If you have followed south Florida football for any length of time, you already know that when Miami Carol City’s football program is doing well, it is great for football in the Sunshine State.
This program has long been one of the schools that produces talent, wins state titles and is often in the playoff mix. That has not been the case over the past few years – and as things begin to turn around, the alumni and those who follow the Chiefs closely are indeed pleased by the way this off-season has taken place.
When George Stubbs Sr. was hired, this program received a quick infusion of respect, knowledge, and the understanding that they hired someone who knows the game and has been around programs that have been through the building process.
What has happened since Stubbs and his staff came aboard is impressive. Several established football prospects have joined the program and have elevated this team as they head toward their intra-squad spring game this Thursday night (7:30) at Lester Brown Park (19405 NW 32nd Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33056).
If the ball is to start rolling at this school, it will be the rising senior (2025) class that will need to step up.
Among those talented prospects include Davon Baker (LB, 6-0, 195), Derrick Bromell (DB, 5-10, 160), Qualon Barr (OL, 6-1, 315), Davion Figaro (DB, 5-11, 170), Shamar Fowles (WR, 6-1, 180), Jaylin Jackson (WR, 6-0, 162), Lawrence Johnson (LB, 5-11, 210), Mitchmael Joseph (WR, 6-1, 170), Randy Phillips III (QB, 6-6, 185), Jamal Rowell (DL, 6-0, 290), and standout edge rusher Brandon Thomas (6-6, 210).
THE FUTURE WILL BE IN THE HANDS OF TALENTED UNDERCLASSMEN
No matter what happens this coming season, the future of Carol City will fall with the prospects who are in the 2026, 2027 and incoming 2028 classes.
Here is a look at some of those gifted prospects:
CLASS OF 2026
There is a lot of talent in this rising junior group – such as Shmar Akande (DB, 6-2, 170), Jonathan Brooks (DL, 6-4, 245), University of Miami commitment Jordan Campbell (Athlete, 6-2, 203), Daishaun Dorsett (LB, 6-3, 195), Milka Drummonds (OL, 6-4, 260), Alexander Gayle (OL, 5-11, 285), Thomas Jones (DB, 5-11, 165), Justin Rowell (LB, 5-10, 185), and defensive lineman Dennairio Williams (6-0, 220).
CLASS OF 2027
Keep an eye on this gifted class with prospects such as Santana Blount (WR, 5-8, 140), Jashon Chaneton (DB, 6-0, 162), Antwon Coleman Jr. (DL, 6-1, 300), Tavius Higgs (DL, 6-5, 260), and linebacker Keith Logan (5-11, 175).
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In 2023, Miami Norland reached the 2M state title game, losing to Tampa Berkeley Prep. At the same time, Coconut Creek had one of its best seasons in recent history, losing in the third round of the 3M state playoffs.
Tonight, both programs will bring the spring to an end – and start the climb back to take care of unfinished business.
While the classes have changed, Viking’s head coach Daryle Heidelberg and Cougars’ head coach Johnnie Sloan have once again set the table with returning players and several transfers who have infused both rosters.
COCONUT CREEK
With 6-2, 275-pound Nimari Brantley holding things down, the class was ready to take the responsibility of keeping this program moving forward.
In addition to Brantley, the 2025 class also included Samuel Alexis Bonilla (OG), Jahar Brown (WR), Elijah Calixte (OLB), Ivan Delien (CB), Jermaine Gordon (RB), Akemi Rainford (DE), Keon Roy (SS), Jaydon Rucker (OG), Jaheim Taylor (WR), and cornerback Tyler Williams.
With the future depending on what the underclassmen can bring to the table, the Class of 2026 (rising juniors) were also ready to step up to the plate as well – with Khameron Baker (LB), Santonio Banton (DE), Mekhi Headley-Fain (OG), Jacari Johnson (OT), Sebastien Midi (DB), Zanii Miller (SS), Andrew Stickney (QB), and running back Jordan Thompson.
