They have hung around all season – beat a number of state-rated teams and are 11-2, but for some reason the Homestead Broncos are not getting the respect they deserve.
As they head to Orlando on Friday night to play Jones High School in the 3M state semifinals, the talk has not been about them, and that could be a mistake.
With Jones coming off a huge win against power Orlando Edgewater, they are indeed the favorite to advance to the state title game in two weeks at DRV PNK Stadium against the winner of national power Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas and Tampa Jesuit.
But before you jump on that Jones’ bandwagon and award the Tigers an automatic win, lets remember that the Broncos are not just another team. They happened to crush the same Miami Northwestern team that Jones lost to at the start of the season in the kickoff classic. They are battle tested and have played a schedule that has gotten them ready for this moment.
Before you write off Homestead and start making hotel reservations in south Florida, Orlando Jones needs to step back and understand that the Broncos are not going to roll over, and head coach Philip Simpson will make sure of that.
With a senior class that includes Trimaine Brown (Athlete, 5-11, 175), Ryan Bullard (RB, 5-10, 175), Richard Dandridge (WR, 5-10, 165), Christian Hanks (FS, 5-11, 180), Kavaursea Jerry (DE), David Jester (DB, 6-3, 180), Devorise Johnson (DB, 6-0, 175), Javon Robinson (WR, 5-8, 160), Markwon Strong (DL/DE, 6-0, 250) and linebacker Marcus Woodley (6-1, 215), you have talent, leadership and experience.
THE UNDERCLASS IS VERY TALENTED
While the senior class has a number of gifted playmakers, the Broncos also have a number of game-changers in the Class of 2024. Prospects such as Lonnie Brady (OL, 6-4, 250), versatile Isaac Brown (Athlete, 5-9, 180), Jameel Carter (OL/DL, 6-3, 290), Friently Francois (OL, 6-6, 265), Amen Mackey (OLB, 6-0, 190), Tyler Mirre (OL, 5-10, 250), Eduardo Nunez (LB, 6-1, 200), Juan Ramirez (DT, 6-0, 255), Clinton Riley (RB, 5-9, 170). Sir Robertgeau (S, 6-1, 175) and Jalen Saintil (DE, 6-1, 215).
There is also Rashad Snow (CB, 5-10, 165), Jamari Stokes (WR/DB, 5-9, 160) impressive quarterback Joshua Townsend (5-10, 205), Santonio Wallace (LB, 5-11, 175) and Fraquan Warren (WR, 5-8, 150). The 2025 class has also contributed with Kevin Cascudo (WR, 5-9, 150), James Gatewood (WR/DB/DE, 6-0, 180), Lance Grant (DB, 5-10, 175), Joshua McDowell (LB, 5-10, 200), nationally rated receiver Cortez Mills (6-0, 170), Luis Pruneda (OL, 6-3, 250) and defensive back Semaj Smith (5-9, 160). Also keep an eye on future 2026 star Kymani Corbett (Athlete, 6-1, 195).
THE BRONCOS (11-2)
Miami Killian, W 46-7
Miami Palmetto, W 19-7
HOMESTEAD SOUTH DADE, W 47-0
St. Petersburg Lakewood, W 24-12
SOUTHWEST MIAMI, W 44-0
SOUTH MIAMI, W 22-6
MIAMI CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS, L 21-6
Miami Southridge, L 20-8
Miami Northwestern, W 44-28
MIAMI BELEN JESUIT, W 18-7
North Miami, W 40-0
MIAMI DR. KROP, W 35-12
MIRAMAR, W 33-13
TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA (MIAMI-DADE & BROWARD) PROSPECTS – CLASSES 2023-2026. https://larryblustein.com/prospects/tracking-south-florida-prospects
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