Moments after the Pembroke Pines West Broward football team dropped a first-round state playoff game in 2023 to Homestead South Dade, head coach Brian McCartney and his football program looked toward the next season.
Coming off a district championship, the Bobcats realized that if they were to make it to that next level, this would have to become a year-round commitment that every player would need to buy into.
With a top-flight prospect like receiver Joshua Moore (WR, 6-3, 190) becoming the centerpiece for this team, every prospect would have the chance to showcase their skills with colleges – of all levels – coming by to watch games and practice.
With a productive off-season and a positive spring, the summer begins and like last year, you can expect every player to have the opportunity to compete on a large stage, and have media, recruiting services and college coaches taking notice and promoting those who are improving and reaching their potential.
Beside Moore, the rising seniors (2025) class will have plenty of talent – with Elijah DeWoskin (RB, 5-10, 195 – 4.4 GPA), Nicholas Ion (OT, 6-2, 290), Pembroke Pines Flanagan transfer Franklyn Johnson Jr. (TE, 6-1, 220 – 3.0 GPA), Christian Jones (RB, 5-8, 195), Tristan Lewis (DE, 6-3, 215), Andon Marrero (WR, 6-2, 180), Joel Martin (OL), Matthew Martindale (WR/OLB, 5-10, 180), and Hollywood Hills transfer Dylan Pelliccio (QB, 6-2, 210).
The other Class of 2025 players to keep an eye on include Zaheed Pierre (CB, 5-11, 175 – 3.1 GPA), Alexander Piedra (LB/DE, 5-10, 210), Kelvin Reyes (WR/FS, 6-1, 180), Plantation American Heritage transfer Tyler Shattuck (QB, 6-2, 195), Elijah Testamark (RB, 5-11, 209), and receiver Randy Vazquez (6-2, 178 – 3.4 GPA).
KEEP AN EYE ON THE UNDERCLASSMEN
As potent as the Class of 2025 will be, the rising junior class (2026) will also be impressive with Chase Barrett (DB, 5-8, 135), Nathan Dunhoft (OL, 5-11, 210), Chaminade-Madonna transfer Bryan Granger (OL, 6-3, 260), Uryah McCartney (LB), Walter Odon II (WR, 5-11, 165), state-rated Trace Poncev (K, 5-8, 155 – 4.0 GPA), Alexandro Schmitt (DL, 6-5, 240), Nate Silvestre (QB, 6-0, 170 – 4.5 GPA), Braedon Svaboda (LB, 5-4, 135), and versatile Quincy Walker (OLB/DE, 6-0, 180). Also look out for Class of 2027 (rising sophomore) Marco Lopez (DE/OLB, 5-10, 185).
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When the 2023 season had ended at Miami Westminster Christian, head coach Patrick Wennin and his staff looked back on the season and started to plan for 2024.
While the Warriors had one of those up and down seasons, getting to the off-season and developing the returning players was indeed essential.
Having a solid spring and getting the players on the same page was something that had to be done.
Finishing 5-6 was not what this team wanted to accomplish, but it was something positive to build on.
Losing several seniors meant that it was time for the underclassmen to get ready to step up and take charge.
Knowing that this coming summer will be very important – working out and attending camps and combines – it could mean the difference of getting over that hump and getting back to playing winning football.
With much of the talent in the future, the rising senior Class of 2025 does have a few prospects to add experience and leadership.
Players such as John Hendrikse (WR/DB, 5-10, 150) and defensive end Alex Raecke (6-1, 190).
STRONG UNDERCLASS GIVES THE WARRIORS SOME DEPTH
While the senior class is always a place to look for the experience, sometimes the underclassmen can represent a bright future – and this team is no exception.
Here is a look at some of the prospects to keep an eye on this coming season and into the future. Class of 2026 rising juniors Antawn Borden Jr. (OL, 6-1, 295 – 2.9 GPA), Daniel Fernandez (DE, 6-2, 185 – 4.68 GPA), Caleb Jones (DE, 6-0, 180 – 2.9 GPA), Amiel Mackey (WR, 5-9, 179 – 2.8 GPA), and receiver Cornelius Miller Jr. (5-11, 163 – 2.85 GPA).
