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:
Sly Johnson has worked with some of the top young football prospects in the country – starting out in little league, on to high school, college and NFL via his Premier Athletes. He talked about some of the elite receivers who still trains with him.
SLY JOHNSON ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/sly-johnson-premier-athletes-8bb17
This Saturday at Ives Park in North Miami-Dade, the first ever Crib Classic High School football combine will hold – with some of the top rising invited players in south Florida. Jose Duasso talked about the benefits of this event.
JOSE DUASSO ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/jose-duasso-of-crib-classic-combo-4804d
Former Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy, University of Miami and University of Central Florida shortstop Antonio Jimenez was the third-round pick of the New York Mets and he talked about the excitement of living out a dream.
ANTONIO JIMINEZ ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/antonio-jiminez-new-york-mets-2025-3rd-round-draft-pick-e9d01
Alex Donno from Locked On Canes and Locked On The ACC previewed the University of Miami football program for the 2025 season as ACC Media Days are under way from Charlotte.
ALEX DONNO ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/alex-donno-of-locked-on-canes-b42e8
John Garcia Jr. from Rivals.com has been busy the past six months with so much going on with high school football recruiting. He broke down some of the top players and what’s ahead over the next month.
JOHN GARCIA JR. ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/john-garica-of-rivals-dot-com-f2f54
Over 100 teams and 500 players at last weekend’s Central Florida Media Days at Seminole State College in Heathrow and Camping World Stadium and Dan LaForest broke it all down.
DAN LAFOREST ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/dan-la-forest-influence-counsel-60385
While we are still a month away from the start of the 2025 high school football season, several local teams are already popping up on national rankings.
While we know that it’s difficult for someone in California or Texas or fully know all the changes made to rosters on teams from Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
Nearly 300 players have transferred to football programs in the two counties over the past seven months, so really knowing how a team will come together is nearly impossible.
Going on what teams did in 2024 is really the only barometer that can be used if you are not watching these teams in the spring and throughout the summer, but national outlets continue to give their opinions on what teams in the #305 and #954 are going to be among the best as the season begins.
Remember, when ranking teams, you have to factor in their schedules, and there are some programs who can lose three and four times this year, but as anything, we will let it all play out.
Among the local programs receiving attention are defending 1A state champion Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, 4A state champion Plantation American Heritage, six-time defending state champion (5A) Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, defending 3A state champion Miami Northwestern, and Miami Central (3A).
TEAMS THAT COULD BREAK THROUGH
While many across the country are focusing on the same teams who are coming off big years, Miami-Dade and Broward also have other programs that have chance to turn heads this coming season.
Among those programs who could find their way into the run for a state title include Miami Norland (4A), Miami Southridge (6A), Miami Christopher Columbus (7A), Miami Palmetto (7A), Pembroke Pines West Broward (6A), Coconut Creek Monarch (6A), Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (2A), and Fort Lauderdale Dillard (4A).
LARRY BLUSTEIN PRE-SUMMER TEAM RANKINGS. https://larryblustein.com/news/there-are-elite-teams-in-miami-dade-broward-this-summer
MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD INFORMATION YEAR-ROUND. https://larryblustein.com/
MIAMI-DADE, BROWARD TRANSFERS? WE HAVE THEM FOR YOU. https://larryblustein.com/news/transfer-season-off-to-a-huge-start-in-miami-dade-broward
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When we brought you a look back at the Miami-Dade and Broward County players from the 2015 season yesterday, the response was overwhelming.
Having the opportunity to watch the talent that we have produced live for the past six decades, there are so many elite performers, it’s easy to overlook so many who have made an impact through the years.
Today, we bring you back 15 years to the Class of 2010 – with some gifted football players who left a lasting impression on fans and fellow players.
While not all had success past the collegiate level, there were several who did quite well for themselves.
Among those who stood out in that class includes quarterback Stephen Morris (Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace) and running backs Ethan Grant (Coconut Creek North Broward Prep) and Deandre Johnson from Monsignor Pace.
Other players were receivers Quinton Dunbar (Miami Booker T. Washington), Ivan McCartney (Miramar), Ted Meline (North Miami) and Shawn Corker (Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons).
The class featured linemen Brandon Linder (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Jonathan Feliciano (Davie Western), Justin McCray and Jordan McCray (Miami Southridge), Torian Wilson (Miami Northwestern) and Jonathan Ragoo (Monsignor Pace).
Defensive linemen also made a lasting impression with Corey Lemonier (Hialeah), Todd Chandler (Miami Northwestern), Jose Jose (Miami Central) and Lynden Trail (Miami Booker T. Washington).
Linebacker Gideon Ajagbe (Miami Ransom Everglades) was solid. So were defensive backs Lamarcus Joyner (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Richard Leonard (Miami Killian), Jabari Price (Pompano Beach Blanche Ely), Cody Riggs (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas) and Demar Dorsey (Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson).
The class also featured longtime NFL punter Michael Palardy (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas).
Elite Miami-Dade/Broward Teams To Watch. https://larryblustein.com/news/there-are-elite-teams-in-miami-dade-broward-this-summer
MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD INFORMATION YEAR-ROUND. https://larryblustein.com/
MIAMI-DADE, BROWARD TRANSFERS? WE HAVE THEM FOR YOU. https://larryblustein.com/news/transfer-season-off-to-a-huge-start-in-miami-dade-broward
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Having covered high school football in south Florida for 55 years and watching the sport for at least 10 more, you tend to come across elite talent.
Being blessed to have watched some of the best who have ever played the sport of football, every season brings new faces with talent and energy that will be remembered.
From year to year, we have had prospects who have proudly advanced to college and ultimately the NFL.
Today, as we head toward the 2025 high school football season, we take a look back 10 years – to 2015 – checking out the players who raised the bar to salute those before them – and those who will follow for years and decades.
