When we brought you a look back at the Miami-Dade and Broward County players from the 2015 season yesterday, the response was overwhelming.
Having the opportunity to watch the talent that we have produced live for the past six decades, there are so many elite performers, it’s easy to overlook so many who have made an impact through the years.
Today, we bring you back 15 years to the Class of 2010 – with some gifted football players who left a lasting impression on fans and fellow players.
While not all had success past the collegiate level, there were several who did quite well for themselves.
Among those who stood out in that class includes quarterback Stephen Morris (Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace) and running backs Ethan Grant (Coconut Creek North Broward Prep) and Deandre Johnson from Monsignor Pace.
Other players were receivers Quinton Dunbar (Miami Booker T. Washington), Ivan McCartney (Miramar), Ted Meline (North Miami) and Shawn Corker (Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons).
The class featured linemen Brandon Linder (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Jonathan Feliciano (Davie Western), Justin McCray and Jordan McCray (Miami Southridge), Torian Wilson (Miami Northwestern) and Jonathan Ragoo (Monsignor Pace).
Defensive linemen also made a lasting impression with Corey Lemonier (Hialeah), Todd Chandler (Miami Northwestern), Jose Jose (Miami Central) and Lynden Trail (Miami Booker T. Washington).
Linebacker Gideon Ajagbe (Miami Ransom Everglades) was solid. So were defensive backs Lamarcus Joyner (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Richard Leonard (Miami Killian), Jabari Price (Pompano Beach Blanche Ely), Cody Riggs (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas) and Demar Dorsey (Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson).
The class also featured longtime NFL punter Michael Palardy (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas).
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Having covered high school football in south Florida for 55 years and watching the sport for at least 10 more, you tend to come across elite talent.
Being blessed to have watched some of the best who have ever played the sport of football, every season brings new faces with talent and energy that will be remembered.
From year to year, we have had prospects who have proudly advanced to college and ultimately the NFL.
Today, as we head toward the 2025 high school football season, we take a look back 10 years – to 2015 – checking out the players who raised the bar to salute those before them – and those who will follow for years and decades.
Among those quality individuals are Calvin Ridley (WR, Coconut Creek Monarch), Tarvarus McFadden (CB, Plantation American Heritage), Torrance Gibson (Athlete, Plantation American Heritage), Mark Walton (RB, Miami Booker T. Washington), Jordan Scarlett (RB, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Tyrek Cole (CB, Miramar), Da'Vante Phillips (WR, Miami Central), Sh'mar Kilby-Lane (OLB, Hallandale), Jovon Durante (WR, Miramar), and Antonio Callaway (WR, Miami Booker T. Washington).
The Class also featured Jaquan Johnson (S, Miami Killian), Carlton Davis (CB, Miami Norland), Devonaire Clarington (TE, Miami Booker T. Washington), Shawn Burgess-Becker (Athlete, Coconut Creek Monarch), Jordan Cronkrite (RB, Miami Westminster Christian), Tim Irvin (Athlete, Westminster Christian School), Davante Davis (CB, Miami Booker T. Washington), Anthony Jones (WR, Miami Central), Deandre Baker (CB, Miami Northwestern), and Rashad Fenton (CB, Miami Carol City).
Rounding out a look back 10 years ago are Sheldrick Redwine (CB, Miami Killian), Trevon Sands (Athlete, Southwest Miami), Calvin Brewton (S, Miami Central), and Chris Hart (DE, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas).
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CORAL SPRINGS - From the day that veteran head football coach Rocco Casullo arrived on campus at Coral Glades High School, he made it clear that this program would make an impact.
With several changes made over the past two years, the Jaguars hosted their on-campus media day, introducing players and coaches who have put in the work this off-season and are moving closer to the promise that their head coach made.
As they talked about the upcoming season and took photos, this program hosted something that officially kicked off the new season.
“We put in a lot of work and have been teaching and developing these young men,” said Casullo. “Because of the coaching they are receiving and the commitment from our administration, we can host a day like this for our own team – celebrating what we continue to put in.”
As several seniors spoke about what they expect this season, you could tell that there is a lot of optimism for the future of this team.
Among those Class of 2026 prospects include:
Anthony Casseus, DB/WR, 6’1, 175 – 3.7 GPA.
Ethan Claire, RB, 5’10, 190 – 4.2 GPA.
Tyler Coury, QB, 6’0, 160
Jaidyn Dantinor, SS/LB, 6’0, 175 – 3.0 GPA.
Daniel Jackson, LB, 6’0, 195 – 3.6 GPA.
Joseph Kogon, WR, 5’8, 150 – 3.5 GPA.
Jordan Roberts, DB, 6’2, 165 – 4.0 GPA.
Sam Zayed, WR, 5’10, 170 – 3.9 GPA.
UNDERCLASSMEN WILL CERTAINLY TURN THE JAGUARS AROUND
As the senior class will provide leadership and experience, this program is loaded with young players who are developing by dedicating themselves to getting better and putting things together daily.
Some of the 2027 juniors will make a solid contribution:
Bryce Cox, WR, 6’2, 168.
Jayden Gonzalez, DL.
Abraham Gray Jr., OL/DL, 6’2, 278 – 2.5 GPA.
Julian Madero, LB/SS, 5’11, 180 – 3.1 GPA.
Nelson Naud, DT, 6’1, 250 -3.6 GPA.
