When the 2024 season came to close with a state playoff loss to Miami Edison, very few people could have predicted what the next five months would be like for Miami’s True North Classical Academy’s football program.
Following an 8-4 finish, which included a 1-1 district finish in a region with one of the top football teams in the nation sitting at the top every year.
While it’s always easy to say that you will one day knock Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna off a perch that the Lions have been more than comfortable at for more than a decade, you find after a while that talk is cheap. Real cheap!
Even though nobody is predicting anything crazy to happen in 2025, at least the Titans started to make a move in that direction, which many football purists snicker at and move on.
Since that playoff loss several moves have been made including the return of head coach Greg Laffere and some quality assistants with plenty of high school experience and ties to the many communities in the south Miami area.
In addition to the quality prospects returning in the rising senior (2026) and juniors (2027) classes, there are a number of elite underclassmen and transfers who already have impressive resumes.
With a schedule that will more than test this team and the new pieces, there is plenty of optimism this spring as the incoming prospects will look for that winning chemistry that will send this team into the summer with plenty of optimism.
Here is a look at some of those rising seniors to keep an eye on:
Kamari Bailey, WR, 5'11, 155 – 3.8 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16121590/Kamari-Bailey/highlights
Johnathan Bejel, TE/LB, 6'1, 200 – 3.8 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17566644/Jonathan-Bejel/highlights
Nathan Bileca, LB, 5'10, 193.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16827548/Nathan-Bileca/highlights
Zach Eguizabal, DL, 6'3.5, 215.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17573223/Zachary-Eguizabal/highlights
Aldo Fundora, OL/DL, 5'8, 255.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16260335/Aldo-Fundora
Jaron Harvey, WR, 6'4, 180 – 3.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22885904
Brandon Jeudi, DT/OG, 5'10, 272.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18197874/66d50651f013d3e49d13e489
Duane Johnson LB, 6'3, 215.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18235670/672a969d1f77c3051f1926d8
Camaul King, DB, 5'11.5, 165 – 4.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19337278/654a8f254bb2c40190ba2116
Andy Lopez, DB, 5'7, 141.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17571823/Andy-LopezPaiffer
Miguel Martinez, DL, 6'4, 240.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18673101/Miguel-Martinez/highlights
Kemari Morrison, Athlete, 5'9, 150.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19269163/Kemari-Morrison
Malik Penson, WR, 5'11, 170.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18197874/66d50651f013d3e49d13e489
Dominic Turnbull, DB, 6'2.5, 180.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16260330/Dominic-Turnbull/highlights
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Gabe Garcia, OL/DL, 6'2, 250
Christopher Macias, K, 6'0.5, 159
Jaidyn Ramirez DB 5'9.5 160
SOME IMPRESSIVE AND QUALITY YOUNG PLAYERS ARE READY
As the rising senior class will have experience, talent and leadership, the younger prospects are already established and have been recognized as prospects to keep an eye on:
CLASS OF 2027
Kareem Brown, WR, 6'1, 170.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16930405/Kareem-Brown/highlights
Dante De La FE, OL, 6'0, 283.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19337270/Dante-de-la-Fe/highlights
Damian Font, TE/DL, 6'2, 210.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20996439/Damian-Font
Roosevelt Getter, OL, 6'2, 245.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/24334394/Roosevelt-Getter/about
George Harris, SS,RB,WR, 5'11, 188.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17631972/George-Harris/highlights
Zac Katz, QB, 6'1, 210 – 3.8 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17908883/Zachary-Katz/highlights
Quartavius Lyons Jr., Athlete, 6-1, 180 – 3.6 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19062829/Quartavius-Lyons-Jr
Ronald Riley, OL, 6'4, 333.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17569464/Ronald-Riley/highlights
Cecil Smith, RB/WR, 5'7, 145.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20496279/Cecil-Smith/about
Jahni Smith, RB, 5'8, 170.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23177460/JaHni-Smith/highlights
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Gabe Garcia, OL/DL, 6'2, 250
Stokes-Curtis McCorvey, WR/DB, 5'9.5, 157
Luis Quevedo, OL, 6'0, 245
Julian Regalado, WR, 5'7.5, 130
Derek Rhodd, LB, 5'11, 180
Marcus Solomon, LB, 5'9.5, 206
Henry Triana, DB, 5.7, 135
Alejandro Valdes, OL, 5'9, 242
CLASS OF 2028
Ricky Carter, LB, 6'2, 185.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22328895/66f96f2de0490ed84c1b910f
Teghan Percey, OL/DL, 6'3, 285.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23754316/Teghan-Percy
Jimmy Rodriguez, OL/DL, 6'1, 230.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22074223/jimmy-rodriguez?