The rising sophomore (2027) class is also worth keeping an eye on – with Anthony Bender (OC, 5-9, 195), Manny Coya (QB, 5-8, 140), Fausti Diaz (DE, 6-1, 180), Canyon Henry (TE/DE, 6-1, 168 – 3.87 GPA), Cooper Hixon (OL, 6-3, 263), Stephen Mohker (LB, 5-7, 160 – 3.5 GPA), Fabian Pineiro (RB/LB, 5-11, 170), and quarterback Landon Tews (QB, 6-1, 180 – 3.7 GPA).
Class of 2028 freshmen Britton Bayag (Athlete, 5-9, 155) and Jeremy Campbell (WR/DB, 5-9, 145), and Class of 2029 (rising 8th grader Robert Doctor (DE/LT, 6-4, 180) will also be instrumental.
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They are two-time defending state champions – and over the past decade, they have been one of the best high school football teams in the state.
This evening, Miami’s Christopher Columbus and veteran head coach Dave Dunn will finish spring 2024 with a road trip to Fort Myers where they will play state powers Bishop Verot and Sarasota Riverview.
The Explorers, coming off a 4M state championship win over Jacksonville Mandarin, will once again retool a team that is well coached and always loaded with impressive talent. Under Dunn, who is in his second stint with the program, are 80-14 since the 2018-19 season.
Here are some of the players from this spring:
2025
Agyeman Addae, RB, 5-10, 185
Jason Barket Jr., QB, 5-1, 175
Apollo Benito, DL, 6-0, 240
Preston Brockweg, S, 6-0, 180
Julian Calderon, LB, 5-10, 185
Javier Campanioni, LB, 5-11, 190
Hector Chavez, LB, 5-10, 205
Craig Connell, OL, 6-3, 240
Fernando De Izaguirre, OL, 6-0, 240
Edward Del Toro, DE, 5-10, 165
Hezekiah Downs, DE, 6-0, 220
Bryce Fitzgerald, FS/WR, 6-1, 180
Alexander Fitzgibbons, K/P, 6-1, 195
Gabriel Fraga, QB, 6-2, 180
Lucas Francisco, DL, 5-10, 230
Remy Goins, TE, 6-4, 210
J.J. Gomez, WR, 5-9, 170
Diego Gonzalez, CB, 6-0, 175
Vincente Gonzalez, QB, 6-2, 190
Christopher Griese, OLB, 5-11, 170
Ruben Hernandez, OL, 6-4, 275
Gustavo Jose Matos, WR, 5-8, 155
Cayan Lamothe-Arice, CB, 5-11, 165
Jayden Leon, OL, 5-7, 190
Armando Parday, S, 5-10, 175
Jalani Reems, DB, 6-0, 188
Victor Rodriguez, WR/OLB, 6-1, 190
Davaughn Russell, OL, 6-3, 270
Peter Sevilla, DL, 5-8, 300
Antwuan Simmons, RB, 5-10, 190
Rafael Suarez, OL, 6-2, 255
Justin Weaver, CB, 5-9, 145
2026
Marcos Aguliar, LB, 5-10, 190
Adriano Alos, OT, 6-3, 240
Samuel Barreiro, WR, 5-9, 165
Christopher Beceiro, S, 6-0, 160
Mauricio Borja, DB, 5-8, 155
Gian Marco Cardona, TE, 5-11, 175
Jose Carmichael, CB, 5-6, 125
Giovanni Chavez, DT, 6-0, 240
Jeremiah Cooper, DL, 6-0, 265
Maximus Davidson, WR, 5-11, 160
Thomas De Maria, OL, 6-4, 290
Gabriel Galvez, OLB, 5-9, 175
Alejandro Garcia, WR, 5-9, 155
Eric Garzon, DT, 6-3, 250
Julian Gomez, OL, 6-6, 305
Felix Gonzalez, OL, 5-10, 225
Luke Hatem, TE, 6-1, 190
Jordan Hechler, K/P, 6-0, 170
John Hernandez, CB, 5-7, 160
Julian Hernandez, LB, 5-6, 185
Jacob Jenkins, FS, 6-0, 190
Michael Lam, QB, 6-1, 165
Ethan Macias, OL, 5-11, 255
Khamari Marceus, WR, 5-11, 165
Roderick Matamoros, TE, 5-11, 185
Lazaro Medina, OL, 6-0, 240
Jonathan Nua, LS/DE, 6-0 225
Julian Pina, WR/CB, 5-7, 155
Jadian Rodriguez, DE, 6-2, 200
Damien Stevenson, DL, 6-0, 198
Joseph Triana, RB, 5-8, 185
Andy Turo, WR, 5-9, 150
Andres Vidal, Slot, 5-9, 140
Alexander Vigo, TE, 6-4, 180
D’Andre Ward, DB, 5-10, 165
Caden Wiegandt, OLB, 5-10, 170
2027
Bernard Cannon, WR, 5-8, 145
Angel Orozco, OL, 6-1, 280
