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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One of the most popular radio shows of its kind moved to Tuesday night this week for two hours after Hurricane Hotline on 104.3 FM – WQAM.
Six guests talked spring football in high school, took a look at college football as well as high school girls’ flag football and baseball.
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 Tuesday night went:
For the second straight year, the Miami Edison girls’ flag football team brought home the 1A state title and head coach Vince Hall talked about how the Lady Red Raiders have a great shot for a 3-Peat in 2027.
COACH VINCE HALL ON TUESDAY. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/head-coach-vince-hall-of-miami-edison-girls-flag-football-ef100
After finishing 10-1 a year ago, the Fort Lauderdale Dillard football program is back and ready to take things one step further this coming season. Head Coach Demitris Mincey spoke about the new coaches that were added to impact the program.
COACH DIMITRIS MINCEY ON TUESDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/head-coach-demetris-mincey-of-fort-lauderdale-dillard-football-adb23
Perhaps the toughest high school football coaching job each year is Miami Northwestern. Coming off two straight state finals appearances, the Bulls have a new head coach and Jerome Thomas and his staff are ready to keep this tradition going strong.
COACH JEROME THOMAS ON TUESDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/head-coach-jerome-thomas-of-miami-northwestern-football-3ed15
With college summer camps coming up quickly, Florida Memorial University has jumped aboard and joined the rest with some impressive events coming up over the next month. Head Coach Mike Jones stopped by to talk about the specialists, linemen, prospects, 7-on-7 and youth events that they will be holding in Miami Gardens.
COACH MIKE JONES ON TUESDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/head-coach-mike-jones-of-florida-memorial-university-football-98f52
For the second consecutive season, the Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders are the state baseball champions and head coach Joey Wardlow talked about how pitching, defense and timely hitting kept this team in contention all season.
COACH JOEY WARDLOW ON TUESDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/head-coach-joey-wardlow-of-st-thomas-aquinas-baseball-9315c
When the University of Miami received a commitment from Lantana Santaluces defensive end Jayvon Dawson for the 2027 class, the Hurricanes added to another strong recruiting class. The gifted prospects talked about his team, the summer and having the chance to play for the U.
JAYVON DAWSON ON TUESDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/jayvon-dawson-of-santaluces-high-school-football-miami-hurricanes-football-commit-1303e
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By Dave Brousseau
The greatest of opportunities come and go, but on this Saturday the St. Thomas Aquinas baseball teams’ chance finally came to fruition.
Since the Raiders first state championship in 1995 under the leadership of former coach Ed Waters, Aquinas has fallen short three times of winning back-to-back titles.
Led by sophomore Mauricio Clements three RBI, St. Thomas finally snapped the drought with a 5-1 victory for the Class 6A title over Gainesville Buchholz at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers on Saturday.
After championships seasons in 2003 under coach Robert Lawson and under coach Troy Cameron the Raiders fell short of successfully defending their title.
With the win, St. Thomas (28-6) joined Douglas, Nova, Archbishop McCarthy and North Broward Prep as the only Broward County teams with consecutive state baseball titles.
With consecutive championships, coach Joey Wardlow has led his team to 57-12-1 record. The combined two-year victory total is the most in the past 25 seasons for the Raiders.
Senior starting pitcher Joseph Hendren held Buchholz to two hits over five innings, allowing a single earned run, while striking out three.
Hayden Robinson added a pair of hits and an RBI. Brady Buxbaum also had an RBI.
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.
Last year when they played for the 1A state girls’ flag football title, it took the final play of the game when quarterback Rakyia Louis found Poetry Auguste with a “Hail Mary” pass from 32 yards out and a 26-20 state title. The first in school history.
This season, the Miami Edison Red Raiders didn’t need the same magic in repeating as state champions at the AdventHealth Training Center in Tampa. Once again it was Louis, who led the way in a convincing 33-12 victory over Boynton Beach Somerset Canyons.
The senior threw for 265 yards and four touchdowns as head coach Vince Hall and his team finished 19-1 as they held the trophy high for the second straight season.
