With spring football starting in the next two weeks, high school football teams are starting to get back together after an off-season of “all-star” 7-on-7 events.
With the emphasis over the next few months on benefitting from team events, things start to kick into gear as the Broward County Athletic Association and the Broward Football Officials Association will kick the spring off with an event on Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22 – with a “Battle of Broward 7-on-7 Tournament/Officials Camp.”
The event takes place on Friday in Fort Lauderdale with games at St. Thomas Aquinas and Cardinal Gibbons – as play begins at 5 p.m. at both venues.
On Saturday, play begins at 9 a.m. at Cardinal Gibbons with the championship games slated for 12:15 and 5 p.m.
The Friday night games will feature three pool play games. On Saturday, knockout rounds and championship games for the “754” and “954” brackets will be held. There will be three 20-minute games guaranteed and one playoff game.
The objective is not only to get the high school teams together with their coaches and fellow players, but also give college coaches an opportunity to see how these young men respond in a competitive environment.
THE COMPETITION WILL HEAT UP
With Broward County football now being recognized as one of the top areas in the state, there will be plenty of talent on hand.
Among the teams that will be on hand includes Plantation American Heritage, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, Coconut Creek, Coral Springs Coral Glades, Coral Springs, Weston Cypress Bay, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale Dillard, Parkland Stoneman Douglas, Miramar Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, Miramar, Coconut Creek Monarch, Oakland Park Northeast, Sunrise Piper, Hollywood South Broward, South Plantation, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan, Coral Springs Taravella, Pembroke Pines West Broward and Davie Western.
If you are a media member and would like to attend - or would like more information, contact: Jeff Pratt at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 630-650-9645.
If you have followed us long enough, you already know that very few promote EVERY and Broward Counties – at ALL levels.
With that in mind, colleges coaches from Hawaii to Maine and every in between keep an eye on what we produce.
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With that said – and you know what we do and why we are here 365 days a year going to events, practices, camps, combines, and games and NOT sitting behind a computer – we will spend this off-season getting everyone promoted.
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CLASS OF 2024
Tobi Benwari, LB/RB, 6-1, 210.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14922997/Tobi-Benwari
Kerin Bonilla, DB, 5-10, 150.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/10039964/Kerin-Bonilla
Anthony Lejarza, OT, 6-2, 210.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14794903/Anthony-Lejarza
Jonathan Ramos, WR/CB, 6-2, 170.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14794901/Jonathan-Ramos
Robert Reddish, RB/WR, 5-11, 165.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11497793/Robert-Reddish
AWAITING VIDEO
Connor Bishop, DB, 5-10, 145
Jacob McCarter, K, 5-10, 155
Christian McWilliams, LB, 6-1, 195
Angelus Medina, DE, 5-11, 185
Jason Mendoza, OG, 5-10, 220
Alejandro Morejon, DE/TE, 6-1, 190
Jose Olivier, OC, 5-9, 230
CLASS OF 2025
Jayden Cruz, LB, 5-10, 190.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17611657/Jayden-Cruz
Jordan Lyons, LB/RB, 6-1, 155.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15290432/Jordan-Lyons
Manny Madrigal, LB, 5-10, 190.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15902278/Manny-Madrigal
Dane Pearson, LB, 5-7, 170.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15898727/Dane-Pearson
AWAITING VIDEO
Eddie Childs, OL/DL, 5-10, 290
Erick Garcia, RB, 5-10, 175
Caleed Jones, OL, 6-0, 275
William Massa, OT, 6-4, 285
James Miller, DT, 6-0, 280
Jaylen Wilcox, DT, 5-9, 240
Stephen Zelaya, CB, 5-7, 145
CLASS OF 2026
Matthew Marsh, OL, 6-2, 260.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17548776/Matthew-Marsh
AWAITING VIDEO
Humberto Serrano, QB, 5-11, 170
Willie Wilson, WR/CB, 5-11, 165
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If you have followed us long enough, you already know that very few promote EVERY and Broward Counties – at ALL levels.
With that in mind, colleges coaches from Hawaii to Maine and every in between keep an eye on what we produce.
