Fort Pierce Central Turning Things Around

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you have followed football for any length of time in the Treasure Coast area of Florida, you already know how much weight Fort Pierce Central carried.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For much of the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's, the Cobras produced talent, had outstanding teams and were among the best in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Just like many areas that grow, the region started to add schools and many of those areas that FPC had were starting to head to those newer schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What is starting to happen with this program is the talent is slowly coming back, and with head coach <strong>Mike Watkins,</strong> the year-round work that is put in is starting to elevate the product on the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Part of that improvement is to understand that this is a process, and while paying little attention to the record, the focus has to be on what talent is making an impact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With several multi-sport athletes on the roster, there is a feeling that the rising senior (2025) class will lead, add talent and experience.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some of those prospects, heading toward the summer:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rupert Blackwood, Jr., WR/DB, 6-2, 175 – 3.4 GPA. Baseball Prospect.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://share.qwikcut.com/650af2188c799b546661ed98/Rupert%20Blackwood">https://share.qwikcut.com/650af2188c799b546661ed98/Rupert%20Blackwood</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ryan Fenelon, DB/WR, 6-1, 180 – 3.4 GPA. Track &amp; Field.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://share.qwikcut.com/650ae7ead428f0cae6e985d1/Ryan%20Fenelon">https://share.qwikcut.com/650ae7ead428f0cae6e985d1/Ryan%20Fenelon</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Anthony Lamattina, QB, 5-10, 160 – 3.0 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://access.qwikcut.com/highlights/664ccaf22dc411744f9e6854" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://access.qwikcut.com/highlights/664ccaf22dc411744f9e6854</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Deverious “D.J.” Thomas, DE/LB, 6-1, 247 – 3.5 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://share.qwikcut.com/6509d8cf3b85ff2186b2f854/Deverious%20Thomas">https://share.qwikcut.com/6509d8cf3b85ff2186b2f854/Deverious%20Thomas</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href=""></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AWAITING VIDEO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Joseph Gayle, Athlete, 6-4, 200. Basketball Prospect. First Year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Omarion Lexine, OL, 6-4, 270. Defensive Line convert.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>KEEP AN EYE ON THE UNDERCLASSMEN</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the rising seniors will lead the way, the prospects in 2026 (rising juniors) and 2027 (rising sophomores) have some talent and players who have the ability to help turn things around.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at some of those potential difference makers:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2026</strong><br><strong>Maqarie “Duke” Philip, LB, 6-2, 225. Leading Tackler.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong> https://share.qwikcut.com/650adedcd428f0cae6e90d24/Maqarie%20Philip</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1395815' first='Angel' last='Stewart'], OL, 6-3, 290. Started Every Game.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://access.qwikcut.com/highlights/66577f41712efb595b6ed611" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://access.qwikcut.com/highlights/66577f41712efb595b6ed611</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1372051' first='Xavier' last='Stinson'], WR, 6-2, 170 – 3.0 GPA. Track Standout.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://share.qwikcut.com/653138b0926838f2304a8d7d/Xavier%20Stinson">https://share.qwikcut.com/653138b0926838f2304a8d7d/Xavier%20Stinson</a><a href=""></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AWAITING VIDEO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jayden Richardson, CB, 5-11, 165. Track Standout.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AWAITING VIDEO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1673025' first='K.J.' last='Davis'], WR, 6-4, 180. Top Rising Sophomores In The Area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Antonio Hill, WR/DB, 6-2, 180. Track Standout.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alex Pennicott, WR/DB, 6-0, 160. Track Standout.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Busy Spring Across The Sunshine State. </strong><a>https://prepredzone.com/2024/05/busy-spring-across-the-state/</a></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><strong>You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at:</strong> <a>Floridakids1@aol.com</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COACHES, PLAYERS: Do You Have A Subscription? Contact us for a savings code so you can see what everyone has been talking about! </strong><a>Floridakids1@aol.com</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->