When they were eliminated in the third round of the state football playoffs last November by Miami Palmetto, Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman High had completed an 8-5 season that watched this program compete against some of the top programs in south Florida.
As head coach Ariel Cribeiro, a Goleman alumnus talked to his team following the loss, he spoke about the year-round commitment that this team continues to put in.
In an era where losing players to others schools is unfortunately the norm, the Gators have been able to pretty much keep their prospects around because they have bought in to the balance this program has created.
Success on the football field has not always come easy for this program, which is tucked away in Miami Lakes. Baseball, soccer, volleyball, softball, wrestling and being a strong academic school is what this program has long been known for. While football has been added to the roster of positives, the academics is what continues to keep families from enrolling their students here.
As they head toward spring, there is also talent that comes back and comes in that will keep this team relevant, and that is something that the administration, student body and supporters will rally around once again.
With several seniors moving on – including Darryl Bell III, who is on the depth chart this spring at FSU – there are some quality players coming back such as Jakaris Love-Laidler, Isaac Pena and Timothy Potts (3,455 yards and 40 touchdowns) to name a few.
While some more talent could be added over the summer, here is a look at what the college coaches will see during the spring and college tour visits:
CLASS OF 2027
Raul Agramonte Jr., DB, 5’8, 160 - 3.0 GPA. 950 SAT.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2T8EnX
James Butler, LB, 5’10, 185 - 3.0 GPA. 980 SAT.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19604827/James-Butler
Chance Darling, DB, 5’9, 170 - 3.0 GPA. 1000 SAT.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/24189855/Chance-Darling
Johnathan Harris, RB, 5’10, 195 - 3.4 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/21978931/Jonathan-Harris
Jakaris Love-Laidler, WR, 5’9, 160 - 3.4 GPA.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2Ss5CM
Dorian McCrae, WR, 6’0, 165 - 2.7 GPA.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2T76nM
Ethan Medina, EDGE/LB, 6’1, 225 - 3.0 GPA. 950 SAT.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2TJ14U
Isaac Pena, DB, 5’10, 165 - 3.1 GPA.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2TK8fS
Timothy Potts, QB, 6’1, 170 - 3.4 GPA.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2TJ6e1
Marvelous Shonde, OL 6’1 310, 2.9 GPA.
TAPE:http://www.hudl.com/v/2THnRb
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Davian Allende, OL, 6’0, 305 - 3.2 GPA
Jeremiah Olivares, EDGE, 6’3, 230 - 2.7 GPA
CLASS OF 2028
David Veras, DL, 5’10, 230 - 3.0 GPA.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2THfvw
CLASS OF 2029
Kwame Thomas, WR, 5’9, 150.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26742122/Kwame-Thomas-Jr
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Gthan Louissaint, DL, 5’10, 230 - 3.2 GPA
Logan Robaina, EDGE/LB, 6’0, 200 - 3.5 GPA
Kenbrell Thompkins, Athlete, 6’2, 170
2025 MIAMI LAKES BARBARA GOLEMAN GATORS
Key West, W 62-21
Miami Southridge, L 63-22
Hialeah American, W 42-13
Hialeah Gardens, W 35-0
Weston Cypress Bay, W 35-3
West Palm Beach Cardina Newman, L 28-7
Davie Western, L 14-7
Miami Carol City, L 26-21
Coral Springs Taravella, W 56-0
Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace, W 26-8
STATE PLAYOFFS
Homestead South Dade, W 30-28
Boca Raton Spanish River, W 56-42
Miami Palmetto, L 65-41
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There is no getting around the fact that if you coach, play or follow football, you have to love the game.
In a day and age where more emphasis is put on winning rather than developing and teaching the game, it comes down to having a passion for this great sport.
As we have found out in today’s game, the objective for so many is to compete and learn enough to carry them to the next level. The more you learn in high school the better off you will be when you get to that next level. It’s a never-ending cycle of competition. That’s why you see south Florida athletes showing up on more rosters – at large and small schools across the country.
When he was hired to coach the Eagles, Anton Graham was the perfect choice. He has spent his entire coaching career teaching and developing talent, so if he can show improvement each season, he is doing what he has done from the start.
The team that he is putting together with Southwest Miami is loaded with prospects who have the passion to learn and compete, and as spring is right around the corner, you will see a roster that will reflect what they are doing with this program.
Among the key returners include Livan Morales, Matthew Lefevre, Alexander Lopez, Andis Jackson and Anton Graham to mention a few.
