One of the most popular radio shows of its kind was back on Wednesday night for two hours this week with some impressive guests in college and high school football.

Six guests talked spring football in high school and took a look at college football as they are they are recruiting the country this month as the South Florida High School Sports Show once again presented some interesting information.

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 Wednesday night went:

When Brian Hartline took over the football program this spring at the University of South Florida, he knew that it would be a process. With several new players and coaches, his years at Ohio State certainly prepared him for this position. He talked about the challenges and what he expects over the next few years in Tampa.

BRIAN HARTLINE ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/wqam/podcasts/south_florida_high_school_sports_radio/episodes/university_of_south_florida_he-8362509

The University of Central Florida and head coach Scott Frost just ended their spring this past weekend as several new players worked hard to show improvement over last season. Brandon Helwig has covered the Knights for nearly three decades and talked about the 2026 season.

BRANDON HELWIG ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/wqam/podcasts/south_florida_high_school_sports_radio/episodes/brandon_helwig_of_ucfsportscom-8362510

The University of Miami played 16 games in 2025, finishing up the season in the national championship game in the third week of January. After a productive spring, Adam Lichtenstein from the South Florida Sun Sentinel gave his thoughts on what to expect this coming season.

ADAM LICHTENSTEIN ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/wqam/podcasts/south_florida_high_school_sports_radio/episodes/miami_hurricanes_football_repo-8362519

The University of Pittsburgh came within one game of playing for the Atlantic Coast Conference title last season as the Panthers continue to build toward being one of the top teams in the nation. Head Coach Pat Narduzzi made his annual visit on the radio show.

COACH PAT NARDUZZI ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/wqam/podcasts/south_florida_high_school_sports_radio/episodes/university_of_pittsburgh_panth-8362521

As a successful offensive coordinator for perennial state champions Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, Coach Toro Wallace has carved out quite a reputation. This spring, he took his first high school head coaching job at Miami Carol City and he talked about the talented Chiefs.

COACH TORO WALLACE ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/wqam/podcasts/south_florida_high_school_sports_radio/episodes/miami_carol_city_head_coach_to-8362551

Bryce Williams is one of the defensive backs in the country. The four-star standout at Davie Western High School is ready for his final season as he is set to make his college choice before the start of the year. He talked about his future and last season in high school.

BRYCE WILLIAMS ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/wqam/podcasts/south_florida_high_school_sports_radio/episodes/class_of_2027_defensive_back_p-8362563

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When veteran head coach Calvin Davis and his Coconut Creek Monarch football finished the 2025 season, losing in the second round of the state playoffs, the focus quickly went to the off-season and into 2026.

But before the Knights moved on after a 7-5 year, there was some serious reflection about how this program has grown through the years, and nothing is more evident than the schedule this team continues to play.

Last year alone, the losses came against a state champion, three state finalists and a New Jersey power that lost just once in a playoff by three points.

What the Knights have become a public school program that has shown that they will stand toe-to-toe with anyone, and while they may not come out on top in every game, they will test you and give their best.

As spring is in full swing, this team will rely on prospects that come back from last year. Players such as rising seniors Chris Cortinas (WR), Anthony Williams (WR), lineman Kyle Pearson and Nicholas Soto - as well as nationally rated rising junior running back Keshawn Paschall.

CLASS OF 2027

Bryan McCauley-Bynes, Athlete, 5'11, 165 - 3.8 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/24285696/68d1f610241dd35b1ab7f9b8

Christopher “Chris” Cortinas, 5'11, 165 - 4.2 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19976858/Chris-Cortinas

Sanjae Fisher, Athlete, 6'3, 185 - 4.0 GPA .

