KISSIMMEE - Before Thursday’s first round of the state wrestling championships at the Silver Spurs Arena, many joked that powerhouse South Dade would wrap up their 24th crown after the first day.

All jokes aside, head coach Vic Balmeceda and his Bucs may have done just that as they qualified all 14 wrestlers to the second day on Friday and made a strong statement toward an 11^th straight 3A state title.

Sparked by unbeaten two-time state champion All-American 220-pound junior Sawyer Bartelt’s 46^th straight win in the opening round, this team roared out to a 26-point lead over rival Southwest Miami at the second round starts at 9:15 on Friday.

The Bucs were indeed relentless, getting first round wins by Bryan Morales (55-13 – 106), Luis Acevedo (51-3 – 120), Nathaniel Williams (50-11, 126), Tyree Graham (47-12, 132), Elvis Solis (45-1, 138), Misha Arbos (44-8, 145), Gavin Balmeceda (57-5, 152), Cordell White (30-1, 160), Lawrence Rosario (54-9, 170), Chris Sanchez (43-9, 182), Ansel Cervantes (42-0, 195), Bartelt and heavyweight Marcelo Rosario (43-9) all had opening wins, fueling this team on the first day.

While South Dade raced out in 3A, they weren’t alone. Rival Southwest Miami and Weston Cypress Bay were among the top four.

THE RACE IN 1A IS REAL

They had knocked heads in the district tournament two weeks ago and last week in the regional tournament last week, and on Day 1 of the 1A state tournament, Pembroke Pines Somerset and Miami Mater Lakes were back at it again.

Head Coach Joe Blasucci and his Somerset team had a productive first day with 38 points just ahead of Mater Lakes (34.5), Jensen Beach (31.5), Naples First Baptist (28) and Cardinal Gibbons (27.5).

3A

1 South Dade, 48.0

2 Southwest Miami, 22.0

3 Kissimmee Osceola, 18.5

4 Weston Cypress Bay, 16.0

5 Valrico Bloomingdale, 12.5

6 Harmony, 12.0

6 Miami Palmetto, 12.0

6 Palm Harbor University, 12.0

9 Gainesville Buchholz, 11.0

9 Doral Academy, 11.0

9 Lutz George M. Steinbrenner, 11.0

9 Oviedo Hagerty, 11.0

9 Naples Palmetto Ridge, 11.0

9 Wellington Community, 11.0

2A

1 Fleming Island, 36.5

1 Lakeland Lake Gibson, 36.5

3 Punta Gorda Charlotte, 33.0

4 Tampa Jesuit, 18.0

5 Brandon, 17.5

6 Palm Bay Heritage, 17.0

7 Tallahassee Lincoln, 14.0

7 Bradenton Manatee, 14.0

7 Winter Springs, 14.0

10 Green Cove Springs Clay, 13.0

10 Middleburg, 13-0

1A

1 Pembroke Pines Somerset, 38.0

2 Miami Mater Lakes Academy, 34.5

3 Jensen Beach, 31.5

4 Naples First Baptist, 28.0

5 Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, 27.5

6 Englewood Lemon Bay, 26.0

6 Melbourne Palm Bay, 26.0

8 Zephyrhills Christian, 21.5

9 Brooksville Hernando, 20.0

10 Live Oak Suwannee, 19.0

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When the state wrestling tournament – boys and girls – open today at the Silver Spurs (1875 Silver Spur Lane Kissimmee, FL 34744) Miami-Dade and Broward will be well represented.

With powerhouse South Dade expected to win yet another 3A state title, and Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy and Miami Mater Lakes expected to be in the mix in 1A, things will get mighty exciting.

From an individual standpoint, 120 boys will head this year’s state championships from the boys side.

The girls will once again take center stage as they will crown state champions for the second straight year.

RETURNING CHAMPS

Here is a look at a few local wrestlers looking to add to their success. On the boys’ side, going for two state titles will be Gabriel Tellez (Southwest Miami, 113 pounds), Frankie Florio (Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, 145 pounds), Kendrick Hodge (Pembroke Pines Somerset, 160 pounds) and Ansel Cervantes (Homestead South Dade, 195 pounds).

