We are less than two weeks removed from the 2025 high school football season and players are already making moves.
With the official start of the 2026 portion of the school year, student/athletes – whether home schooled or attending the facility live in person – have started to let everyone know where they will play football in a season that doesn’t start for another eight to nine months.
Nobody can ever put their finger why south Florida – Miami-Dade and Broward Counties in particular – have so many transfers, but with “school of choice” and being able to learn from home – this region has become the talk of the country.
Many are bowled over how easy it is to just get up and make a move from one school to another, but for whatever reason, we already have a start that is threatening to match or surpass last year’s nearly 300 students who switched schools in just two counties.
With the state finals, and Miami-Dade and Broward Counties coming away with just one (St. Thomas Aquinas) champion, selling a brighter future is easier than ever before.
Programs who appeared down and out are suddenly “back in the game” with new classifications already being announced.
With literally hundreds more transfers taking place in the coming months, here is a sampling of a few prospects who could definitely change the playing field for the 2026 season.
REMEMBER, THIS IS JUST A FEW PROSPECTS. WE WILL CONTINUE TO SPOTLIGHT THE MANY PLAYERS WHO HAVE CHANGED LOCATIONS WITH A LISTING THAT WILL REFLECT EVERY PROSPECT WHO CHANGED SCHOOLS. COLLEGE COACHES DEPEND ON THE INFORMATION!
2027 – Trezavant Boyd, DB, 5’10, 155, Miami Central. From Miami Booker T. Washington to Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy and now to play for the Rockets, this is one of the elite rising seniors in the state – and fast-rising across the country. Watch this quality talent perform and you can see why he is so highly regarded. Catching a pass on him is never easy and he will continue to show it this coming season. He is indeed skilled and has schools such as Auburn, FSU, Miami, Georgia, Illinois and so many others looking in his direction.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20189717/Trezavant-Boyd
2027 – Nick Lennear, WR, 6’0, 165, Miami Carol City. One of so many who are headed to Miami Gardens to play for first year head coach Toro Wallace, this may be one of the top 10 players in the country. Dominated since his youth football days at just about any position he plays. A premier pass catcher who helped to lead the Miami Northwestern Bulls to a pair of state title appearances. Currently the No. 2 rated player in the state by Prep Redzone Florida. He has received offers from everyone, which includes Colorado, Miami, LSU, Indiana, FSU and Georgia being about the best.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19539314/Nicholas-Lennear
2027 – Carlos Avila-Lopez, WR, 5’10, 175, Plantation. As a three-year varsity standout at NSU University School, this was someone who dominated as a pass catcher with his skill, speed and knowledge of the position. He makes the move to play for a program that continues to build, making the state playoffs for the second consecutive year under head coach Darrell Strong and his staff. Finished with over 600 yards for a program that made another strong run in the playoffs. Keep your eye on this outstanding football talent who has the chance to be special for the Colonels in 2026.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19355992/Carlos-AvilaLopez
2027 – Kai Moore, QB, 6’1, 195, Miami Christopher Columbus – 3.7 GPA. After waiting his turn to start at Miami Norland for two years, he had the opportunity to turn heads this past season for the Vikings, and as the landscape has changed, he heads south to play for an Explorer team that didn’t have the season that head coach Dave Dunn, and his staff have come to expect. Burst onto the scene two years ago as the MVP of the Prep Redzone Florida Orlando Combine. Threw for 2,656 yards and 26 touchdowns this past season for a state playoff team.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20299699/Kai-Moore
2027 – James Perrone, QB, 6’2, 186, Miami Central. After making a huge splash the first two years at Miami Southridge, he makes the move north to play for the Rockets after a 3,000 total yard season for the Spartans. Committed to attend the University of South Florida, he is considered one of the top five quarterback prospects in the class – and that should only improve in the off-season. In addition to new head coach Brian Hartline and the Bulls, programs such as Pittsburgh, Maryland, UCF and West Virginia have been in the mix.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19687356/James-Perrone
2028 – Brady Quinn, QB, 6’1, 195, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna. Ever since he could walk, this is someone who had a football in his hands as the son of Football University Managing Partner Steve Quinn. Having watched this young man perform several times, he is a game changer as he comes over from a Naples Lely team that made the playoffs with one of the highest-powered offenses (46 points per game) in the state. One of the state’s leaders as a sophomore, this is a complete prospect that finished with over 2,700 yards and 34 touchdowns passing and well over 250 yards on the ground. Huge asset for the Lions who have made the state finals 10 straight years!