Jason Rolle, WR, 5'8, 140.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22367946/6717dc9b2d66f1d889841c97
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Nicholas Adler, RB, 5'7, 118
Andrew Amaya, WR, 5'7.5, 123
Emerson Heffernan, Athlete, 5-11, 160
Mason Hernandez, QB, 5'8, 145
Damian Lago, DL, 6'0.5, 182
Jack Partagas, DL, 5'10, 225
Tristan Trauth, OL/DE, 6'1, 179
Kensy Vernet, WR, 5'6, 116
CLASS OF 2029
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Damian Agudelo, OL, 5'9, 210
Ty'Reke Bell, FB/LB, 5'9, 209
Jamari Blow, LB, 5'10, 170
Kingston Cocking, OL, 5'8, 200
Freddy Romero, OL, 6'1, 240
Darius Tompkins, DL, 6'4, 350
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Since 1965 – When Miami Norland captured the first ever Florida state high school wrestling title, the sport has indeed flourished, crowing state and individual champions.
Last weekend, the Florida High School Athletic Association celebrated its 60th anniversary, crowning champions in the individual weight classes as well as in the three (1A, 2A, 3A) boys’ classes as well as the girls’ class for the fourth year.
Wrestling in the Sunshine State has grown to a point where it is now recognized nationally thanks to coaches, wrestlers and major contributors who have helped to elevate the sport.
Every year, those officials, coaches, media members and wrestlers are recognized by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame – Florida Chapter and its progressive state leaders – such as Gary Townsend (Executive Director), Don Smith (Vice President), Jane Townsend (Secretary), Emily Drews (Treasurer), Sam Agresti (Security), Bill Combs (Operations), Robert Matyskiel (Sergeant at Arms), Robert Burns (Nominations), Pete Collins (Museum Curator), Robert Thomas (Media Services), Jeff Malavsky (Development), and Cecelia Solomon (Administrative Assistant) who will be bringing this year’s Hall of Fame event on Friday and Saturday, August 22 & 23, 2025, Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort, 1850 Hotel Plaza Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830.
BROWARD COUNTY’S CHRIS HIXON AND JON VOGT WILL BE INDUCTED
Chris Hixon is being inducted posthumously for the “Medal of Courage”. After five years of active duty in the United States Navy, Chris started his coaching career in 1991. He held the head coaching position at Ft. Lauderdale, Blanche Ely, and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High Schools. In addition to coaching, Chris served as the Athletic Director for Blanche Ely, South Broward, and Marjory Stoneman Dougals High Schools.
Throughout his career as an athletic director, he earned the “Distinguished Service Award” from the Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, “State Award of Merit” from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, and “Athletic Director of the Year” from Broward County.
Unfortunately, on February 14, 2018, Chris was killed while saving students during a mass gunman shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
It is the Florida Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame’s honor to welcome Chris.
