They had won nine games in the regular season with only a 15-0 setback to Miami Christopher standing in the way of a perfect regular season.
The goal at veteran head coach Mike Manasco and his Miami Palmetto Panthers had set were indeed reachable and were realistic.
Over the past five seasons, this is a program that was right in the middle of the race to reach state, and 2023 was a season where things started to fall into place.
After a district title and a state playoff win over Doral Academy, it was time to get over that hump with Davie Western standing in the way.
Once again the dreams of reaching the school’s first ever state football championships were dashed when they fell 19-9.
That loss and the graduation of some top prospects sent this team into the off-season with a feeling that the rising senior (2025) class would need to step up and fill some huge shoes.
That 2025 class is indeed stacked with talent, but will it be enough to finally conquer that mountain that this program has not been able to climb?
This class will be led by prospects such as three-year performer Cameron Sapp (WR, 5-9, 165), Marquis Robinson (WR, 5-10, 165 – 2.9 GPA), Kadir Battle (WR, 5-7, 160 – 2.6 GPA), Stanley Leger (WR, 6-2, 160), Lucas Goenaga (QB, 6-1, 195 – 3.8 GPA), Ethan Lopez (RB, 5-10, 190 – 3.51 GPA), Wesley Samuels (RB, 5-11, 180 – 2.5 GPA), James Orange (DB, 5-11, 165 – 2.9 GPA), Corey Pruitt, Jr. (DB, DB, 5-9, 155 – 2.8 GPA), Patrick Lawrence (LB, 6-2, 200 – 3.77 GPA), Simorey Smith (LB/HB, 5-10, 195 – 3.25 GPA), and linebackers/edge rushers Jerald James (6-3, 215 – 2.5 GPA), Matthew Brand (6-0, 185), and Dylan Miranda (6-3, 205 – 3.12 GPA).
The class also will roll out Jahprece Joseph (LB, 5-9, 190 – 3.02 GPA), Daniel Fandino, OL, 6-0, 260 – 3.19 GPA), Notre Dame-bound Davion Dixon, DL, 6-2, 310 – 3.2 GPA), Armaan Kazi, DL, 6-1, 205 – 3.31 GPA), Raphael Latortue (DL, 6-3, 250 – 2.81 GPA), Corey Campbell (DL, 6-0, 225 – 2.52 GPA), Judah Scriven (DL, 6-0, 215 – 2.78 GPA), and long snapper Rodrigo Marron (5-9, 155 – 2.96 GPA).
ARE THE PANTHERS A DEEP TEAM?
While the 2025 class will provide the much-need experience, talent and leadership, the underclassmen will also be looked upon to make an impact.
Here is a look at some of the 2026 (rising juniors) and 2027 (rising sophomores):
CLASS OF 2026
Keep an eye on prospects such as Varian Terry (RB, 5-8, 160 – 3.01 GPA), top-flight transfer Anthony Brown (OL, 6-5, 315 – 3.70 GPA), Lucas Martinez (OL, 5-11, 220 – 3.48 GPA), steady Wynton Jones (DB, 5-10, 160 – 2.5 GPA), Braylen Green (DB/WR, 5-11, 165 – 2.5 GPA), Corey Swint (WR/DB, 5-11, 160), Kevin Joseph (WR, 5-9, 175 – 3.3 GPA), Willie Dannah (DB, 5-10, 155), Nikolai Moise (DB, 5-9, 150 – 2.53 GPA), Prince Smith (Edge/LB, 6-0, 206 – 3.88 GPA), and quarterback Charles Flowers (5-10, 165).
CLASS OF 2027
Keep an eye on young playmakers such as Aiden Butler (RB, 5-9, 165), Jahari Collier (DL, 6-2, 235 – 2.77 GPA), Matthew Cili, WR, 5-10, 150 – 2.5 GPA), Ezekiel Herring (WR/DB, 5-10, 165), Kelsey Veargis (DB, 5-9, 155 – 2.83 GPA), Dion Johnson (DB, 5-11, 165), and linebacker Mathias Augustin (6-0, 195 – 3.4 GPA).
There are also Rashad Fuller (OL, 6-2, 285 – 3.25 GPA), Elijah Johnson (OL, 6-2, 290 – 2.67 GPA), Zion Flowers (OL, 6-2, 240 – 3.7 GPA), Joaquin Mejia (OL, 6-3, 305 – 3.2 GPA), and two-way lineman Angel Irizarry (6-1, 265 – 3.10 GPA).
