If anyone knows the growing pains of building a program, it’s Coach Arties Knight.

But at the same time, very few understand that the high school game – while it’s about winning and losing – is certainly all about teaching and developing talent.

Remember, when dealing with someone like Knight, you have a coach who has been there from the beginning. Before he accomplished anything in high school, more respected and looked up to him for his work with youth players and leagues.

When he took over the Homestead position, he fully knew that this would be a huge uphill climb. Even with the success that the Broncos had to reach the state finals two years ago not too long ago, times have changed and those players that made that amazing run to reach the highest level of the sport in Florida are no longer at the school.

Creating a culture is never easy. Not when other coaches and schools have their hands in your programs and are waiting for you to develop talent so they can add them to their programs. Nothing to cry over because it happens everywhere these days.

Instead of dwelling on what he doesn’t have in his program, Knight has his blinders on and is all about teaching and players are coming to his program.

When spring starts in a few weeks, the Broncos will welcome 100 players to a team that finished 2-7 a year ago. Explain that. That means that while other programs throughout south Florida are cherry picking their rosters, Knight and his staff are all about teaching these raw young men about the games and also preaching the importance of getting grades.

As the roster will be huge this spring and into the summer, the focal point will be about the rising senior class (2027). Student/athletes who have already started to develop a plan on the field and in the classroom.

Among those 2027 players include Jahari Baptiste (DB, 5'9, 150 – 3.4 GPA), Braylon Becton (DL, 5'9, 230 – 2.8 GPA), Aiden Bryant (OG, 6'1, 235 – 2.5 GPA), Ja’Von Celin (OL, 6'1, 290 – 2.5 GPA), Jayden Celin (DB, 5'9, 150 – 2.8 GPA), Wilfid Francois (LB, 5'6, 151 – 3.0), Tremmel Gammon (WR, 6'3, 170), Willie Gaskin (OL/TE, 6'4, 286 – 2.6 GPA), Maurcel Glover (DL/LB, 5'10, 200 – 3.1 GPA) and defensive lineman Darien Harvey (6'1, 225).

The class also has Tristen Hightower (LB/DE, 5'10, 200), Kesean Hill (WR, 6'0, 155 – 3.1 GPA), Camarey Jackson (OL, 5'11, 235 – 2.5 GPA), Jaymarvi Joseph (DL/LB, 5'8, 185 – 3.0 GPA), Julien Joseph (DB, 5'8, 155 - 3.0 GPA), Kamari Johnson (DB, 5'8, 140 – 2.5 GPA), Corey Lathan (DL/OL, 6'2, 372 – 2.6 GPA), Tony Morgan (DB, 5'7, 145 – 2.5 GPA), Jahmar Morris (QB, 6'3, 173) and defensive lineman Sadley Oracius (5'11, 214).

Rounding out the 2027 group are Ke’Mari Philip (OL, 6'2, 290 – 2.5 GPA), Justo Rodriguez (OL, 6'7, 370), Kameron Smith (DE/RB, 5'11, 205) and defensive back Trenton Spell (5'11, 157 – 2.7 GPA).

THE YOUNGER PLAYERS ARE BUYING IN THIS OFF-SEASON

The success of this program will not only revolve around what happens with the rising senior class, but also a strong group of underclassmen as well.

CLASS OF 2028

The rather large class of rising juniors starts with Darnell Brewer (RB/KR/WR, 5'5, 127), but also includes Dontraevis Brewer (WR, 6'2, 170), Seth Claude (DB, 5'11, 160 – 2.9 GPA), Jeremiah Clinton (WR, 5'9, 150 – 2.5 GPA), Abischai Deceus (DB, 5'10, 150 – 3.0 GPA), Michael Driver (OL, 5'11, 208 – 2.5 GPA), Sylvester Edwards (DB, 5'11, 165), Kemarri Ellis (OG, 5'3, 223 – 3.0 GPA), James Estin (OL, 6'1, 250) and string safety Jahqure Horton (5'8, 150 – 2.5 GPA).