Here is a look at some of the student/athletes that will take the field this spring and into the summer:
CLASS OF 2027
Pedro Cabrera, WR, 6'1, 175 - 3.208 GPA.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2TnZzd
Alejandro Divo, OL, 6'2, 235 - 2.818 GPA.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2T8DDX
Alexander Lopez, LB, 5'9, 180 - 2.95 GPA.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2T7hAY
Livan Morales, WR, 5'9, 170 - 2.75.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2TA8Gd
Markus Vaguez, QB, 6'1, 180 – 2.5 GPA.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2SkSU5
Matthew Vergara, QB, 5'10, 170 - 2.523 GPA.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2TjCcy
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Danny McCray, WR, 5'9, 150
CLASS OF 2028
Lukas Aldazabal, LB, 5'9, 190 - 2.9 GPA.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2T7hEQ
Julien Castillo, LB, 5'10, 180 - 2.75 GPA.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2T7jjN
Matthew Lefevre, RB, 5'7, 170 - 3.375 GPA.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2T85bZ
D’Angelo Santiago, DB, 6'0, 180 – 2.5 GPA.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2Q7Gvq
CLASS OF 2029
Anton Graham, CB, 5'10, 140 - 2.7 GPA.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2T8SDz
Andis Jackson, WR, 5'6, 130.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2SjKe4
2025 Southwest Miami Eagles
Miami Coral Park, W 25-6
Miami Springs, L 52-14
South Miami, W 35-12
Homestead, L 56-0
Miami Ferguson, L 42-6
Miami Belen Jesuit, L 42-0
Miami Southridge, L 49-0
Miami Varela, L 7-0
Doral Academy, L 76-0
Coral Gables, L 64-0
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After his first season as head coach at Pembroke Pines Charter, head football coach Carl Toussaint fully understands what is ahead for his program.
In a south Florida landscape where winning trophies have taken the place of old school football, Toussaint is using plenty of his military training to build this program into a competitive team where teaching and learning fundamentals of the game have become a priority.
Even in a year where the Jaguars finished 2-8, lessons were learned and prospects had their opportunity to play and learn the game firsthand.
With spring beginning within the next two weeks, the objective is to continue teaching and helping to develop talent that has been using this off-season for improvement and valuable experience.
Speaking of valuable experience, this rising senior (2027) class is all about getting exposure, and while it’s fashionable to continue to transfer programs, the reality is that Pines Charter will offer more in the way of exposure and on-the-job training for many of these gifted players looking for a chance to improve and showcase their skills.
At a time when other south Florida programs are offering a winning atmosphere, Pines Charter is giving their student/athletes a solid environment – on and off of the playing field.
With key returnees from last year – such as Josiah Knight, Gabriel Toussaint, Jahsai Juste, Dylan Jones and Jaden Balthazar, this team has some built-in producers.
Here is a look at some of the prospects this program will head into spring with:
CLASS OF 2027
Martin Alvarez-Carrea, CB/WR, 5’8, 160.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19749140/Martin-AlvarezCarrea
Jayden Gaitan, WR/FS/Athlete, 5’8, 165.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19080791/Jayden-Gaitan
Dylan Jones, RB/LB, 5’11 190.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22271892/Dylan-Jones
Carlentz Julesseus, DT/OG, 6’0, 250.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19750627/Carlentz-Julesseus
Jahsai Justen, DB, 5’8, 150.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19608968/Jahsai-Juste
Josiah Knight, RB, 5’7, 170.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22422103/Josiah-Knight
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Garvin Sterlin, OL, 6’1, 234
CLASS OF 2028
Jaden Baltazar, DL/OL, 6’2, 240.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22950561/Jaden-Baltazar
Giovanni “Gio” Sanchez, OL.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22951003/Giovanni-Sanchez
Gabriel Toussaint, RB/DB, 5’10, 185.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20464212/Gabriel-Toussaint
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Ethan Fishbein, QB, 5'10, 165
CLASS OF 2029
Gerard Salmon-Mathieu, WR, 5’9, 140.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/27017143/gerard-salmonmathieu
Jahkari Walls, WR, 5’10, 155.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/27118966/Jahkari-Walls
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Jahmari Walls, WR/CB
2025 Pembroke Pines Charter Jaguars
Oakland Park Northeast, W 51-0
Coral Springs Charter, L 10-8
Coconut Creek North Broward Prep, L 28-12
North Miami, L 42-0
Cooper City, L 28-13
Miramar, L 39-0
Davie Nova, L 21-7
Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy, L 54-0
Miramar Everglades, W 35-18
Hallandale, L 34-20
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If you follow high school football in south Florida – and have done so for any length of time – you know that the landscape continues to change.
