Season Wrap-Up: Notable Week 11 QB Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Anthony “Deuce” Woods Jr. | 2031 | The First Academy | @anthonywoodsqb1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In one of the top storylines of the season, eighth-grader Anthony Woods Jr. stepped into Bryant Stadium and helped guide The First Academy to a 35-28 double-overtime win over Lakeland. Woods Jr. finished 19-of-21 for 255 yards and three touchdowns, showing poise and precision far beyond his age. Limited action throughout the year makes his breakout even more notable. A name worth tracking early.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Carter Emanuel | 2026 | Edgewater | @CarterEmanuel1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Emanuel continued his efficient play, leading Edgewater to an undefeated regular season and securing the “Battle for the Barrel” rivalry win over Boone. He went 13-of-14 for 177 yards and a touchdown, adding another score on the ground. He's providing steady leadership at the right time with playoff football ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AJ Chung | 2028 | West Orange | @AjChungQB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chung made program history, breaking the all-time single-season passing touchdown record with 36. He added three passing touchdowns and another on the ground in a 28-19 win over Dr. Phillips. With just four interceptions on the year and seven Division I offers, Chung's production speaks for itself. One of the most efficient young passers in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Patrick Harding | 2026 | Zephyrhills | @patrickbeballin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harding delivered one of the most explosive finishes of the week, going 20-of-30 for 416 yards, six touchdowns, and one interception to close out a 10-0 undefeated season. He continues to elevate his lineup and is making a strong case as one of Florida's top QBs in his class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Andrew Whittemore | 2028 | Buchholz | @AndrewWhit19</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Whittemore quietly put together a strong outing in a tough road environment, completing 15-of-22 for 244 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Cardinal Newman. With competition only rising, his composure and accuracy stand out in a loaded 2028 quarterback group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1868239' first='Jadence' last='Kennedy'] | 2027 | The Villages | @JadenceKennedy1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kennedy closed the regular season completing 9-of-11 for 287 yards while breaking The Villages' single-season passing touchdown record with 26. Efficient decision-making and big-play capability give this offense a legitimate postseason spark.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1567340' first='Knox' last='Annis'] | 2028 | Mandarin | @KnoxAnnisqb</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a matchup loaded with pressure, Annis answered, finishing 11-of-19 for 233 yards and two touchdowns to help Mandarin knock off a red-hot [player_tooltip player_id='1640270' first='St.' last='Augustine'] team. He has shown consistency against quality competition and continues to trend upward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kingston Lloyd | 2029 | Lake Wales | @KingstonL50761</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lloyd continues to impress as one of the stronger freshman quarterbacks in the state. He threw three touchdowns in Lake Wales' Week 11 win, providing stability and momentum to an offense finding rhythm at the right time. His long-term projection is promising.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Deagan McCoy | 2028 | Niceville | @deagan11mccoyn</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McCoy threw for 216 yards and two touchdowns this week and now moves into Niceville's top-ten single-season record books. His development has accelerated this fall, and his confidence in the pocket has noticeably grown with reps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->