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19487425/Brady-Quinn
2028 – Amir Sears, Athlete, 6’1, 170, Miami Christopher Columbus. When they rank the best sophomores in the country, here is someone who continues to pop up as a top 10 prospect who in the world of star rankings, is a solid 5 on both sides of the ball as well as on special teams. A major catalyst for West Broward’s first ever state championship appearance, he was elite as a freshman and last off-season as a top-flight 7-on-7 performer. He makes the move to play for the Explorers in hopes of getting that program back on track. While his numbers were impressive, his overall production was also something that you could not ignore. Is also being overwhelmed by college offers.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18445689/Amir-Sears
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By Dave Brousseau
CORAL SPRINGS – There times in the second half Miami Northwestern cut into a large Cardinal Gibbons lead down to eight points.
The Chiefs weren’t about to be denied becoming the champion of the Joe Dimaggio Children’s Hospital bracket champion in the 36th annual Kreul Classic on Monday.
Led by senior guards Justus Dylan-Herbert’s 30 points and A.J. Ambrose’s 21 points Gibbons defeated the Bulls 73-52 for the championship in the first meeting between the two schools at the Coral Springs City Gymnasium.
Dylan-Herbert was named the tournament MVP, averaging 25 points over three games. Ambrose was named to the All-Tournament Team.
“We kind of knew they were going take A.J. away and deny, which they did,” said Cardinal Gibbons coach Bill Mallon. “Once we figured that the game became a little easier.
Mallon said it was an honor to compete against Northwestern coach Melvin Randall, who won a combined nine state championships while at Deerfield Beach (2) and Blanche Ely (7).
“Randall is a legend for a reason,” said Mallon. “I wish he was back in Broward honestly. He’s a great coach, but it was great to beat him.”
No sooner that the Bulls (9-2) cut into the deficit, Gibbons (10-1) nullified the effort bouncing back to a sizable lead, up by 16 with 2:35 remaining.
A strong offensive first half for the Chiefs led to convincing 36-19 lead behind the scoring of Dylan-Herbert and Ambrose. Together they combined 26 points that helped build a 17-point lead at the break.
Bulls senior guard Jakeel Baker led his team with 14 points, while teammates Jarvis Chamber and Giovanny Desire each had 12 points.
THIRD PLACE
HOLY CROSS 58, NOTRE DAME PREP 55: Payton Wilson, a 6’8 sophomore, scored a team high 16 points as the Knights (4-6) held on for the three-point victory.
Jahzir Crawford added 12 points and Donovan Medley 11 points.
The Lancers (3-2) got 19 points from 5-11 guard Joshua Charlot, while Jameer Reid had 17 points and Jaise Greaves finished with 10 points.
FIFTH PLACE
CORAL SPRINGS 57, SAN TAN CHARTER 52: Senior guard Josiah Ayers led the Colts (8-6) with 19 points. Craig Bryant Jr. added 13 points and Gabriel Benkovisky 12 points.
The two teams combined for 15 three-pointers.
Jose Benjaman scored 16 for the Roadrunners (10-3). Jachin Reynolds was the only other player on the team in double-figures with 10.
SEVENTH PLACE
KELL 69, WAXAHACHIE 48: B.J. Love, a 6’1 junior point guard, had a game-high 23 points to lead the Longhorns (3-8). Maximus Cook added 11 points.
The Indians (8-9) were led by Kaleb Jones with 16 points.
ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
BJ Love, Kell (Marietta, Ga.)
Kaleb Jones, Waxahachie (Tx.)
Matt Croissy, Coral Springs (FL)
Peyton Lubash, San Tan Charter (Gilbert, AZ)
Payton Wilson, Holy Cross (Flushing, NY)
Joshua Charlot, Notre Dame Prep (Fairfield, CT)
AJ Ambrose, Cardinal Gibbons (FL)
Jakeel Baker, Miami Northwestern (FL)
Giovanny Desire, Miami Northwestern (FL)
MVP: Justus Dylan-Herbert, Cardinal Gibbons (FL)
CORAL GLADES FALLS TO BERGEN CATHOLIC
Coral Glades boys’ basketball coach Stefan Whittingham has prepared his team to play the toughest regular season schedule possible with his site to successfully compete for a state title.