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19485298/6921f6a46e314385f62de5c7

Mason Hall, QB, 6'1, 195 - 3.9 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19496936/68cf62078408f61899ad1020

Kyle Pearson, OL, 6'2, 285 - 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20173402/697119c32972f4d71087991a

Nicholas Soto, OL, 6'0, 280 - 2.9 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19516412/69711d17463eb042892db0b3

Anthony Williams, Athlete, 5'9, 155 - 2.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23189978/Anthony-Williams

AWAITING SPRING/SUMMER VIDEO

Rickenson Bozier, DE, 6'3, 230 - 2.6 GPA

Ja Darius Charles, LB, 5'10, 195

Aidan Loriston, DT, 5'10, 230 - 2.7 GPA

CLASS OF 2028

Darren Jeudy, DB/WR, 6'0, 180 - 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23122526/Darren-jeudy

Jordan Murray, OL, 6'3, 300 - 3.5 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23518672/Jordan-Murray

Keshawn Paschall, Athlete, 5'10, 215 - 3.2 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/27048217/Keshawn-Paschall

Conroy Whyte II, WR, 5'11, 165 - 4.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23372353/Conroy-Whyte-II

AWAITING SPRING/SUMMER VIDEO

Aidan Davey, DE, 6'3, 200 

Yahel Henry, OL, 6'1, 310 - 2.9 GPA

Kamari Ingram, DT, 6'1, 275 - 3.2 GPA

Khaleb Mack, DB, 5'10, 165

Jeremiah Milcent, QB, 5'10, 160 - 3.5 GPA

Gabriele Scarsini, OLB, 6'2, 210 - 2.7 GPA

Javon Warren, DB, 5'10, 175 

Natrone Williams, Athlete, 5'11, 170

CLASS OF 2029

AWAITING SPRING/SUMMER VIDEO

Tony Coaxum, DB, 5'11, 160 - 3.8 GPA 

Deangelo Howard, OL/DL, 6'4, 330

Jeremiah Ismael, Athlete, 6'1, 180 - 3.9 GPA 

Maurice Joseph, DB, 5’10, 165 – 3.2 GPA

Jameson Knight, OL, 6'2, 261 - 3.2 GPA 

Carlos Lopez, DB, 6'2, 175 - 4.0 GPA 

Elijah Sewell, DB, 5'10, 160

2025 COCONUT CREEK MONARCH KNIGHTS

Jacksonville Bolles, L 34-15

Deerfield Beach, W 48-10

Ramsey Don Bosco Prep, New Jersey, L 38-21

Sanford Seminole, W 34-20

Fort Lauderdale, W 54-0

Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, L 28-7

Coral Springs, W 46-0

Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, L 31-20

Sunrise Piper, W 41-32

Pompano Beach Blanche Ely, W 34-0

STATE PLAYOFFS

Doral Academy, W 39-0

Pembroke Pines West Broward, L 38-12

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By Dave Brousseau

FORT LAUDERDALE – Senior outfielder Nick Sabatino stood at the plate with a pair of runners in scoring position in the bottom of the seventh inning.

St. Thomas Aquinas, the defending Class 6A state champion, was down by a run in the deciding game three against West Boca Raton.

The two-year starter delivered one of the biggest hits in Aquinas playoff baseball history with a with a two-run double scoring Tyler Burpee and Jaden Doverspike as Aquinas escaped with a 15-14 victory regional semifinal victory on Saturday.

“I knew their guy was throwing hard and I had to get on top of it,” said Sabatino, who led the team with five RBI. “I hit the outside pitch the other way. We knew we could battle back because we’d done it all year. We knew we had a chance and we’ll take it.” 

The teams combined for 32 hits, six extra bases and 11 pitchers in a game that lasted  just over four hours.

The Raiders (24-5) advance to the regional finals against Miami Southridge in the best of three series beginning on Friday.

The combined 29 runs in a playoff victory were the most by the Raiders since their first playoff appearance in 1970. The 15 runs tied the team record for most in a playoff win, second only to the 17 scoring against Ida Baker in game one of last year regional quarterfinal.

