Is St. Cloud Ready To Turn The Corner After A District Title?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As St. Cloud head football coach <strong>Mike Short</strong> looked back on the 2025 season, after dropping a first round state playoff game to Orlando Lake Nona, he saw some things that gone differently.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>During an 8-3 season where the Bulldogs captured a district title and put together a five-game winning streak, the way things ended left a bad taste in the mouths of the coaches, players and fans. But it also fueled an off season that saw this program make some major strides.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This program has started to turn the corner, and while a district title and a home playoff game are always good to have, there is a feeling that this team believes it can achieve more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bulldogs will be in good hands with the return of some quality Class of 2027 prospects such as <strong>Jude Cockroft</strong> (DE), <strong>Michael Cuyler</strong> (WR/RB), <strong>Chase Gilbert</strong> (LB), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1682669' first='Owen' last='Sullivan']</strong> (TE/DE) and <strong>Hank Williams</strong> (DL).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are also 2028 standouts <strong>Khalil Davis</strong> (DE), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2199294' first='Jaden' last='Irons'] </strong>(DB), <strong>Jeremiah Lattier</strong> (QB) and <strong>J.T. Wrona</strong> (LB).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While there is talent up and down the roster, it will be up to the senior class to make an impact – with experience, talent and leadership.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at some of those seniors to keep an eye on this season:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mattaeo Cammarasana, DL, 6'0, 220 – 3.4 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19887204/Mattaeo-Cammarasana" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19887204/Mattaeo-Cammarasana</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jude Cockroft, DE, 6'4. 245 – 3.3 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20064092/Jude-Cockcroft" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/20064092/Jude-Cockcroft</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Michael Cuyler, WR/RB, 5'9, 165 – 3.0 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19644396/Michael-Cuyler" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19644396/Michael-Cuyler</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chase Gilbert, LB, 6'0, 210 – 3.8 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20456582/691890b9dc5adf429dee652f" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20456582/691890b9dc5adf429dee652f</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1895251' first='Kash' last='Hadley'], OG/LS, 6'0, 245.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19657343/Kash-Hadley" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19657343/Kash-Hadley</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Zeus Howard, DB, 5'11, 175.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19644403/Zeus-Howard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19644403/Zeus-Howard</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stacy Irons, CB/WR, 5'10, 165 – 3.0 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19644460/Stacy-irons" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19644460/Stacy-irons</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Derek Molina, OC, 6'1, 230.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19722960/Derek-Molina" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19722960/Derek-Molina</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aidan Richardson, WR/DB, 6'3, 180 – 3.9 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22249590/Aidan-Richardson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22249590/Aidan-Richardson</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Colton Sklarek, LB, 6'0, 220 – 4.34 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/26257953/6918f853dc5adf429deebd5f" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/26257953/6918f853dc5adf429deebd5f</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1682669' first='Owen' last='Sullivan'], TE, 6'3, 230 – 4.0 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19662098/Owen-Sullivan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19662098/Owen-Sullivan</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hank Williams, DL, 6'5.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/27069126/Hank-Williams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/27069126/Hank-Williams</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>STRONG UNDERCLASS WILL LIFT THE BULLDOGS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the senior class will provide plenty for this team, there are some elite younger prospects that this team will rely on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Matthew Blenman, WR/DB, 6'1, 190 – 3.5 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22823600/6907ab012953223283445368" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22823600/6907ab012953223283445368</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2152228' first='Jowell' last='Cruz'], DB, 5'10, 170.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22789908/68cec4e7fc790c41c65e28a6" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22789908/68cec4e7fc790c41c65e28a6</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Khalil Davis, DE, 6'0, 205 – 3.3 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/23091839/Khalil-Davis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/23091839/Khalil-Davis</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2199294' first='Jaden' last='Irons'], DB, 6'0, 180 – 3.2 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/24134840/Jaden-Irons" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/24134840/Jaden-Irons</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Iran Gonzalez, NG/DE, 6'3, 340 – 2.7 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/23249959/Iran-Gonzalez" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/23249959/Iran-Gonzalez</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jeremiah Lattier, QB, 6'3, 217.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/25305552/Jeremiah-Lattier" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/25305552/Jeremiah-Lattier</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Pablo Rivera Martinez, OG, 6'0, 278.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/26793760/Pablo-Rivera-Martinez" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/26793760/Pablo-Rivera-Martinez</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2220421' first='Marcus' last='“Mari” Saintil'], S, 6'0, 200 – 4.0 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/25489888/Marcus-Saintil" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/25489888/Marcus-Saintil</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Esteban Melendez, K/P, 5'7, 145 – 4.1 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/24632609/Esteban-Melendez" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/24632609/Esteban-Melendez</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Riley Quinter, OL, 6'2, 260.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/23048048/Riley-Quinter" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/23048048/Riley-Quinter</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Joseph “J.T.” Wrona, LB/LS, 5'11, 205 – 3.5 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/23006958/joseph-wrona" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/23006958/joseph-wrona</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>[player_tooltip player_id='1926016' first='Jaden' last='Dionisi'], RB, 5'4, 140.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/26852845/Jaden-Dionisi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/26852845/Jaden-Dionisi</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Marcus Malcolm Jr., WR/RB, 5'7, 160.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/27655488/Marcus-Malcolm-JR" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/27655488/Marcus-Malcolm-JR</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Roberto Rodriguez, WR/FS, 6'0, 165.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/26972156/roberto-rodriguez" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/26972156/roberto-rodriguez</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 ST. CLOUD BULLDOGS SCHEDULE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8/21 - Kissimmee Osceola</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8/28 - @Marietta, Georgia</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/4 – Bushnell South Sumter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/11 – Lake Minneola</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/25 - @Orlando Lake Nona</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/2 - @Kissimmee Gateway</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/9 – Windermere</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/16 - @Kissimmee Tohopekaliga</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/23 - @Harmony</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/30 – Winter Park Lake Howell</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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