Dorminey, Jacksonville Trinity Christian Are Contenders Again

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is heading into his 36^th season and has brought home nine state titles, and as 2026 is set to begin, Jacksonville Trinity Christian head football coach <strong>Verlon Dorminey</strong> is not slowing down at all.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coming off a 10-4 year in which his program reached the state semifinals, losing to Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, the Conquerors and Dorminey (346-94 career) are indeed a team that you will need to keep an eye on once again.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Loading with quality seniors, this is a program that continues to teach and develop some outstanding talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>They opened up the season with a convincing kickoff classic win against Bradenton Manatee.<strong><br></strong>With a number of key returners, this program is primed for another strong run – with 2027 prospects <strong>Arryon Brookins</strong> (WR), <strong>Chris Grissett</strong> (WR), <strong>Ja'Khari Jackson</strong> (DB), <strong>Kasir Jennings</strong> (S/Athlete), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2109963' first='Terrell' last='“Nugget” Pinkney II']</strong> (Athlete) and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1682680' first='Adrian' last='Williams']</strong> (OL/DL).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are also 2028 standouts <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='547874' first='Terel' last='Dallas Jr.']</strong> (Athlete) and <strong>William Striglers</strong> (LB), and 2029 prospects <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1184993' first='Micah' last='Anderson']</strong> (RB/WR) and <strong>Warren Covington</strong> (RB).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After a few seasons where they came close, this program will definitely need the 2027 seniors to lead the way – with experience, leadership and of course talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some of those players to keep an eye on:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jordan Arnold, WR, 6'1, 175 – 3.56 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19666643/Jordan-Arnold">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19666643/Jordan-Arnold</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Arryon Brookins, WR, 5'11, 175.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19420055/Arryon-Brookins">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19420055/Arryon-Brookins</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jeremiah Desir, DT, 5'8, 195.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19420074/Jeremiah-Desir">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19420074/Jeremiah-Desir</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chris Grissett, WR, 6'1, 185.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19727165/Chris-Grissett   ">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19727165/Chris-Grissett&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ja'Khari Jackson, DB, 6'3, 165 – 3.1 GPA. 3 Sport Athlete.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20732738/JaKhari-Jackson">https://www.hudl.com/profile/20732738/JaKhari-Jackson</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kasir Jennings, S/Athlete, 6'0, 180 – 3.7 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19695972/Kasir-Jennings">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19695972/Kasir-Jennings</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rishaun “RR” Jones, WR.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20361352/673565c03f50993b1e0f5cc9">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20361352/673565c03f50993b1e0f5cc9</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='901902' first='Raquan' last='Lewis'], LB, 5'11, 205.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19474131/Raquan-Lewis">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19474131/Raquan-Lewis</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='901901' first='Rashon' last='Lewis'], Athlete, 6'1, 200 – 3.0 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19478771/Rashon-Lewis">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19478771/Rashon-Lewis</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2109963' first='Terrell' last='“Nugget” Pinkney II'], Athlete, 6'3, 196.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19666658/Terrell-Pinkney">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19666658/Terrell-Pinkney</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kalani Ross, LB, 5'9, 175.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19420046/Kalani-Ross">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19420046/Kalani-Ross</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Vernard Simmons III, OL/DL, 5'10, 260.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19666660/Vernard-Simmons">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19666660/Vernard-Simmons</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2157441' first='Reagan' last='Stephens'], OL, 6'2, 275.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16795927/Reagan-Stephens">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16795927/Reagan-Stephens</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Taron Smith, DB, 6'4, 170 – 3.1 GPA. Track &amp; Field.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/30197275/Taron-Smith">https://www.hudl.com/profile/30197275/Taron-Smith</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1682680' first='Adrian' last='Williams'], OL/DL, 6'3, 295. Georgia Tech commit.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19698249/Adrian-Williams">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19698249/Adrian-Williams</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dereious Williams, DL, 6'0, 250.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19473773/Dereious-Williams">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19473773/Dereious-Williams</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='553277' first='David' last='Wright'], WR/FS, 6'0, 175.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20078211/David-Wright">https://www.hudl.com/profile/20078211/David-Wright</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hicks Zarah, QB, 6'0, 225 – 4.1 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19420042/Hicks-Zarah">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19420042/Hicks-Zarah</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>STRONG UNDERCLASSMEN WILL BE NEEDED</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While the senior class is deep and talented, there are some younger players that will have to step up during the 2026 season:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaxon Crews, QB, 5'10, 164.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19845955/Jaxon-Crews">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19845955/Jaxon-Crews</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='547874' first='Terel' last='Dallas Jr.'], Athlete, 6'1, 190 – 3.7 GPA. 3 Sport Athlete.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19666663/Terel-Dallas">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19666663/Terel-Dallas</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='890132' first='Zakhari' last='Greene'], DB/WR, 6'2, 160 – 3.2 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22502502/Zakhari-Greene">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22502502/Zakhari-Greene</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dylan Richards, WR/DB, 6'0, 175 – 3.5 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22378633/Dylan-Richards">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22378633/Dylan-Richards</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>William Striglers, LB, 6'2, 227.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/23015183/William-Striglers">https://www.hudl.com/profile/23015183/William-Striglers</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Christian “CJ” Washington, Athlete, 6'1, 200 – 3.6 GPA. Basketball. Track.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/23014919/Christian-Washington">https://www.hudl.com/profile/23014919/Christian-Washington</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Edgerrin Wells, DL/RB, 5'7, 200.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22378638/Edgerrin-Wells">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22378638/Edgerrin-Wells</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2029&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cayden Adams, DE/LB, 6'0, 200.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18012876/Cayden-Adams">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18012876/Cayden-Adams</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1184993' first='Micah' last='Anderson'], RB/WR, 5'8, 180.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/23100131/Micah-Anderson">https://www.hudl.com/profile/23100131/Micah-Anderson</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Warren Covington, RB, 5'10, 165.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/26981223/Warren-Covington">https://www.hudl.com/profile/26981223/Warren-Covington</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>James Evergin, OL/DL, 6'1, 270.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/27016769/6a1261364a252817164cf482">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/27016769/6a1261364a252817164cf482</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Camren Hall, RB, 5'10, 155.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22443672/Camren-Hall">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22443672/Camren-Hall</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Eric “PRINCE” Sampson, OL, 5'10, 250 – 3.43 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22443728/Eric-Sampson">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22443728/Eric-Sampson</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 JACKSONVILLE TRINITY CHRISTIAN CONQUERORS SCHEDULE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8/21 - @Jacksonville Ed White</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8/28 – Jacksonville University Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/4 - @Tallahassee Lincoln</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/11 – Plantation American Heritage</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/18 – Columbia</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/25 – Jacksonville North Florida Educational Institute</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/2 - @Tampa Carrollwood Day</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/16 – Jacksonville Bolles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/23 – Jacksonville Impact Christian Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/30 - @Jacksonville Riverside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHOTO COURTESY OF News4, Jacksonville. <a href="https://www.news4jax.com/">https://www.news4jax.com/</a><br><br></strong></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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