“That baseball team we played battled,” said St. Thomas Aquinas coach Joey Wardlow. “It was an incredible day of baseball. It seemed six of seven times the game was over and then it wasn’t. Our kids believed in themselves. If you leave the game on the line to Sabatino, he’s going to get it done.”

Down 14-12 entering the bottom of the seventh inning, two players reached base on errors, while another was hit by a pitch after Aquinas closed the score at 14-13.

Aquinas led 6-1, entering the top of the fifth inning before the Bulls put six runs on the board for a 7-6 lead. The lead was short lived as the Raiders added four runs in the bottom of the inning, two coming on a Sabatino two-run single.

West Boca went up 14-10 in the top of the sixth inning with six runs, two coming on a single from  Christian Fallacara-Saunders.

A Sabatino RBI single helped cut the Raiders deficit to 14-12 entering the seventh inning.

Brady Buxbaum added three hits and three RBI for the Raiders. He also pitched the top of the seventh inning, while holding the Bulls scoreless.

West Boca won game two of the best-of-three series 5-0 to force the deciding game three.

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During their 10-game winning streak which included a huge win over 7A power Miami Christopher Columbus, there was still that one huge obstacle that loomed in the third round of the state playoffs.

For head coach Greg Laffere and his Miami True North Classical Academy football team, the 10 wins that they compiled in their seventh year as a program was a program builder and something that gave his player and coaches confidence, but that region final against 1A power Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna was still a major hurdle that this team had not been able to conquer.

The 35-14 loss to the Lions ended the streak, season and dashed any hope this program had of playing for a state title.

Fast forward to the off-season, and that dark cloud started to give way to an eye-covering bright light.

This football program which could only dream of getting to the state final saw a major weight lifted – when Chaminade-Madonna and defending state champion West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman were moved to 2A, leaving the Titans as the team to watch for in 1A for the 2026 season.

While there are still going to be major obstacles for this program with key 1A teams across the state, True North found themselves coming off a 10-3 season with plenty of optimism.

As it would have been real easy for the Titans to just play a competitive schedule, Laffere is not cut out of that type of cloth. He gave his team a challenge. One that perhaps gave them the toughest schedule in the state – with defending state champions Sarasota Cardinal Mooney and Plantation American Heritage, state runner up Chaminade-Madonna, regional finalists Miami Southridge and Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy, and Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy, Key West, Miami Norland, Fort Pierce John Carroll and Coconut Creek in the prestigious Broward County National Showcase.

While a few prospects graduated or transferred from last year, some key returners come back – such as rising seniors (2027) Zac Katz (QB), Ronald Riley (OL) and athlete George Harris, rising sophomore Ricky Carter (LB) and talented rising freshman athlete Gregory Florence.

Here is a look at this solid team as year No. 8 begins:

CLASS OF 2027

Jaden Daniels, WR, 5'7, 160 – 4.4 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/24250080/69220866776090401ccda781

Davarious Dean, WR, 6'3, 155 – 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: 21.8 (305) 610-6299  3 https://www.hudl.com/video/3/26917870/68f8851dec5609ef43ac6004

Dante de la FE, OL, 6'0, 283 – 4.0 GPA.

TAPE:  https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19337270/691031c390223eab69d4353c

Damian Font, TE/OL, 6'2, 240 – 3.2 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20996439/Damian-Font/highlights

George Harris, SS,RB,WR, 5'11, 188 – 2.56 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17631972/George-Harris/highlights

Sebastian Ibarra, LB, 6'0, 200 – 4.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16929773/68f3b77cf045037b7c8cdaae

Zac Katz, QB, 6'2, 199 – 3.5 GPA. FIU Commitment.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17908883/Zachary-Katz/highlights

Walter Maestre, WR/S, 6'3, 185 – 3.1 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19384739/69d85e762833847363ee40e0

Jahmir McCall, WR, 5'6, 123 – 2.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23266725/Nathan-Wilson/highlights

Luis Quevedo, OL, 6'0, 247 – 4.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19594896/Luis-Quevedo/highlights#

Ronald Riley, OL, 6'4, 336 – 3.2 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17569464/Ronald-Riley/highlights

Alejandro Valdes, OL, 5'10, 258 – 3.3 GPA.