Jon Vogt is being inducted for “Lifetime Service” as an official. A one-time Miramar High standout state champion, Jon became an F.H.S.A.A official in1989. Since 2008, he has been the President of the Broward County Athletic Association Wrestling Officials Association. Throughout his career, Jon has been selected to officiate the State Championships thirteen times, and the Regional Championships more than thirty times. In 2005, he was inducted into the Broward County Wrestling Hall of Fame.
In addition to Hixon and Vogt, others going into the HOF include Terry Brockland, Frank Fuder, Brian K. Jones, Michael Madry, this year’s state tournament head official Jeremy Walton and Florida Chapter John Vaughn Award Ricky Marcus.
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KISSIMMEE - After this past weekend at the Silver Spurs Arena, there is simply no doubt which region stands above the rest when it comes to boys wrestling in the Sunshine State.
While the girls did their thing with three individual state champions, including North Miami senior Mya Bethel, who became the first ever female wrestler to win four state titles in Florida high school competition, and 25 state placers and a second place team finish by South Dade, the boys dominated the three days.
Besides Bethel, other individual winners were Miami Southridge freshman Abigail Gonzalez (110) and South Dade’s unbeaten Willow White (120) of Homestead South Dade.
SOUTH DADE STILL ON TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN
Where do we start? Let’s begin where head coach Vic Balmeceda and his South Dade Bucs won their 27th state title, which includes 20 IBT (11th straight) crowns and seven dual champions.
South Dade crowned state titles with Guillermo Jaramillo (126), Jovani Solis (138), Elvis Solis (144), Armand Williams (150), Tyree Graham (157), and Willie White (165).
Kaleb Williams (120), Jonathan Moreno (175), and Daguy Massillon (285) also reached the finals.
Other 3A champions included Lazaro Soto (106 - Southwest Miami), Jovanni Tovar (120 - Miami Southridge), Illia Kyryianenko (132 - Hollywood South Broward), Connor Bonney (175 - Miami Palmetto), Myron Mendez (215 - Southwest Miami) and Ryan Miret (285 - Miami Southridge).
SOMERSET ACADEMY RALLIES FOR TEAM TITLE
Last year, Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy took home the 1A state wrestling title, but with enrollment growing, they were elevated to 2A. No problem!
Veteran head coach Joe Blasucci used state titles from Tristan Sainz (150), Eric Hodge (157), Michael Sainz (175), and Mateo Martinez (190) to come from 7.5 down and beat defending state champion Tampa Jesuit by going 4-1 in the finals.
The Panthers placed nine wrestlers.
HOW ABOUT MATER LAKES?
Over the past few years, something special has been brewing in Hialeah – and after a 1A dual team championship back in January, head coach Brandon Neifeld and his Mater Lakes Bears rolled the competition by 63 points and left NO doubt in taking home their first IBT title.
With Kellen (113) and Keagan Mesina (120) leading the way, Mater Lakes Academy had five individual state titles.
Ethan Tran (126) and Kalias Nazario (165) also won state titles for the Bears. The only downer on the evening came when Damian Soto (190) was injured in the finals on an “illegal move” and was carried out of the arena on a spinal protection board. He was awarded the state title.
Other 1A champions were Elijah Castanon (106 - Miami Christian) and Cardinal Gibbons' three-time state winner Michael Mocco (215).
The boys ended with 84 state placers!
