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bryce Potak, DB, 5'6, 150.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14796095/Bryce-Potak" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/14796095/Bryce-Potak</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Durell Preston, RB/WR, 5'10, 180 – 4.0 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19493491/Durell-Preston-Jr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19493491/Durell-Preston-Jr</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Peyton J. Reardon, WR/DB, 5'11, 170 – 3.2 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22731851/Peyton-Reardon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22731851/Peyton-Reardon</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2175641' first='Caiden' last='Smith'], WR, 6'3, 180 – 4.5 GPA. Basketball. Baseball.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19962136/Caiden-Smith" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19962136/Caiden-Smith</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1906216' first='Ma'kari' last='Spencer'], DB/Athlete, 5'11, 165 – 3.1 GPA. Track &amp; Field.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19493482/Makari-Spencer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19493482/Makari-Spencer</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2210929' first='Damien' last='Spivey'], DL, 5'8, 235 – 3.7 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19493466/Damien-Spivey" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19493466/Damien-Spivey</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kaleb Stehr, TE, 6'3, 230 – 3.6 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19493495/Kaleb-Stehr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19493495/Kaleb-Stehr</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1870832' first='Reid' last='Whittaker'], DE/TE, 6'3, 220 – 4.3 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14793363/690cbb3d04385dee79f6d0be" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14793363/690cbb3d04385dee79f6d0be</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>STRONG UNDERCLASSMEN WILL ALSO BE VITAL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>As much as the seniors will be counted on, this team will also need some outstanding play from the younger prospects as well.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kareem ”La Reem” Alnkhaleh, OL/DL, 5'11, 247 – 3.9 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/26417103/Kareem-Alnkhaleh" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/26417103/Kareem-Alnkhaleh</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2091550' first='Mason' last='Beane'], LB, 5'11, 200 – 3.6 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18402970/Mason-Beane" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18402970/Mason-Beane</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Andy Birchall, LB, 5'11, 190.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19493477/Andy-Birchall" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19493477/Andy-Birchall</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tray Campbell, DE, 6'0, 225.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22753905/Tray-Campbell" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22753905/Tray-Campbell</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Adam Gibson, OLB, 6'0, 180.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22732164/Adam-Gibson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22732164/Adam-Gibson</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dayron Jenkins, DB/Athlete, 5'10, 155.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22732078/Dayron-Jenkins" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22732078/Dayron-Jenkins</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1630589' first='Amarion' last='Johnson'], DT/DE, 6'1, 215.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22705044/Amarion-Johnson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22705044/Amarion-Johnson</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2044628' first='Reshad' last='Medlock'], CB, 5'9, 150. Track &amp; Field.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22731987/6935bd99ea0d31db03937d07" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22731987/6935bd99ea0d31db03937d07</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2201975' first='Ka'Ron' last='Robinson'], DB/WR/Athlete, 6'2, 166 – 3.2 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22732012/68ddc00ed52270d51a2dfa5b" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22732012/68ddc00ed52270d51a2dfa5b</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632624' first='Brandon' last='Whitfield Jr']., DB/L, 6'0, 190 – 3.2 GPA. Track &amp; Field.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22523815/Brandon-Whitfield-jr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22523815/Brandon-Whitfield-jr</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aron Anderson, RB/LB, 5'10, 200.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/26760314/Aron-Anderson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/26760314/Aron-Anderson</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2206492' first='Elio' last='Garcia Jr.'], DE, 5'10, 222 – 3.2 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/26768284/Elio-Garcia-Jr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/26768284/Elio-Garcia-Jr</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2206497' first='Ray'Shawn' last='Jeffries'], WR/FS, 6'0, 170 – 3.36 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/26339594/RayShawn-Jeffries" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/26339594/RayShawn-Jeffries</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2206522' first='Knox' last='Thomazin'], QB, 6'1, 170 – 3.9 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/26760371/Knox-Thomazin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/26760371/Knox-Thomazin</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 ST. AUGUSTINE YELLOW JACKETS SCHEDULE<br></strong>8/14 - @Ponte Vedra (Kickoff Classic)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8/21 - @Palatka</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8/28 – Ponte Vedra Nease</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/4 - @St. Augustine Menendez</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/11 - @Middleburg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/18 – Orlando Evans</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/24 – Green Cove Springs Clay</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/9 – @Orange Park Ridgeview</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/16 – Orange Park</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/23 – Fleming Island</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/30 - @Jacksonville Mandarin</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></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>You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: <strong>Floridakids1@aol.com.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COACHES, PLAYERS: </strong>Do You Have A Subscription? 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