Oviedo Building For The Future

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When Orlando ended their seven-game winning streak in the opening round of the state playoffs, Oviedo head coach <strong>Greg Odierno </strong>and his staff quickly looked ahead to the off-season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coming off an 8-3 record, the Lions lost a number of key seniors who helped this team win a district and more than hold their own during the 2023 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The key to this spring and summer for this team is to do what they have done in the past – attend everything possible to compete against the best teams and players in Florida.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While duplicating this past season won't be easy, the rising senior class (2025) will have plenty to say how this program builds and develops.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With prospects such as<strong> Augustin Charcap</strong> (DL, 6-1, 200 – 3.2 GPA), <strong>Hunter Clark</strong> (LB, 6-0, 190 – 3.7 GPA), <strong>Jerome Curry</strong> (QB, 5-9, 170 – 3.0 GPA), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='749007' first='Dylan' last='Edwards']</strong> (Athlete, 5-9, 175 – 3.7 GPA), standout<strong> Joseph Gioa </strong>(LB, 5-9, 200 – 3.5 GPA), and <strong>Gavin Gonzalez</strong> (OL, 6-2, 215 – 3.1 GPA), things look more than promising.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Add in <strong>Jaylen Lewis</strong> (DB, 5-9, 160 – 3.0 GPA), <strong>Aidan Mahaffey</strong> (LB, 6-0, 205 – 3.5 GPA), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='829506' first='Brady' last='Manning'] </strong>(FS, 5-9, 175 – 4.0 GPA), <strong>Travis McNeil</strong> (DB, 6-1, 170 – 3.0 GPA), <strong>Messiah Montgomery</strong> (DL, 6-2, 200 – 3.0 GPA), <strong>Chance Nixon</strong> (RB, 5-9, 160 – 3.5 GPA), <strong>Braden Olsson</strong> (DB, 5-11, 175 – 3.2 GPA), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1317564' first='Nathan' last='Tveit']</strong> (OL, 6-2, 290 – 4.0 GPA) and outside linebacker <strong>Anthony White</strong> (OLB, 6-2, 190 – 2.7 GPA) and things look promising.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WHAT WILL THE UNDERCLASSMEN BRING?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While the rising senior class will be very important in the 2024 season, keep an eye on the rising junior (2026) – where <strong>Jackson Anderson </strong>(WR, 5-10, 165 – 4.0 GPA), <strong>Samri Chisom</strong> (SS, 5-10, 175 – 3.3 GPA), <strong>Emilliano Galarza</strong> (Athlete, 5-9, 175 – 3.3 GPA), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1395864' first='Laron' last='Hargrave']</strong> (TE, 6-1, 190), <strong>Miguel Hernandez</strong> (OL, 6-2, 230), <strong>Brock Joyce</strong> (Athlete, 6-2, 185 – 2.7 GPA), and receiver <strong>Kyle Olson</strong> (6-0, 175 – 4.0 GPA) are ready.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With <strong>Sebastien Perez</strong> (OL, 6-2, 225 – 3.0 GPA), <strong>Keaton Renk</strong> (DL, 5-11, 210 – 3.0 GPA), <strong>Bruce Slivinski</strong> (WR, 6-1, 150 – 3.0 GPA), and offensive lineman <strong>Micah Thorpe</strong> (6-1, 250 – 3.0 GPA), there are several frontline players along with much needed depth.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Even prospects in the Class of 2027 are anxious to make a contribution with <strong>Johnnie Cobbs</strong> (RB, 5-10, 175 – 2.8 GPA), <strong>Devin Coleman</strong> (FS, 6-0, 145 – 3.9 GPA), <strong>Carmari Colomon</strong> (DB, 5-9, 135 – 4.0 GPA), <strong>Jordan Danahoo</strong> (WR, 6-3, 165 – 4.0 GPA), <strong>Mason DeSoto</strong> (LB, 5-8, 200 – 3.1 GPA), <strong>Sebastian Gelano</strong> (QB, 6-0, 185 – 4.0 GPA), and cornerback <strong>Brian Murmiwa </strong>(5-9, 150 – 3.5 GPA) looking to have a solid spring and summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHOTO COURTESY OF OVIEDO FOOTBALL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Statewide Coverage Daily.</strong> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/florida/">https://prepredzone.com/florida/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: <strong><a href="mailto:Floridakids1@aol.com">Floridakids1@aol.com</a>.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->