When they were eliminated in the third round of the state football playoffs last November by Miami Palmetto, Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman High had completed an 8-5 season that watched this program compete against some of the top programs in south Florida.

As head coach Ariel Cribeiro, a Goleman alumnus talked to his team following the loss, he spoke about the year-round commitment that this team continues to put in.

In an era where losing players to others schools is unfortunately the norm, the Gators have been able to pretty much keep their prospects around because they have bought in to the balance this program has created.

Success on the football field has not always come easy for this program, which is tucked away in Miami Lakes. Baseball, soccer, volleyball, softball, wrestling and being a strong academic school is what this program has long been known for. While football has been added to the roster of positives, the academics is what continues to keep families from enrolling their students here.

As they head toward spring, there is also talent that comes back and comes in that will keep this team relevant, and that is something that the administration, student body and supporters will rally around once again.

With several seniors moving on – including Darryl Bell III, who is on the depth chart this spring at FSU – there are some quality players coming back such as Jakaris Love-Laidler, Isaac Pena and Timothy Potts (3,455 yards and 40 touchdowns) to name a few.

While some more talent could be added over the summer, here is a look at what the college coaches will see during the spring and college tour visits:

CLASS OF 2027

Raul Agramonte Jr., DB, 5’8, 160 - 3.0 GPA. 950 SAT.

TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2T8EnX

James Butler, LB, 5’10, 185 - 3.0 GPA.  980 SAT.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19604827/James-Butler

Chance Darling, DB, 5’9, 170 - 3.0 GPA. 1000 SAT.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/24189855/Chance-Darling

Johnathan Harris, RB, 5’10, 195 - 3.4 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/21978931/Jonathan-Harris

Jakaris Love-Laidler, WR, 5’9, 160 - 3.4 GPA.

TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2Ss5CM

Dorian McCrae, WR, 6’0, 165 - 2.7 GPA.

TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2T76nM 

Ethan Medina, EDGE/LB, 6’1, 225 - 3.0 GPA. 950 SAT.

TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2TJ14U 

Isaac Pena, DB, 5’10, 165 - 3.1 GPA.

TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2TK8fS

Timothy Potts, QB, 6’1, 170 - 3.4 GPA.

TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2TJ6e1

Marvelous Shonde, OL 6’1 310, 2.9 GPA.

TAPE:http://www.hudl.com/v/2THnRb

AWAITING SPRING VIDEO

Davian Allende, OL, 6’0,  305 - 3.2 GPA

Jeremiah Olivares, EDGE, 6’3, 230 - 2.7 GPA

CLASS OF 2028 

David Veras, DL, 5’10, 230 - 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2THfvw

CLASS OF 2029

Kwame Thomas, WR, 5’9, 150.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26742122/Kwame-Thomas-Jr

AWAITING SPRING VIDEO

Gthan Louissaint, DL, 5’10, 230 - 3.2 GPA

Logan Robaina, EDGE/LB, 6’0, 200 - 3.5 GPA

Kenbrell Thompkins, Athlete, 6’2, 170

2025 MIAMI LAKES BARBARA GOLEMAN GATORS

Key West, W 62-21

Miami Southridge, L 63-22

Hialeah American, W 42-13

Hialeah Gardens, W 35-0

Weston Cypress Bay, W 35-3

West Palm Beach Cardina Newman, L 28-7

Davie Western, L 14-7

Miami Carol City, L 26-21

Coral Springs Taravella, W 56-0

Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace, W 26-8

STATE PLAYOFFS

Homestead South Dade, W 30-28

Boca Raton Spanish River, W 56-42

Miami Palmetto, L 65-41

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There is no getting around the fact that if you coach, play or follow football, you have to love the game.

In a day and age where more emphasis is put on winning rather than developing and teaching the game, it comes down to having a passion for this great sport.

As we have found out in today’s game, the objective for so many is to compete and learn enough to carry them to the next level. The more you learn in high school the better off you will be when you get to that next level. It’s a never-ending cycle of competition. That’s why you see south Florida athletes showing up on more rosters – at large and small schools across the country.

When he was hired to coach the Eagles, Anton Graham was the perfect choice. He has spent his entire coaching career teaching and developing talent, so if he can show improvement each season, he is doing what he has done from the start.

