Semifinal Playoff Game-Changers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The high school playoffs continued this week across the state of Florida with dozens of highly anticipated matchups. PRZ Florida has been unmatched when it comes to consistent and reliable coverage throughout the regular season. We will continue providing our readers with notable standouts and must-see matchups. Check out this list of “Game-Changers” from the Semifinals of the FHSAA Playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notable Semifinal Playoff Studs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lakeland</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Malik Morris | LB | 2026 | Lakeland | @MalikMoriss43_</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lakeland took down previously undefeated Buccholz for consecutive state championship appearances. 2026 LB Malik Morris contributed on both sides of the ball to help his team to victory. This kid will be a Power 5 recruit in the future, write it down. Book it.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1123185' first='Jameson' last='Young'] | DB | 2024 | Lakeland | @jamesonyoung12</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Young has been the lockdown defender for the Dreadnaughts' defense as he has provided solid coverage and decent tackling throughout his senior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='742866' first='Carlos' last='Mitchell'] | ATH | 2024 | Lakeland | @d1cj11</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A true swiss army knife, the Power 5 recruit has stamped himself as the Real Deal playing with the Dreadnaughts this season. Interestingly, he won a state championship last season with Lake Wales and will now have the opportunity to repeat with Lakeland.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cocoa</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Latrison Lane | ATH | 2026 | Cocoa | @LaTrisonLane20</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Semifinal Stats:</strong> 13 rushes - 129 yards - 1 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='953682' first='Jayvan' last='Boggs'] | WR | 2025 | Cocoa | @Jayvan_Boggs</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Semifinal stats:</strong> 7 receptions - 141 yards - 1 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clearwater Central Catholic&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='827366' first='Jershaun' last='Newton'] | QB | 2025 | CCC | @JershaunN</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Semifinal stats: </strong>12/16 - 162 yards - 1 TD | 13 rushes - 101 yards - 1 TD&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404618' first='Justin' last='Stephens'] | RB | 2024 | CCC | @Justin3Stephens</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Semifinal stats:</strong> 16 rushes - 130 yards - 1 TD&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404498' first='Andy' last='Jaffe'] | S | 2024 | CCC | @andyjaffe2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hawthorne</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CJ Ingram | QB | 2025 | Hawthorne | @IngramCj_</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Semifinal stats:</strong> 11/16 - 156 yards - 4 TD, 1 INT&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1134135' first='Keenon' last='Johnson'] | RB | 2025 | Hawthorne |&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Semifinal stats:</strong> 20 rushes - 146 yards - 1 TD&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404541' first='Andrew' last='Zock'] | LB | 2024 | Hawthorne | @AndrewZock1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mandarin&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defeated Monarch 51-21 to advance to the state championship.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tramell Jones | QB | 2025 | Mandarin | @TramellJonesJr</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaime Ffrench | WR | 2024 | Mandarin | @jaimeffrenchjr</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Semifinal stats:</strong> 3 receptions - 91 yards - 1 TD&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tiant Wyche | RB | 2024 | Mandarin | @jr_tiant</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Semifinal stats: </strong>18 rushes - 151 yards - 3 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Deshard Westscott | RB | 2024 | Mandarin |&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Semifinal stats:</strong> 21 rushes - 140 yards - 1 TD&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Grant Pettigrew | LDE | 2024 | Mandarin | @grant_pettigrew</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Augustine&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='826612' first='Locklan' last='Hewlett'] | QB | 2024 | SAHS | @LocklanHewlett</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Semifinal stats: </strong>10/15 - 281 yards - 2 TD&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404236' first='Devonte' last='Lyons'] | RB | 2024 | SAHS | @DLyons1024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Semifinal stats: </strong>24 rushes - 151 yards - 3 TD&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='748968' first='Carl' last='Jenkins'] Jr | WR | 2024 | SAHS | @thecarljenkins</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Semifinal stats</strong>: 3 receptions - 84 yards - 1 TD&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Drake Lusk | LB | 2024 | SAHS | @drake_lusk</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mainland</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Khamni Robinson | RB | 2025 | Mainland | @khamanirobinso1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Semifinal stats: </strong>16 rushes - 126 yards - 1 TD&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dennis Murray Jr. | QB | 2024 | Mainland | @DMurrayJr06</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LJ Mccray | DE | 2024 | Mainland | @LJMcCray11</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->