The Jaguars faced another difficult task against Bergen Catholic (NJ) for the BSN Bracket championship in the finale the of the 36th annual Kreul Classic.
Through two quarters Glades looked up to the challenge with a seven-point lead, only to falter to the Crusaders aggressive press during a 58-52 loss at the Coral Springs City Gymnasium.
“We’re really focused on playing the toughest schedule we can play,” said Whittingham. “In order for to achieve the goal that we set at the beginning of the season; we have to play national talent.”
Bergen Catholic was one of those 10 teams the Jaguars (8-5) have faced to date that aren’t from Broward County.
Led by Jahill Owusu’s 18 points and another 12 points from Julius Avent, the Crusaders (5-0) rallied with a suffocating defensive effort to earn the title.
“We went to a full-court man that started to help us,” said Bergen Catholic coach Billy Armstrong. “Coral Glades did a great in the half court with our normal pressure in the half court. Our guys gutted it out and this is how we get better.”
Coral Glades was led by Kyler Theophile with 12 points and Donovan Swain with 11 points.
The Jaguars will continue its challenging schedule with two more teams from Georgia next week.
THIRD PLACE
BISHOP IRETON 65, CORNER CANYON 63: Senior guard Silas Devanish scored a game-high 20 points to lift the Cardinals to a third-place finish in the BSN Bracket of the Kreul Classic.
Ireton (8-2) trailed 39-33 at the half.
Jayden Mills added 19 points, while Jake Bahr had 13 points and Evan Brown 10 points.
The Chargers (7-6) were led by senior Tyler Mortenson with 19 points. Josh Tolman finished with 15 points.
FIFTH PLACE
STRANAHAN 52, HIGLEY 47 (OT): Christian Yeargan scored 17 points and Isaiah Brown, a 6’10 senior center, added 16 points to lead the Dragons (7-7). Brown also scored six points in the overtime period.
Marquice Ples led the Knights (4-3) with 15 points. Andre Tyler added 13 points and Noah Gloor 10 points.
SEVENTH PLACE
PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER 73, BEN L. SMITH 62: Anthony Wallcott scored a game high 23 points to lead the Jaguars (6-3). Zac Dawson added 16 points as he and Wallcott also combined to make six 3-pointers. Both were named to the Kreul All-Tournament Team.
Robert Guishard added 12 points and Alex Vardakis 11 points.
Jyi Dawkins led the Golden Eagles (6-3) with 31 points, while setting a Kreul tournament scoring record of 115 points in three games played. He was also selected to the All-Tournament Team.
ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM
Anthony Wallcott, Pines Charter (FL)
Zac Dawson, Pines Charter (FL)
Jyi Dawkins, Ben L. Smith (NC)
Damari Foster, Stranahan (FL)
Isiah Brown, Stranahan (FL)
Marquice Pless, Higley (Gilbert, AZ)
Jayden Mills, Bishop Ireton (Alexandria, VA.)
Dillon Roberts, Corner Canyon (Draper, UT)
Donovan Swain, Coral Glades (FL)
Kyler Theophile, Coral Glades (FL)
Jaden Brown, Bergen Catholic (Oradell, NJ)
Jahlil Owusu, Bergen Catholic (Oradell, NJ)
MVP: Julius Avent, Bergen Catholic (Oradell, NJ)
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It’s Christmas Week and the South Florida High School Sports Radio Show took center stage with six impressive guests on a Monday night.
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 Monday went:
The University of South Florida has a new head football coach, replacing Alex Golesh, and Sean Havens from Bulls 247 stopped by to look at what Brian Hartline means to the continued development and growth of the Bulls.
SEAN HAVENS ON MONDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/sean-hayes-usf-bulls-247-59357
For the past four years, Keiser University’s football program has been in the NAIA National Title game – by far the most successful college football program in the state of Florida. After a tough loss this year, head coach Myles Russ stopped by to talk about the future of the Seahawks.
COACH MYLES RUSS ON MONDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/head-coach-myles-russ-keiser-university-793f1
After beating Texas A&M in their first ever college football playoff game on the road in College Station, the Miami Hurricanes now set their sites on the Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Eve against The Ohio State. David Lake from Inside The U talked about the big game.
DAVID LAKE ON MONDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/david-lake-inside-the-u-9a943
After 36 years, the Kreul Basketball Classic has turned into one of the nation’s premier events for boys and girls teams from all over south Florida and throughout the country. Shawn Cerra from the Broward Education Foundation talked about the competition and the tremendous sponsorship that fuels an event like this. He talked about the event and foundation.