Going for three will be Nicholas Yancey (Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, 138 pounds) and South Dade junior Sawyer Bartelt, 220 pounds)

North Miami's Mya Bethel (155) is a returning champion on the girls' side.

Region 4-3A Team Results

1 Homestead South Dade, 328.5

2 Southwest Miami, 170.5

3 Miami Christopher Columbus, 122.0

4 Weston Cypress Bay, 121.5

5 Doral Academy, 117.5

6 Miami Palmetto, 114.5

7 Miami Southridge, 89.0

8 Miami Beach, 66.0

9 Parkland Marjory Stoneman Douglas, 63.5

10 Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman, 52.5

Region 3-2A Team Results

1 Palm Bay Heritage, 179.0

2 Satellite, 153.0

3 Merritt Island, 151.0

4 Miramar, 132.0

5 Plantation American Heritage School, 85.0

6 Miami Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, 78.0

7 Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy, 73.5

8 Port St Lucie, 66.0

9 Okeechobee, 65.0

10 Delray Beach Atlantic, 61.0

Region 3-1A Team Results

1 Pembroke Pines Somerset, 251.0

2 Miami Mater Lakes Academy, 238.5

3 Jensen Beach, 222.0

4 Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, 212.5

5 Key West, 114.0

6 Miami SLAM Academy, 62.0

7 Lincoln Park Academy, 58.5

8 Miami Central, 39.0

9 Miami Florida Christian School, 38.0

10 West Palm Beach The King`s Academy  

INDIVIDUAL BOYS’ WRESTLERS

106

1A

Mason O`Dell, Miami Mater Lakes Academy, 40-3

Jake Austin, Pembroke Pines Somerset. 26-10

Joshua Sanchez, Miami Killian, 44-7

2A

Domonic Charles, Miramar, 43-11

3A

Andrew Punzalan, Weston Cypress Bay, 64-3

Bryan Morales, Homestead South Dade, 54-13

Rocco Duygulu of Marjory Stoneman Douglas, 34-3

Matthew Padgett, Miami Palmetto, 26-20

113

1A

Jovani Solis, Pembroke Pines Somerset, 42-3

Kellen Mesina, Miami Mater Lakes Academy, 32-14

Jason Ramirez, Miami SLAM Academy, 26-5

2A

Dully Brutus, Miramar, 43-5

Rahsaan Robinson, Miami Norland, 11-3

3A

Frederick Mitchum, Miami Southridge, 34-2
Gabriel Tellez, Southwest Miami, 41-6

Christian Vazquez, Doral Academy, 32-3

Guillermo Jaramill, Homestead South Dade, 20-8

120

1A

Anthony O`Dell, Miami Mater Lakes Academy, 29-10

William Parker, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, 31-15

Dylan Fernandez, Pembroke Pines Somerset, 26-13

2A

Amari Lewis, SW Ranches Archbishop McCarthy, 26-5

Kylan Butler, Miramar. 34-10

3A

Luis Acevedo, Homestead South Dade, 51-3

Jordan Escarra, Weston Cypress Bay, 56-4

David Leiva, Parkland Marjory Stoneman Douglas, 32-3

Brandon Villa, Miami Christopher Columbus, 51-14

126

1A

Ethan Tran of Mater Lakes Academy, 36-12

Matthew Velasco, Pembroke Pines Somerset, 44-6

2A

Gregory Mendez, Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy, 53-8

Alexander Wisdom, Plantation American Heritage, 27-4

3A

Nathaniel Williams, Homestead South Dade, 49-11

Julian Montero, Doral Academy, 32-7

Angel Delgado, Southwest Miami, 36-13

Arturo Sanchez, Miami Christopher Columbus, 47-10

132

1A

Tristan Sainz, Pembroke Pines Somerset, 40-4

Jonathan Hudson, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, 38-7

Malikai Badillo, Miami Mater Lakes Academy, 30-11

2A

Roman Wilson, Hollywood McArthur, 41-5

Famous Nealy, Miramar, 47-12

3A

Danny Martinez, Southwest Miami, 43-3

Tyree Graham, Homestead South Dade, 46-12

Jose Gutierrez, Doral Academy, 18-2

Jamie Rodriguez, Miami Christopher Columbus, 53-8

138

1A

Nicholas Yancey, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, 42-1

Eric Hodge, Miami Mater Lakes Academy, 30-10

Kevin Concepcion, Pembroke Pines Somerset, 32-15

2A

Henry Amador, Miami Belen Jesuit, 30-9

Luis Rosa, SW Ranches Archbishop McCarthy, 37-8

Salaahddinn Hightower (Fort Lauderdale Dillard, 44-18

3A

Elvis Solis, Homestead South Dade, 44-1

Aaron Lanster, Miami Beach, 42-5

Cameron Gallivan, Miami Palmetto, 44-10

Noah Sanabria, Miami Braddock, 46-11

