Olympia Looks To Get Back On Track

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Even though they ended up 2-1 in District 9-7A play, losing only to power Dr. Phillips, the 2024 season was not a success for head coach<strong> Travis Gabriel </strong>and his Orlando Olympia football team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After an 8-3 season in 2023, there were some lofty goals set for the Titans, but after a 2-2 start, things began to go downhill, and it turned out to be a frustrating season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When the regular season came to an end with a tough loss to Winter Park, the off-season began and the commitment to turning things around became a priority.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This program understands that if they are to return to the post season, the work must be put in from now until the beginning of the season in late August.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The fate of the 2025 season will be with the 2026 (rising senior) class, who provides experience and leadership.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some of those prospects to watch:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kevin Adams, OL, 6-2, 270.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19386656/Kevin-Adams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19386656/Kevin-Adams</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaden Bailey, CB, 5-10, 160.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20574524/67312b9a9e15beea10b5d744 ">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20574524/67312b9a9e15beea10b5d744 </a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ryder Flynn, SS/DB, 6-0, 180 – 3.7 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20574464/672e7fcb0f500401a95c807c ">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20574464/672e7fcb0f500401a95c807c </a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1688956' first='Aiden' last='Harris'], MLB, 6-1, 220.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19055733/672ac2c8c7012eeddc140977 ">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19055733/672ac2c8c7012eeddc140977 </a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ja'Cari Jackson, Athlete, 5-11, 170&nbsp;– 3.5 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18655390/672a4f591b1f5b29052e63e7" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18655390/672a4f591b1f5b29052e63e7</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Fuad Maali, OL, 6-5, 275 – 3.1 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20574516/672c2ab005488cbb1f0ac842 ">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20574516/672c2ab005488cbb1f0ac842 </a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1743335' first='Dylan' last='Robinson'], S, 6-3, 180.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22480463/Dylan-Robinson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22480463/Dylan-Robinson</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Charles Roundtree III, S, 6-1, 175 – 3.1 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18702025/672f93360a2f5644f4e0e855 ">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18702025/672f93360a2f5644f4e0e855 </a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Carson Rutledge, TE/DE, 6-2, 210. Wrestling. Lacrosse.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/21842537/672d70d84147fd1b55554390 ">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/21842537/672d70d84147fd1b55554390 </a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Daniel Stills, CB, 5-11, 165.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18109019/daniel-stills ">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18109019/daniel-stills </a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1727609' first='Eric' last='Weems'] Jr., Athlete, 5-8, 170 – 3.5 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18498313/672bf8461f77c3051f1a77dc ">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18498313/672bf8461f77c3051f1a77dc </a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HOW DOES THE FUTURE LOOK</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Along with what the 2026 class provides, there are some impressive underclassmen who figure to impact this team over the next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some of those players to keep an eye on:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Russell “Gio” Britt, DE/LB, 6-2, 205.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20574437/Russell-Britt" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/20574437/Russell-Britt</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Noble Davis, QB, 6-1, 190 – 3.7 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19755368/Noble-Davis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19755368/Noble-Davis</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jordan Guy, WR, 6-1, 170.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20574463/Jordon-Guy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/20574463/Jordon-Guy</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Colton Showley, LB, 5-11, 195 – 3.7 GPA. Track &amp; Field.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20947109/Colton-Showley" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/20947109/Colton-Showley</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AWAITING VIDEO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dominick Sanguine, QB/WR, 5-11, 170</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Khristian Gustave, RB, 5-8, 180.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22748162/Khristian-Gustave">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22748162/Khristian-Gustave</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AWAITING VIDEO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mohamed Elsayed, OL, 6-1, 260</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Matthew Haynes, RB, 5-10, 175</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jamie Smith, WR, 6-1, 170</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vihn Tran, DL, 5-11, 215</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></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>Floridakids1@aol.com.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COACHES, PLAYERS: Do You Have A Subscription? 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