One of the most popular radio shows of its kind moved to Thursday night this week for two hours and looked at summer football camps, and high school baseball and softball playoffs on 104.3 FM – WQAM.
Each week, the FM 104.3 WQAM radio program attracts the newsmakers in high school sports, recruiting college sports – not only locally, but throughout the country.
The show gives listeners an opportunity to hear about college football programs statewide from the media that cover them. It also focuses on the coaches who use the state of Florida – Miami-Dade and Broward Counties in particular.
The program, which has run for nearly two decades and has been recognized nationally as one of the best of its kind, has become a popular listen for recruiting fans as well as high school sports purists, focusing on high sports and the newsmakers.
Here is a look at the way Thursday night went:
A six-run first inning proved decisive as the Coral Springs Charter Panthers girls’ softball team and head coach Mark Montimurro defeated Eustis 6-3 to earn the Class 3A state championship. Including state championships at Hollywood Christian in 2003-04, Montimurro now has eight career state titles. The Panthers six championships are now tied with Gulliver Prep for fourth most in state history.
COACH MARK MONTIMURRO ON THURSDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/coral-springs-charter-head-girls-softball-coach-mark-montimurro-93260
After a solid season and a productive spring, Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman and head coach Ariel Cribeiro will host a summer-long football camps that will teach and instruct campers, teaching them all about the game. This is an event that all young football players need to take advantage of at a low, low price.
COACH ARIEL CRIBEIRO ON THURSDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/barbara-goleman-high-head-coach-ariel-cribeiro-47364
Starting Friday night, West Palm Beach Keiser University will have a month-long series of camps, combines and 7-on-7 events that will provide exposure for high school football prospects. With coaches and media on hand to capture all the events, head coach Myles Russ and his staff will be at the center of these impressive showcases.
COACH MYLES RUSS ON THURSDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/keiser-university-football-head-coach-myles-russ-69550
This off-season has indeed been one to remember for the University of Miami. With spring practice, high profile commitments and getting ready for the many summer events, the U has been at the center of attention. Alex Donno from Locked On Canes talked about everything going on in Coral Gables.
ALEX DONNO ON THURSDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/locked-on-canes-podcast-host-alex-donno-8f596
What a great baseball season it was for Parkland Douglas High School. Not only did head coach Todd Fitz-Gerald and the Eagles win for the sixth straight time, beating national power Venice in the 7A state title game, but they overcame plenty of adversity to accomplish this record-setting season.
COACH TODD FITZ-GERALD ON THURSDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/douglas-high-head-baseball-coach-todd-fitz-gerald-87e43
After several year as a Major League Baseball writer, Joe Frisaro has turned his talents to the high school baseball world, and after eight Miami-Dade and Broward schools did their thing to get to the state championships, he broke it all down in a way he only can.
JOE FRISARO ON THURSDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/talking-high-school-baseball-with-joe-frisaro-of-man-on-2nd-sports-98efe
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After they finished the 2025 high school football season at 3-7, Miami Belen Jesuit head coach Nick Oyarzun and his football team quickly looked toward 2026.
With a productive spring, this team started to turn the corner and get the Wolverines back on track to reach the level they had been at for a long period of time.
If they are to reach that level, there are several rising seniors (2027), rising juniors (2028) and even some 2029 rising sophomores who are ready to step up.
Here is a look at some of those players to keep an eye on this summer and into the 2026 season:
2027 – Jayden Armstrong, OL, 5’11, 270 – 3.1 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20012201/Jayden-Armstrong
2027 – Nico Arrieta, RB/WR, 5’10, 175 – 5.0 GPA. 35 ACT.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16827027/Nico-Arrieta
2027 – Henry Brumfield, WR, 5’11, 160.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16629326/Henry-Brumfield
2027 – Adriano Cajigas, DB, 6’1, 175 – 3.6 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16786650/Adriano-Cajigas
2029 – Connor Cueto, OL, 6’3, 280.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20392356/Connor-Cueto
2027 – Michael Joseph-Carney, DT/OG.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20057056/Michael-Joseph-Carney
2027 – Joshua Duran, Tem 6’0, 215 – 3.3 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19775203/Joshua-Duran
2027 – Daniel “Danny” Garcia, RB, 5’9, 170.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16935190/Danny-Garcia
2028 - Francisco Irurita, DB, 5’11, 160 – 5.1 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18531609/Francisco-Irurita
2029 – Jake McFarlin, QB, 6’6, 185 – 3.5 GPA. Basketball. Baseball.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18529376/Jake-McFarlin
2027 – Aiden Rodriguez, DE/OLB/LS, 6’2, 215 – 3.5 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16629303/Aiden-Rodriguez
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2027 - Sebastian Caraballo, OL, 6’0, 220 – 3.4 GPA
2027 – Lucas Carrillo, LB
2027 – Diego Gurdian, DE/TE
2028 – Henry Rodenberg, S/WR, 5’10, 150 – 3.5 GPA
2027 – Nicolas Succar, OL
2025 MIAMI BELEN JESUIT WOLVERINES
Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian, L 42-11
Hialeah, L 46-7
Miami LaSalle Immaculata, L 34-3
Key West, L 22-15
Miami BridgePrep Village Green, W 47-0
Hialeah American, L 20-14
Southwest Miami, W 42-0
South Miami, W 43-0
Miami Gulliver Prep, L 26-14
Miami Killian, L 44-0
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WEST PALM BEACH – The most successful college football program in the state over the past five years will kickoff the summer in style on Friday night on campus.
The Keiser University Seahawks, who have been the last three NAIA national championship games, winning one, will open the long summer camp season with a “Friday Night Lights” prospect came this Friday. Pre Registration will expire at 9PM tomorrow. If you do not pre-register, they will accept WALK UPS on Friday. Registration will begin at 5PM-6:45PM. Testing will begin at 6PM.