SHAWN CERRA ON MONDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/shawn-cerra-broward-education-foundation-kreul-basketball-classic-91751
Last year, Mason Mallory helped West Boca Raton High School bring home a first ever state title. This year – in his senior season – the standout quarterback led Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders to their seventh consecutive state title, and he joined the show to talk about how this year changed him.
MASON MALLORY ON MONDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/qb-mason-mallory-st-thomas-aquinas-e6b5f
After five years of varsity high school football (at Belle Glades Day & West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman), West Virginia University signee Jyron Hughley finally came home with a state football championship when his Crusaders knocked off Chaminade-Madonna. He talked about the past few years have been life changing.
JYRON HUGHLEY ON MONDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/qb-jyron-hughley-west-palm-beach-cardinal-newman-state-champions-west-virginia-university-signee-65149
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By Dave Brousseau
There has been plenty of action in the first few days of the Kreul Basketball Classic and here are a few highlights from the boys’ and girls’ events.
DAWKINS SET SCORING RECORD
Since the 2015 Kreul Classic, Jeffrey Prophett of Fort Lauderdale High has held the scoring record for most points through three games in the tournament history with 104.
During the game between Pembroke Pines Charter and Ben. L. Smith (North Carolina) that record is no longer being chased.
Jyi Dawkins, a 6’4 senior guard, became the new all-time individual record holder with 115 points late in the fourth quarter of the Golden Eagles 73-62 loss to the Jaguars at the Coral Springs City Gymnasium.
“It’s been really fun playing with my teammates allowing me to get 2000 points in my career,” said Dawkins. “It a great feeling to become the all-time scorer of this tournament. It is a great accomplishment.”
Dawkins, who was named to the Kreul All-Tournament Team, also set the tournament record with 30-plus points in each of his three games on a free-throw.
with 36.3 points left in the game. In addition, he also recorded his 2000th career point on the same free throw.
Dawkins will be playing college basketball next season at Western Carolina.
EXCITING ACTION THROUGHOUT….
The regular season schedule that Coral Glades boys’ basketball coach Stefan Whittingham assembled was built to challenge his team.
The Jaguars’ latest test came against Alexander (Ga.) in a Coral Springs Series game as part of the Kreul Classic at Coral Glades High.
Tied at 28 at the half, the Jaguars changed the narrative outscoring their opponent by 12 in the second for a 69-57 victory.
“It was a great game,” said Whittingham. “We put a lot of time into our game plan today. Our guys executed it to perfection and that’s why we were able to win tonight.”
We needed a game like this, to get a big win. We found a way to get it done.”
Senior guard Kyler Theophile dropped 15 points, and Donovan Swain added 13 points to pace the Coral Glades (6-4).
Gavin Reed added another 11 points.
The Cougars (5-2) were led by Torian Green with 17 points. Gregory Dunson added 12 points.
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS 71, CORNER CANYON 63: The Raiders (9-1), the defending FHSAA Class 6A state championships got another strong performance from junior guard Clarence Westbrook Jr. with a game-high 23 points.
Support also came from Kellson Sandi (18 points) and Drake Sandi (10 points).
The Chargers (6-5) were led by Josh Tolman with 21 points and Evan Brown with 17 points.
RANDALL REMAINING CALM AT COURTSIDE HAS LED TO SUCCESS: Melvin Randall’s calm demeanor has been the successful formula of his winning boys’ basketball games for four decades.
In his fifth season as the Miami Northwestern coach, he’s inching closer to 700 career victories achieved with success at Deerfield Beach High, Blanche Ely High and Chaminade-Madonna.
The veteran coach added another victory with 62-61 overtime win over Waxahachie (Tx.) in the Joe Dimaggio Children’s Hospital Bracket as part of the 36h annual Kreul Classic at Coral Glades High.
“It’s very important to remain calm,” said Randall. “If I work to react in a hostile way, my players will see me in a panic stag, what do you think would happen to them.
They would do the same thing. If you can get inside me there’s a serious storm going on.”
Randall remained calm with his team on Friday, despite their opponent taking the Bulls (8-1) to overtime.
Northwestern fought off Waxahachie upset bid with strong late game play from Giovanny Desire (23 points) and Jakeel Baker (17 points).
