Why Not Choctawhatchee In 2025?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Since arriving in Fort Walton Beach for the 2021-22 season, head coach <strong>Frank Beasley</strong> has helped to turn this program around and into a title contender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A very successful football coach over the years, Beasley has been able to give this program an identity it hadn't had for a long while.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>His 33-16 record included a 10-3 mark last season that thrust this team into the Top 25 in the state – winning eight consecutive games, taking home the District 2-4A title before dropping a tough road game to [player_tooltip player_id='1640270' first='St.' last='Augustine'], 13-6, in the third round of the state playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That long ride back home to the Panhandle gave this program an opportunity to think about 2025 – and as the off-season began – this was a team that will now have a chance to land in Miami (FIU) in December to play for that elusive state title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If they are to achieve that goal, the rising senior class (2026) will be the place to look.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This group of gifted performers will have plenty of talent, experience and leadership.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at some of those players to keep an eye on:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1263656' first='Ellis' last='Alloway'], LB, 6-1, 205 – 2.5 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COACH BEASLEY: </strong>“Big time athlete that is growing every day. Can run, has length, is a worker. An elite prospect!”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19353489/66dd2fdb931882a42944aad5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19353489/66dd2fdb931882a42944aad5</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mario Alloway, Edge, 6-2, 220 – 2.5 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COACH BEASLEY: </strong>“Big time athlete, can play off the edge, will play in space more this spring. Plays extremely hard and is a competitor.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/21751777/66f2cf0e9d7810b3b7e7941b" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/21751777/66f2cf0e9d7810b3b7e7941b</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Isaiah Bush, DE, 6-5, 205 – 3.0 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COACH BEASLEY: </strong>“Long Athlete - needs to be more twitchy. Hard worker.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17996329/6751eeb34f56845d217d9f2c" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17996329/6751eeb34f56845d217d9f2c</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alante Reese, S/LB/RB, 6-0, 205 – 3.7 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COACH BEASLEY: </strong>“Athlete that is versatile, can play in space, set an edge and handle the box. Has great instincts and is always around the ball. Creates turnovers.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18546202/66f460dc39209e53e0dba697" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18546202/66f460dc39209e53e0dba697</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jabori Weeks, LB, 5-10, 200 – 2.6 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COACH BEASLEY: </strong>“Great instincts, can run, understands defense and run fits beyond his years. great tackler. Elite weightroom kid.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18231965/670608b6f047842991603ee2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18231965/670608b6f047842991603ee2</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ta'Men Zabetakis, QB, 6-2, 180 – 3.2 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COACH BEASLEY: </strong>“Still growing after dealing with an injury. Will have an elite spring and fall.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16595557/67571db05f740a0848254b74" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16595557/67571db05f740a0848254b74</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AWAITING VIDEO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Boston Murray, DE, 6-0, 200</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>STRONG 2027 CLASS WILL ADD TO THIS PROGRAM</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is no getting around the fact that the rising seniors will take the leadership role, but there are several Class of 2027 rising juniors along with some other players that will compete the Indians this coming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jamaarie Alcide, Edge, 6-2, 180.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COACH BEASLEY: </strong>“Elite athlete – edge/nickel who can fly. Great soccer player.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17686066/Jamaarie-Alcide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17686066/Jamaarie-Alcide</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Von'Tavius Keller, RB, 5-10, 205 – 3.25 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COACH BEASLEY: </strong>“Young running back who will get better and better. Superb contact balance, amazing vision and an elite blocker at an early age. Knows how to find the endzone. Rushed for 1,700 yards as a sophomore.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15164326/6757322c456f57b71e1d6719" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15164326/6757322c456f57b71e1d6719</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Carter Morraco, Athlete, 5-10, 190.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COACH BEASLEY: </strong>“Dynamic athlete, stepped in and played QB, rushed for over 400 yards rushing in 4 games. Versatile ATH that will not leave the field as a junior.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15161845/Carter-Marracco" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/15161845/Carter-Marracco</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Amir Reese, DB/WR, 5-10, 160 – 3.8 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COACH BEASLEY: </strong>“Elite Athlete. Long, can run and has tremendous instincts. Has potential to be a national recruit.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20079109/66fa29eb342e1bec1efb5f5e" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20079109/66fa29eb342e1bec1efb5f5e</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AWAITING VIDEO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Demonte Williams, DL, 5-10, 160</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHOTO COURTESY OF FORT WALTON BEACH CHOCTAWHATCHEE FOOTBALL</strong></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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