New Smyrna Beach Back For More In ’25

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When veteran head football coach <strong>John Wilkinson</strong> answered questions at Central Florida Media back in July at Seminole State College he was quick to give credit to his players and coaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When the New Smyrna Beach Barracudas lost in the opening round of the 4A state playoffs to Lake Wales, it brought to an end a year that would finish at 8-3.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While the 24-10 loss to Rockledge determined the district title, this team would improve and put themselves in a position to make a solid run this coming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Smyrna Beach Barracudas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HEAD COACH: </strong>John Wilkinson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DISTRICT: </strong>6-4A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 RECORD: </strong>8-3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 SCHEDULE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8/29 - @DeLand</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/5 – Miami Ransom Everglades</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/12 – Orange City University</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/19 – Crescent City</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/26 - @Daytona Beach Seabreeze</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/3 – Tavares</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/10 - @Deltona Pine Ridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/17 – Deltona</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/24 – @Rockledge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/31 – Orlando Christian Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some of the prospects who joined Coach Wilkinson at Seminole State College in Heathrow for Central Florida Media Days:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – Calvin Blount, DE/RB, 5'11, 215.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19625735/Calvin-Blount" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19625735/Calvin-Blount</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 – Todd Cutler, RB/DB, 5'7, 180 – 3.6 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19111148/672e308cfd1dfe6e46ad9a37" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19111148/672e308cfd1dfe6e46ad9a37</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – [player_tooltip player_id='1602300' first='Cole' last='Engler'], QB, 6'2, 185.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18254180/Cole-Engler" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18254180/Cole-Engler</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – Mason Riddle, TE, 6'5, 235 – 3.6 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15297917/66ff7c387e11e79bdf499e11" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15297917/66ff7c387e11e79bdf499e11</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – Britton Sullivan, OL/DE, 6'1, 210.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17853571/Brison-Sullivan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17853571/Brison-Sullivan</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Statewide Coverage Daily.</strong> <strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/florida/">https://prepredzone.com/florida/</a></strong></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? Contact us for a savings code so you can see what everyone has been talking about!</strong> <a href="mailto:Floridakids1@aol.com">Floridakids1@aol.com</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->