“My coaching style makes me extremely proud, proving I’m still doing something right,” said Randall. “Our team is progressing well. We’re on point with the players on how well they are doing.”
Senior guard Michael Gatewood led the Indians (8-7) with 20 points. Kaleb Jones added 18 points.
JOE DIMAGGIO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL BRACKET
CARDINAL GIBBONS 75, KELL 44: Senior guard Justus Dylan-Herbert scored a team high 18 points to lead the Chiefs (8-1).
Ayden Ambrose added 15 points and Chandler Sikes 12 points.
HOLY CROSS 66, CORAL SPRINGS 52: The Knights overcame an early 10-point deficit with a strong second quarter when they outscored the Colts 28-13 to earn the victory.
Leding the way for Holy Cross (3-5) was Donavan Medley and Payton Wilson with 14 points apiece.
Jahzir Crawford added 12 points.
The Colts (6-6) were led by senior guard Matt Croissy with 13 points.
NOTRE DAME PREP 51, SAN TAN CHARTER 46: The Lancers (3-0) rallied from a seven-point halftime deficit to earn the in the first game of the bracket.
They were led by Jameer Reed’s 20 points and another 18 points from sophomore forward Joshua Charlot.
The Roadrunners (9-2) were led by Kristo Jackson with 18 points.
As a team, they were held to 14 second-half points.
BSN BRACKET
BISHOP IRETON 67, BEN L. SMITH 58: Senior guard Jyi Dawkins was everything for the Golden Eagles (6-1) as he scored a tournament high 34 to date despite the loss to the Cardinals (7-1) on Friday.
In addition, from his three 3-pointers, Dawkins was perfect from the line making each of his 11 attempts. He was the only player on his team to score in double figures.
Unfortunately, his effort fell short of a victory.
Senior guard Jake Bahr scored a team-high 24 points for Bishop Ireton, followed by 14 points form Salis Devonish and 12 more from Jaydem Mills.
CORNER CANYON 59, PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER 56: The Chargers (7-4) advanced to the bracket semifinals behind the 19 points from junior forward Moa Brown.
Dillon Roberts added 13 points, while Josh Tolman and Tyler Mortenson each had 10 points.
The Jaguars (5-2) got 19 points each from Zac Dawson and Robert Guishard.
BERGEN CATHOLIC, NEW JERSEY 71, STRANAHAN 42: Senior forward Julius Avent had a team high 16 points to lead a balanced Crusaders (3-0) victory.
Alex Mazzella added 12 points and Brandon McMilian 11 points.
Junior guard Damari Foster led the Dragons with 16 points.
CORAL GLADES 67, HIGLEY 59: Kyler Theophile, a 6’5 senior guard, scored a season-high 23 points to lead the Jaguars in the first round of the BSN Bracket.
Donovan Swain added 15 points.
Marquice Pless led the Knights (3-2) with 19 points
CORAL SPRINGS SERIES
ALEXANDER 84, CHAMINADE-MADONNA 45: Marquise Leslie led all scorers with 18 points for the Cougars (6-2). Jayden Crawford added 17 points.
The Lions (6-4) got 11 points each from Guiliani Blaise and Brandon Baker.
THE GIRLS ARE MAKING PLENTY OF NOISE AS WELL
In addition to the competitive action going on during the boys’ play, the girls have been getting it done as well.
POMPANO BEACH BLANCHE ELY GIRLS ROLL OVER ST. THOMAS AQUINAS.
In one of the biggest rivalries in Broward County girls’ basketball turned out to be a dud in a semifinal game in the Publix Bracket game between Blanche Ely and St. Thomas Aquinas played at the Coral Springs City Gymnasium.
Led by senior guard Teriya McFadden’s 15 points, the Tigers ran through the Raiders 58-37.
The 21-point margin was the most from a Tigers victory over Aquinas since the 56-24 win on Jan. 27, 2024. It also equaled the 75-54 victory on Dec. 4, 2019.
Isyss Mims added 13 points, and Miayah Standifer had 12 points.
Aquinas (7-4) got 15points from senior Ron’neisha Thomas. London Thomas, the team’s leading scorer, was held to nine points.
DORAL ACADEMY 68, RIVER RIDGE 58: Senior guard Stephanie Vega scored a game-high 22 points and senior forward D.J. Myers added 21 points as the Firebirds (8-3) rolled to the victory.
Ashley Martinez added another 19 points with a pair of three-pointers.