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Until Miami Ransom Everglades dropped a 35-13 decision to 1M Regional champion Miami Archbishop Carroll, very few football fans paid any attention.
This is a program that has been an afterthought for many through the years, and while swimming and soccer have taken center stage for as long as many can remember, football has slowly found its way into the picture.
Because of their 8-1 season last year, the Raiders started to receive some recognition. Add in some standout talent on both sides of the ball and om special teams and the perception and respect change – in a major way.
During a stretch in 2023, this team outscored the opposition, 323-89 with five shutouts.
As they headed into the off-season there was a sense that repeating what happened this past year.
With a new head coach moving in, this spring and summer would be more about getting to know Joe Supple – the football coach.
Supple is someone that has been a part of the Ransom Everglades landscape for many years, serving as girls’ basketball as well as a teacher and dean.
What Supple and his staff were out to do this spring and summer is bring together all the talent this program has.
Here are some of the prospects to keep an eye on:
CLASS OF 2025
Kaige Brown, DB/Athlete, 5-10, 165. Track & Field.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16041701/Kaige-Brown
Ron “R.J.” Donaldson, Jr., OLB, 6-4, 185.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16041717/Ron-Donaldson-Jr
Mateo Gutierrez, OLB, 6-2, 195.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16041729/Mateo-Gutierrez?
Rudy Pages, OL, 6-3, 225. 3.65 UWGPA. 34 ACT, Basketball Player.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16041748/Rudy-Pag%c3%a9s
Chase White (OL/LS, 6-4, 220).
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16041779/Chase-White
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Harrison Lamnin (DL, 6-0, 245)
Mason Lastra (DB, 5-10, 165)
Noah Martin (LB, 6-0, 190)
Reid Rosenberg (WR, 6-2, 165)
CLASS OF 2026
Edwin Carr, DL, 5-10, 205.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16773237/Edwin-Carr
Rauli Matos, WR, 6-3, 175.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16773251/Rauli-Matos
Jack McCarron, RB/LB, 5-10, 185.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16773225/Jack-McCarron?
Mack Srebnick, OL, 6-0, 230.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16041777/Mack-Srebnick
Juan Velazco, Athlete, 6-0, 180. Baseball Prospect
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16773220/Juan-Velazco
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Jackson Crowley (OL, 6-0, 225)
Carlos Lavernia (PK, 6-1, 180)
CLASS OF 2027
Alec Martinez-Bolivar (PK, 5-10, 165).
TAPE: https://ww.hudl.com/profile/16773211/Alec-MartinezBolivar
Hunter White, LB, 5-11, 175.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16773214/Hunter-White
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Tyler Grossfield (Athlete, 5-11, 160)
Colross Hucks (DL, 6-2, 210)
CLASS OF 2028
Neimann Lawrence, QB, 6-2, 190. 3.8 GPA. Baseball Prospect.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19349836/Neimann-Lawrence
Finn McCarron, WR, 6-0, 150.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18318817/Finn-McCarron
Colton Smith, WR/DB, 5-8, 155.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19374286/Colton-Smith
Hans van de Kreeke, CB, 5-11, 160.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18324979/Hans-Van-de-kreeke
Ronald Williams, WR, 5-8, 145.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19299515/Ron-Williams/about?
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Noah Alce (RB, 5-9, 145)
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To say that Boyd Anderson has not been relevant on the football field for much of the past decade would indeed be an understatement.
In the past 66 games, the Cobras have been 22-44, which includes a pair of 1-9 seasons.
While many have become used to this program not being in the playoff mix, there are some like B.A. graduates and current head coach Kevin Claxton who are not accustomed to the program being on the bottom of the pile.
This is Lauderdale Lakes – where youth football used to dominate the landscape and send many of the elite players to 3050 NW 41st Street in Lauderdale Lakes.
Claxton was a huge part of that success before going on to star at the University of Wisconsin and eventually coach in Madison for the Badgers.
What will it take for things to turn around? First of all, this program needs to start taking back their community – and instead of seeing these prospects head to other schools – they need that year-round commitment to getting better.
The rising senior (2025) class will be looked upon this coming season for the talent and leadership.