145

1A

Michael Sainz, Pembroke Pines Somerset, 36-6

Frankie Florio, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, 36-6

Emmanuel Celestin, Miami Mater Lakes Academy, 37-10

2A

Inson Guerrier, Miami Norland, 44-10

Jake Kavanaugh, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, 39-7

3A

Misha Arbos, Homestead South Dade, 43-8

Lester Martinez, Southwest Miami, 35-12

Drake Bonney, Miami Palmetto, 42-13

Lucas Nieminen, Davie Western, 12-5

152

1A

Kalias Nazario, Miami Mater Lakes Academy, 35-8

Luis Bellon, Pembroke Pines Somerset, 25-8

Bryan Picallo, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, 37-10

2A

Armando Wisdom, Plantation American Heritage, 36-4

3A

Gavin Balmeceda, Homestead South Dade, 56-5

Yainiel Reina, Miami Southridge, 40-8

Omar Faris, Davie Western, 18-3

Enzo Santoro, Doral Academy, 32-13

160

1A

Kendrick Hodge, Pembroke Pines Somerset, 51-6

Emmanuel Nazco, Miami Mater Lakes Academy, 27-12

Jason Simmons, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, 21-8

2A

Gerson Alette, North Miami, 32-9

Zamir Franck, Miami Northwestern, 19-8

3A

Cordell White, Homestead South Dade, 29-1

Adrian Ochoa, Southwest Miami, 44-8

Julian Mayorga, Miami Southridge, 27-3

Matthew Alemany, Miami Ferguson, 21-9

170

1A

Richard Tauriello, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, 35-6

Calogero Mazzrillo, Miami Mater Lakes Academy, 34-12

Myles Sadeek, Miami Edison, 32-6

2A

Lucas Amaya, Miami Belen Jesuit, 55-6

3A

Lawrence Rosario, Homestead South Dade, 53-9

Ronald Butler, Miami Palmetto, 44-6

Albert Manzini, Doral Academy, 40-7

Matthew Hernandez, Miami Ferguson, 36-9

182

1A

Dominic Pantuso, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, 35-7

Jonathan Moreno, Pembroke Pines Somerset, 15-2

Kevin Breton, Miami Mater Lakes Academy, 23-15

2A

Darian Torres, Miami Belen Jesuit, 52-11

Matthew Rojas, SW Ranches Archbishop McCarthy, 38-15

3A

Zach Weidler, Weston Cypress Bay, 51-1

Franklyn Ordonez, Southwest Miami, 42-11

Chris Sanchez, Homestead South Dade, 42-9

Jean Pierre, South Plantation, 40-6

195

1A

Michael Mocco, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, 40-1

Rafael Lopez, Pembroke Pines Somerset, 20-10

Michael Ferguson, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace, 15-6

3A

Ansel Cervantes, Homestead South Dade, 41-0

Richard Alexander, Miami Palmetto, 44-7

Edwin Guillen, Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman, 44-9

Matteo Clement, Miami Christopher Columbus, 48-18

220

1A

Damian Soto, Miami Mater Lakes Academy, 35-5

Nathan Chen, Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest, 26-2

2A

Maxinot Mondesir, Miramar, 47-5

Bill Gregory, Fort Lauderdale Dillard, 29-12

3A

Sawyer Bartelt, Homestead South Dade, 45-0

Jonathan Fraga, Southwest Miami, 38-11

Apollo Benito, Miami Christopher Columbus, 40-8

Nathan Adras, Miami Dr. Krop, 26-8

285

1A

Darren Georges, Miami SLAM Academy, 23-5

Jordan Diaz of Miami Sunset, 24-12

2A

Yul Campbell Jr., Hialeah American, 6-1

David Francis, Miramar, 27-6

3A

Derrick Hart, Miami Christopher Columbus, 12-1

Marcelo Rosario, Homestead South Dade, 42-9

Gozie Mosi, Weston Cypress Bay, 48-5

Carlos Garcia Ruiz, Coral Springs Coral Glades, 13-4

FHSAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

WHEN: Thursday to Saturday

ADMISSION: $9 per session if purchased in advance via Ticketmaster, and $12 if purchased day of (No Re-entry)

PARKING: $10 

SCHEDULE: https://fhsaa.com/documents/2023/2/10//FHSAA_Wrestling_Finals_Schedule.pdf?id=3979

Thursday, March 2

11:00 a.m. Weigh-ins

12:30 p.m. Championship Round 1 begins for ALL CLASSES and BOTH GENDERS

3:00 p.m. Consolation Round 1

Friday, March 3

8:00 a.m. Weigh-ins

9:15 a.m. Championship Round 2

11:45 a.m. Consolation Round 2

1:30 p.m. Semifinals

4:00 p.m. Consolation Round 3