The team that he is putting together with Southwest Miami is loaded with prospects who have the passion to learn and compete, and as spring is right around the corner, you will see a roster that will reflect what they are doing with this program.

Among the key returners include Livan Morales, Matthew Lefevre, Alexander Lopez, Andis Jackson and Anton Graham to mention a few.

Here is a look at some of the student/athletes that will take the field this spring and into the summer:

CLASS OF 2027

Pedro Cabrera, WR, 6'1, 175 - 3.208 GPA.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2TnZzd

Alejandro Divo, OL, 6'2, 235 - 2.818 GPA.

TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2T8DDX

Alexander Lopez, LB, 5'9, 180 - 2.95 GPA.

TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2T7hAY

Livan Morales, WR, 5'9, 170 - 2.75.

TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2TA8Gd

Markus Vaguez, QB, 6'1, 180 – 2.5 GPA.

TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2SkSU5

Matthew Vergara, QB, 5'10, 170 - 2.523 GPA.

TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2TjCcy

AWAITING SPRING VIDEO

Danny McCray, WR, 5'9, 150

CLASS OF 2028

Lukas Aldazabal, LB, 5'9, 190 - 2.9 GPA.

TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2T7hEQ

Julien Castillo, LB, 5'10, 180 - 2.75 GPA.

TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2T7jjN

Matthew Lefevre, RB, 5'7, 170 - 3.375 GPA.

TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2T85bZ

D’Angelo Santiago, DB, 6'0, 180 – 2.5 GPA.

TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2Q7Gvq

CLASS OF 2029

Anton Graham, CB, 5'10, 140 - 2.7 GPA.

TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2T8SDz

Andis Jackson, WR, 5'6, 130.

TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2SjKe4

2025 Southwest Miami Eagles

Miami Coral Park, W 25-6

Miami Springs, L 52-14

South Miami, W 35-12

Homestead, L 56-0

Miami Ferguson, L 42-6

Miami Belen Jesuit, L 42-0

Miami Southridge, L 49-0

Miami Varela, L 7-0

Doral Academy, L 76-0           

Coral Gables, L 64-0

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After his first season as head coach at Pembroke Pines Charter, head football coach Carl Toussaint fully understands what is ahead for his program.

In a south Florida landscape where winning trophies have taken the place of old school football, Toussaint is using plenty of his military training to build this program into a competitive team where teaching and learning fundamentals of the game have become a priority.

Even in a year where the Jaguars finished 2-8, lessons were learned and prospects had their opportunity to play and learn the game firsthand.

With spring beginning within the next two weeks, the objective is to continue teaching and helping to develop talent that has been using this off-season for improvement and valuable experience.

Speaking of valuable experience, this rising senior (2027) class is all about getting exposure, and while it’s fashionable to continue to transfer programs, the reality is that Pines Charter will offer more in the way of exposure and on-the-job training for many of these gifted players looking for a chance to improve and showcase their skills.

At a time when other south Florida programs are offering a winning atmosphere, Pines Charter is giving their student/athletes a solid environment – on and off of the playing field.

With key returnees from last year – such as Josiah Knight, Gabriel Toussaint, Jahsai Juste, Dylan Jones and Jaden Balthazar, this team has some built-in producers.

Here is a look at some of the prospects this program will head into spring with:

CLASS OF 2027

Martin Alvarez-Carrea, CB/WR, 5’8, 160.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19749140/Martin-AlvarezCarrea

Jayden Gaitan, WR/FS/Athlete, 5’8, 165.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19080791/Jayden-Gaitan

Dylan Jones, RB/LB, 5’11 190.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22271892/Dylan-Jones

Carlentz Julesseus, DT/OG, 6’0, 250.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19750627/Carlentz-Julesseus

Jahsai Justen, DB, 5’8, 150.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19608968/Jahsai-Juste

Josiah Knight, RB, 5’7, 170.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22422103/Josiah-Knight

AWAITING SPRING VIDEO

Garvin Sterlin, OL, 6’1, 234

CLASS OF 2028

Jaden Baltazar, DL/OL, 6’2, 240.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22950561/Jaden-Baltazar

