They finished unbeaten (14-0) a year ago, winning yet another state football title.
The national rankings had them at No. 2 – even though many felt that if they played anyone in the country they would come out on top.
Head Coach Dameon Jones and his Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna Lions have become the standard for high school football programs nationally, outscoring the competition, 687-137, including an amazing 210-7 in the four state playoff games.
When the season ended, the Lions watched six players move on to elite Power “5” programs with several more attending other schools across the country.
This “factory” doesn’t rebuild – it simply reloads – as the off season proved.
While there is plenty of returning talent from last season, there are new faces as well – all will be on display this evening (5:00) for the annual spring game on campus.
Some of the top talent in south Florida made their move to Hollywood, joining some impressive returnees who are ready to head back to the state finals.
While Arwin Jackson (RB), Kyle Washington (WR), Jaquari Lewis (Athlete), Chris Ewald (DB), Kelly Sejour Jr. (DB), Bryant Junius (OLB), Craig Comrie Jr. (OLB), Ekeem Atehortua (OL), Donta Simpson Jr. (DT), and Anthony Smith (DT) return from last year, there several transfers who will also make this team one of the best in the country once again.
Among those high-profile newcomers include:
2026 – R.J. Alphonse, DE, Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman
2026 – Jabari Brady, WR, Coconut Creek Monarch
2026 – Derrek Cooper, Athlete, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (
2026 – Ben Gula, OL, Weston Cypress Bay
2025 – Camari Hall, Athlete, Hollywood McArthur
2025 – Koby Howard, WR, Davie Western
2027 – Zac Katz, QB, Miami True North Classical Academy
2026 – Dominick Kelly, DB, Tampa Robinson
2026 – Jasen Lopez, WR, Miami True North Classical Academy
2026 – Leonzay Merzius, DB, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
2025 – Matthew Pointer, DL, Fort Lauderdale
2025 – Dylan Robinson, LB, Hialeah American
2026 – Noah Sidan, PK, Miami Norland
IN ADDITION TO CHAMINADE……
Here are some other teams in action the final week of spring:
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 Edison at Pompano Beach Blanche Ely, 7
Miami Gardens 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), 7 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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One of the best times to be a football fan in south Florida will come to an end this week.
Spring football. A time when prospects can make a statement in front of hundreds of college coaches has been taking center stage in the Sunshine State from the last week of April until this coming Friday.
From all over the country, colleges and universities come to watch practices, scrimmages and games that will give them an idea of what prospects to keep an eye on during the season ahead.
While very few states have the kind of full spring that Florida has, it helps to keep this state in the spotlight as every conference at every level sends colleges down to evaluate and watch future collegiate stars.
The process will continue next week as school starts to wind down and colleges across the country will open their doors for the month of June.
Camps and 7-on-7 events will bring talent from all over the nation to schools who roll out the red carpet for players and teams.
Locally, Miami, FIU, FAU and several of the NAIA programs host daily camps to attract future players to their campus.
For the entire month, student/athletes have these memorable experiences of bonding and meeting new friends.
This week – while many other areas of the state are finished with their spring – Miami-Dade and Broward Counties will have their time in the spotlight with several games and intra-squad scrimmages that attract fans, colleges and gives the parents to see how much progress their sons have made over the past month.
Here is a look at the tentative schedule for this week:
TUESDAY, MAY 21
Coral Springs Charter at Coral Shores, 7
Miami True North at Archbishop McCarthy, 6 p.m.
West Broward Scrimmage, 5:30
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.
Hollywood Chaminade Spring Game, 5 p.m.
Miami Coral Park at Miami Varela, 3:30 p.m.
Miami Coral Reef at Coral Gables, 4 p.m.
Miami Edison at Pompano Beach Blanche Ely, 7
Miami Gardens 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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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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