Two weeks into spring and college coaches are getting the chance to see the amazing talent that is – and has always been Miami-Dade and Broward County football.

As prospects are now in full pads and having the chance to put themselves on the map, there are so many prospects – in all classes – that are showcasing the skill that continues to maintain that pipeline from south Florida high school football fields to colleges and universities nationwide.

Because we have long been fortunate to watch our football talent up close and personal, it has given us a chance to evaluate and watch these impressive young men from the time they enter high school until they depart as seniors.

This spring all eyes have been on the current rising senior (2026) class as well as those rising juniors (2027).

Even though the Class of 2028 (rising sophomores) has prospects who may have not had the chance to shine at the varsity level, many have – and that is why college coaches in the area are getting a jump on the future.

There are several prospects in the Class of 2028 who have already turned heads and the news has indeed reached colleges all over the country.

As we bring you prospects each and every day from the many events that we attend, today we have a few of those rising sophomores who are in the spotlight this spring with the other players who are being heavily recruited.

Among those players that many have been watching the past 10 days include Phillip Adderley (Athlete, 6’1, 180, Miami Norland), Justin Antenor (DB, 6’2, 162, Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy), Jaden Baltazar (DL/OL, 6’0, 230, Pembroke Pines Charter), Britton Bayag (WR/DB/Athlete, 5’9, 160, Miami Westminster Christian), Alexander Beltran (DE, 6’4, 215, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), Ricky Carter (LB, 6’2, 180, Miami True North Classical Academy), Chanavis Chance Jr. (LB, 5’10, 185, Plantation), Kobe Conway (WR/DB, 6’1, 165, Fort Lauderdale NSU University School), Michael Diaz (OL, 6-2, 250, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace), and Meshi Dobson (DE, 6’4, 225, Plantation).

The talent for the class continues with Kareem Forbes (DB, 5’9, 165, Miami Central), Collin Francis (RB/FS, 5’8, 150, Fort Lauderdale NSU University School), Carlton Jackson III (DB/Athlete, 6’0, 170, Coconut Creek), Aden Johnson (WR/DE/S, 6’5, 200, Pembroke Pines West Broward), Calique Gary (SS/WR, 5’9, 155, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace), Ron-Christopher Gonzales (DT, 6’2, 265, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), Damien Harvey (DL, 6’1, 250, Miami Central – 3.7 GPA), Demetrius Ingram (WR/S, 6’0, 175, Miami Central), elite prospect Tromon Isaac, Jr. (WR, 5’11, 170, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), and Kadon Johnson (DT, 5’10, 245, Pembroke Pines Flanagan).

Prospects such as Zakhari Johnson (LB/Edge, 6’0, 210, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace), Dontavious Kinchens (WR/QB, 5’9, 165, Miami Booker T. Washington), nationally rated Neimann Lawrence (QB, 6’1, 195, Miami Northwestern), Matthew Marlin (OL, 6’1, 285, Parkland Douglas), Shamis Maura Jr. (DL, Davie Nova), Keheem Maycock (DB, 6’0, 155, Miami Northwestern), Quinnard Mays (DE/OLB, 5’10, 170, Miami Ransom Everglades), Sabien McCloud (LB, 6’1, 208, Pembroke Pines West Broward), Michael McDuffie (RB/DB, 5’10, 180, Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian), and Blake Mitchell (DB, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan) are being noticed this spring.

Also, players such as Robert Outler (DE/Athlete, 6’6, 197, Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy), Ky-Mani Pierre (LB/Edge, 6’2, 215, Miami Killian), Peter Pierre (WR, 6’4, 210, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), Legend Powell (RB, 5’6, 160, North Miami), Dwayne Ray III (DB, 6’2, 171, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), Jason Rolle (WR/Athlete, Miami True North Classical Academy), A’mir Sears (Athlete, 6’1, 182, Pembroke Pines West Broward), Kai Starks (DB/WR, 6’1, 160, Fort Lauderdale NSU University School), Jaden Symonette (LB, 5’10, 160, Miami Dr. Krop), Darryl “G4” Ward (Athlete, 5’11, 170, Homestead), Quizon Warner (DL, 6’1, 250, Pembroke Pines West Broward), Antonio Wilcher (DL/FB, 6-2, 250, Miami Southridge), and Xavier Wright (DT, 5-10, 220, Pembroke Pines Charter) are having a chance to join some of the many rising 2028 players.

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Last year the Miami Palmetto Lady Panthers flag football team did something no other program from Miami-Dade County had done. They won a state title!

If head coach Kevin Mujica and his 16-3 team are to defend their title, the path will be just as tough as this team will begin defense of that title on Friday night at 8:30 at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers facility (AdventHealth Training Center) when the No. 3 seed team takes on No. 2 Tampa Alonso (18-2).

The winner of this game will play either the No. 1 seed Wellington or No. 4 seed Port Orange Spruce Creek for the title.

