Gainesville Buchholz Could Be A Huge Problem This Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When the Gainesville Buchholz Bobcats look back at the 2025 season, it was to be the year that this program finally broke through and made it to the title game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coming into the 6A state semifinal at home against upstart Pembroke Pines West Broward, this was indeed a win/win for a team that had rolled through the season and came into the matchup on an 11-game winning streak and easily one of the top five teams in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>But when the game ended, it was the Bobcats from south Florida that came away with the win and ended head coach <strong>Mark Whittemore's</strong> dream season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The team that had won the district title and dropped only a four-point decision to 7A power Vero Beach would end the year with a disappointing 12-2 record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the new year began, this program added some pieces and used the loss to West Broward to fuel them in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A convincing spring win against Lakeland showed the rest of the state that when play begins in August, this team will certainly be one to watch – with a challenging schedule and some elite players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If they are to win this season, there are some quality 2027 seniors to keep an eye on:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2138761' first='Bryce' last='Daniels'], OL, 6'5, 320 – 3.7 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17622509/Bryce-daniels" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17622509/Bryce-daniels</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Troy Fleming, S, 5'10, 180.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/21488906/Troy-Fleming" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/21488906/Troy-Fleming</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2210298' first='Fran' last='Kealey'], FB/LB, 5'10, 200 – 3.8 GPA. Wrestling.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18642252/Fran-Kealey" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18642252/Fran-Kealey</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1687628' first='Isaiah' last='Robinson'], LB, 5'10, 215 – 4.6 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19690158/Isaiah-Zay-Robinson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19690158/Isaiah-Zay-Robinson</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ibrahem Shaer, OL, 6'3, 310 – 4.0 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19849798/66e1ecddda4c9b76b355234c" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19849798/66e1ecddda4c9b76b355234c</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nicholas Siple, OL, 6'0, 285 – 3.6 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20101616/Nicholas-Siple" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/20101616/Nicholas-Siple</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2157446' first='Jayvyn' last='Williams'], DE/DT, 6'4, 230 – 2.9 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/27944861/Jayvyn-Williams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/27944861/Jayvyn-Williams</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>STRONG UNDERCLASS WILL CERTAINLY ENHANCE THIS PROGRAM'S CHANCES</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As you always look to the senior leaders, this team could be equally as strong with the Class of 2028 and 2029 prospects who are gifted and recognized.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Camron “Xavier” Burse, DB, 5'8, 155 – 3.6 GPA. Track &amp; Field.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22580507/Camron-Burse" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22580507/Camron-Burse</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kenton King, OT, 6'3, 325 – 3.2 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/24157097/Kenton-King" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/24157097/Kenton-King</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Devon Lowe, RB, 5'7, 160. Track &amp; Field.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/23084232/Devon-Lowe/highlights" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/23084232/Devon-Lowe/highlights</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='866837' first='Dracen' last='Martin'], DL, 6'3, 245 – 3.1 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22440100/Dracen-Martin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22440100/Dracen-Martin</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brian McDonough, OL, 6'5, 285 – 3.59 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/23148971/68ffa0e4f07d11ff9e182be3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/23148971/68ffa0e4f07d11ff9e182be3</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2152260' first='Avery' last='Norris'], WR/QB, 5'9, 170 – 3.4 GPA. 3 Sport Athlete.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22896335/Avery-Norris" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22896335/Avery-Norris</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jack Pandak, QB, 5'7, 150 – 3.5 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/23527824/Jack-Pandak" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/23527824/Jack-Pandak</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ray Sanchez, OLB/DE, 6'0, 200.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22958644/Ray-Sanchez" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22958644/Ray-Sanchez</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2198028' first='Andrew' last='Whittemore'], QB, 6'2, 205.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22404973/andrew-whittemore" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22404973/andrew-whittemore</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2220443' first='Azarias' last='Brown'], DT, 6'2, 240 – 3.8 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/27305740/6a0a3dc30d1894df99962d22">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/27305740/6a0a3dc30d1894df99962d22</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Eli Colter, DE, 6'0, 180 – 4.4 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/27201770/Eli-Colter" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/27201770/Eli-Colter</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Wanye Dunning, WR/DB, 5'10, 155. 3 Sport Athlete.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/26885425/Wanye-Dunning" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/26885425/Wanye-Dunning</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='865620' first='Virgil' last='Lee III'], LB, 5'10, 216 – 4.0 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/27112615/Virgil-Lee-III" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/27112615/Virgil-Lee-III</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ashton Norris, RB, 5'10, 195.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22920766/Ashton-Norris" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22920766/Ashton-Norris</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Daylen Williams, RB, 5'11, 185.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/27678915/Daylen-Williams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/27678915/Daylen-Williams</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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