At a recent 5-on-5-line camp in Fort Lauderdale, several “big men” from all over did their thing in front of coaches and media members on hand.
With offensive and defensive linemen getting more of the spotlight these days with several exposure events, getting that well deserved publicity is only a play away – and that is something that Coral Gables High 2027 standout Stive-Bentley Keumajou Yondui has found out. The native of Cameroon, this 6’4, 290-pounder has been one of the off-season prospects that many have been watching, and for good reason.
He not only plays football, but basketball and soccer as well – showing he is not your average high school athlete.
A two-way (DT/OG) standout who has been getting plenty of attention from major colleges and universities across the country has been just what the Cavaliers and second year head coach Derick Murdock have been looking for as they build this once iconic program with talent and plenty of promise.
While prospects like Stive-Bentley Keumajou Yondui don’t just walk through the door every day, the Rise Preparatory Academy (3.4 GPA) student has given this program a huge life as the off-season is in full swing.
Coming off a 4-5 season, this program is out to build on the 2025 season – and they have a mix of veteran prospects with some young players getting the opportunity to showcase their talent.
Among the other players in this 2027 (rising senior class), Aiden Leon (QB), Zayd Muhammad (DE/OLB), Mylo-Elijah Tshinkola (DT) and receiver Donmondre Williams.
LARGE GROUP OF UNDERCLASSMEN WAITING TO CONTRIBUTE
As there is a nucleus of rising seniors for experience and leadership as well as exposure, the Cavaliers are stacked with plenty of younger prospects as well.
The rising juniors (2028) include Knox Austin (WR), Eden Brown (WR/CB), Dexter Cunningham (WR), David Jaramillo (LB) and defensive tackle Yadir Reyna.
If the future is going to be bright for this program, look at the rising sophomore class (2029) where Xavier Arellano (WR), Sirdarrell Bolton (OL/DL), Carlton Brown (CB), Jordan Byron (OL/DL), Gary Casimir (CB), Jayden Centeno (CB), Dhillon Cunningham (CB) and Iring Flood (DE) all have potential.
The class also has Prince Garcia (WR), Noah Hernandez (PK), Jayden Illescas (DL), Brandon Love (CB), Jayden Manuel (TE/DT), Daniel Martin (OL/DL), Johan Quincoces (DE), James Smith (WR/LB) and defensive back Emmanuel Sosa.
CORAL GABLES CAVALIERS
Hialeah ABF Academy, W 20-0
Miami High, W 34-8
Miami Carol City, L 21-14
Miami Palmetto, L 43-0
Miami Braddock, W 41-0
Miami Christopher Columbus, L 45-7
Miami Beach, L 29-20
Homestead South Dade, L 23-0
Southwest Miami, W 64-0
MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD INFORMATION YEAR-ROUND. https://larryblustein.com/
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..
Over the past two regular season, the Fort Lauderdale Dillard Panthers have dominated play – winning 10 straight this past season.
While the Panthers were upset in the opening round of the state playoffs this past season, head coach Demetris Mincey Sr., his assistant coaches and players have held on to the belief that hard work would certainly keep this program in the spotlight.
With the off-season in full swing, this is a program that has a belief that they will be right back in the mix when play starts in late August.
Even with the loss of over 30 players from a 10-1 team in 2025, the
Panthers will return some solid football talent – especially with the rising seniors (2027).
That class is led by heavily recruited Anthony Jennings III (WR/CB – 3.5 GPA), but also has some other prospects who have the experience and leadership to make 2026 more successful.
Among those players include Ayden Bain (WR – 3.0 GPA), Christopher Belabre (OL – 4.0 GPA), Jacquess Brown (OL), Kyle Brown (WR), Mikhail Bryant (OLB), Khamare Burke (OLB), Samuel Compare (WR), Sterphend Derisma (DL), Joziaah Eason (DB) and versatile Mychael Graham (DE/MLB).
The class also will have Anthony Mclemore (DT), Quentin Murray (LB/DE), Alexander Pinder Jr. (RB), Ja’Corey Rhoden (DB), J’a’Rodd Rhoden (DB), Justin Spence (DT), Treyson Silvanie (DB), Antonio Smith (DB), Tory Thornton (DB) and defensive back Octavian Tucker (DB).