Adrian Prellazo, OL
Champ Smith, QB, 6-2, 180
Brody Villa, OL, 5-11, 270
IN ADDITION…
The spring will also end for Miami Springs and North Miami Beach who play at 7 p.m. at Traz Powell Stadium.
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In Davie, the Western Wildcats will have their final tune up before the start of summer – as the Wildcats once again have plans to make a solid run at a state title in 2024.
With a date in the Broward County National Football Showcase in August against longtime Alabama power, head coach Adam Ratkevich and his team start the countdown with plenty of talent.
The annual instar-squad scrimmage will be held this evening on campus at 6:30.
In Fort Lauderdale, the five-time defending state champion St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders end their spring with a 5 p.m. game.
This is a program that once again will be nationally-rated and will enter the Broward County National Showcase against defending national champion Las Vegas Bishop Gorman.
Head Coach Roger Harriott and his team have plenty of talent and will look toward and amazing sixth straight state title.
They have a very challenging schedule in 2024.
Also in Fort Lauderdale, the Coconut Creek Monarch Knights, who came within one quarter of getting to their first ever state football championship, will put an end to their very productive spring with a 6:30 contest at Fort Lauderdale.
Head Coach Calvin Davis and his team have reloaded and are more than ready for another run.
They will also take part in the Broward County National Football Showcase for the second straight year.
They will prepare to welcome Georgia power Peachtree Ridge.
One of the other programs who will take part in the Broward National Showcase will also be in action this evening when the Plantation American Heritage Patriots will play their annual instar-squad game on campus at 6 p.m.
This is a team, coached by Mike Smith, that lost in the state semifinals. Loaded with several weapons on both sides of the ball.
As they prepare for the opening games of the season against defending Georgia state champion, Milton, have some unfinished business to take care of this coming season.
The final team that will be in action tonight is Miami Central. No team has been so focused and motivated as the Rockets and head coach Jube Joseph, who missed the state finals for the first time in four years when they were beaten twice by Miami Norland.
The Rockets will blast off at 7 p.m. at Traz Powell Stadium in their annual spring instar-squad matchup – as they look to end the month with a solid performance with some new faces.
The Rockets will play Ocala Vanguard in the kickoff classic and get ready for defending state champions Lakeland to officially open the 2024 season.
Here is a look at some of the other action today:
THURSDAY, MAY 23
SmartEN Sports Academy, LaBelle at Cooper City, 6
Hialeah Barbara Goleman, Miami Beach at Somerset Academy Silver Palms, 2:30 p.m.
Miami Booker T. Washington Black-Orange Showcase (Gibson Park), 5 p.m.
Miami Carol City Orange-Black Game (Les Brown Park), 7:30 p.m.
Miami Ferguson at Hialeah Gardens, 3:30 p.m.
Miami Florida Christian at Palm Glades Prep (Goulds Park), 5 p.m.
Miami Sunset Black-Gold Game, 3:30 p.m.
Miami Tru Prep at Hollywood McArthur, 6:00
Somerset Homestead at Somerset Deerfield, 7 p.m.