TAPE:  https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19337261/69812f5fa165df2122e956b3

Jayden Williams, DB, 5'8, 175 – 3.8 GPA.

TAPE: 20.9 (954) 305-5081  3.8 https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20359042/68fe994fad5c89f57c94ea5b

AWAITING SPRING/SUMMER VIDEO

Gabe Garcia, OL/DL, 6'4, 283 – 3.8 GPA

Derek Rhodd, TE, 5'11, 180 - 2.9 GPA

CLASS OF 2028

Ricky Carter, LB/DE, 6'2, 194 – 3.8 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22328895/Ricky-Cater/highlights

Jermaine Green, RB, 5'8, 161.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/26924963/68fe68872903f84385faa03c

AWAITING SPRING/SUMMER VIDEO

Dominic Caiaffa, DB, 5'8, 140

Emerson Heffernan, LB, 5'11, 187

Mason Hernandez, QB, 5'8, 159

Patrick Lane, LB, 5'10, 197

Damian Lago, DL, 6'0.5, 205

Jack Partagas, DL, 5'10, 231

CLASS OF 2029

Juan Gonzalez, OL, 6'3, 280 – 3.7 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/26571203/69eb873fe3150b10624fe8ab

AWAITING SPRING/SUMMER VIDEO

Damian Agudelo, OL, 5'9, 214

Bradley Alvarez, DB, 5'8, 127

Kingston Cocking, OL, 5'10, 215

Deacon de la Fe DL 5'7 197 (305) 337-6891

Mason Gilmore LB 5'9 183 (786) 783-8806

Myon Gore, DB, 5'9, 165

Micheal Gilmore, DL, 5'11, 181

Luke McCloud DB 5'7 145 (786) 905-7623

Jamari Morrison, Athlete, 5'8, 168

Max Oyarzun, K, 5'7, 137 – 3.8 GPA

Jayden Perez, WR, 5'8, 156

Derrius Thompkins, DL, 6'3, 360 – 3.4 GPA

CLASS OF 2030

Gregory Florence, Athlete, 5’7, 142.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/26348153/690cd4ced73efefe8c0f76f0

AWAITING SPRING/SUMMER VIDEO

Traelon Chambers, TE/DE, 6'1, 166

Tyrese Johnson, DE/LB, 6'1, 175

Reese Laffere, OL, 6'1, 205

Darrius Lee, Athlete, 6'1, 144

Jayden Lopez, RB, 5'5, 126

Robert Mancha, DL, 6'1, 185

Mason Massana, DB, 5'9, 152

Jason Molina, OL, 5'10, 200

Kristopher Rodriguez, QB, 5'8, 128

Justin Selent, K, 5'4, 118

Bryan Silva, DL, 6'1, 235

Dallas Solis OL, 5'8, 161

Dyllan Solis, OL, 5'9, 150

Javarius Thompson, Athlete, 5'6, 154

Sammy Tusitala, OL, 6'2, 340

Steven Williams, QB, 5'5, 131

2025 Miami True North Classical Titans

Sarasota Cardinal Mooney, L 41-14

Fort Myers Bishop Verot, L 44-34

Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace, W 49-18

Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy, W 31-6

Jacksonville University Christian, W 28-8

Miami Jackson, W 42-0

Boynton Beach Somerset Canyons, W 42-0

Miami Christopher Columbus, W 34-15

Miami Westminster Christian, W 35-6

Miami Archbishop Carroll, W 49-20

STATE PLAYOFFS

Miami Palmer Trinity, W 42-17

Boca Raton St. Andrew’s Academy, W 62-28

Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, L 35-14

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