Sanford Seminole Looking For A Repeat

As the pandemic played havoc with so many programs in the state of Florida in 2020 – one school managed to make the season one to remember. In a year where things were far from normal, a first-year head coach and his talented team did everything right during a perfect 13-0 season and an 8A state crown. For head coach <strong>Eric Lodge</strong> and his Sanford Seminole football team, this past year was certainly one when where things fell into place – from the opener against Gainesville – until the final whistle sounded in a convincing 38-10 win over Kissimmee Osceola in Tallahassee for the title. This was team that had more than its share of talented football players who carved their way to wins against Daytona Beach Mainland, state 6A runner up Lake Minneola, Lake Brantley, Flagler Palm Coast, Port Orange Spruce Creek and Orange City University in the regular season – and DeLand, Jacksonville Sandalwood, Bartram Trail and Apopka in the playoffs. With a gifted senior class moving on – the 2021 season will be about rising seniors (2022). Prospects such as <strong>Josiah Carter</strong> (TE/WR, 6-1, 205 – 3.31 GPA), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="111544" first="Anthony" last="Dunn"]</strong> (DE, 6-5, 255 – 3.26 GPA), <strong>Andrelous Graham</strong> (DB/WR, 5-10, 170), brothers <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="50302" first="DeMari" last="Henderson"]</strong> (DB/WR, 6-0, 170 – 3.36 GPA) and <strong>Jacari Henderson</strong> (DB/WR, 6-0, 170 – 3.32 GPA) – as well as <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="50283" first="Kameron" last="Moore"]</strong> (LB, 6-1, 210 – 2.64 GPA), <strong>Donta Whack</strong> (RB, 6-0, 200 – 2.77 GPA) and offensive lineman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="50254" first="Kentravius" last="Williams"]</strong> (6-4, 310 – 2.76 GPA). The Seminoles also have 2022 prospects <strong>Imran Ali Arshad</strong> (OL, 6-3, 270 – 2.54 GPA), <strong>Braden Bowie</strong> (DL/OL, 6-2, 260 – 3.84 GPA), <strong>DeQuan Butler</strong> (LB, 5-10, 190 – 3.36 GPA), <strong>Deandre Cameron</strong> (WR, 5-11, 170 – 2.57 GPA), <strong>Lucas Fonseca</strong> (LB, 5-11, 220 – 3.12 GPA), <strong>Caylim Gathers</strong> (WR, 6-3, 180 – 2.5 GPA), <strong>Javion Hayes</strong> (TE, 6-1, 215 – 3.15 GPA) and defensive back <strong>Christian Sanders</strong> (6-2, 175 – 2.7 GPA). <strong>THE FUTURE IS INDEED TALENTED</strong> As veterans will be getting plenty of playing time this coming season, the Seminoles will also have a group of Class of 2023 prospects who are ready to set the tone this season. Prospects such as <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="128567" first="Josiah" last="Chenault"]</strong> (OL, 6-3, 300 – 3.22 GPA), <strong>Charles Green</strong> (DE, 6-0, 210 – 2.95 GPA), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="128490" first="Darren" last="Lawrence"]</strong> (WR, 6-2, 190 – 2.58 GPA), <strong>Stephon Mango</strong> (OL, 6-3, 260 – 2.81 GPA), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="128344" first="Luke" last="Rucker"] </strong>(QB, 6-3, 200 – 4.0 GPA) and steady running back <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="128420" first="Rory" last="Thomas"] </strong>(6-0, 200 – 2.5 GPA). The Class of 2023 will also have <strong>Antonio Alexander </strong>(DB, 5-11, 175 – 3.18 GPA), <strong>Michael Frederick</strong> (LB/DL, 5-10, 200), <strong>Michai Green</strong> (Athlete, 5-7, 150 – 3.36 GPA), <strong>Gavin Haines</strong> (QB/DB, 6-2, 180 – 3.1 GPA), <strong>Connor Hopson</strong> (DL, 6-0, 215 – 2.71 GPA), <strong>Tayvion Hunter </strong>(RB/LB, 5-11, 180), <strong>Dallas Johnson</strong> (DB, 5-9, 160 – 2.81 GPA), <strong>Khaleeq Stephens</strong> (OL, 5-11, 285), <strong>Thomas Vazquez</strong> (DL, 5-11, 220 – 2.62 GPA), <strong>Daravious Williams</strong> LB/DB, 5-9, 160) and athlete <strong>Tyrone Williams</strong> (5-9, 175 – 2.55 GPA). The 2024 Class will also be talented – with some prospects ready to step in this year. Players like <strong>Marvin Brown</strong> (WR, 5-10, 160), <strong>Trey Clark</strong> (RB, 5-10, 180), <strong>Dallas Hudson</strong> (OL/DL, 6-0, 250), <strong>Michael Key</strong> (WR, 5-11, 175), <strong>Jordan Perkins </strong>(LB, 6-0, 170), <strong>Karson Siqueiros- Lasky </strong>(QB, 6-0, 160) and versatile lineman <strong>Preston Watson</strong> (6-2, 230). <strong><em>You Can Contact [player_tooltip player_id="111610" first="Larry" last="Blustein"] with prospect or team information at: Floridakids1@aol.com. We are also on Social Media on @PrepRedzonefl.</em></strong>