MIAMI NORLAND
The Vikings, like the Cougars, have plenty of talent and will also rely on several transfers.
Among those rising seniors (2025) include Darryll Desir (DE/OLB, 6-4, 225), Mandrell Desir (WR/TE, 6-4, 248), Jean Devalus (OL, 5-10, 235), Adrian Farrow (DE, 6-4, 250), Jaheim Hines (DB, 5-11, 165), Tanary Moore (DE, 6-2, 210), Nathaniel Morin (OL, 6-1, 270), Ja’montay Parks (WR/CB, 5-11, 180), Isaiah Rock (CB 5-11, 160), Jahmari “Smitty” Smith (WR), Isaiah Wright (OL, 6-2, 260), and highly recruited, record-setting quarterback Ennio Yapoor (6-1, 215).
Among the 2026 rising juniors to keep an eye on include Andrew Brown (FS, 6-1, 165), Demonte Oliver (DE, 6-3, 186), Percy Santos (DB, 5-11, 150), and Khyze Smith (OL/DL, 6-3, 295). Class of 2027 rising sophomores Kenton Dopson III (Athlete, 6-0, 180) and Kai Moore (QB, 6-0, 180) are elite.
TONIGHT AT PALM BEACH GARDENS
Coconut Creek vs. Miami Norland, 4 p.m.
Coconut Creek vs. Fort Pierce Westwood, 5:15
Delray Beach Atlantic vs. Norland, 6:30
Delray Beach Atlantic vs. Fort Pierce Westwood, 7:45
FRIDAY, MAY 17
AT CORAL SPRINGS
South Broward vs. Coral Springs, 5 p.m.
South Broward vs. North Miami, 6 p.m.
North Miami vs. Deerfield Beach, 7 p.m.
Deerfield Beach vs. Coral Springs, 8 p.m.
Parkland Douglas at Boynton Beach Somerset Canyons, 7 p.m.
South Plantation Gold-Purple Game, 6 p.m.
SATURDAY, MAY 18
AT JUPITER
Miami Palmetto vs. Jupiter, 10 a.m.
Miami Palmetto vs. Loxahatchee Seminole Ridge, 11 a.m.
Homestead South Dade vs. Sunrise Piper, 5 p.m.
Homestead South Dade vs. Jensen Beach, 6:10 p.m.
Sunrise Piper vs. Jensen Beach, 7:20 p.m.
AT PALM BEACH GARDENS
Palm Beach Gardens vs. Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast, 8 a.m.
Hialeah vs. Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast, 9 a.m.
Miramar vs. Hialeah, 10 a.m.
Homestead vs. Miramar, 11 a.m.
Homestead vs. Palm Beach Gardens, 12 Noon
MONDAY, MAY 20
Hollywood Avant Garde at Everglades Prep, 2 p.m.
Miami St. Brendan at Coral Springs Coral Glades, 7 p.m.
TUESDAY, MAY 21
Miami True North at Archbishop McCarthy, 6 p.m.
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 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), 6 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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It has been a month that everyone had looked forward to.
High school football programs in south Florida entertaining college coaches and showcasing what the 2024 season will look like.
As some schools opt to have an intra-squad game, others are tired of facing each other in practices every day.
With fans wanting to get a look at their schools, several things will take place – starting today and ending next Friday.
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THURSDAY, May 16
AT FORT LAUDERDALE CARDINAL GIBBONS
Boca Raton Spanish River vs. Cardinal Gibbons, 5 p.m.
Wellington Palm Beach Central vs. Boca Raton Spanish River, 6
Wellington Palm Beach Central vs. Cardinal Gibbons, 7
Miami Northwestern Blue-Gold Spring Game, 6 p.m. Traz Powell Stadium
West Palm Beach Forest Hill at Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian, 7 p.m.
Somerset Academy at Weston Cypress Bay, 6 p.m.