Saturday, March 4

8 a.m. Weigh-ins

9:30 a.m. Consolation Semifinals

11:15 a.m. Consolation Finals

3:15 p.m. Finals Ceremonies

4:15 p.m. Finals Matches

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For the past 55 years – 36 as a public address announcer, we have spent plenty of time on wrestling mats throughout the state of Florida. From dual meets to district, regionals and state tournaments, we remain steadfast to promote all south Florida’s high school wrestling teams. Follow us on Facebook (Larry Blustein) Instagram (@OurBoyBlu) and Twitter (@larryblustein). Contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

While we provide plenty of team and individual player information throughout the course of a year, it’s always nice to spotlight a few of the prospects that many will want to keep an eye on.

As we do on a daily basis, we go that extra mile to take you beyond the star-rated athletes to bring you into the world of all football talent in the two-county area.

When fans read our information, they are quick to respond to tell us about the athletes and give us updates on what they are doing year-round.

From time-to-time, we give you prospects with video links that you can keep an eye on.

Today, we focus on the Class of 2024 (rising seniors) and give you a few to continue to keep an eye on. We hope that you enjoy our coverage which is dedicated to you – the fans.

Anthony Barbar, QB, 6-1, 175, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy. 3.62 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9899479/Anthony-Barbar

Benjamin Blackburn, TE, 6-6, 230 Miami Christopher Columbus. 5.52 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14626994/Benjamin-Blackburn

Jeovahny Cadet, CB/WR, 6-0, 180, Coral Springs Charter.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15860417/Jeovahny-Cadet

DeAndre Daniels, OL, 6-2, 280, Hollywood McArthur. 2.8 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18482665/DeAndre-Daniels 

Djovany Dominique, Athlete, 5-10, 190, Coconut Creek. 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://vwww.hudl.com/video/3/15288592/63698fce32e77d047ccc3ada

J.C. Evans, QB, 6-5, 217, Miami Central. 3.75 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/3195383/6380d03fc119bd09143c1cab

Ralph Gilbert, RB, 5-7, 165, Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian. 3.2 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14967388/Ralph-Gilbert/highlights

Damien Gill, DE, 6-5, 230, Miami Killian.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16012719/62819fceb3c878053441aa69

Adryan Mendoza, LB, 5-11, 185, Miami Immaculata LaSalle. 4.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14938791/Adryan-Mendoza

Eric Nelson Jr., WR, 6-3, 173, Miramar.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16784603/Eric-Nelson 

Richard Nembhard, DL/OL, 5-11, 235, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16401687/Richard-Nembhard 

Aidan Schwartz, OL, 6-0, 230, Coral Springs Coral Glades. 4.1 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15307773/Aidan-Schwartz

Aron Stephens, OL, 5-11, 245, Miami Southridge. 3.2 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9620625/Aron-Stephen

Joel Tavares, WR/DB, 6-3, 180, North Miami Beach. 3.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17741914/63692059b023a304c8049c5a

Terrell Lo-Ray, WR, 6-1, 170, Coconut Creek Monarch.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15313086/63d03591478d6407bc18c913

Andres Williams, RB/LB/S, 5-11, 175, Miami Palmer Trinity. Baseball prospect.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15178044/Andres-Williams

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We are less than two months until the start of spring football in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties and every position is working hard to improve.