The class also features Jaiden Hush (OC, 5'6, 230 – 2.5 GPA), Jason Larkins (WR/DB, 5'8, 175), Leonidas Leone (MLB, 6'0, 192 – 2.5 GPA), Samuel Leon (DB, 5'9, 145), Devin Lester (DL, 5'11, 200 – 3.0 GPA), Amarion Logan (OL, 5'10, 198), Jimmie Marshall (QB, 5'8, 155 – 2.5 GPA), Jeremiah Martial (Athlete/DE/WR, 6'3, 195 – 3.2 GPA), Dedrick Melvin (DE/RB/Athlete, 5'11, 195 – 3.7 GPA) and linebacker/defensive end Malik Mitchell (5'11, 165).

Rounding out the 2028 prospects are Simon Neal (OL, 5'8, 250), Nickenson Nicholas (DL/OL, 6'0, 180 – 3.1 GPA), Jahiem Reed (RB/KR/WR, 5'8, 160), Fred Reeves (DB, 5'7, 130 – 2.5 GPA), James Richardson (WR, 5'7, 128), Johnny Richardson (WR, 5'6, 110), Zion Shelby (OL, 5'4, 152), Deion Smith (WR, 5'6 140), Jalil Squire (RB, 5'9, 158), Hector Vargas (LB/DE, 5'8, 185 – 2.8 GPA), Freddie Williams (DE, 6'2, 150)

and defensive end Lonnie Woodard (5'11, 170 – 2.5 GPA)

CLASS OF 2029

With several rising sophomores (2029) eager to gain experience, this spring will see plenty of younger prospects such as Darren Bennett (DL, 5'9, 215), Inle Brieva (RB, 5'9, 158), Jamarrie Brown (DL/LB, 5'8, 180), Mozart Deceus (WR, 5'7, 126), Roberto Diaz (WR, 5'6, 117), Deante Fox (DB, 5'5, 100), Travis James (OL/DL, 5'5 180), Carl Joseph (OL, 5'8, 200), Jacory Leon (WR, 5'7, 148) and receiver Nathaniel Lewis (5'6, 122).

Also, keep an eye on Jeremy Lorenzi (LB/DE, 5'7, 165), T'moriyon Mathis (OL, 6'0, 318), Jovan Moore (WR, 5'0, 100), Reno Resilme (WR, 5'9, 150), Domarian Ross (DB, 5'5, 120), Christian Simmons (DB, 5'7, 140), Mantrell Simmons (OL, 5'6, 230) and running back Javarrion Washington (5'0, 110).

2025 Homestead Broncos

Homestead South Dade, L 31-0

Southwest Miami, W 56-0

Fort Myers Bishop Verot, L 39-6

Miami Southridge, L 59-18

Doral Academy, L 20-0

Miami Palmetto, L 40-0

Miami Booker T. Washington, L 34-28

Hialeah American, W 14-13

Miami Edison, L 52-20

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After seven games of the 2025 high school football season, the South Plantation Paladins were 6-1.

You heard that right – a program that has not had success on the gridiron over the past decade – was among Broward County’s top teams, and everyone started to take notice.

While nobody was rushing out to make state championship plans, head coach Rodricel Williams, his assistant coaches and players, were on top of a world that this school has not been at in a long time.

While they would go on and finish 6-5, there are so many things that everyone involved with this team got out of the season, and as spring is right around the corner, you can guarantee that every member of this program is eager to jump into the 2026 season.

Even though they lost in the first round of the state playoffs, it came against 6A finalist Pembroke Pines West Broward and it gave these players something to rally around during the off-season.

If things are going to move a step further in 2026, look for the rising senior (2027) class to lead the way:

DB Sterlyn Ayres, DB, 5’10, 145 – 3.75 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/25745417/Sterlyn-Ayres

Miguel Baez, OL/DL, 6'3 320- 2.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20082376/Miguel-Angel-Baez 

Semaj Brown, Athlete, 6'2, 170 – 2.6 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/21892784/Semaj-Brown 

Kamary Cooper, RB, 5'11, 202 – 2.6 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22473011/Kamary-Cooper 

DB Ra'Jon Davis, DB, 5'8, 152 – 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22473210/RaJon-Davis

Zayvean Fulmore, RB, 5'11, 240 – 3.4 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20154016/Zayvean-Fulmore

Adyn Heard, OL, 6'1, 317 – 2.8 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/25871824/Adyn-Heard 

Nixon Kalish, QB, 6'4 175 – 4.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23180605/Nixon-Kalish 

Anthony Moreau, DL, 6'3, 291 – 3.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/25871677/Anthony-Moreau 

ATH Aaron Murray, Athlete, 6'3, 191 – 3.6 GPA. Baseball. Track & Field.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20771301/Aaron-Murray 

Kimler Previlion, OL, 6'7, 320 – 2.7 GPA.