Girls Team Scores
2 South Dade 106.0
8 North Miami 54.5
9 Florida Christian School 51.5
10 Miami Southridge 44.0
22 Miami Palmetto 24.5
23 Mater Lakes Academy 24.0
32 Doral Academy 18.0
32 South Broward 18.0
100
3rd Place - Melissa Gallo of Florida Christian School
8th Place - Rosie Kleine of Coconut Creek Monarch
105
4th Place - Gabriela Kerber of Weston Cypress Bay
110
1st Place - Abigail Gonzalez of Miami Southridge
115
3rd Place - Beyonce Espinosa of South Dade
120
1st Place - Willow White of Homestead South Dade
2nd Place - Zoe Delgado of Miami Florida Christian School
5th Place - Arianna Ruiz of Hialeah Gardens Mater Lakes Academy
125
5th Place - Rachel Silva of Miami Florida Christian School
130
2nd Place - Isis Severe of North Miami
5th Place - Eysis Estes-Brinson of Miami Palmetto
6th Place - Abigail Moyer of Coral Springs
135
5th Place - A`Niyah Leon-Goodrich of Miami Southridge
7th Place - Alexa PAz of SLAM Academy Miami
8th Place - Kamora Willis of Coral Gables
140
3rd Place - Shamari Smith of Homestead South Dade
6th Place - Francesca Lara of Miami Palmetto
145
6th Place - Geraldine Honore of Homestead South Dade
155
1st Place - Mya Bethel of North Miami
6th Place - Alena Rik of Hialeah Gardens Mater Lakes Academy
170
4th Place - Ariana Blanc of Parkland Douglas
190
4th Place - Latoya Sylvestre of Hollywood South Broward
7th Place - Tessa Diaz of Doral Academy
235
3rd Place - Kenzie Barrett of Homestead South Dade
6th Place - Camila Halaby-Bravo of Southwest Miami
8th Place - Kaylie Eugene of Pembroke Pines Flanagan
1A Team Scores
1 Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy 212.0
3 Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons 116.0
12 Miami Christian School 38.5
19 Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest 26.5
29 Miami SLAM Academy 18.0
106
1st Place - Elijah Castanon of Miami Christian School
113
1st Place - Kellen Mesina of Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy
2nd Place - Jason Ramirez of Miami SLAM Academy
8th Place - Logan Bajor of Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
120
1st Place - Keagan Mesina of Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy
126
1st Place - Ethan Tran of Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy
132
2nd Place - Christopher Greene of Mater Lakes Academy
138
4th Place - Anthony O`Dell of Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy
144
3rd Place - Andrew Isek of Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
5th Place - Preston Lindsay of Coral Springs Charter School
8th Place - Bruce Li of Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy
150
3rd Place - Bryan Picallo of Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
5th Place - Mason O`dell of Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy
157
4th Place - Kenny Alvarado of Mater Lakes Academy
165
1st Place - Kalias Nazario of Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy
3rd Place - Frankie Florio of Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
175
8th Place - Darian Vargas of Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy
190
1st Place - Damian Soto of Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy
2nd Place - Peter Mocco of Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
215
1st Place - Michael Mocco of Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
285
2nd Place - Nathan Chen of Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest
5th Place - Spencer Voss of Miami Christian
6th Place - Jordan Diaz of Miami Sunset
2A Team Scores
1 Pembroke Pines Somerset 173.0
16 Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy 41.5
23 Miami Felix Varela 20.0
25 Miramar 19.0
106
2nd Place - Gary Mendez of Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy
5th Place - Cano Austin of Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
113
6th Place - Michael Maisonet of Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy
120
6th Place - Lucas Barrios of Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy
8th Place - Gavin Calcines of Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy
126
2nd Place - Carlos Sainz of Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
132
7th Place - Dully Brutus of Miramar
138
6th Place - Ericson “E.J.” Coney of Miramar Everglades
144
5th Place - Jordan Pineda of Miami Felix Varela
