POMPANO BEACH – Two weeks ago when they traveled to Tampa for the Pylon 7-on-7 event, there were few who knew much about the Bal7ers Elite team.
Coached by former NFL standout Julius Jones, Grant Conness, David Gamble, Corey Pierson, Marcus Lawson and Lawrence Pierson, this team has certainly taken the Pylon events by storm, climbing the rankings quickly.
On Saturday, the Pylon 7-on-7 tournament moved to Pompano Community Park.
With several are programs taking part along with teams from Virginia, Jacksonville, Tampa, Palm Beach County and Orlando – and teams of all ages taking part – the spotlight fell on this team, which features players from throughout Broward County.
When the final game was played, and the Bal7ers Elite beat national power Florida Fire, they had taken home another title.
Following the Tampa event, this team was elevated to the No. 3 Pylon high school team rankings nationally, earning a No. 3 position. After Saturday’s win, look for this talented group to leap FSP Blue Chip and MVP Red and grab the top spot nationally.
With several athletes with state championship and playoff pedigree, and a coaching staff that has been at the highest level, keep your eye on this team the rest of the season. They are indeed hungry and talented!
2026 – Shmar Akande, CB/WR, Hollywood South Broward.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19697422/Shmar-Akande
2026 – Mason Chapman, QB, Coconut Creek North Broward Prep. 4.34 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17826022/Mason-Chapman
2027 – Cody Conness, QB, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons.
TAPE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1x95rSqTTc
2016 – Derrek Cooper, WR/RB/S, 6-1, 190, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19057210/Derrek-Cooper
2025 – Deanthony Ferguson, WR, Fort Lauderdale.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18511746/Deanthony-Ferguson
2027 – Donte Findeson, RB/WR, 5-6, 150, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19691361/Donte-Findeson
2027 – Zayden Gamble, DB, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19530451/Zayden-Gamble
2027 – Hudson Harris, DB, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna.
2025 – Dryan Jean, LB, 6-0, 180, Fort Lauderdale.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18526613/Dryan-Jean
2028 – Andre’ Jones, FS/WR, 5-9, 155, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19727284/Andre-Jones
2026 – James Jones Jr., WR, 5-10, 140, Delray Beach Atlantic.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18575648/James-Jones
2027 – Julius Jones, WR, 5-11, 160, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20767020/Julius-Jones
2025 – Opius Knox Jr., Athlete, 5-11, 165, Coral Springs.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19706500/Opious-Knox-jr
2026 – Zamari Marquez, DB, 5-9, 170, Fort Lauderdale Dillard. 3.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19371767/Zamari-Marquez
2026 – Gavin Mesidort, WR/DB, 6-0, 150, Boca Raton Saint John Paul II.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18345895/Gavin-Mesidort
2025 – Demaree Pettit-Blanc, CB, 6-1, 175, South Plantation.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16885462/Demaree-Petitblanc
2025 – Jamarcus Pierre, CB/WR, 5-10, 170, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14517179/64ff5cd819a6860448c5d282
2025 – Si’Mor Price, Athlete, 6-2, 175, Hollywood South Broward.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16212262/65426a27664bdb13b80f6ee2
2026 – Jaiden Roper, LB, 6-1, 205, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons. 3.8 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19239806/Jaiden-Roper
2025 – Preston Wright, QB, 6-2, 200, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons. 4.2 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16294361/657600f9176d2904dc9d85a6
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