TAPE:  954-709-1197 https://www.hudl.com/profile/18664176/Kimler-Privilon 

Ethin Rodrgiuez, OL, 6'2 319 – 2.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20059729/Ethin-Rodriguez 

LB/SS Jamaud Toussaint, LB/SS, 6'2, 175 – 2.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19935916/Jamaud-Toussaint 

AWAITING SPRING VIDEO

Miguel Arias, TE/OLB, 6'0, 180 – 3.0 GPA

Aiden Dunkelbarger, RB, 5'8 145 – 4.25 GPA

Omari Edwards, OL, 5'11, 205

Aidan Jacobs, QB, 5'10 168 – 3.9 GPA

Drayton Johnson, LB, 5'9, 208 – 4.1 GPA

Nicholas Laguerre, DB/WR, 5'11, 181 – 2.5 GPA

SS/RB Hanan Louis, SS/DB, 5'10, 180 – 3.54 GPA

Ayden Dimmit Modest, PK, 6'0 160 – 3.5 GPA

Jamahri Sterling, DB, 5'10 158 – 2.6 GPA

Malachi Toussaint, Athlete, 6'2, 182

PLENTY OF YOUNG PROSPECTS WILL GIVE THE PALADINS A BOOST

As the rising seniors will provide the leadership, experience and talent, it will be those underclassmen who will have the chance to make a statement.

Class of 2028

Khyree Miller, WR, 6'0, 167 – 3.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26501271/Khyree-Miller 

Nathan Harbin-Wolf, WR, 6'1, 187 – 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23165745/Nathan-Harbinwolf 

AWAITING SPRING VIDEO

Jude Dado, OL, 6'2, 255 – 3.7 GPA

Jordan Dorestan, OL, 5'10, 288 – 2.9 GPA

WR Fransony Francois, WR, 6'0, 190

Jason Harris, OL/DL, 5'11, 244 – 3.5 GPA

Carlton Kerr, WR, 6'0, 165

CLASS OF 2029

Diego Laguardia, OL, 6'0 258 – 3.9 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26499672/Diego-Laguardia 

Carder Seraphin, SS, 5'7 160 – 3.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26825008/Carder-Seraphin 

AWAITING SPRING VIDEO

Zachariah Joseph, OL/DL, 6'0, 281 – 3.0 GPA

Zachary McGowan, OL/DL, 6'1, 304 – 3.7 GPA

Alixander Nozile, OL/DL, 6'0, 312

Bryan Pierre, LB, 6'0, 231 – 3.6 GPA

Nicholas Siddons, DE, 6'4 200 – 3.0 GPA

WR Daijon Virgo, WR, 5'9, 160

2025 South Plantation Paladins

Coral Springs Coral Glades, W 31-14

Sunrise Piper, L 31-21

Davie Nova, W 21-14

Coral Springs, W 40-18

Oakland Park Northeast, W 54-0

Fort Lauderdale Stranahan, W 62-14

Hollywood South Broward, W 42-38

Cooper City, L 56-49

Hollywood McArthur, L 55-0

Plantation, L 49-0

STATE PLAYOFFS

Pembroke Pines West Broward, L 56-13

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As veteran football coach Tony Smith, his assistant coaches and players look back at the 2025 season, what they see is a team that underachieved.

When Hialeah lost to Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy in the first round of the state playoffs, it ended a year where the T-Breds never lived up to the goals they set when the season began.

Remember, last year this program had a number of senior leaders who had learned how to win and take home district titles. Even though they did capture another district crown, there were games that could have easily gone the other way and that was the frustrating part.

With three shutouts on the defensive side of the ball, and averaging over 30 points on offense, this was a team that could have gone further.

As spring practice opens at the end of the month, there is a renewed optimism that surrounds the rising senior (2027) class.

