Repeat For The Master’s Academy?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moments after last November's win against Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy in Lakeland, Oviedo The Master's Academy head coach <strong>Garrett Kruczek</strong> and his football team already looked ahead to 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 34-27 Sunshine State Athletic Association title win brought to an end one of the most successful seasons in school history as the Eagles won nine games, including four straight to win the title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While the departure of several key seniors will be tough to replace, this program has been built with every class making a major contribution. It's those returning standouts who figure to give this team a chance to repeat in 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 REWIND</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Middle Tennessee Christian, L 41-13</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, W 63-25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Petersburg Catholic, W 20-18</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maitland Orangewood Christian, W 55-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mount Dora Christian Academy, W 41-6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ocoee Legacy Charter, W 50-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jacksonville Providence, L 42-28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gainesville Oak Hall, W 48-22</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gainesville Oak Hall, W 42-36</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jacksonville Zarephath Academy, W 47-36'</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fort Lauderdale Westminster, W 34-27</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There will be one senior that this team will rely heavily on to provide experience and leadership.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Trey Chadwick, OL/DL, 6-2, 245 – 3.9 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16244360/Trey-Chadwick" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16244360/Trey-Chadwick</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DEEP 2026 CLASS GIVES THIS TEAM PLENTY OF OPTIMISM</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While the senior class should be the centerpiece, keep an eye on the rising juniors (2026). They are versatile difference makers who will help to provide talent and much-needed leadership.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>O'Shea Faison, RB/LB, 6-1, 200 - (16 rushing TD's, 2 receiving. 1100 yards all purpose)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16083820/Oshea-Faison">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16083820/Oshea-Faison</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1400889' first='Oakley' last='Foster'], TE/LB, 6-3, 210, Team Captain, All-State.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15947982/oakley-foster" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/15947982/oakley-foster</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Davon Washington, WR, 5-8, 165 -</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(60 receptions. 790 yards. 8 Receiving TD's. 1 KO return TD).</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16273511/davon-washington" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16273511/davon-washington</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>STRONG UNDERCLASS WILL BE IMPORTANT</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the prospects in 2025 and 2026 will be valuable, the 2027 prospects will be as equally as important with a pair leading the way and others ready to leave their mark.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>, RB/LB, 5-9 175 - (Team Captain).</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17626739/Dmarion-Simmons" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17626739/Dmarion-Simmons</a><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1687630' first='Joe' last='Tesoriero'], DB/WR, 5-11, 182.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17672449/Joseph-Tesoriero">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17672449/Joseph-Tesoriero</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When it comes to the future, there may not be a better prospect to lean on in 2028 quarterback <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='421052' first='Jackson' last='Stecher']</strong>. The 6-1, 180-pounder was a first team All-State performer this past season, and is already being regarded as one of the state's best.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19337635/jackson-stecher">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19337635/jackson-stecher</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHOTO COURTESY OF OVIEDO THE MASTER'S ACADEMY</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Statewide Coverage Daily.</strong> https://prepredzone.com/florida/</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><a href="https://twitter.com/showtimejoe16"></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->