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 30^th, 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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Talk to any college coach who heads down to south Florida for spring football, and all will continue to tell you how much talent there is every year.

Because these colleges and universities have limited time to see every prospect in each class, many leave after a week or so with dozens and dozens of football players still waiting for their chance to get fully recruited.

The amount of talent in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties alone is staggering – with prospects at every level having to extend their recruitment into the summer.

The process of visiting colleges during their spring, having those coaches come to see the players in the month they are out practicing and playing a game and the end result of heading to camps across the country gives these student/athletes the exposure needed to attract the attention that will be essential in the process.

While we head across the state to see as much talent as possible, there are numerous gifted football players that continue to do their thing in south Florida.

As we will continue to promote and uncover as many prospects as possible in the coming months, today we bring you 20 players – Classes 2027-29 to check out:

2028 - Justin Antenor, DB, 6’2, 185, Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22901628/Justin-Antenor

2027 - Anthony Bacon Jr., DE/TE, 6’1, 228, Hialeah American.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22434742/Anthony-Bacon

2028 – Russell Britton, QB, 6’2, 175, Miami Norland – 3.6 GPA. 

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/21706742/Russell-Britton

2028 – Ricky Carter, LB/DE, 6'2, 194, MiamimTrue North Classical Academy – 3.8 GPA.

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

2027 – Tyler Chance, QB, 6’1, 185, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons – 3.92 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16934524/Tyler-Chance

2028 – Cayden Delions, RB, 5'11, 179, Coconut Creek - 3.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22368841/Cayden-Delions 

2028 – Zachary Eisenberg, OL/DL, 6’0, 280, Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest – 4.42 GPA. Wrestling. Weightlifting.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22363301/68a9fd96422ec36296ea5678

2028 – Aaron Ellis, DB, 5’11, 175, Miami Central – 3.2 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26370710/Aaron-Ellis

2027 - Richardson Garconville, DT, 6’1, 263, Miramar. 3.0 GPA. 1040 SAT.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/24387060/Richardson-Garconville

2028 – Amari Germain, 5’10, 170, Miami Coral Reef – 3.1 GPA. Track & Field.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26508869/Amari-Germain

2027 – Jayden Gummer, LB, 6'0, 210, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace – 3.86 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20266966/Jayden-Gummer

2028 - Tyreek Harris, WR, 5’7, 140, Pembroke Pines West Broward.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26386484/Tyreek-Harris

2028 – Damien Harvey, DL, 6’2, 280, Miami Christopher Columbus.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22980313/Damien-Harvey

2027 – Anthony “Speedy” Jennings, WR, 6’1, 175, Fort Lauderdale Dillard – 3.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18231676/691b630f2f0461ff7a407a8a

2028 – Darren Jeudy, DB/WR, 6'0, 180, Coconut Creek Monarch - 3.0 GPA.

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

2029 - Derrick Jones Jr., CB, 6’1, 170, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26781994/Derrick-Jones-JR

2029 – Jeramiah Lee, QB, 6’3, 195, Miami Killian.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19164591/655cea481762080938060f24

2027 – Timothy Potts, QB, 6’1, 170, Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman - 3.4 GPA.

TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2TJ6e1

2029 – Michael Williams Jr., DL, 6’2, 280, Miami Carol City – 3.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26917816/Michael-Williams-Jr

2027 - Stive-Bentley Keumajou Yondui, Athlete, 6’1, 290, Coral Gables – 4.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20329076/68f06373f318f494cb1b7ce4

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