We have never been in this to sell subscriptions or spotlight star-rated athletes. This is ALL about getting prospect information out to colleges and universities at every level.
With that said – and you know what we do and why we are here 365 days a year going to events, practices, camps, combines, and games and NOT sitting behind a computer – we will spend this off-season getting everyone promoted.
For over a half century, we have been honored to help football prospects across the state of Florida get some well-deserved recognition.
We not only put these prospects on this website for all fans to see and follow, but all the information that is provided to us is passed on to the over 500 college coaches that are part of our recruiting coverage. Today’s EYE ON RECRUITING will be on SOUTHWEST MIAMI EAGLES (SWEAGLES_FB) with veteran head coach Taj Marshall, whose Eagles continue to build the program into a playoff contender.
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CLASS OF 2024
Mitrell Fletcher, OLB/DE, 6-0, 180 – 3.48 GPA
Santiago Lopez, OL, 6-5, 235 – 3.0 GPA
CLASS OF 2025
Calim Jacques, WR/CB, 5-8, 150
Marikevies McNichols, DE/OLB, 6-2, 205
Yosvani Loriga, OT, 6-2, 220
Robert Reyes, OLB, 5-7, 185
Kevin Rodriguez, WR, 5-11, 170
David Torres, DT, 5-10, 230
Alex Villamil, LB, 5-9, 150
CLASS OF 2026
Kevin Diaz, QB – 3.7 GPA
Christian Espinal, WR/CB – 3.0 GPA
Alex Reyes, OL, 6-1, 270
Ethan St. Prix, WR/SS, 6-5 185 – 2.4 GPA
K.C. Vargas, FB /DE, 6-0, 205 – 3.54 GPA
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It may not be time to order the championship rings, but 2M got a whole lot more competitive.
There is no getting around the fact that when it comes to football transfers, there is area in the country that comes close to the numbers put up by Miami-Dade and Broward high schools.
In a world where open enrollment has been taken to another level, having 300 “student/athlete” go from one school to another is something that happens, and no administration or state association can stop it.
If a school has open desks to fill, they can accept new students – end of story!
While hundreds of areas across the country point their fingers in disbelief, this is nothing new for the most football talent-rich area in the country, and it’s not close, playing out each season.
As we keep our transfer tally that will be released in June, the numbers are still staggering – with some football players moving twice before they reach their final destination.
THE VIKING ARE COMING
As Miami Central continues to dominate the football landscape every year locally, statewide and nationally, the Rockets may have some company this season. As Central continues to fill holes from last year’s third consecutive state crown, and they have brought in some mind-boggling talent, Miami Norland and head coach Daryle Heidelburg have not stood still.
Last year the Vikings were 9-3 – with losses coming to Miami Central twice (53-7 and 34-20) and Miami Booker T. Washington, the Vikings return several key players from that squad, but they also welcome 17 new faces currently – with more rumored on the way.
Among those players who are already making the move include Class of 2024 performers Cameron Anderson (DB, Miramar), Raynor Andrews (OL, Miami Jackson), Germaine Carter (DL, Miami Carol City), Vernon Clarke (Miami Jackson), Tomauri Johnson (DB, Miami Jackson), Ben Joseph (DB, Pembroke Pines Flanagan), Amare Lee (WR/RB, Miami Carol City), Tyclean Luman (DE , Miami Jackson), Tycoolhill Luman (DE, Miami Jackson) and Dimitry Nicolas (DT, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace) to name a few.
Other rising seniors that have moved to Miami Gardens are Zion Paret (DB, Tallahassee North Florida Christian), Donavan Philord (CB, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace) and standout running back Juan Rodriguez from Miami Beach.
The 2025 class is also gifted for the Vikings with Jade Card (WR/Athlete Hollywood South Broward), Adrian Farrow (OG) and Andre Farrow (LB, Miami Carol City) and receiver Terrence Honeywood from Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy.
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When the University of Miami played at Virginia last season in an ACC regular season contest, the games came down to kicking.
While kickers and punters are often overlooked until they are needed, that overtime game came down to field goals by Virginia’s Will Bettridge and Miami’s Andy Borregales.