Junior forward Finely Parker led the Knights (6-3) with a team-high 20 points. Senior guard Makayla Roberson added 18 points and Reagan Mulligan 10 points.
BISHOP IRETON 56, GRANDVIEW PREP 41: Geornoe Davis and Isabel Studart each scored 12 points to lead the Cardinals (5-2) in a first round game of the Publix Bracket.
They led at the half by 15 points.
Jasleen Green led the Pride (7-2) with 16 points, while Victoria Valle added 11 points in the loss.
GATORADE BRACKET
PAUL VI 52, AMERICAN HERITAGE 48 (2OT): Senior forward Demi Gilliam led nine Panthers (5-2) players that spread the wealth in scoring with 13 points to hang on to a victory in double overtime.
Sabrina Ethridge and Sravya Janaparti each added nine points for the winners.
The Patriots (5-4) were led by Isabella Aloisio with 14 points while Zoe Rowe and Sarah-Renee Ingraham each added 10 points.
SACRED HEART 70, NORTHEAST 38: Senior guard Brianna Wilkins scored a game-high 15 points to lead three players in double figures for the Valkaries (5-1).
Tahri Ralston and Riley Gilven each added 14 points.
Sacred Heart decided the outcome of the game well before the final scored as they outscored Hurricanes 22-8 in the first quarter.
Despite the slow start, Northeast managed two players to score in double figures. Jate Hicks led the Hurricanes (5-3) with a game-high 17 points while Ta’Niyah Davis added 12 points. Only three other Northeast players managed to score a total of nine points.
ARCHBISHOP WOOD 51, KELL 49: Senior guard Emma Yogis led eight teammates with 12 points, all coming on four-made-3-pointers, to lead the Vikings (1-3).
After a low scoring first half that saw Kell holding a 23-20 lead, the Vikings paced by three 3-poiners from Yogis outscoring their opponent 22-9 to take a 10-point lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Longhorns (8-2) never regained the lead again.
Sophomore guard Addison Payne added nine points and junior guard Sophie McDonald had eight points for the winners.
Senior guard Kennedy Deese scored a game-high 18 points and junior forward McKenzie Green 13 points in the loss.
SOUTH SHORE 47, DILLARD 19: The South Shore girls basketball team from Brooklyn (N.Y.) proved their opponent on Thursday still has plenty of room to improve.
The Vikings 34-4 halftime lead over the Dillard was too much to overcome.
Jayleen Jones and Tamaia Vines did most of the damage for the Vikings (8-0) against Dillard combined for 29 points.
The Panthers (9-2) were led by Gabrielle King with eight points.
RIVER RIDGE 68, SOUTH GARNER 61 (OT): Through three quarters the River Ridge girls’ basketball team from Woodstock (Ga.) fought an uphill battle against South Garner (NC).
The Knights (7-3) found the formula to earn a hard-fought victory by overcoming a nine-point fourth quarter deficit to win in overtime.
Reagan Mulligan and Finley Parker combine for 39 points to lead the Knights. Kyle Cantley added 15 points and Makayla Roberson 11 points.
Chloe Crawford led the Titans (5-4) with 13 points. Taylor Darden pitched in 11 points and Calise Crawford 10 points.
GRANDVIEW PREP 63, HOLY TRINITY 57: Victoria Valle scored 18, while Ameera Kone and Jasleen Green each had 17 for the Pride (8-2).
GATORADE BRACKET
SACRED HEART 67, SOUTH SHORE 58: The Valkyries (6-1) advanced to championship game against Paul IV behind 19 points each from Amirah Jordan and Brianna Wilkins.
Tahri Ralston added 12 points.
The Vikings (8-1) were led by Tamai Vines with 17 points and 10 points each by Amira Bernard and Sariyah Cooke.
PAUL VI 37, ARCHBISHOP WOOD 31: Th Panthers (6-2) trailed by one after three quarters, before outscoring the Vikings 16-9 in the fourth quarter.
Demi Gilliam, 6’1 senior forward, for the Panthers was the game’s only player to score in doubles figures with 15 points.
The Vikings dropped to 1-4 with the loss.
AMERICAN HERITAGE 55, NORTHEAST 31: Coming off a loss in the opening games of the bracket, the Patriots (6-4) rebounded behind the 15 points from Sarah-Renee Ingraham.