STRONG UNDERCLASSMEN WILL HAVE PLENTY OF TALENT
As the rising senior class will be competitive and talented, so will many of the younger players – starting with the rising juniors (2028) such as Marion Clark (RB), Randall Gordon (DB), Harold Graham (DB – 3.0 GPA), Sacari Jordan (OLB/SS – 3.0 GPA), Dylan Randolph (WR – 3.0 GPA), Kofi Rojo (OLB), Javari Sapp (WR), Jamarion Strong (DE/TE) and two way lineman Tyrese Thompson (OL/DL – 3.4 GPA).
Also keep an eye on state-rated 2029 quarterback Lamech Rucker Jr. (4.0 GPA).
2025 DILLARD PANTHERS RESULTS
Orlando Dr. Phillips, W 39-0
Fort Lauderdale Stranahan, W 43-6
Oakland Park Northeast, W 66-0
Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson, W 63-0
Miramar, W 21-17
Riviera Beach Suncoast, W 66-0
Pompano Beach Blanche Ely, W 35-0
Lake Worth Dr. Joaquin Garcia, W 38-24
Boynton Beach, W 41-13
Deerfield Beach, W 56-0
Plantation, L 21-14
MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD INFORMATION YEAR-ROUND. https://larryblustein.com/
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..
If anyone out there has the recipe for success on the football field in south Florida, Miami Belen Jesuit head coach Nick Oyarzun is awaiting your call.
In this day of transfers, homes school education and moving around at a record pace, building a programs is nowhere as easy as it used to be, and for the Wolverines, having a 3-7 season is not what this program had become used to over the years.
Let’s face it – 2026 is certainly a different time when it comes to producing winning football programs in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, and while some new faces pop up each year, it’s usually the same cast that finishes near the top and is in the race for a state championship.
While coaches get the applause when they win, and the blame when they have losing seasons, the only answer these days is to develop talent at a young age – and in Belen’s case – play on the fact that the education the student/athletes receive will be second to none.
Getting prospects early on at this school has long been the answer, and even in these rough times, families have to believe that while athletics are fashionable, it’s a quality education that sets you up for the rest of your life.
Look at the Ivy League, Patriot League and several other conferences at the collegiate level and they have long been able to create that balance between academics and what happens in the athletic arena.
RISING SENIORS ARE READY TO TAKE CHARGE
If the process is going to take hold in the coming years, the rising senior (2027) class will have to start the ball rolling – with experience and leadership playing a huge part.
Among those rising seniors putting in the work this off-season includes Jayden Armstrong (OL), Nico Arrieta (RB), Adriano Cajigas (DB), Sebastian Caraballo (OL), Lucas Carillo (LB), Joshua Duran (TE), Danny Garcia (RB), Aiden Rodriguez (DL) and offensive lineman Nicolas Succar.
HOW DOES THAT FUTURE LOOK?
As the rising senior class will be the place to start, the underclassmen will also be part of the story this spring, summer and into the 2026 season.
Among the Class of 2028 players to watch will be Nico Avino (P/K), Francisco Irurita (DB), Marcelo Perez (RB), Henry Rodenberg (DB), Noah Rodriguez (OL) and linebacker Luca Toledo.
Class of 2029 rising sophomores will also have talent that will be looked upon to not only add depth but make a huge difference. Keep an eye on Oliver Alonso (DL), Magdiel Cortez (WR), Connor Cueto (OL), Angelo Mora-Echeverry (FB), Jake McFarlin (QB), Giancarlo Morales (DB), Julian de la Osa (RB), Esteban Suarez (OL), Michael Vega (TE/LB) and versatile Alex Vega (TE/LB).
Incoming freshmen (2030) quarterback Marcus Vega and Marcos Barrientos (WR/DB) will also be worth keeping an eye on. So will eighth grader Vincent Nolte (QB).