Here are a few of those:
Edrick Bush, WR/KR, 5-9, 165 – 2.9 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17564923/65411750f55fcd0a00cf60d6
Al Pachino Channer, DT/OG, 6-6, 307 – 2.77 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18047259/6549ef2596761b10889cf356
Kedvenson Clement, DE/OL, 6-1, 220.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16858320/654bd8c64bb2c40190bb152a
Devin Dipoala, Athlete, 5-10, 185 – 3.6 GPA,
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19385720/Devin-Dipoalo
Camren Henry, DB, 6-0, 160 – 3.2 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17536397/659e0d0617626a0a1c6ac3ef
Jaylon Taylor, CB, 5-9, 160 – 2.7 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16989058/65453675578d22047465697a
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Zyrie Stewart-McLaren, WR, 6-1, 150 – 2.6 GPA
THE FUTURE DEPENDS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE UNDERCLASSMEN
As the 2025 class will do their part to help this program turn the corner, the underclassmen will be needed as well.
This spring will be very important for the 2024 season.
CLASS OF 2026
Deshawn Blair, WR/DB, 6-3, 160 - 2.9 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20407554/655d2310478d7f0604f60304
Dametrius Hixson, OL, 6-7, 330 – 2.8 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17878385/6553bd8d0dcadc0aecdfdfcf
Kametrius Hixson, DL/OL, 6-3, 250 – 3.1 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17920275/6547a69332e69e0490b4b82c
Arron Powers, QB, 5-9, 160 – 3.1 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18110164/651862c9664b0c159c9458d2
CLASS OF 2027
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Tylin Brown, LB/RB, 6-0, 170 – 2.8 GPA
Devon Germeille, OLB/WR, 6-3, 170 – 3.3 GPA
Keondre McClover, WR, 5-10, 170 – 3.2 GPA
Zach Riviere, CB, 5-11, 150 – 2.7 GPA
Elijah Stitt, Athlete, 5-9, 130
Coach Claxton and the Cobras also have some 2024 current seniors who are still looking to move on to that next level. Just reach out to him.
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For as long as many can remember, Fort Lauderdale Dillard has been a force on the football field.
While there have been some down years, the Panthers have always managed to regroup with an enormous amount of talent that is available to them every year.
Because this is a community school having legacy athletes is not uncommon. For generations, this school has turned out student/athletes at a record pace.
Recently on the football field this program has been up and downs. Several coaches have been in place to raise the bar and put the Panthers back on track.
With the availability of having students in grades 6-12, this is a school that should been in the spotlight every year and in every sport.
With head coach Demetris Mincey in place for his second season, there is a feeling that the corner can be turned – especially with a productive off-season, spring and summer, that will attract nearly 100 football players.
If the Panthers are going to rebound from last season’s 5-6 record, it will begin with a loaded and experienced rising senior (2025) class.
Among those players include defensive prospects Datron Rhodes (DB, 6-0, 176), Jevari Jackson (LB, 5-10, 175), Percy Fredrick (LB/DE, 6-2, 200), Jeremiah Jean (LB, 6-0, 192), Tinsley Dely (DL, 5-11, 210), Javier Fraiser (DB, 5-9, 150), and linebacker/long snapper Tyler Ivey (6-0, 197).
The offense is also ready to take that next step with Hammond Richemond (RB, 5-9, 188 – 4.2 GPA), Kevin Small (RB, 5-5, 153), Jonathan Rance, Jr. (OL, 6-3, 224), Demetrius Lewis (WR, 6-0, 150), Bryant Allwood (WR, 5-10, 151), Nylan Maine (QB, 5-11, 230), Kareem Stewart (OL, 6-6, 295), Donnie Chestnut (WR, 5-7, 123), and Keanu Gray (OL, 5-9, 246) – as well as athlete Joshua Reaves (6-1, 165)
UNDERCLASS HOLDS THE KEY FOR THE FUTURE
If this team is to continue the climb beyond the 2024 season, look no further that the rising junior (2026) class where offensive players Keiondre Dunbar (OL, 5-8, 217 – 3.4 GPA), Cordell Coffey (WR, 5-5, 132), Pierce Kineh-Young (WR/TE, 6-3, 212), Jaylen St. Vil (OL, 6-3, 308 – 4.1 GPA), Isaiah Douglas (WR, 5-4, 130), and running back Anthony Carey, Jr. (5-7, 160) lead a deep group.
The offense also features Tyophi Clay (WR, 5-10, 140 – 3.5 GPA), Jaray Howard (OL, 5-10, 276), Christopher Tillman (RB, 5-10, 170), Morris Choice (RB, 5-9, 155), Logen Connor (OL, 6-2, 280), and receiver Jamarien Edgerton (6-0, 165).