When college coaches head south, many recruits will want to showcase their many skills at each position. Remember, college scholarships are attained from December tpo August and not so much during the season.

With that in mind, the work that is put in now will truly pay off from an individual and team standpoint.

With many combines and camps being held – along with workouts and schools – this is the time of year when it all comes together.

When many of these student/athletes left the 2022 season, they were smaller and not as mature and skilled as they are right now.

The combination of hard work and growth will most likely produce a much different recruit than last November or December – the last time college coaches had the opportunity to see these young men perform.

One of the positions in this two county area that has been getting better and better are offensive linemen. With individual and team events, each lineman has been offered the opportunity to improve, and in some cases, change the way they have been recruited.

Here is look at some of the rising seniors who entered the off-season as prospects to keep an eye on – in the 2024 Class:

From Raynor Andrews (Miami Norland -G) to Izick Jean-Baptiste (Miramar Everglades),

David Bassan (Fort Lauderdale NSU University School -T/G), Nathan Julian Blanc (Miami Northwestern), Zack Boehly (Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons - T), Lonnie Brady (Homestead) and Michael Brennan (Weston Cypress Bay - T), the line prospects have truly come a long way.

Add in Blake Brewer, Miami Christopher Columbus - C/G), Jackson Campbell (Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna - G), Martaz Charles (Fort Lauderdale Stranahan), Deymein Chavarry (Davie Western), Keon Daceus (Coconut Creek), Jabari Dukes (Miami Monsignor Pace - G) and Chanellson Exume (Miami Edison) and the talent bar continues to be raised at the position.    

Because of the success of many teams throughout the course of a season, prospects such as Albert Jones (Miami Central), Adrian Laing (Miramar), Ricardo Martinez (Miami Palmetto), Jonathan Mejia (Miami Palmetto), Daniel Mincey (Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons - T) and Luke Moise (Miami Central) continue to turn heads.

The 2024 class also boasts standouts such as Christian Nieves (Homestead South Dade - C), Anthony Reed (Homestead South Dade), Keion Reyes (Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna - T), Caleb Riley (Miami Norland), William Roberts III (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas - T), Jonathan Rodriguez (Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons - T), William Rothmiller III (Miami Central - G), Matthew Rubio (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas - C), Roman Ruiz (Fort Lauderdale Stranahan), Teko Shoats (Miami Central), Aron Stephen (Miami Southridge), George Stubbs Jr. (Miami Carol City), Brian Suarez (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Devan Taylor (Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons - G), Jimmy Williams III (Plantation American Heritage - T), Jordan Williams (Miami Killian), Vincent Blanding (South Miami) and Josh Zeikowitz (Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna).

THERE ARE MORE ON THE WAY.

In addition to those prospects mentioned, here are some others to keep an eye on as well. Remember, it there are changes to be made – whether it’s position, name of schools, please let us know (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Hundreds of college coaches view these lists every week.

Loic Adams, Miami Coral Reef (G)

Nathan Adras, Miami Dr. Krop (C)

Cooper Allen, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy

Ashton Ames, Pembroke Pines West Broward

Jake Arza, Miami Ferguson (Athlete)

Jared Atkinson, Miramar

Ashton Augustin, Miami Dr. Krop (G)

Cornelius Bembry, Miami Monsignor Pace (G)

Nick Bomnin, Miami Westminster Christian (Athlete)

Aham Brown, Homestead (T)

Josh Caso, Pembroke Pines West Broward

Jameel Carter, Homestead (G)