Bettridge, who was an All-American from Miami Gulliver Prep, and Borregales, who was rated as one of the top kickers in the country after playing at Miami Booker T. Washington, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna and Hialeah Champagnat Catholic certainly shined a spotlight on south Florida.
Through the years we have been able to develop top-flight kickers and punters, but over the past few years, colleges and universities across the country have relied on what this region of the country has produced and developed.
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Today, once again, we take a look some of those prospects that have a chance to land at several schools nationally.
RISING SENIOR CLASS (2024) LEADING THE WAY
Every year, you are going to find some quality punters and kickers who are ahead of the curve.
Because of the amazing year-round work ethic, the spotlight never fades.
Among the rising seniors to keep an eye on include Andrew Abu-Akel (K/P, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), Kristian Hobbs (K/P, Miami Central), Michael Kern (K/P, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Alon Kochav (K/P, Plantation American Heritage), Gabriel Perez (K/P, Miami Southridge), Brandon Rabasco (K, Hollywood South Broward) and Miami Palmetto kicker Jad Rosario.
In addition, here are some other Class of 2024 specialists to keep an eye on:
Jake Aller, K, Parkland Douglas
Jake Arteaga, K, Parkland Douglas
Elmer Baca, P/K, Miami Jackson
Jacques Blanchard, K, Miami Gulliver Prep
Kade Bryson, K, Hollywood Hills
Robert Czeremcha, K, Miami Christopher Columbus
Dylan Dinerman, P, Miami Gulliver Prep
Gerald Escobar, K/P, Coral Gables
Ian Faulkner, PK, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
Juan Galarza, PK, Miami Palmetto
Collin Goff, P/K, Miami Ransom Everglades
Zane Knapp, K, Fort Lauderdale
Christian Lopez, K, Miami Braddock
David Marin, K, South Miami
Claiten Maysonet, K, Doral Academy
Nicholas McCarthy, K/P, Coral Springs Coral Glades
Steven Mendivil, K, Sunrise Piper
German Parson, K, Miami Booker T. Washington
Francisco Pileggi, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
Joshua Portillo, PK, Miami High
Cosme Salas, K, Miami Gulliver Prep
Demitri Stephenson, K, Miramar
Denzel Velasquez, K/P, Miramar Everglades
Jeronimo Cheff-Velez, K/P, Miami Coral Reef
RISING JUNIOR CLASS (2025) BOASTS SOME IMPRESSIVE TALENT
In addition to what the rising senior class is bringing to the 2023 season, there are some rising juniors who are among the best in the state as well.
Prospects such as Luca Guerra (K, Doral Academy), Gavin Katz (K, South Plantation) and nationally rated Nicholas Romero (K, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas) will be in the spotlight this coming season.
The Class of 2025 will also have some others to watch this coming year as well:
Lucas Avino, K, Miami Belen Jesuit
Jacob Corredera, P/K, Miami St. Brendan
Jayden Gomez, PK/P, Miami Palmetto
Abraham Gutierrez, P, Miami St. Brendan
Zane Knapp, K/P, Fort Lauderdale
Salvatore Mancuso, K, Miami Gulliver Prep
Nathan Mocada, Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy
Adrian Muelle, PK, Miami Belen Jesuit
Chris Murciano, Miami Gulliver Prep
Nick Navarro, PK, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
Joshua Norton, K, Miami Beach
Adam Piniero, K, Miami Ferguson
Ethan Silva, PK/P, Miami Archbishop Carroll
Christopher Wirth, K, South Plantation
RISING SOPHOMORE CLASS (2026) SHOWCASES QUALITY SPECIALISTS
Like the other classes, heading into the 2023 season, the group of rising sophomores are also anxious to show what they can do as well.
Keep an eye on standouts Pablo Gomez (K/P, Miami Dr. Krop), Thomas Lopez (K/P, Miami High) and Trace Poncev (K, Fort Lauderdale Dillard).
Here are some additional 2026 prospects to watch as well:
Matisse Bullrich, K, Miami Gulliver Prep
Alan Lopez-Ortiz, K/P, South Miami
Steven Cook Roberts, P/K, Miami Palmer Trinity
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