It has been said over and over again that one of the best – and most underrated stories in south Florida is what has been unfolding the past few season at Calvary Christian.
What head coach Kirk Hoza and his staff have been able to accomplish, with very little fanfare or publicity, is indeed special.
When the 5A state championships were held last December in Tallahassee, one very familiar face was missing.
Having been a three-time defending state champion, many felt that the Bulls and head coach Max Edwards would make it a fourth consecutive trip to state – and of course – another win.
If you recall when Miramar High’s football program was at the top of the state football pile, the Patriots were a team with a true calling card – winning!
As he prepares his program for the 2021 season, head coach A.J. Scott is ready for the return of family and no individual stars.
When schools had to make their decision last summer whether to play in the FHSAA state football series – or to compete in the south Florida Tri-County Championships, many were caught off guard with the decision that Homestead High made.
With coach Philip Simpson running the show, there was no way that he wasn’t giving his prospects a chance to compete for a state title – and the Broncos did just that.
There is a sense this spring and summer that this may be the most important time of year for all athletes.
With the pandemic forcing college coaches to miss out on two consecutive spring evaluation periods, college coaches will finally get to see and talk to recruits starting June 1, so there is a lot to catch up on.