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<p>What do 7A state champion Venice, 6A state champion West Boca Raton and 2A state semi-finalist Sarasota Cardinal Mooney have in common?</p>
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<p>Go ahead, think for a minute. The answer is those teams – with a combined 41-2 record – were the only losses that Fort Myers Bishop Verot suffered this past season.</p>
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<p>In 2024, the Vikings and head coach <strong>Richie Rode</strong> became that program, joining some of the elites in the state of Florida, and served warning that this team will certainly not be going away any time soon.</p>
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<p>What this team did this past season was not only win the district and stand toe-to-toe with some of the best, but they earned respect.</p>
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<p>To take things one step further in 2025, it will rest with a talented 2026 (rising senior) class.</p>
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<p>That group of gifted prospects will lead the way and point this team toward Miami in December.</p>
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<p>Here is a look at some of those gifted performers:</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1184993' first='Micah' last='Anderson'], ILB, 6-0, 205 - 2.88 GPA.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/8381931/66eb9565566e6c860fdcb46a</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>J.J. Bolz, ILB, 6'1, 225 - 3.89 GPA. Track & Field.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17714853/66de64057b689fc70d717932</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Dwyer Cameron, EDGE/LS, 5'10, 195 - 3.87 GPA. Track & Field.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/17722862/Dwyer-Camron</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Jadrien Carmo, WR/DB, 6'0, 165 – 3.62 GPA. Track & Field.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17784886/674dbdce81389f62edda85c6</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Eli Cochran, S, 6'3, 175 - 3.5 GPA.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/21697122/66de4c5b4e70d7f871daa2b6</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='283758' first='Quinn' last='Enguita'], DE, 6'3, 210 - 4.38 GPA. Wrestling. Track & Field.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17714853/66de64057b689fc70d717932</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Dennis Forte, OL 6'4, 300 - 3.3 GPA. Weightlifting.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/17713555/Dennis-Forte</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>DeShon Jenkins, RB, 5'11, 225 - 2.9 GPA. Track & Field.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17723173/66e1d75244761cb0744da2f6</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Wyatt Monnin, OL, 6'1, 275.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17773847/677eac5e086b7d4a60b8d9a4</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Justin Rode, S, 5'9, 165 - 4.02 GPA.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17713576/66e119450c3b951ed2ffb1b8</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1562578' first='Bryce' last='Schell'], WR, 5'10, 140 - 2.71 GPA.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17754542/66df7600f7358e729a03bb96</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='283762' first='Marquis' last='Young'], DB, 5'7, 145 - 2.87 GPA. Track & Field.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18062624/66e46eccea39324130a6909c</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Justin Prieto, OL, 6'3, 286 - 3.17 GPA. Track & Field.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17767521/6543a9acff02760984b5e099</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>UNDERCLASS WILL BE STRONG</strong></p>
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<p>As the rising senior class will provide talent and leadership, keep an eye the future. There is plenty of promise for this coming season.</p>
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<p><strong>Class of 2027</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Ira Dale, RB/LB, 6'0, 195.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19497192/Ira-Dale-Jr/highlights" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19497192/Ira-Dale-Jr/highlights</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='817873' first='Eddie' last='Gore'], RB/DB, 5'10, 165. Track & Field.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19525713/Eddie-Gore/highlights" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19525713/Eddie-Gore/highlights</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='419404' first='Jyden' last='German'], WR/DB, 5'11, 170. Track & Field.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17657000/67590c933a02779e64f63508" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17657000/67590c933a02779e64f63508</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1697104' first='Ayden' last='Gonzalez'], WR, 5'10, 165 - 3.26 GPA. Track & Field.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19444386/Ayden-Gonzalez" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19444386/Ayden-Gonzalez</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Robenson Duclona, DB, 6'2, 180 – 3.1 GPA. Track & Field.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19427328/66e469bcb210cfb04fd4dea1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19427328/66e469bcb210cfb04fd4dea1</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Class of 2028</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Austan Christiaan, QB, 6'2, 180 - 3.07 GPA.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22485021/674f216dd7231bf1f0ce1c57" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22485021/674f216dd7231bf1f0ce1c57</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Irell Dale, DB, 6'0, 165 – 3.7 GPA.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22543931/Irell-Dale/highlights" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22543931/Irell-Dale/highlights</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='992365' first='Connor' last='Pierre'], WR/OLB, 6'2, 185 -3.6 GPA – Basketball.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22543874/Connor-Pierre/highlights" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22543874/Connor-Pierre/highlights</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Statewide Coverage Daily.</strong> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/florida/">https://prepredzone.com/florida/</a></p>
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<p><strong>You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: </strong>Floridakids1@aol.com.</p>
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