Head Coach Myles Russ and his staff, who attracted nearly 200 prospects to last year’s first ever event, will once again open their doors for a night of competition, fun and a chance to get on the recruiting radar with the very first summer event of the season.
Last year, this very first summer camp attracted prospects from as far south as Miami and areas around the state – such as Orlando, Tampa, the Space and Treasure Coast and several areas in and around south Florida and Palm Beach County.
“Great opportunity for fun, football and plenty of exposure for athletes who are trying to put themselves on the radar early on this summer,” said Camp Director Coach Chris Ortiz. ‘We have so many great events for players of every age and each position this summer right here on our campus.”
Friday’s prospect camp is just one of many events that will attract players, coaches and fans from all over the state – and beyond.
In addition to the Friday night camp (6-9 p.m.), there will be a Youth Camp the following day on Saturday, May 30th, Wide Receiver & Quarterback Academy; Running Back & Linebacker Showcase; Offensive & Defensive Line Camps and Defensive Back Ballhawk Showcase – all on June 6.
The highlight of the summer will be the Team Camp that will feature some of the best football programs in the state, who come for as many as three days (June 11-13) to truly test where they are, and where they need to be to get ready for the 2026 football season.
Keiser will also host the annual 7-on-7 event that will include several elite schools including last year’s No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the event, Fort Pierce Central and Vero Beach.
“We gear these events toward getting the attendees better and keeping them in the spotlight during a time when there are few exposure opportunities,” Ortiz pointed out. “Starting with Friday right through to our competitive and talent-filled 7-on-7 event.”
It’s still not too late for this Friday ($20) or any of the other camps coming up. Are you interested in getting exposure and making an impact in the competitive world of recruiting? Contact Coach Ortiz at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Keiser University Flagship Campus is located at 2600 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL. 32409.
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By Dave Brousseau
From 2015 through 2019 the Coral Springs Charter softball team was among the elite programs in the state of Florida.
Despite continued playoff success, the Panthers fell short of another state championship.
Patience and overcoming the most challenging competition, a sixth title was developing into reality, and the seven-year wait was finally over. Coral Springs Charter was again a state champion.
A six-run first inning proved decisive as the Panthers defeated Eustis 6-3 to ern the Class 3A state championship at Boombah-Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood last Friday.
Junior pitcher Courtney Wahlbrink, who played some of her best softball of the season during the playoffs, pitched a complete game allowing two runs and struck out eight to help lead Charter.
Freshman Jazzy Chung, who hit a home run in the regional final victory over Cardinal Gibbons, had a two-run single in the opening inning for the Panthers (23-4).
Leah Rutherford, Bree Martinelli and Gio Gurgel also had first inning RBI.
Coral Springs Charter defeated Lakeland McKeel, 14-0 in the state semifinal to advance.
Including state championships at Hollywood Christian in 2003-04, Coral Springs Charter coach Mark Montimurro now has eight career state titles. The Panthers six championships are now tied with Gulliver Prep for fourth most in state history.
Dave Brousseau is a veteran journalist who worked at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and is a longtime BCAA Correspondent. Need to reach out to him? Contact him at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
As a seven-time defending state football champion, the Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders receive plenty of accolades for what they bring to the table each year.
From elite offensive linemen and receivers to stellar defensive backs, linebackers and defensive linemen, this is a program that is always producing talent that moves on to the next level and beyond.
With a rich tradition of running backs through the years, including head coach Roger Harriott, the 2026 version of this team may have the deepest group of runners they have had in a long time.
While they churn out elite running backs, the group that they will unleash for the 2026 season is talented, deep and occupies every classification.
As they showed in the recent spring game, there are backs who do different things, and when you can use as many as five talented runners in a game, there is no way that the opposition will be able to keep up – no matter who they are.
Here is a look at some of those gifted prospects to keep an eye on under the direction or running back coach Eugene Bethea:
2029 – Alex Etienne, 5’9, 210. This big, bruising runner is definitely the future of this program. Will not go down on the first hit. Extremely powerful! Played at Coconut Creek Monarch as a freshman.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/27142150/ALEX-ETIENNE
2029 – Bryan Felix, 5’9, 178. Another back that the Raiders will groom for the future. Elite prospect who will continue to mature.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/30394153/Bryan-Felix
2028 – Collin Francis, 5’8, 170. The next man up who has thrust himself into the elite rotation. Versatile back who can do it all – and he continues to improve all the time.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22392862/6a066c124a66b4caa03fc942
2027 – Virgil Lemons, 5’9, 170. Here is someone this program has waited to mature and take the lead role. Great vision and certainly leads by example. The most accomplished back the team has.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20142753/Virgil-Lemons
2027 – Ryan Mathis, 5’9, 165 – 3.5 GPA. From Hialeah to Miami Northwestern and now ready to show why he is an elite back with speed, vision and outstanding instincts. Watch him play and you will be sold – instantly!
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18585348/Ryan-Mathis
2027 – Tyler Reid, 5’10, 170. There may not be a faster runner around, and this University of Pittsburgh commitment is ready to follow in his brother’s (Desmond) footsteps. Not only a solid line from scrimmage runner, but as dangerous a kickoff returner as you will find.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20012149/64f096822aa6530770405a21
2028 – Shamar Sampson, 5’9, 210. Yet another runner who is set to be the future as well as someone who will see some playing time in this crowded room.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19691091/Shamar-Sampson
2029 - Pharrell Woodside, 5’9, 180 – 3.5 GPA. If this quality talent doesn’t show you how deep this group is, nobody will. Will also be part of a very bright future.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26873985/Pharrell-Woodside
KEEP AN EYE ON…
2028 – Declan Thomas
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