Giovanni “Gio” Sanchez, OL.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22951003/Giovanni-Sanchez

Gabriel Toussaint, RB/DB, 5’10, 185.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20464212/Gabriel-Toussaint

AWAITING SPRING VIDEO

Ethan Fishbein, QB, 5'10, 165

CLASS OF 2029

Gerard Salmon-Mathieu, WR, 5’9, 140.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/27017143/gerard-salmonmathieu

Jahkari Walls, WR, 5’10, 155.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/27118966/Jahkari-Walls

AWAITING SPRING VIDEO

Jahmari Walls, WR/CB

2025 Pembroke Pines Charter Jaguars

Oakland Park Northeast, W 51-0

Coral Springs Charter, L 10-8

Coconut Creek North Broward Prep, L 28-12

North Miami, L 42-0

Cooper City, L 28-13

Miramar, L 39-0

Davie Nova, L 21-7

Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy, L 54-0

Miramar Everglades, W 35-18

Hallandale, L 34-20

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If you follow high school football in south Florida – and have done so for any length of time – you know that the landscape continues to change.

While players are changing schools at a record pace, and the rich are getting richer, the majority of high school football programs have come to grips that the name of the game these days is teaching and developing.

While many are fixed on winning titles and bringing home trophies, the name of the game today – as it was 40 years ago – is to get the student/athlete ready for the next level. On the football field and in the classroom.

At Hollywood Hills, the name of the game for head coach Cedric Golden and his staff have become developing talent. As winning is still important, it is also putting these athletes in a position to get to the next level, receive and education and play the sport they’ve loved all their lives.

Coming off a 4-6 season, the Spartans have found that playing a competitive schedule – one that gives them a chance of winning each week while developing talent is indeed the only way to go.

In this day of football in south Florida, the name of the game is playing a schedule where teams are equal in numbers and in talent. As you succeed and improve, more and more players will come out for the team, creating an environment where numbers will help narrow the gap with programs who have long held an advantage.

If this team is to improve this season and get over the .500 mark, the rising senior (2027) class will be vital.

This is a group of prospects that have experience and will provide leadership to help the coaches bring those younger players along with confidence.

Here is a look at some of those players that will have the opportunity in the spring and summer to improve and get ready for the 2026 season:

CLASS OF 2027

Elijah Joseph, WR/DB, 5'8, 145 - 2.9 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22666073/Elijah-Joseph/highlights

Jamari Marshall, WR, 5'11, 135 - 2.9 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22504262/Jamari-Marshall/highlights

Eddie Pace, OL, 5'9, 230 - 3.2 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26430093/Eddie-Pace/highlights

Jaden Saintlouis, DB, 5'10, 140 - 2.6 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26450139/Jaden-Saintlouis/highlights

CLASS OF 2028

Luxon Anilus Jr., DE/CB, 6'1, 165 - 2.7 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26449221/Luxon-Anilus-Jr/highlights

Maceo Bailey, WR, 6'1, 174 - 3.3 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/24640442/Maceo-Bailey/highlights

Etai Chetrit, S/WR, 5'8, 140 - 2.6 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/27734595/Etai-Benchetrit/highlights

Malik Crawford, TE/DE, 6'2, 205 - 2.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23151281/Malik-Crawford/highlights

Jonas Desiral, DB, 5'9, 145.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26449232/Jonas-Desiral/highlights

CLASS OF 2029

Marlon Ortega, WR/S, 5,10, 153 - 2.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/30238805/Marlon-Ortega/highlights

Jaylen Richardson, SS/LB, 6'1, 180 – 2.8 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/28100279/Jaylen-Richardson/highlights

AWAITING SPRING VIDEO

Yosef Bichachi, K/P, 5'10, 145 - 3.53 GPA

Kristopher Perez, OL, 5'9, 230 - 2.6 GPA

2025 Hollywood Hills Spartans

Fort Pierce Central, L 76-6

Cooper City, L 42-26

Coral Springs Taravella, W 44-10

Miami Sunset, W 56-0

Hollywood McArthur, L 70-0

Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, L 63-0

Hallandale, L 40-15

Pompano Beach, W 47-0

Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson, W 43-37 (OT)

Davie Nova, L 41-13

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