The road to state had its twists and turns for this program had to beat state bound Miami Edison and knock off Homestead multiple times.

Among the players that sparked this team during the year included seniors Ashley Alvarado (LB/WR/Athlete),

Camai Moore (Athlete) and Serenity Simon (Athlete) – along with fellow senior defensive players Daniela Canals and Cooper Ricklick.

EDISON AND HOMESTEAD LOOKING TO REPERSENT THE 305

While Palmetto is looking to bring back another state championship, Miami Edison and Homestead are out to win their first – both playing on Thursday.

For head coach Vincent Hall and his No. 2 seeded Lady Red Raiders, the job on winning that 1A crown will start with Tallahassee Florida High and hope to finish off with either No. 1 Wildwood or No. 4 Boynton Beach Somerset Canyons.

If this team is to win, players such as seniors Poetry Aguste (Athlete/WR/DB), Camille Candidate (B/LB/Athlete) and Armardi Danquah (WR/R).

Juniors Talayah Akhdar (R/WR) and Malayisa David (WR/DB), and gifted freshmen Jennifer Burton (LB/R/WR), Tori Cotman (WR/S) and Briana Bogan (WR/R) will also look to carry this team.

For Homestead head coach Alan Perez and his Lady Broncos, the path to a state 3A semifinal was also filled with some impressive wins and competitive games.

This team knocked off Miami Edison along the way and took care of business as they will square off with No. 3 Tallahassee Chiles to start things off.

If No. 2 Homestead should prevail, it will be either No. 4 Gibsonton East Bay or No. 1 power Loxahatchee Seminole Ridge in the finals.

This team arrived at this game with players such as seniors Caitylyn Gibson (WR/DB), Kelis Durham (WR/LB), Jerniyah Fowles (QB) and Tekiyah Gray (R/LB/Athlete) leading the way.

Junior Zakieria Cobb (RB), and sophomores Kiani Graham (S), Cambria Smith (R) and Gernaia Davis (C/DB) have also been impressive.

1A

Miami Edison Lady Red Raiders (17-1) vs. Tallahassee Florida High (15-3), May 8 (5:30 p.m.)

Head Coach: Vincent Hall

2025 RESULTS

Hialeah Gardens Mater Lakes, W 49-6

Miami Palmetto, W 20-19

Hialeah Gardens, W 18-13

Miami Central, W 59-0

Academy For Innovative Education, W 47-0

Miami High, W Forfeit

Hollywood McArthur, W 35-0

Miami Carol City, W 28-0

Miami Jackson, W 42-0

Miami Northwestern, W 12-6

Miami Braddock, W 38-0

Homestead, L 26-6

Hialeah American, W 45-0

Doral Downtown, W 46-0

Sports Leadership & Management, W 24-18

Florida City Keys Gate Academy, W 33-0

Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace, W 34-0

Sports Leadership & Management, W 33-0
ROSTER

CLASS OF 2025

Poetry Auguste, Athlete/DB/WR

Camille Candidate, B/LB/Athlete

Armardi Danquah, WR/R

Imani Rogers, C/WR

CLASS OF 2026

Talayah Akdhar, R/WR

Malayisa David, WR/DB

Rakyia Louis

CLASS OF 2028

Briana Bogan, WR/LB/R

Jennifer Burton, LB/WR

Torri Cotman, WR/S

London Harris, C/LB

Jayla McGuire, C

Tykwondra Ponder, WR/LB

3A

Homestead Lady Broncos (16-4) vs. Tallahassee Chiles (14-4), May 8 (8:30 p.m.)

Head Coach: Jahmar Carter

2025 RESULTS

Wellington, L 6-0

Somerset Academy (Silver Palms), W 49-0

Downtown Doral, W Forfeit

Miami True North Classical Academy, W 26-0

Loxahatchee Seminole Ridge, L 18-7

Florida City Keys Gate Academy, W 41-0

Miami Palmetto, W 19-13

Homestead South Dade, W 34-0

Miami Ferguson, L 12-7

Miami High, W Forfeit

Miami Northwestern, W 14-6

Miami Edison, W 26-6

Miami Palmetto, L 12-6

Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace, W 47-0

Coral Gables, W 19-6

Miami Varela, W 27-0

Miami Southridge, W 26-0

Davie Nova, W 26-6

Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson, W 26-6

Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, W 25-19

ROSTER

CLASS OF 2025

Kelis Durham, WR/LB

Jerniyah Fowles, QB

Caitlyn Gibson, WR/DB

Tekiyah Gray, R/LB/Athlete

Airelys Perez, RB/QB/Athlete

Chanel Smith, WR/DB/Athlete

CLASS OF 2026

Zakieria Cobb, RB

Ardajah Fletcher, DB

Deashia Smith, Athlete,

Bryanna Valdes, LB/Athlete

CLASS OF 2027

Jai’lene Bosch, QB

Gernaia Davis, C/DB

Kiani Graham, S

Cambria Smith, R

4A

Miami Palmetto Panthers (16-3) vs. Tampa Alonso (18-2), May 9 (8:30 p.m.)