Getting to the title game was actually tougher than the championship itself as Edison battled Jacksonville Bolles on Friday as sophomore Torri Cotman caught seven passes for 88 yards and two touchdowns and also returned an interception 22 yards for another score.
In addition, the Red Raiders had key performances on offense from senior athlete Malaysia David (six receptions for 76 yards and two touchdowns), and freshmen Mikeira Miller (five catches for 45 yards), and Saryah Williams (three passes for 32 yards).
On defense, Edison saw sophomores Jennifer Burton (LB), Briana Bogans (Athlete) and Tykonder Ponder (DB), and freshman Saryah Williams all come up with big plays during the weekend – the season.
Besides Louis, Cotman, David, Miller, Williams, Burton, Bogans, Ponder and Saryah Williams, there were others who helped this team throughout the years.
There were Tagerlily Blount (Jr., S/WR), Angelina Sifralien (Fr.), Mia Sanchez (Fr.), Talayah Akhdar (Sr.), London Harris (So.), Saia Jean-Pierre (Fr., WR), Jayde Major (Fr., QB), Brianna Romain (Fr.), Abigael Castor, Parrette Macena and Mia Sanchez, who will be back for a three-peat in 2027!
In addition to head coach Vincent Hall and Tiara Jones (Assistant Head Coach), Ken Simmons (Offensive Coordinator) and Mikey Sheehan (Defensive Coordinator) guided this team once again.
The season saw the Red Raiders outscore the opposition, 636-82, with an impressive 13 shutouts.
ROAD TO A 1A STATE TITLE
Hialeah Gardens, W 19-0
Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman, W 26-6
Miami Palmetto, W 12-0
Coral Gables, W 27-6
Miramar Everglades, W 35-0
Miami Central, W 41-0
Mater Lakes Academy, W 39-0
Miami Carol City, W 52-0
Miami Jackson, W 50-0
Davie Western, W 20-19
Homestead, W 20-7
Miami Dr. Krop, W 58-0
GMAC TITLE GAME
Miami Northwestern, L 25-15
Downtown Doral, W 39-0
Miami Sports Leadership & Management, W 40-0
Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace, W 38-0
STATE PLAYOFFS
Miami Carol City, W 31-0
Miami True North Classical Academy, W 27-0
1A STATE SEMIFINAL
Jacksonville Bolles, W 14-7
1A STATE FINAL
Boynton Beach Somerset Canyons, W 33-12
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By Dave Brousseau
In the 104 years since a high school state baseball championship has been played in Florida, no team has accomplished the remarkable run of Stoneman Douglas.
The Eagles, led by perhaps one of the best pitchers in Broward County history in senior Gio Rojas, defeated Venice 2-1 for the Class 7A state championship at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers on Saturday.
Venice (32-2) entered the championship game ranked No. 1 in the country by USA Today, Baseball America and Prep Baseball.
Not since Calvary Christian (Clearwater) beat American Heritage-Delray for the Class 4A title in 2019 had a team defeated their opponent by the final score of 2-1 for a state title.
The victory extended the Douglas (28-6) record of consecutive state championships to six. Archbishop McCarthy held the previous record of four consecutive titles.
Saturday’s final score also marked the 18th time in state history a team won the state championship by the 2-1 margin.
Rojas, among one of the top players in the country and likely a top 10 selection in July’s MLB Draft, was magnificent in the title game and each of his three regional playoff games.
Against Venice he went 6 2/3 innings, allowing one hit with 12 strikeouts and no earned runs.
During the Eagles title run Rojas went 23 innings allowed seven hits, one earned run, while striking out 41 strikeouts. Rojas and Ander Elorriaga.
Rojas also had a RBI bunt single that scored Cade Riely giving a Douglas 1-0 lead in the first inning. The eventual winning run came in the top of the seventh on a squeeze bunt by Elorriaga scoring Jake Rizzo from third.
Since the Dougles first state championship run in 2016, the team has a playoff record of 46-4. Over the six consecutive state championships, their record is 36-1, while outscoring their opponents 265-78.
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.