The 6’1 junior guard also got scoring support from Isabella Aloisio, Yinuo Wang and Kristijano Carattini. All three players finished with 10 points.
Freshman guard Jate Hicks was the Hurricanes (5-4) top scorer with 14 points.
KELL 66, DILLARD 59: The Longhorns (9-2) overcame an eight-point halftime deficit by outscoring the Panthers 20-8 in the third quarter to earn the victory.
Senior forward Amaya Thompson led Kell with 20 points, while Mckenzie Green added 14 points.
The Panthers (9-3) success runs through Gabriella King. She was the team’s top scorer with 18 points, despite fouling out late in the fourth quarter.
Amaya Montgomery added 13 points.
CORAL SPRINGS SERIES
PROVIDENCE 60, WESTERN 55: Senior center Julianna Baskin scored 22 and Senior wing Kasey Davey scored 20 to lead the Stallions (7-3).
A 15-2 third quarter was the deciding point for Providence when they led 40-33 heading into the final frame.
The Wildcats (7-4) got 16 points from Madison Ojeda and 10 points each from Samantha Kormol and Tatum Billie.
MARTIN COUNTRY 54, KEYS GATE CHARTER 50: Katelyn Tanis led the Tigers (5-7) with 13 points. Karolina Ramirez and Brianna Valenzo each added 12 points.
Naya Hardisson scored 25 points for the Knights (5-4).
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A little more than a week has passed since the end of the 2025 high school football season and the attention has already moved to next season.
Student/athletes are starting to make moves to other schools with the promise of the grass being greener on the other side, which often never happens. But welcome to Miami-Dade and Broward County high school football where there are very little rules and common sense.
As the long off-season is getting ready to unfold, there are some prospects who left this year with the hopes of repeating their amazing performances.
One of the positions that should be fun to watch in the rising senior (2027) class will be running backs.
This past season, we saw some impressive underclassmen who stole the show from seniors – from start to finish.
As we have done for decades our focus will be on every prospects in this region – with stories, profiles and exposure that will be tough to find anywhere else.
Prospects that we see as freshmen are now being spotlighted some two plus years later.
Today, we bring you five running backs who we have been watching and talking about since they arrived at the high school level:
Amos Bradford, 5’10, 180, Pembroke Pines West Broward. Easily one of the most versatile prospects who brings so much to the table as a runner, blocker and receiver. Was instrumental in helping the Bobcats reach their first ever state title game. Has great vision and tremendous speed. While he’s currently committed to Toledo, expect him to blow up even more in the off-season and into the 2026 season.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22863433/Amos-Bradford
Kamary Cooper, 5’10, 180, South Plantation. Because this quality talent didn’t play for an elite program, there are many who still have never watched play, but his 1,839 yards and 20 touchdowns this past season only illustrates what this impressive talent is all about. His off-season will be fun to watch as more and more colleges get the chance to see what he is all about.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22473011/Kamary-Cooper
Tyler Reid, 5’8, 165, Miramar. While this wasn’t the best year for Patriots’ football, this impressive talent was certainly in the spotlight because of his speed, skill and the fact that he is following in the footsteps of his older brother, Desmond Reid, who has starred at the University of Pittsburgh for the past two years. Track & Field. Finished his junior season with 104 carries, 1,070 yards and 9 touchdowns.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20012149/691a6244750b30681085db4f
Cecil Smith, 5’8, 165, Miami True North Classical Academy – 3.2 GPA. From his freshman year at Homestead when the Broncos were grooming him to fill the rather large shoes of Isaac Brown, to this past season when he made quite a splash for the Titans during a district championship season, rushing for 1,400 yards on 129 carries with 524 receiving yards on 28 receptions for 2,134 all-purpose yards 18 touchdowns. He is indeed the real deal and will pick up plenty of momentum this off-season.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20496279/Cecil-Smith
Jahnard Young, 5’11, 200, Sunrise Piper – 3.4 GPA. Last off-season when he left Vero Beach after a very productive sophomore season, there were those in the Indian River area who felt that one of the top prospects in the state of Florida, for the Class of 2027, had left a team that felt they were one of the best. From the time he returned to south Florida, this was a gifted prospect that made a major impact – at camps, combines and spring events. Helping the Bengals return to the post-season, he ran for 1,395 yards and 22 touchdowns. He returns as one of the top prospects in the state, and if colleges overlook him, they will kick themselves later. He brings all the positives to the table!
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17540739/Jahnard-Young
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