7th Place - Darion Shannon of Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
150
1st Place - Tristan Sainz of Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
157
1st Place - Eric Hodge of Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
165
4th Place - Bluny Davilma of Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
6th Place - Noah Catala of Miramar
8th Place – Adonis Severe of North Miami
175
1st Place - Michael Sainz of Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
190
1st Place - Mateo Martinez of Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
285
8th Place - Abdur Bey of Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
3A Team Scores
1 Homestead South Dade 227.5
2 Miami Southridge 154.0
3 Southwest Miami 118.0
4 Miami Palmetto 60.0
5 Miami Christopher Columbus H S 56.5
15 Hollywood South Broward 32.0
21 Miami Beach 25.5
106
1st Place - Lazaro Soto of Southwest Miami
4th Place - Alex Laguardia of Miami Southridge
7th Place - Tyler Metellus of Coconut Creek Monarch
113
4th Place - Damel Martinez of Miami Southridge
5th Place - Antonio Morales of Southwest Miami
7th Place - Rocco Duygulu of Parkland Douglas
120
1st Place - Jovanni Tovar of Miami Southridge
2nd Place - Kaleb Williams of Homestead South Dade
4th Place - Victor Zanolini of Miami Christopher Columbus
6th Place - Gary Jackson of Miami Palmetto
126
1st Place - Guillermo Jaramillo of Homestead South Dade
2nd Place - Stefano Garcia of Miami Southridge
3rd Place - David Leiva of Parkland Douglas
5th Place - Rocco Ruiz of Christopher Columbus
132
1st Place - Illia Kyryianenko of Hollywood South Broward
6th Place - Mateus Sgai of Doral Academy
7th Place - Alfredo Cheang of Miami Southridge
8th Place - Nathaniel Williams of Homestead South Dade
138
1st Place - Jovani Solis of Homestead South Dade
2nd Place - Dillon Smith of Southwest Miami
4th Place - Tomas Campian of Miami Christopher Columbus
8th Place - Imran Dzhabrailov of Miami Beach
144
1st Place - Elvis Solis of Homestead South Dade
4th Place - Didier Novoa of Southwest Miami
5th Place - Andres Rojas of Miami Southridge
150
1st Place - Armand Williams of Homestead South Dade
4th Place - Zachary Ruiz of Miami Christopher Columbus
7th Place - Adlan Dzhabrailov of Miami Beach
157
1st Place - Tyree Graham of Homestead South Dade
4th Place - Tyrell Robby of Miami Beach
7th Place - Shai Keery of Coral Springs
165
1st Place - Willie White of Homestead South Dade
3rd Place - Drake Bonney of Miami Palmetto
175
1st Place - Connor Bonney of Miami Palmetto
2nd Place - Jonathan Moreno of Homestead South Dade
3rd Place - Evangelo Mercado of Southwest Miami
190
4th Place - J`vier Romeus of Coral Springs
5th Place - Eliel Santos of Miami Southridge
6th Place - Tedrick Lee of Miami Christopher Columbus
8th Place - Sage Suarez of Hollywood South Broward
215
1st Place - Myron Mendez of Southwest Miami
2nd Place - Christian Soto of Miami Southridge
6th Place - Apollo Benito of Miami Christopher Columbus
285
1st Place - Ryan Miret of Miami Southridge Hs
2nd Place - Daguy Massillon of Homestead South Dade
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KISSIMMEE - After this past weekend at the Silver Spurs Arena, there is simply no doubt which region stands above the rest when it comes to boys wrestling in the Sunshine State.
While the girls did their thing with three individual state champions, including North Miami senior Mya Bethel, who became the first ever female wrestler to win four state titles in Florida high school competition, and 25 state placers and a second place team finish by South Dade, the boys dominated the three days.
Besides Bethel, other individual winners were Miami Southridge freshman Abigail Gonzalez (110) and South Dade’s unbeaten Willow White (120) of Homestead South Dade.
SOUTH DADE STILL ON TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN
Where do we start? Let’s begin where head coach Vic Balmeceda and his South Dade Bucs won their 27th state title, which includes 20 IBT (11th straight) crowns and seven dual champions.
South Dade crowned state titles with Guillermo Jaramillo (126), Jovani Solis (138), Elvis Solis (144), Armand Williams (150), Tyree Graham (157), and Willie White (165).
Kaleb Williams (120), Jonathan Moreno (175), and Daguy Massillon (285) also reached the finals.