2025 BELEN JESUIT WOLVERINES
Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian, L 42-11
Hialeah, L 46-7
Miami LaSalle Immaculata, L 34-3
Key West, L 22-15
Miami BridgePrep Village Green, W 47-0
Hialeah American, L 20-14
Southwest Miami, W 42-0
South Miami, W 43-0
Miami Gulliver Prep, L 26-14
Miami Killian, L 44-0
MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD INFORMATION YEAR-ROUND. https://larryblustein.com/
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..
By Dave Brousseau
FORT LAUDERDALE – In the 2024 BCAA Big 8 girls basketball tournament guard Jaelynn Housey dropped 40 points against Western in the first-round game and added another 38 points in loss to Blanche Ely the following night.
Waiting for another big-time moment finally came for the Titans senior guard in the championship game against St. Thomas Aquinas on Saturday at Fort Lauderdale High.
With under 30 seconds left in regulation Housey proved she was clutch again with a pair of key baskets that would lead the Titans to a 56-52 victory over Aquinas.
“This definitely a great moment for our team,” said Housey. “Our goal was to continue to work as a team. This win is a surreal moment. It’s great.”
It was Nova’s fourth Big 8 championship and first since 2018.
“She’s a special kid that makes coaching look a lot easier,” said Nova coach Jason Hively. “That kid shows up every day, every night. She’s been doing that her whole career. She was the reason we won this tonight and she’s the one we earned this tonight.”
Nova (19-4) had to fight off all the Raiders’ chances to take a late lead. But it was Housey’s late key baskets as time wound down that secured the Titans victory.
Housey got sufficient support from Ya’iyah Young with 13 points, J’Yan Tyrell (11 points and Kr’mora Evans (10 points).
“This is the most complete group we’ve had since 2018,” said Hively. “We’ve been in the gym working really have the past couple of weeks. This is the type of momentum looking ahead into districts.
Nova’s win snapped a three-game losing streak against Aquinas. The Titans lead the series against Aquinas 23-3 in games played over the past 25 years.
Aquinas (15-8) was led by senior forward and Notre Dame signee Isabella Sangha with 22 points, with 10 points coming in the fourth quarter that kept the Raiders close.
Sophomore guard London Thomas added 16 points but was held scoreless in the fourth quarter.
“It’s tough to fight back when you put yourself in a hole,” said St. Thomas Aquinas coach Emily Williams. “When you go against good team, sometimes you fall short.”
Dave Brousseau is a veteran journalist who worked at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and is a longtime BCAA Correspondent. Need to reach out to him? Contact him at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
By Dave Brousseau
FORT LAUDERDALE – It took the St. Thomas Aquinas boys basketball team 28 years to win its first BCAA Big 8 boys championship last year.
With a chance to become a repeat champion the Raiders need only one year to become the eighth team to become a back-to-back winner.
Led by Junior guard Clarence Westbrook Jr., 22 points, the Raiders defeated Miramar 68-60 Saturday night Fort Lauderdale High.
Westbrook averaged 25.7 points through three games and was named the tournament MVP. He scored 30 points in the Raiders Big 8 opener against Boyd Anderson.
“We got off to a good start,” said Westbrook. “We set the tone and in the second half we felt the score was still 0-0. We played hard because Miramar is a very good basketball team. The chemistry we have here is unmatched. We work hard in practice every day for moments like this. That’s why we got the job done.”
Aquinas (21-4) got off to a fast start and outscored the Patriots 35-15 in the first half after all five starters for the Raiders combined for 21 second quarter points.
“Our guys are relentless and resilient and that’s why we were able to win back-to-back championships,” said St. Thomas Aquinas coach Julius Sandi. “We’ve been in multiple moments like this including last year’s state championship.”
Westbrook added 14 second half points to offset any Miramar (17-8) comeback Kellson Sandi added 12 points, Derek Sandi 11 points and Zane Elliot 10 points.
Now the Raiders will focus district and regional tournament play as the seek to defend their Class 6A state championship.
The Raiders defense did a solid job in preventing only one player to score in double digits.
Jayson Negin was Miramar’s biggest threat as the junior guard led the Patriots (17-8) with 22 points.
Dave Brousseau is a veteran journalist who worked at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and is a longtime BCAA Correspondent. Need to reach out to him? Contact him at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.