FRIDAY, MAY 17
AT CORAL SPRINGS
South Broward vs. Coral Springs, 5 p.m.
South Broward vs. North Miami, 6 p.m.
North Miami vs. Deerfield Beach, 7 p.m.
Deerfield Beach vs. Coral Springs, 8 p.m.
Parkland Douglas at Boynton Beach Somerset Canyons, 7 p.m.
South Plantation Gold-Purple Game, 6 p.m.
AT PALM BEACH GARDENS
Coconut Creek vs. Miami Norland, 4 p.m.
Coconut Creek vs. Miami Edison, 5 p.m.
Delray Beach Atlantic vs. Fort Pierce Westwood, 6 p.m.
Delray Beach Atlantic vs. Miami Edison, 7 p.m.
Fort Pierce Westwood vs. Miami Norland, 8 p.m.
SATURDAY, MAY 18
AT JUPITER
Miami Palmetto vs. Jupiter, 10 a.m.
Miami Palmetto vs. Loxahatchee Seminole Ridge, 11 a.m.
Homestead South Dade vs. Sunrise Piper, 5 p.m.
Homestead South Dade vs. Jensen Beach, 6:10 p.m.
Sunrise Piper vs. Jensen Beach, 7:20 p.m.
AT PALM BEACH GARDENS
Palm Beach Gardens vs. Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast, 8 a.m.
Hialeah vs. Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast, 9 a.m.
Miramar vs. Hialeah, 10 a.m.
Homestead vs. Miramar, 11 a.m.
Homestead vs. Palm Beach Gardens, 12 Noon
MONDAY, MAY 20
Hollywood Avant Garde at Everglades Prep, 2 p.m.
Miami St. Brendan at Coral Springs Coral Glades, 7 p.m.
TUESDAY, MAY 21
Miami True North at Archbishop McCarthy, 6 p.m.
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 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), 6 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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When Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian Academy raced out to a 6-2 start last season, it was something that veteran head coach Kirk Hoza and his team have done several times over the past few seasons.
The first two losses in 2023 came by just two points to Miami Belen Jesuit and three at unbeaten Titusville.
What the Eagles have done in the 13 years that Hoza has been head coach us win – 78-37 to be exact.
This is a program that not only has sent student/athletes on to the next level but has made sure they appear in the post-season.
A win over Boca Raton St. Andrew’s in the opening round before losing to Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons last season – and four district titles in the past six years.
As spring winds down, this team expects more of the same in 2024 – and with a rising senior (2025) class that has talent and experience, things could get mighty interesting.
Here is a look at some of the 2025 players expected to grab the leadership role this coming season:
Toby Aurilia, DB, 5-10, 163 – 3.9 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15222355/Toby-Aurilia
Ben Bleecker, OL/DL, 5-11, 250.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/10991039/Ben-Bleecker
Stephen Hamilton, OL, 6-3, 270 – 3.8 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15964286/Stephen-Hamilton
Camden Hartzell, QB, 6-1, 180 – 3.5 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14811262/Camden-Hartzell/about
Ethan Kim, LB/DL, 6-0, 220 – 4.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17928888/Ethan-Kim
Yohan-Li Louis, RB, 5-11, 178 – 3.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/8107428/YohanLi-Louis
Lucas Yulale, RB/FB, 6-0, 195 – 3.2 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15186169/Lucas-Yalale
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Daniel Poulos, DL, 6-0, 190
Ben Pyle, DL, 6-0, 260 – 2.7 GPA
Tanner Toombs, OL/DL, 6-0, 220
GETTING READ FOR THE FUTURE
This has long been a program that is never short on players – in every class. The future looks very bright with some quality prospects.