Among those quality individuals are Calvin Ridley (WR, Coconut Creek Monarch), Tarvarus McFadden (CB, Plantation American Heritage), Torrance Gibson (Athlete, Plantation American Heritage), Mark Walton (RB, Miami Booker T. Washington), Jordan Scarlett (RB, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Tyrek Cole (CB, Miramar), Da'Vante Phillips (WR, Miami Central), Sh'mar Kilby-Lane (OLB, Hallandale), Jovon Durante (WR, Miramar), and Antonio Callaway (WR, Miami Booker T. Washington).
The Class also featured Jaquan Johnson (S, Miami Killian), Carlton Davis (CB, Miami Norland), Devonaire Clarington (TE, Miami Booker T. Washington), Shawn Burgess-Becker (Athlete, Coconut Creek Monarch), Jordan Cronkrite (RB, Miami Westminster Christian), Tim Irvin (Athlete, Westminster Christian School), Davante Davis (CB, Miami Booker T. Washington), Anthony Jones (WR, Miami Central), Deandre Baker (CB, Miami Northwestern), and Rashad Fenton (CB, Miami Carol City).
Rounding out a look back 10 years ago are Sheldrick Redwine (CB, Miami Killian), Trevon Sands (Athlete, Southwest Miami), Calvin Brewton (S, Miami Central), and Chris Hart (DE, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas).
Elite Miami-Dade/Broward Teams To Watch. https://larryblustein.com/news/there-are-elite-teams-in-miami-dade-broward-this-summer
MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD INFORMATION YEAR-ROUND. https://larryblustein.com/
MIAMI-DADE, BROWARD TRANSFERS? WE HAVE THEM FOR YOU. https://larryblustein.com/news/transfer-season-off-to-a-huge-start-in-miami-dade-broward
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CORAL SPRINGS - From the day that veteran head football coach Rocco Casullo arrived on campus at Coral Glades High School, he made it clear that this program would make an impact.
With several changes made over the past two years, the Jaguars hosted their on-campus media day, introducing players and coaches who have put in the work this off-season and are moving closer to the promise that their head coach made.
As they talked about the upcoming season and took photos, this program hosted something that officially kicked off the new season.
“We put in a lot of work and have been teaching and developing these young men,” said Casullo. “Because of the coaching they are receiving and the commitment from our administration, we can host a day like this for our own team – celebrating what we continue to put in.”
As several seniors spoke about what they expect this season, you could tell that there is a lot of optimism for the future of this team.
Among those Class of 2026 prospects include:
Anthony Casseus, DB/WR, 6’1, 175 – 3.7 GPA.
Ethan Claire, RB, 5’10, 190 – 4.2 GPA.
Tyler Coury, QB, 6’0, 160
Jaidyn Dantinor, SS/LB, 6’0, 175 – 3.0 GPA.
Daniel Jackson, LB, 6’0, 195 – 3.6 GPA.
Joseph Kogon, WR, 5’8, 150 – 3.5 GPA.
Jordan Roberts, DB, 6’2, 165 – 4.0 GPA.
Sam Zayed, WR, 5’10, 170 – 3.9 GPA.
UNDERCLASSMEN WILL CERTAINLY TURN THE JAGUARS AROUND
As the senior class will provide leadership and experience, this program is loaded with young players who are developing by dedicating themselves to getting better and putting things together daily.
Some of the 2027 juniors will make a solid contribution:
Bryce Cox, WR, 6’2, 168.
Jayden Gonzalez, DL.
Abraham Gray Jr., OL/DL, 6’2, 278 – 2.5 GPA.
Julian Madero, LB/SS, 5’11, 180 – 3.1 GPA.
Nelson Naud, DT, 6’1, 250 -3.6 GPA.
Bryan Pierre, DE, 6’2, 235 – 2.6 GPA.
Jayden Pierre, NT, 5’10, 240- 2.9 GPA.
Ryan Pierre, DE, 6’2, 230 – 2.8 GPA.
Jayden Snow, WR, 5’11, 150 – 2.7 GPA.
Joset Teijeiro, OT/DE, 6’3, 230 – 2.94 GPA.
Samuel Utsch, TE/DE, 6’0, 190.
If the Class of 2027 juniors are going to set the tone, many new faces for the Class of 2028 are also ready to make a major impact:
Kayo De Rezende, QB, 5’11, 165 – 4.5 GPA.
James Griffis, P/K, 6’1, 170.
Mike Hall III, WR, 5’10, 160.
Makhai Harris, OG, 5’11, 260.
Saadiq King Lyon, RB, 5’10, 160.
Wensley Mombrun, RB, 5’6, 150 – 2.6 GPA.
“These young men who have worked hard in the off-season are going to be part of something special,” Casullo explained. “It’s a shame that some of the prospects we had put in so much work to get better and to put themselves on the recruiting radar, only to leave in the past few months, but we cannot be consumed with those who don’t want to buy into what we are building out here.”
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Elite Miami-Dade/Broward Teams To Watch. https://larryblustein.com/news/there-are-elite-teams-in-miami-dade-broward-this-summer
MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD INFORMATION YEAR-ROUND. https://larryblustein.com/
MIAMI-DADE, BROWARD TRANSFERS? WE HAVE THEM FOR YOU. https://larryblustein.com/news/transfer-season-off-to-a-huge-start-in-miami-dade-broward
For the past 55 years, we have spent more time on football fields than anyone in the country. From games to practices, camps, combines and 7-on-7 events, we get to as many events as possible to see the athletes LIVE. Follow us on Facebook (Larry Blustein), Instagram (OurBoyBlu) and Twitter (@PrepRedzoneFL). Contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..