Other 3A champions included Lazaro Soto (106 - Southwest Miami), Jovanni Tovar (120 - Miami Southridge), Illia Kyryianenko (132 - Hollywood South Broward), Connor Bonney (175 - Miami Palmetto), Myron Mendez (215 - Southwest Miami) and Ryan Miret (285 - Miami Southridge).
SOMERSET ACADEMY RALLIES FOR TEAM TITLE
Last year, Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy took home the 1A state wrestling title, but with enrollment growing, they were elevated to 2A. No problem!
Veteran head coach Joe Blasucci used state titles from Tristan Sainz (150), Eric Hodge (157), Michael Sainz (175), and Mateo Martinez (190) to come from 7.5 down and beat defending state champion Tampa Jesuit by going 4-1 in the finals.
The Panthers placed nine wrestlers.
HOW ABOUT MATER LAKES?
Over the past few years, something special has been brewing in Hialeah – and after a 1A dual team championship back in January, head coach Brandon Neifeld and his Mater Lakes Bears rolled the competition by 63 points and left NO doubt in taking home their first IBT title.
With Kellen (113) and Keagan Mesina (120) leading the way, Mater Lakes Academy had five individual state titles.
Ethan Tran (126) and Kalias Nazario (165) also won state titles for the Bears. The only downer on the evening came when Damian Soto (190) was injured in the finals on an “illegal move” and was carried out of the arena on a spinal protection board. He was awarded the state title.
Other 1A champions were Elijah Castanon (106 - Miami Christian) and Cardinal Gibbons' three-time state winner Michael Mocco (215).
The boys ended with 84 state placers!
Girls Team Scores
2 South Dade 106.0
8 North Miami 54.5
9 Florida Christian School 51.5
10 Miami Southridge 44.0
22 Miami Palmetto 24.5
23 Mater Lakes Academy 24.0
32 Doral Academy 18.0
32 South Broward 18.0
100
3rd Place - Melissa Gallo of Florida Christian School
8th Place - Rosie Kleine of Coconut Creek Monarch
105
4th Place - Gabriela Kerber of Weston Cypress Bay
110
1st Place - Abigail Gonzalez of Miami Southridge
115
3rd Place - Beyonce Espinosa of South Dade
120
1st Place - Willow White of Homestead South Dade
2nd Place - Zoe Delgado of Miami Florida Christian School
5th Place - Arianna Ruiz of Hialeah Gardens Mater Lakes Academy
125
5th Place - Rachel Silva of Miami Florida Christian School
130
2nd Place - Isis Severe of North Miami
5th Place - Eysis Estes-Brinson of Miami Palmetto
6th Place - Abigail Moyer of Coral Springs
135
5th Place - A`Niyah Leon-Goodrich of Miami Southridge
7th Place - Alexa PAz of SLAM Academy Miami
8th Place - Kamora Willis of Coral Gables
140
3rd Place - Shamari Smith of Homestead South Dade
6th Place - Francesca Lara of Miami Palmetto
145
6th Place - Geraldine Honore of Homestead South Dade
155
1st Place - Mya Bethel of North Miami
6th Place - Alena Rik of Hialeah Gardens Mater Lakes Academy
170
4th Place - Ariana Blanc of Parkland Douglas
190
4th Place - Latoya Sylvestre of Hollywood South Broward
7th Place - Tessa Diaz of Doral Academy
235
3rd Place - Kenzie Barrett of Homestead South Dade
6th Place - Camila Halaby-Bravo of Southwest Miami
8th Place - Kaylie Eugene of Pembroke Pines Flanagan
1A Team Scores
1 Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy 212.0
3 Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons 116.0
12 Miami Christian School 38.5
19 Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest 26.5
29 Miami SLAM Academy 18.0
106
1st Place - Elijah Castanon of Miami Christian School
113
1st Place - Kellen Mesina of Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy
2nd Place - Jason Ramirez of Miami SLAM Academy
8th Place - Logan Bajor of Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
120
1st Place - Keagan Mesina of Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy
126
1st Place - Ethan Tran of Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy
132
2nd Place - Christopher Greene of Mater Lakes Academy
138
4th Place - Anthony O`Dell of Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy
144
3rd Place - Andrew Isek of Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
5th Place - Preston Lindsay of Coral Springs Charter School
8th Place - Bruce Li of Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy
150
3rd Place - Bryan Picallo of Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
5th Place - Mason O`dell of Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy
157
4th Place - Kenny Alvarado of Mater Lakes Academy
165
1st Place - Kalias Nazario of Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy
3rd Place - Frankie Florio of Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
175
8th Place - Darian Vargas of Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy
190
1st Place - Damian Soto of Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy
2nd Place - Peter Mocco of Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
215
1st Place - Michael Mocco of Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
285
2nd Place - Nathan Chen of Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest
5th Place - Spencer Voss of Miami Christian
6th Place - Jordan Diaz of Miami Sunset
2A Team Scores
1 Pembroke Pines Somerset 173.0
16 Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy 41.5
23 Miami Felix Varela 20.0
25 Miramar 19.0
106
2nd Place - Gary Mendez of Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy
5th Place - Cano Austin of Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
113
6th Place - Michael Maisonet of Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy
120
6th Place - Lucas Barrios of Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy
8th Place - Gavin Calcines of Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy
126
2nd Place - Carlos Sainz of Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
132
7th Place - Dully Brutus of Miramar
138
6th Place - Ericson “E.J.” Coney of Miramar Everglades
144
5th Place - Jordan Pineda of Miami Felix Varela
7th Place - Darion Shannon of Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
150
1st Place - Tristan Sainz of Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
157
1st Place - Eric Hodge of Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
165
4th Place - Bluny Davilma of Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
6th Place - Noah Catala of Miramar
8th Place – Adonis Severe of North Miami
175
1st Place - Michael Sainz of Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
190
1st Place - Mateo Martinez of Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
285
8th Place - Abdur Bey of Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
3A Team Scores
1 Homestead South Dade 227.5
2 Miami Southridge 154.0
3 Southwest Miami 118.0
4 Miami Palmetto 60.0
5 Miami Christopher Columbus H S 56.5
15 Hollywood South Broward 32.0
21 Miami Beach 25.5
106
1st Place - Lazaro Soto of Southwest Miami
4th Place - Alex Laguardia of Miami Southridge
7th Place - Tyler Metellus of Coconut Creek Monarch
113
4th Place - Damel Martinez of Miami Southridge
5th Place - Antonio Morales of Southwest Miami
7th Place - Rocco Duygulu of Parkland Douglas
120
1st Place - Jovanni Tovar of Miami Southridge
2nd Place - Kaleb Williams of Homestead South Dade
4th Place - Victor Zanolini of Miami Christopher Columbus
6th Place - Gary Jackson of Miami Palmetto
126
1st Place - Guillermo Jaramillo of Homestead South Dade
2nd Place - Stefano Garcia of Miami Southridge
3rd Place - David Leiva of Parkland Douglas
5th Place - Rocco Ruiz of Christopher Columbus
132
1st Place - Illia Kyryianenko of Hollywood South Broward
6th Place - Mateus Sgai of Doral Academy
7th Place - Alfredo Cheang of Miami Southridge
8th Place - Nathaniel Williams of Homestead South Dade
138
1st Place - Jovani Solis of Homestead South Dade
2nd Place - Dillon Smith of Southwest Miami
4th Place - Tomas Campian of Miami Christopher Columbus
8th Place - Imran Dzhabrailov of Miami Beach
144
1st Place - Elvis Solis of Homestead South Dade
4th Place - Didier Novoa of Southwest Miami
5th Place - Andres Rojas of Miami Southridge
150
1st Place - Armand Williams of Homestead South Dade
4th Place - Zachary Ruiz of Miami Christopher Columbus
7th Place - Adlan Dzhabrailov of Miami Beach
157
1st Place - Tyree Graham of Homestead South Dade
4th Place - Tyrell Robby of Miami Beach
7th Place - Shai Keery of Coral Springs
165
1st Place - Willie White of Homestead South Dade
3rd Place - Drake Bonney of Miami Palmetto
175