Head Coach: Kevin Mujica

2025 RESULTS

Miami High, W 34-0

Miami Edison, L 20-19

Miami Ferguson, W 27-0

Coral Gables, W 31-0

Davie Western, W 25-7

Homestead South Dade, W 32-0

Homestead L 19-13

Miami Mater Lakes Academy, W 12-6

Miami Southridge, W 25-6

Miami Southridge, W 20-0

Miami Ferguson, W 32-6

Homestead, W 12-6

Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, L 26-20

Miami Sports Leadership & Management, W 13-7

Miami Coral Reef, W 14-0

Miami Ferguson, W 19-7

Doral Academy, W 18-6

Parkland Douglas, W 14-0

Davie Western, W 12-7

ROSTER

CLASS OF 2025

Ashley Alvarado, LB/WR/Athlete

Daniela Canals, R/C/Athlete

Ale Falcon, C/B/Athlete

Marlena Friedman, R/LB

Francesca Lara, DB/WR/Athlete

Sienna Lawrence, S/Athlete

Camai Moore, Athlete

Bianca Pacheco, S/DB/Athlete

Cooper Ricklick, Athlete

Serenity Simon, Athlete

CLASS OF 2026

Kylie Dixon, WR

Kayla Luzzo-Uberto, WR/Athlete

Penelope Rodriguez, R/LB/DB

Sophie Rosado, QB

CLASS OF 2027

Eysis Estes-Brinson, LB/Athlete

Giselle Felix, DB/WR

Samantha Hernandez, DB

Raya Kempler, S/WR/Athlete

Mia Luzzo Uberto, Athlete

Danielle Ortega, QB/Athlete

CLASS OF 2028

Emma Llorente, QB/C/Athlete

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Once again on Monday night the South Florida High School Sports Radio Show took center stage with seven impressive guests.

Each and every week, the AM 560 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 show, which has run for nearly two decades, has become a popular listen for recruiting fans as well as high school sports purists, focusing on coaches and players in all sports.

Here is a look at the way Monday went:

The Miami Edison girls’ flag football team is one of the best in the state. The Lady Red Raiders will be playing for the 1A state title. Head Coach Vincent Hall joined the show.

VINCENT HALL ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/vince-hall-miami-edison-flag-football-head-coach-1b28c

The Davie Western Wildcats football program has come close the past few years. Can this team advance to the 7A state finals? Veteran head coach Adam Ratkevich talked about it.

COACH ADAM RATKEVICH ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/coach-adam-ratkevich-western-high-football-c32f2

The Miami Beach Hi Tides continue to build the football program as they look to improve over last season. Head Coach Wilkie Perez talked about it.

COACH WILKIE PEREZ ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/coach-wilkie-perez-miami-beach-06022

The Keiser University football program has advanced to an amazing three consecutive NAIA national title games. Head Coach Myles Russ took a look at the chances of a fourth.

COACH MYLES RUSS ON MONDAY NIGHT:  https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/coach-myles-russ-keister-university-football-97af3

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By Dave Brousseau BCAA Writer

PARKLAND – The drive for a fifth consecutive state championship inched another step closer for the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High baseball team.

By earning what seemed like a simple 10-0 victory in five innings over Coral Springs Taravella in the second game of the Class 7A regional semifinal on Thursday, the Eagles advanced to host West Broward in the best 2 of 3 series beginning Wednesday.

The Bobcats advanced following a 14-4 victory over Miami Columbus.

Nick Diaz had yet another big game gathering a double, home run, two RBI and two runs. His homer was his second in as many games.

Senior left-hand pitcher Daniel Tartaglia (7-0) had a strong outing in just four innings of work, allowing five hits while striking out five for the shutout, which was the sixth for the Eagles (27-2) during the team’s 10-game winning streak.

“I just attacked the zone,” said Tartaglia. “My hitters backed me up Everything we worked for me tonight. I had a lot of first pitch strikes and then mixed it up.”

During the Eagles 10 consecutive wins, they outscored their opponents 74-7.

“Offensively we were really good,” said Douglas coach Todd Fitz-Gerald. “Hopefully, I think we’re getting hot again. This is the perfect time to do it. It’s about preparation and the kids believe in what we do. We’re all locked in together.”

Tartaglia was given all the offensive support needed with four runs in each of the two innings.

“We gave a really good team a lot of extra at bats,” said Taravella coach Jorge Miranda. “It took the wind out of our sails a lot. They capitalized and that’s what great teams do.”

With Douglas eliminating the Trojans (17-13), they will host West Broward on Wednesday and Tuesday and play at West Broward on Saturday if necessary.

Douglas, though, has owned West Broward having won 13 straight against them, dating back to Mar. 19, 2015.

Gio Rojas and Diaz jumped started the Douglas steady run production with a pair of RBI doubles in the first inning. Jake Rizzo added an RBI in the second inning.

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