Bryan Pierre, DE, 6’2, 235 – 2.6 GPA.
Jayden Pierre, NT, 5’10, 240- 2.9 GPA.
Ryan Pierre, DE, 6’2, 230 – 2.8 GPA.
Jayden Snow, WR, 5’11, 150 – 2.7 GPA.
Joset Teijeiro, OT/DE, 6’3, 230 – 2.94 GPA.
Samuel Utsch, TE/DE, 6’0, 190.
If the Class of 2027 juniors are going to set the tone, many new faces for the Class of 2028 are also ready to make a major impact:
Kayo De Rezende, QB, 5’11, 165 – 4.5 GPA.
James Griffis, P/K, 6’1, 170.
Mike Hall III, WR, 5’10, 160.
Makhai Harris, OG, 5’11, 260.
Saadiq King Lyon, RB, 5’10, 160.
Wensley Mombrun, RB, 5’6, 150 – 2.6 GPA.
“These young men who have worked hard in the off-season are going to be part of something special,” Casullo explained. “It’s a shame that some of the prospects we had put in so much work to get better and to put themselves on the recruiting radar, only to leave in the past few months, but we cannot be consumed with those who don’t want to buy into what we are building out here.”
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HOMESTEAD – A day after Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna took home the Second Annual Crib Classic Invitational 7-on-7 Tournament, it was on to the second day.
The first ever Crib Classic Open 7-on-7 was held at Somerset Academy Silver Palms, and the competition was indeed impressive – with teams coming from throughout Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
When the event came to an end, it was head coach Anthony Walker Sr. and his Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace Spartans who took home the $5,000 prize, holding off Miami Carol City, 19-6, to finish on top.
This has been another productive off-season for Monsignor Pace, who traveled throughout the state once again and faced off against some elite talent all spring and summer.
The Spartans have showcased some quality talent all off-season. On Sunday, prospects were once again stepping up.
Class of 2026 seniors such as Solomon Campbell (WR/DB), Amor Coachman (DB), Khydon Collier (DB), Yashaun Lambert (DB), Evan Morgan (DB), Antonio Owens Jr. (DB) and Jordan Wooden (DB).
Junior prospects in the Class of 2027 had Tristan Barnett (DB), Jordan Fernandez (QB), Jamaal Gibson Jr. (WR), Jayden Govender (WR), Jayden Gummer (LB), Santana Pena (WR), Jayden Perera (TE/WR), Rayin Robinson (WR), Darius Rowe (DB) and Jayden Torres (WR).
The sophomore class (2028) also made a contribution with Terry Ambrose Jr. (WR), Tyler Bryant (WR), Khyner Collier (DB), Aden Francois (QB), Calique Gary (DB/WR), Zakhari Johnson (LB/DE), Matthew Priede (WR) and Mykei Wade (WR).
The incoming freshman (2029) class also has some talent with Devin Jones (QB), Antwon Gilmore Jr. (DB) and Caelin Fealy (LB).
In addition to the Spartans and Chiefs, other programs taking part in this inaugural event included Miami Booker T. Washington, Homestead, Miami Varela, Miami Westminster Christian, host Somerset Academy, Miami Ransom Everglades, Miami BridgePrep Academy, Miami Beach, Miramar Everglades and Miami Gulliver Prep.
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Once again on Monday night the South Florida High School Sports Radio Show took center stage with seven impressive guests.
Each and every week, the AM 560 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 show, which has run for nearly two decades, has become a popular listen for recruiting fans as well as high school sports purists, focusing on coaches and players in all sports.
Here is a look at the way Monday went:
Headed to Eastern Michigan University next year, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna defensive end R.J. Alphonse and his teammates are looking for a ninth straight trip to the state title game. He talked about the 2025 season.
R.J. ALPHONSE ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/rj-alphonse-defensive-end-of-chaminade-madonna-eastern-michigan-commit-e1217
On August 15th and 16th, the Treasure Coast Kickoff Classic will take place with Miami Norland, Miami Carol City and Miami Northwestern taking part at Vero Beach High School. Event organizer Ira Reynolds talked about the games.
IRA REYNOLDS ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/ira-reynolds-director-of-the-treasure-coast-kickoff-classic-9e9f4
The Homestead High Broncos, two years removed from the state title game, has a new coach that is familiar with south Florida football. Coach Arties Knight joined the program to talk about his new team.
ARTIES KNIGHT ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/homestead-fl-football-head-coach-arties-knight-3299b
One of the best media outlets in south Florida when it comes to Miami-Dade and Broward County coverage is 305 Sportss. Anthony and Michael Yero have developed unique video coverage of all sports and talked about it on the show.
ANTHONY YERO ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/anthony-yero-305-sports-dot-com-6b2c5
First year head coach Michael Jones and Florida Memorial University have been working hard this off-season, and it’s paid off. He talked about what to expect from the Lions football program.
COACH MICHAEL JONES ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/head-coach-michael-jones-from-florida-memorial-university-a91b9
After one season as head coach at Lenoir Rhyne University, Doug Socha has already established a winning attitude. After building a national power at Keiser University in West Palm Beach, he has brought his talents to North Carolina and spoke about it.
COACH DOUG SOCHA ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/head-coach-doug-socha-of-lenoir-rhyne-university-in-hickory-north-carolina-68d4f