Angel Cedeno, Miami Immaculata LaSalle

Terrance Chambers, Miami Booker T. Washington (Athlete)

Hansel DeBeche, Hialeah Barbara Goleman (Athlete)

K.J. Dempsey, Miami Southridge

Jimmy Diaz-Chang, Somerset Academy Silver Palms

Karsten Charles, Davie Western

Michael Chiples, Pembroke Pines Flanagan

George Colebrook, Miami Jackson (G)

Trey Collesso, Hollywood Avant Garde Academy (G/T)

Declan Connor, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas

Ashawn Cross, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy

Andrew Crowley, Hollywood Avant Garde Academy (T/G)

Alex Cunha, Pembroke Pines West Broward

Ammon Dampeer, Hialeah American

DeAndre Daniels, Hollywood McArthur

Jai’Vyn Darby, Miami Central

Giovanni David, Plantation

Shawn Dieujuste, Miami Edison

Jayden Dorcely, Pembroke Pines Flanagan (G)

Giovanne Elossaint, Homestead

Jamarion Evariste, Miami Central

Amir Fairweather, SW Ranches Archbishop McCarthy

Ryan Jean-Felix, Miami Booker T. Washington

Friently Francois, Homestead

Ismael Francois, Fort Lauderdale (G)

Lubens Francois, Oakland Park Northeast (Athlete) 

Noel Garcia, Homestead South Dade

Roshaun Gardner, Pompano Beach (OG)

Lorenzo Gimenez, Miami St. Brendan

Ty Goldberg, Pembroke Pines West Broward

Julian Gonzalez, Coral Gables (G)

Ezrin Green, Miami Jackson (T) 

John Gruber, Parkland Douglas

Marcos Guimara, Miami Archbishop Carroll (Athlete)

Santino Guitian, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna

Chaz Hall, Pembroke Pines West Broward

Michael Hall, South Miami (G)

Raheem Hall, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan

Mark Henry IV, Sunrise Piper

Riley Henry, Miami Palmetto

Hashley Heriveaux Jr. (T)

Anuar Herrera, Doral Academy

Gavin Hooten, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (C)

Isaiah Hope, Coconut Creek

Justyn James, Miami Monsignor Pace

Fernando Jeanty, North Miami Beach

Alex Jorge, Miami Christopher Columbus (T)

Matthew Kendricks, Miramar

Terrance Kimble, Davie Western (C)

Omarion Lane, Coral Springs (G)

Kyle Laurent, Hollywood McArthur (C)

Jamin Lennon, Fort Lauderdale

Benjamin Levesque, Coconut Creek Monarch

Dillan Lewis, Sunrise Piper

Isaiah Lewkowicz, Miami Palmetto

Adin Lin, Coconut Creek Monarch (G)

Tyler Livingston, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons

Brandon Lopez, Miami Ferguson (Athlete)

Santiago Lopez, Southwest Miami (G)

Eduardo Lorenzo, Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy (G)

Liam Manzanilla, Doral Academy

Aaron Mattison, Miami Dr. Michael Krop (G)

James McDevitt, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas

Matthew Mejia, Davie Western

Josh Milord, Davie Western

Carlos Millan, Miami Archbishop Carroll (Athlete)

Elisson Mirutil, Miami Palmetto

Dylan Moria, Hollywood McArthur (T)

Nicolas Morales, Miami St. Brendan

Keidan Mullings, Fort Lauderdale

Chris Nelson, Coral Springs (G) 

Jason Nunez, Miami True North (Athlete)

Alex Paez-Sansonetti, Miami Coral Reef

A.J. Paredes, Miami Belen Jesuit

Wilfred Jean-Paul, Miami Edison

Armando Pavoni, Miami Beach (C)

Mike Pena, Miami Palmetto

Hadley Perclies, Oakland Park Northeast 

Ashton Perkins, Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson (T)

Francisco Pinkerton, Davie Western (C)

Rashawn Pittman, Homestead

Kayveon Poitier, Miami Palmetto

Daniel Pongnon, Miramar Everglades

Ivan Quesada, Miami Archbishop Carroll (Athlete)