While players are changing schools at a record pace, and the rich are getting richer, the majority of high school football programs have come to grips that the name of the game these days is teaching and developing.
While many are fixed on winning titles and bringing home trophies, the name of the game today – as it was 40 years ago – is to get the student/athlete ready for the next level. On the football field and in the classroom.
At Hollywood Hills, the name of the game for head coach Cedric Golden and his staff have become developing talent. As winning is still important, it is also putting these athletes in a position to get to the next level, receive and education and play the sport they’ve loved all their lives.
Coming off a 4-6 season, the Spartans have found that playing a competitive schedule – one that gives them a chance of winning each week while developing talent is indeed the only way to go.
In this day of football in south Florida, the name of the game is playing a schedule where teams are equal in numbers and in talent. As you succeed and improve, more and more players will come out for the team, creating an environment where numbers will help narrow the gap with programs who have long held an advantage.
If this team is to improve this season and get over the .500 mark, the rising senior (2027) class will be vital.
This is a group of prospects that have experience and will provide leadership to help the coaches bring those younger players along with confidence.
Here is a look at some of those players that will have the opportunity in the spring and summer to improve and get ready for the 2026 season:
CLASS OF 2027
Elijah Joseph, WR/DB, 5'8, 145 - 2.9 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22666073/Elijah-Joseph/highlights
Jamari Marshall, WR, 5'11, 135 - 2.9 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22504262/Jamari-Marshall/highlights
Eddie Pace, OL, 5'9, 230 - 3.2 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26430093/Eddie-Pace/highlights
Jaden Saintlouis, DB, 5'10, 140 - 2.6 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26450139/Jaden-Saintlouis/highlights
CLASS OF 2028
Luxon Anilus Jr., DE/CB, 6'1, 165 - 2.7 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26449221/Luxon-Anilus-Jr/highlights
Maceo Bailey, WR, 6'1, 174 - 3.3 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/24640442/Maceo-Bailey/highlights
Etai Chetrit, S/WR, 5'8, 140 - 2.6 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/27734595/Etai-Benchetrit/highlights
Malik Crawford, TE/DE, 6'2, 205 - 2.5 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23151281/Malik-Crawford/highlights
Jonas Desiral, DB, 5'9, 145.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26449232/Jonas-Desiral/highlights
CLASS OF 2029
Marlon Ortega, WR/S, 5,10, 153 - 2.5 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/30238805/Marlon-Ortega/highlights
Jaylen Richardson, SS/LB, 6'1, 180 – 2.8 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/28100279/Jaylen-Richardson/highlights
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Yosef Bichachi, K/P, 5'10, 145 - 3.53 GPA
Kristopher Perez, OL, 5'9, 230 - 2.6 GPA
2025 Hollywood Hills Spartans
Fort Pierce Central, L 76-6
Cooper City, L 42-26
Coral Springs Taravella, W 44-10
Miami Sunset, W 56-0
Hollywood McArthur, L 70-0
Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, L 63-0
Hallandale, L 40-15
Pompano Beach, W 47-0
Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson, W 43-37 (OT)
Davie Nova, L 41-13
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One of the most popular radio shows of its kind returned to Monday night this week for a quick one-hour show.
Three football-oriented guests were featured 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 Monday night went:
It has been a special 2026 already for the University of Miami football program with a national championship appearance and now the Hurricanes have the chance to show the country the next wave of talent in Coral Gables. This Saturday at 10 a.m., the team will host its spring game and Alex Donno from Locked On Canes spoke about it and much more.
ALEX DONNO ON MONDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/alex-donno-of-locked-on-canes-152d3
This Friday night, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) will host its annual spring game on campus and second in the Zach Kittley era as some quality players will showcase plenty of talent. The face of FAU sports – Frank Forte – talked about the improvement of the Owls.
FRANK FORTE ON MONDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/frank-forte-of-fau-football-ad780
On Saturday, Gator Nation had the opportunity to watch new head coach Jon Sumrall and the Florida Gators in their annual spring game in Gainesville. Several returnees along with newcomers stepped up as big plays were made and key prospects stepped up. As he has been doing for a long time, Kevin Brockway from the Gainesville Sun broke down the game and how much we all learned about this program this spring.
KEVIN BROCKWAY ON MONDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/kevin-brockway-gainesville-sun-bed09
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