Defensively, Zamari Marquez (DB, 5-8, 171 – 3.2 GPA), J.T. Turner (DL, 6-1, 320), Javon Walker (DE, 6-1, 198), Demitris Mincey, Jr. (SS/OLB, 6-1, 195 – 3.6 GPA), Dakyri Brown (DT, 5-10, 260), Jayden St. Vil (DL, 6-0, 237), Samuel Brown (CB, 5-10, 165), Amari Brutus (DB, 5-9, 160), Kennedy Davilmar (LB, 5-11, 185), Zarta Demery (DE, 5-11, 207 – 4.0 GPA), and defensive end Sidney Newkirt (DE, 5-10, 193).
There are also some others to keep an eye on – such as Christian Robinson (CB, 5-8, 140), Timothy Rusley, Jr. (CB, 5-9, 155), Quyis Daley (LB, 5-9, 195 – 3.0 GPA), Anaius Humphrey (DL, 6-5, 320), Jorel Martin (DB, 5-10, 143), and safety Devin Simmons (5-10, 160). Versatile athlete Rodriguez Thomas (5-8, 130) is also solid.
Tapping into the that younger group, keep an eye on Class of 2027 players Nathaniel Miller (OL, 6-4, 248), Kyle Brown (QB, 5-10, 150), Jeff Mozart (OL, 6-0, 273), Kyle Aller (PK, 5-7, 130 – 3.8 GPA), Tedric Oatman (DB, 5-10, 150) and athlete Anthony Jennings (Athlete, 5-11, 165)
The future continues with incoming Class of 2028 freshman Keyondre Thomas (Athlete, 6-0, 155) and 8th grade athlete (Class of 2029) Jeffrey O’Neal, Jr. (6-1, 175).
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As the start spring was taking place on high school football fields across the state of Florida, the focus was on every player, every position and in every class.
What the past six months have done for the prospects – especially in south Florida – is give them major exposure at national 7-on-7 events and line camps – among other events.
While the rising senior class was getting much of the attention – with prospects committing to colleges and putting themselves in a position to make a decision of a lifetime, other classes were also getting a chance to showcase their skills.
One of the classes that many have been pointing to is the rising juniors in the Class of 2026. No matter whether it was at those events or national showcase combines, several Miami-Dade and Broward football players in that class were being noticed – some for the very first time.
Today, as we head toward the second day of spring practices and colleges and universities getting ready to make their way down south, we bring you some of those rising juniors who turned heads this off-season.
Among those are Justice Fitzpatrick (CB, 6-2, 185, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Calvin Russell III (WR, 6-4, 180, Miami Northwestern), Derrek Cooper (Athlete, 6-1, 190, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), Jabari Brady (WR, 6-2, 185, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), Dia Bell (QB, 6-2, 190, Plantation American Heritage), J’Vari Flowers (CB, 5-11, 170, Miami Northwestern), Malachi Toney (WR, 5-9, 165, Plantation American Heritage), Jordan Campbell (LB, 6-3, 235, Miami Carol City), Tedarius Hughes (DB, 6-3, 175, Homestead South Dade), Darryl Bell III (Athlete, 5-11, 175, Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman), Jasen Lopez (WR/Athlete, 6-0, 175, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), Terrence Campbell (Athlete, 6-2, 225, Miami Central), and speedy receiver Brandon Bennett (6-0, 170, Plantation American Heritage).
The 2026 class also boasts elite prospects such as Bryant Junius (Athlete, 6-1, 190, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), Denairius Gray (WR, 6-1, 170, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), Dominic Turnbull (CB, 6-2, 175, Miami True North Classical Academy), Calerbe Hermane (TE, 6-4, 205, Davie Western), two-sport (wrestling) standout Ryan Miret (DL, 6-4, 270, Miami Southridge), Tedrick Lee (S, 6-0, 180, Homestead South Dade), recent South Broward transfer Shmar Akandre (CB, 6-2, 180, Miami Carol City), Phillip Goodrich Jr. (LB, 5-11, 205, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), and versatile defensive back Aldarius Johnson (6-2, 175, Plantation American Heritage).
The deep class also includes out of state transfer Herlin Perry Jr. (CB, 6-0, 160, Miami Central), Karon Maycock (S, 6-0, 180, Miami Central), recent Cardinal Gibbons transfer Leonzay Merzius (CB, 5-8, 175, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), under-the-radar prospect Liam Marley (DL, 6-4, 230, Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian), off-season Miami Booker T. Washington transfer Jemel Bonica (DE, 6-4, 225, Miami Northwestern), Tyre Vieux (DB, 6-0, 160, Edison), and Miramar offensive lineman Jordan Davis (6-4, 315) to name a few.
You can guarantee that this class will continue to grow through the spring and into the summer.
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