Maurice Reath, Miami Northwestern

Steel Reed, Miami Gulliver Prep

Christopher Robinson, Miami Palmetto (G)

Pacino Romain, Miramar

Jakari Russell, Miami Central

Jamari Russell, Plantation

Jason Sanchez, Pompano Beach

Aidan Schwartz, Coral Springs Coral Glades

Carter Smith, Pembroke Pines West Broward (LS)

Michael Smith, South Miami

Edinco Stephens, Coral Springs (C)

Jordan Stewart, Miami Palmetto

Leroy Taylor, Miami Northwestern

Michael Tey, Hialeah Barbara Goleman

Corrinthion Thomas, Hollywood Avant Garde (C)

Lorenzo Toafa, Oakland Park Northeast (DE)

Cayden Trent, Plantation American Heritage (OG/OT)

Adrian Turner, Miramar

Jason Uzoma, Miramar

Ethan VanZant, Miami Palmer Trinity

Enzo Vino, Miami Ferguson (Athlete)

Bryan Wallace, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas

Ethan Watts, Miami Gulliver Prep

Davari Williams, Miami Monsignor Pace

Sergio Zambrana, Somerset Academy Silver Palms

Jonathan Zarut, Miami Christopher Columbus (LS)

Justin Zeller, Davie Western

Holden Zeltner, Coconut Creek Monarch

THE FUTURE IS GETTING BRIGHTER

As impressive as the rising senior class will be, keep an eye on the future – with Class of 2025 rising juniors such as Dayen Morouf-Araibi (Plantation American Heritage), Abdur Bey III (Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy), Richard Cristobal (Miami Christopher Columbus), Daniel Davis (Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna - G), Michael Dean (Homestead), Ben Diaz (Plantation American Heritage), Ben Gula (Weston Cypress Bay - T), Caleb Harris (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Stephon Johnson (Miami Booker T. Washington), standout Luis Pruneda (Homestead), South Miami's Diego Montes and Corey Miller, who happens to be the grandson of the great Derrick Thomas and Isaiah Wright (Miami Norland).

OTHERS TO WATCH

Because they are coming off their sophomore season, there are a number of talented linemen who are starting to emerge. Here are some of them:

Ashton Abell, Coral Springs Charter (Athlete)

Pete Almeida, Miami Archbishop Carroll

Sergio Barrera, Fort Lauderdale

Apollo Benito, Miami Christopher Columbus

Darwin Brooks Jr., Fort Lauderdale NSU University School (Athlete)

Joshua Burgos, Miami Monsignor Pace

Tramayne Carson, Miami Northwestern

Norberto Ceballos, Pembroke Pines Flanagan

Al Channer, Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson (T)

Donovan Cherson, Pompano Beach (OC)

Anthony Contreras, Miami Sunset

David Cushany, Fort Lauderdale NSU University School

Fernando De Izaguir, Miami Christopher Columbus (T)

Jean Devalus, Miami Norland

Chris Delgado, Miami Palmer Trinity

Alex Dimartino, Fort Lauderdale

Trent Donaldson, Homestead Everglades Prep (DT)

Owen Dufeny, Miami Gulliver Prep

Daniel Fandino, Miami Palmetto

Jordy Funez, Southwest Miami (G)

Matias Garcia, Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian Academy

Antonio Gonzalez, Miami Belen Jesuit

Adrian Gomez, Miami True North

Ernesto Gonzalez, Homestead Everglades Prep (T)

Peter Grady, Plantation American Heritage (OG)

Daniel Gutierrez, Miami Ferguson

Justin Hadnot, Miami Monsignor Pace

Carlos Hernandez, Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy

Ruben Hernandez, Miami Christopher Columbus (T)

Jesse Hinojosa, Miami Archbishop Carroll (Athlete)

Christopher Hughes, Coral Gables

Teddric Hughes, Homestead South Dade

Ojackins Jerome Jr., Sunrise Piper (Athlete)

Phillip Jackson, Miami Booker T. Washington (Athlete)

James Johnson, Miami St. Brendan

Zach Joseph, OL, Hialeah American

Marcus Kelley, Miramar Everglades

Terrence Kimble, Davie Western

Chavis Knowles, Miami Booker T. Washington

Jaden Ledo, Miami Archbishop Carroll (C)

