If you have followed high school football in south Florida for any length of time, you already know the success that Monsignor Pace has had through the decades.
This is a program that has meant so much more than athletics through the years – and frankly – nothing has changed.
After losing to Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons in the first round of the state playoffs last November, the Spartans ended the season at 4-7. That’s 4-7! But why?
This has always been a program that wins and develops. Just look at the pipeline of talent that has found its way from Miami Gardens to colleges and into the National Football League. Even current head coach Anthony Walker’s son, Anthony Walker Jr. has spent the better half of the past decade in the NFL after graduating, with honors, from prestigious Northwestern University.
The talent that has walked these halls through the decades is truly a who’s who of local legends – including the best college football player in the country, Jeremiah Smith, who started his career there.
Walk through the halls of this school and check out the trophy case and you will see history unfolding before your eyes.
As spring is quickly approaching, there is a feeling that things can turn around and get this program back on track – and if that happens – this rising senior (2027) class will certainly need to take a lead role.
Here are some of those players to keep an eye on during the spring and into the 2026 season:
Tristan Barnett, DB/LB, 6’2, 175 – 2.7 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26255965/Tristan-Barnett
Jordan Fernandez, QB, 5' 9, 170 – 3.5 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/24452318/Jordan-Fernandez
Jamaal Gibson, Jr, DB/WR, 5'10, 175 – 2.8 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/21103378/Jamaal-Gibson
Jayden Govender, DB/WR, 5' 7, 140.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22361063/6931a35ecd06d6b43c37564f
Jayden Gummer, LB, 6'0, 210 – 3.86 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20266966/Jayden-Gummer
Quinton McGhee, Jr., OL, 5'11, 290 – 3.5 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20245609/Quinton-McGhee?
Jayden Perera, TE/WR, 6'1, 180 – 3.2 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22794003/Jayden-Perera
Darius Rowe, RB/LB, 5'11, 190 – 3.6 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19531222/Darius-Rowe
Jonathan Simeon, DE/LB, 5'9, 200.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/24719531/69080963295322328344b76c
Immanuel Simmons, DB/WR, 6'0, 180 – 3.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19464292/Immanuel-Simmons
Legend Walters, DE/LB, 6'0, 180 - 3.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20230155/Legend-Walters
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Jeysus Cobas, OL, 5’10, 260 - 2.9 GPA
Calvin Etienne, OL/DL, 6'2, 325
Jerdyer Evans, OL, 5'11, 290 – 2.6 GPA
Isaiah Thurston, RB, 5'7, 175 – 2.6 GPA
HOW ABOUT THE FUTURE?
If some of these younger players stay around to get a great education and learn from some of the coaches and alumni that return, things could be in good hands.
Here is a look at prospects to keep an eye on who will get film this spring for colleges to check out:
CLASS OF 2028
Kevin Castillo, OL, 5'8, 225 – 2.6 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26748894/Kevin-Castillo
Aden Francois, QB, 5'11, 190.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26386947/Aden-Francois
Calique Gary, DB/WR, 5'7, 160.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22890901/69334694cd06d6b43c37eb8b
Matthew Priede, WR, 5'7, 145.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23627925/Matthew-Priede
Mykei Wade, WR/DB, 5'9, 160 – 2.9 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20690607/Mykei-Wade
Lazaro Walker, LB, 5'10, 195 – 2.5 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22508948/Lazaro-Walker
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Rodney Brown, Jr., DB, 5'9, 165 – 3.1 GPA
Khynar Collier, DB, 5'9, 160 – 2.9 GPA
Sebastian Fernandez, RB/LS, 5'10, 205 - 3.9 GPA
Jaden Hernandez, QB, 6'2, 185 – 2.8 GPA
Damian Lee, Jr., DE, 6'2, 185 – 3.0 GPA
Damien Rowe, DB, 5'9, 160 – 2.5 GPA
Lascelles Sewell, Jr., OL, 6'2, 225 – 2.5 GPA
Joshua Vazquez-Blanco, K/P, 5'9, 200 – 3.1 GPA
CLASS OF 2029
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Michael Alphonse, Jr., LB, 5'9, 200 – 2.7 GPA
Caelin Fealy, LB, 5'7, 190 – 2.9 GPA
Jeremiah Franklin, OL/DL, 6'0, 250 – 3.0 GPA
Azion Gracia, RB/LB, 5'9, 160 – 3.3 GPA
Bryce Jefferson, OL, 6'3, 280
Devin Jones, QB, 5'10, 160
Dexter Kemp, DB, 5'10, 160
Christopher Lopez, WR, 5'11, 170 – 3.1 GPA
Hanley Perdomo, RB, 5'7, 145
La'Kayvian Simmons, DL, 5'9, 235 – 2.5 GPA
Osniel Triana, Jr., WR, 6'1, 170 – 2.6 GPA
Joshua Valdez, OL, 5'7, 250 – 3.1 GPA
2025 Monsignor Pace Spartans
Miami Gulliver Prep, W 26-21 (OT)
Miami True North Classical Academy, L 49-18
Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy, W 28-20
Miami Edison, L 20-14
Miami Carol City, L 22-21
Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian Academy, L 14-6
Port St. Lucie West Centennial, W 28-24 (OT)
Sarasota Cardinal Mooney, L 47-6
North Miami Beach, W 29-28
Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman, L 26-8
Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, L 48-28
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