FRIDAY, MAY 24
Miami Christopher Columbus, Sarasota Riverview at Fort Myers Bishop Verot, 5 p.m.
Miami Springs at North Miami Beach (Traz Powell Stadium), 7 p.m.
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They finished unbeaten (14-0) a year ago, winning yet another state football title.
The national rankings had them at No. 2 – even though many felt that if they played anyone in the country they would come out on top.
Head Coach Dameon Jones and his Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna Lions have become the standard for high school football programs nationally, outscoring the competition, 687-137, including an amazing 210-7 in the four state playoff games.
When the season ended, the Lions watched six players move on to elite Power “5” programs with several more attending other schools across the country.
This “factory” doesn’t rebuild – it simply reloads – as the off season proved.
While there is plenty of returning talent from last season, there are new faces as well – all will be on display this evening (5:00) for the annual spring game on campus.
Some of the top talent in south Florida made their move to Hollywood, joining some impressive returnees who are ready to head back to the state finals.
While Arwin Jackson (RB), Kyle Washington (WR), Jaquari Lewis (Athlete), Chris Ewald (DB), Kelly Sejour Jr. (DB), Bryant Junius (OLB), Craig Comrie Jr. (OLB), Ekeem Atehortua (OL), Donta Simpson Jr. (DT), and Anthony Smith (DT) return from last year, there several transfers who will also make this team one of the best in the country once again.
Among those high-profile newcomers include:
2026 – R.J. Alphonse, DE, Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman
2026 – Jabari Brady, WR, Coconut Creek Monarch
2026 – Derrek Cooper, Athlete, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (
2026 – Ben Gula, OL, Weston Cypress Bay
2025 – Camari Hall, Athlete, Hollywood McArthur
2025 – Koby Howard, WR, Davie Western
2027 – Zac Katz, QB, Miami True North Classical Academy
2026 – Dominick Kelly, DB, Tampa Robinson
2026 – Jasen Lopez, WR, Miami True North Classical Academy
2026 – Leonzay Merzius, DB, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
2025 – Matthew Pointer, DL, Fort Lauderdale
2025 – Dylan Robinson, LB, Hialeah American
2026 – Noah Sidan, PK, Miami Norland
IN ADDITION TO CHAMINADE……
Here are some other teams in action the final week of spring:
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22
Fort Lauderdale Stranahan at Pembroke Pines Flanagan, 6 p.m.
Hialeah American at Southwest Miami, 3:30 p.m.
Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy at Miami Palmer Trinity, 4 p.m.
Miami Coral Park at Miami Varela, 3:30 p.m.
Miami Coral Reef at Coral Gables, 4 p.m.
Miami Edison at Pompano Beach Blanche Ely, 7
Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace, Miami Belen Jesuit at Miami Southridge, 5 p.m.
Naples Gulf Coast at Miramar Everglades, 6 p.m.
Pembroke Pines Charter, Fort Lauderdale at Nova, 6 p.m.
Plantation Intrasquad Game (PAL), 6 p.m.
THURSDAY, MAY 23
Coconut Creek Monarch at Fort Lauderdale Dillard, 6:30 p.m.
Davie Western Gold-Black Game, 6:30
Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas Blue-Gold, TBA
Hialeah Barbara Goleman, Miami Beach at Somerset Academy Silver Palms, 2:30 p.m.
Miami Booker T. Washington Black-Orange Showcase (Gibson Park), 5 p.m.
Miami Central Green-White Game (Traz Powell Stadium), 7 p.m.
Miami Carol City Orange-Black Game (Les Brown Park), 7:30 p.m.
Miami Ferguson at Hialeah Gardens, 3:30 p.m.
Miami Florida Christian at Palm Glades Prep (Goulds Park), 5 p.m.
Miami High at Cooper City, 6 p.m.
Miami Sunset Black-Gold Game, 3:30 p.m.
Miami Tru Prep at Hollywood McArthur, 6:00
Somerset Homestead at Somerset Deerfield, 7 p.m.
FRIDAY, MAY 24
Miami Springs at North Miami Beach (Traz Powell Stadium), 7 p.m.
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