Yosvani Loriga, Southwest Miami (T)

Jonathan Louis, Pembroke Pines Flanagan 

Chris Martinez, Hialeah Barbara Goleman (LS)

Mylik McClary, Miami Edison

Brandon Mendieta, SW Ranches Archbishop McCarthy

Brandon Munoz, Somerset Homestead

Henry Ostolaza, Homestead South Dade

Bernard Oliva, Hollywood Avant Garde Academy

Rudy Andre Pages, Miami Ransom Everglades

Ricardo Paul, Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson (C)

Jacob Pino, Miami Palmetto

Vinh Quain, Miramar Everglades

Alexander Raecke, Miami Westminster Christian (Athlete)

Brett Rayon, Doral Academy

Preston Renord, Miami Palmetto

Logan Reynolds, Miami Westminster Christian (Athlete)

Kaden Ryder, Coral Springs Coral Glades (G)

Ronin Roberts, Miami Gulliver Prep

Steven Romero, Miami Coral Park

Sebastian Ruiz, Hialeah American

Billy Saleh, Coral Gables (G)

Jake Santovenia, Miami Archbishop Carroll (Athlete)

Joey Siciliano, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy

Henry Jean-Simon, Miami High

Larry Slocum, Davie Nova (DL)

Justin Smiley, Miami Monsignor Pace

Deric Smith, Fort Lauderdale Dillard (G)

Jeremy Smith, Coral Gables (T-Athlete)

Livenzo Stephens, Fort Lauderdale

Rafael Suarez, Miami High

Lakota Tanner, Davie Western

Rashad Taylor, Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson (G)

Julian Terry, Miami Gulliver Prep

Tavares Tookes, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (G)

Jaylin Torres, Miramar

Joany Urbina, Doral Academy

Alex Valdes, Miami Coral Reef

Ivan Vasquez, Homestead Everglades Prep (G/T)

Mitchell Vidal, Miami Westminster Christian (Athlete)

Evan Wallace, Plantation American Heritage

Ethan Watts, Miami Gulliver Prep

Damar Williams, Miami Booker T. Washington

Ta’darius Williams, Homestead South Dade (T)

Roland Wilson, Coconut Creek Monarch (G)

Ethan Wolfe, Miami Gulliver Prep

Jeremiah Young, Miami Edison

KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE CLASS OF 2026

If you are really excited about the future of offensive linemen in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, keep your eye on the rising sophomores.

This group may be as talented as we have watched in a long time:

Ekeem Atehortua, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna

Barrett Bilotta, Pembroke Pines West Broward

Jaylen Blackwell, Miami Booker T. Washington

Anthony Brown, Miami True North Classical Academy

Yaniel Crespo Jr., South Miami

Steven Dawkins, Miami Central

Tomas De Maria, Miami Gulliver Prep

Daniel Dunaway, South Miami

Dyllan Dunaway, South Miami

Aundre Franklin, Somerset Homestead South (T)

William Gedeon, Coral Springs Taravella (T)

Bryan Granger, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (C)

Demetrius Hixon, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan

Kemetrius Hixon, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan

Ananaius Humphrey, Fort Lauderdale Dillard

Fred Jacobs, Miami Archbishop Carroll

Brandon Jeudi, Homestead South Dade

Alexander Jimenez, Miami True Classical Academy

Ernesto Lara Jr., South Miami

Jayvien Lima, Miami High

Kevin Pena, South Miami

Ronald Riley, Miami True North Academy

Sebastin Schirino, Homestead Everglades Prep (G)

Alexandro Schmitt, Pembroke Pines West Broward

Khyze Smith, Miami Jackson

Kirby Viotal, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna

Teddy Welch, Fort Lauderdale St, Thomas Aquinas

TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA (MIAMI-DADE & BROWARD) PROSPECTS – CLASSES 2024-2027. LAST UPDATED: February 28, 2023. https://larryblustein.com/prospects/tracking-south-florida-prospects COLLEGE COACHES ARE WATCHING ALL THE TIME, SO LET’S KEEP UPDATING – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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