That group has plenty of talent and is ready to take the lead role. Here are some of those gifted performers. Prospects such as Desmond Accius (LB, 6’1, 225), Noah Bell (DL/OL, 5’8, 265), K-Rod Evans (RB, 5’11, 200), Jason Mirabal (DE, 6’3, 225), Terrence Pratt (QB, 6’1, 195) and Ryan Towne (DE/TE, 6’0, 195).

THE FUTURE OF HIALEAH FOOTBALL?

As the rising senior class will do their part to put this team back into the state playoffs, there are some younger prospects who believe that they will also make an impact.

Check out some of these potential difference makers – like Class of 2028 performers Endry Contreras (OL, 6’2, 230), Izayah Green (WR, 6’2, 185), Ralph Hall (OL, 6’0, 280), Angel Robinson (DL, 6’0, 245) and offensive lineman Gregory Ryals (6’1, 255).

There are also some rising sophomores (2029) who are more than ready to make a statement this coming spring and into the summer. Football talent like King Anderson (WR/DB, 5’11, 185), Desmond Beckham (WR, 6’1, 175), Aviyon Darien (WR/DB, 5'11, 185), Nathaniel Cher-Frere (WR, 6’3, 170) and safety Khiry Henry (6’1, 175).

2025 Hialeah T-Breds

Miami Carol City, L 35-25

Miami Belen Jesuit, W 46-7

Doral Academy, W 34-13

Miami Southridge, L 37-0

Miami High, W 50-14

South Miami, W 42-0

Hialeah Miami Lakes, W 52-0

Hialeah American, W 35-12

Miami Killian, L 36-32

Miami Springs, W 38-0

STATE PLAYOFFS

Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy, L 49-6

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If you have followed high school football for any length of time, you already know what makes powerhouse Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas tick.

The Raiders have won seven straight state titles with plenty of skill talent – as receivers, running back, quarterbacks, defensive linemen, linebackers and defensive backs leading the way.

But when all is said and done and you break down what has been the success of head coach Roger Harriott and his football team through the years is the offensive line.

Perhaps more emphasis – each year – is put on what happens in the trenches, and by the end of the season and this program is playing for a state title, the root of all that winning is a dominating offensive line.

They are always in better shape, technically sound, stronger and ready to compete.

The offensive line coaches have always understood the assignment of how to elevate the level of play – and with coaches Mike Romano and Joel McCleod – this group that heads into spring are ready to continue to the tradition and dominate the competition.

At the Under Armour Game this past January in Orlando, the Raiders sent three juniors to the week-long event. Along with receiver Julius Jones and defensive back Jayden Gamble was 6’6, 305-pounder Mark Matthews.

Before he dominated the older elite prospects at the Under Armour, here is someone who had quite a junior season for the Raiders as one of the best prospects in the country.

Matthew is indeed one of the best this program has produced through the years, and while he is indeed head and shoulders above others, his work ethic is unmatched as every college and university in America is looking to add them to their program in the 2027 recruiting class.

Matthews is big, fast, strong and very athletic.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19972142/673df9ff0717b4746f651dda

MATTHEWS IS NOT ALONE

While Matthews is getting much of the spotlight, and for good reasons, there are other Class of 2027 players to watch as well:

CLASS OF 2027

Gerren Bray, 6’2, 295 – 3.5 GPA.

TAPE:  https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19783194/68ef0cd612706e67dc57fc61

Jordan Castillo, 6’2, 250.

Jayden Dean, 6’3, 285 – 3.75 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18274620/6944dcebfe3272e54109e373

Michael Digilio, 6’3, 290 – 4.3 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19691131/695dcafb772e594c40e5f323

Gabriel Frossard, 6’0, 250 – 5.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19691096/69718270ba0cdfd2fdd39f61

Ezequiel Nieves, 6’2, 280.

Timothy Walsh, 6’3, 280.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19693002/Timothy-Walsh-Jr

CLASS OF 2028

Thomas Berkhan.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23856544/Thomas-Berkhan

Brian Luya, 6’6, 280 – 4.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26157113/Brian-Luya

Jet Randolph, 6’4, 245 – 3.8 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23059044/Jet-Randolph

Santiago Sanchez, 5’11, 220 – 4.4 GPA.

Connor Urena

CLASS OF 2029

Wilson Vargas IV, 6’0, 290.

TAPE:  https://www.hudl.com/profile/27171015/Wilson-Vargas-IV

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