1st Place - Connor Bonney of Miami Palmetto
2nd Place - Jonathan Moreno of Homestead South Dade
3rd Place - Evangelo Mercado of Southwest Miami
190
4th Place - J`vier Romeus of Coral Springs
5th Place - Eliel Santos of Miami Southridge
6th Place - Tedrick Lee of Miami Christopher Columbus
8th Place - Sage Suarez of Hollywood South Broward
215
1st Place - Myron Mendez of Southwest Miami
2nd Place - Christian Soto of Miami Southridge
6th Place - Apollo Benito of Miami Christopher Columbus
285
1st Place - Ryan Miret of Miami Southridge Hs
2nd Place - Daguy Massillon of Homestead South Dade
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When Elias Sturman of Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna was named MVP of the recent Under Armour Next Miami Combine, it started to shine a spotlight on the offensive line position in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
The 6'1, 308-pounder did well in drills and more than held his own in the competition that brought together some quality “big men” from all over southern Florida.
Sturman, who came to the school last year from Bradenton IMG Academy, is part of the new breed of linemen who take part in competition year round.
With 5-on-5 events along with line camps at colleges throughout the summer, the linemen are no longer placed in the background.
Because of the need for quality line play, there are several events that are held to teach technique while elevating the exposure of these prospects.
With events such as Under Armour, Rivals, Prep Redzone Florida and other showcases, linemen are now fully in the spotlight.
In addition to Sturman, other Miami-Dade and Broward linemen who gained valuable exposure at the Miami event included Class o0f 2026 rising seniors:
Ekeem Atehortua, 6'3, 310, Hollywood Chaminade Madonna – 3.7 GPA. Three-year performer for the Lions during their championship run.
Mekhi Bradley, 6'4, 280, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. Comes south with plenty of potential and talent that will keep the Raiders on top.
Jordan Davis, 6'4, 330, Hollywood McArthur. Brings his talent from Davie Western and was easily one of the most dominant players at the UA event.
Bryan Granger, 6'3, 285, Pembroke Pines West Broward – 3.2 GPA. Has been on the radar for two years and has emerged into a quality player and leader.
Ben Gula, 6'5, 293, Weston Cypress Bay – 3.0 GPA. Heading into his third year as a prospect, this quality talent continues to get college interest.
DeJuan Johnson, 6’8, 308, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace. This is someone you want to keep an eye on. A basketball player who is making the move to the gridiron and looks like a gifted young man that has the tools.
Ryan Miret, 6'4, 280, Miami Southridge – 4.4 GPA. A state and nationally rated wrestler who has emerged into a national line recruit with several Power 4 schools interested.
Dylan Steen, 6'5, 285, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. Following in the footsteps of his brother who collected a Super Bowl ring this past season. He is well on his way to making a major leap.
Ashley Walker, 6'7, 295, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna. Comes south with plenty to offer the Lions and will keep this program at the top nationally as well. Great size and potential.
Rising juniors in the Class of 2027 also had the chance to shine as well:
Gerren Bray, 6'2, 290, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas – 3.5 GPA. This past season, he played a huge role for the 6A state champion West Boca Raton Bulls. Another fast-rising prospect.
Jayden Dean, 6'2, 285, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas – 3.75 GPA. Considered as one of the top centers in the state and anchors one of the best offensive lines in the state.
Aiden Hartnett, 6'3, 295, Plantation American Heritage – 3.8 GPA. Helped to lead the Patriots to a 4A state title this past season. A very talented football player.
Mark Matthews, 6'7, 275, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. Another of the big men who stole the show at the combine and showed why he will be one of the best in Florida during the 2025 season.
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