Here is a look at the underclassmen:
CLASS OF 2026
Joey Bleecker, LB/FB, 5-10, 180.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13487426/Joey-Bleecker
Santiago Fuentes, WR/DB, 6-0, 175 – 3.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18014163/Santi-Fuentes
Troy Ganter Jr., Athlete, 5-10, 160 – 3.2 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13561957/Troy-Ganter
Liam Marley, DL, 6-2, 240 – 4.1 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13561897/Liam-Marley
Jeremiah “J.J.” Rochford, OL/DL, 6-1, 290.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17619589/JJ-Rochford
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Dominick Cannizzaro, WR/DB, 5-11, 160
Pedro Estella, WR, 5-9, 160
Sam Hallas, WR, 6-6, 180
Mateo Lupica-Tondo, OL/D, 5-9, 210
CLASS OF 2027
Matthew Del Campo Gomez, LB/FB, 5-8, 185
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16677615/Matthew-Del-Campo-Gomez
Sawyer Fuchs, OL/DL, 6-6, 250.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18132535/Sawyer-Fuchs
Joshua Hallas, LB/FB, 5-11, 185.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19260633/Josh-Hallas
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Giuliani Blasé, TE/DE, 6-4, 210
Cole Diehl, Athlete, 5-9, 177
Davin Joseph, DB/RB, 5-9, 165
Shavis Linder Jr., WR/DE, 6-2, 190
Jamen Mills, OL/DL, 6-0, 210
Edan Richardson, DE/TE, 6-1, 210
Jackson Stroud, QB, 6-3, 175
Kyle Sweet, DE, 6-0, 200
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While North Miami Beach finished 4-7 last season and finished 2-2 in a competitive district, there were many things that the Chargers could be excited about.
This program lined up against eight state playoff opponents, competing against some of the toughest teams in the state. They have long been criticized for playing such a rigorous schedule but playing the opponents they do helped to land the Chargers in the state playoffs.
With veteran head coach Jeff Bertani in charge at his alma mater for much of the past three decades (third longest tenure in the state), he has managed to turn out top-flight players and advanced to the state playoffs.
As this current rising senior (2025) class will lead, add experience and talent, the future of this program is what excites Bertani, his coaches and fans.
There are three 2025 players who will become those leaders and lay the foundation for the future.
CLASS OF 2025
Tyrese Bell, OL/DL, 6-2, 250.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17708005/Tyrese-Bell
Santhonax Labonte, LB/TE, 6-1, 200.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17863600/Santhonax-Labonte
Gio Olivo, DB/WR, 6-1, 170.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16046348/Gio-Olivo
HOW ABOUT THAT FUTURE!
With 15 underclassmen coming out of spring as prospects to watch, the Chargers believe that they have some young difference makers, who continue to be loyal to the program and have been around this team for several years as youngsters waiting their turn.
To compete with powerhouses who stack their roster with new players every year, NMB continues to develop talent from the youth program, and while winning cures everything, there are some future players who could help turn the corner.
Here are some of those future catalysts to keep an eye on:
CLASS OF 2026
Dylon Casimir, DE/OL, 6-1, 205.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17944264/Dylon-Casimir?
Justin Petit-Homme, LB/RB, 5-11, 190.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17711788/Justin-PetitHomme
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Jaheem Beckford, DL/OL, 6-5, 240
Jordan Jones, DB/WR, 6-2, 195
Jonathan Louis, DL/OL, 6-0, 250
CLASS OF 2027
John Gray, DB/RB, 5-9, 180.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19428595/John-Gray
Byron Turner, DB/WR, 5-10, 170.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19408549/Byron-Turner
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Andre Hyppolyte, DB/WR, 6-0, 170
Davion Swann, LB/RB, 6-1, 200.
Giovanni Valentine, DB/WR, 5-10, 160.
CLASS OF 2028
AWAITING FALL VIDEO
Trayveon Capio, DL/OL, 6-1, 250
Karl Desir, DL/OL, 6-2, 230
Jeremiah Rawlings, DB/RB, 5-8, 145
Kemari Redely, LB/OL, 6-0, 190
Aiden Spivey, DB/WR, 6-0, 160
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