While North Miami Beach finished 4-7 last season and finished 2-2 in a competitive district, there were many things that the Chargers could be excited about.
This program lined up against eight state playoff opponents, competing against some of the toughest teams in the state. They have long been criticized for playing such a rigorous schedule but playing the opponents they do helped to land the Chargers in the state playoffs.
With veteran head coach Jeff Bertani in charge at his alma mater for much of the past three decades (third longest tenure in the state), he has managed to turn out top-flight players and advanced to the state playoffs.
As this current rising senior (2025) class will lead, add experience and talent, the future of this program is what excites Bertani, his coaches and fans.
There are three 2025 players who will become those leaders and lay the foundation for the future.
CLASS OF 2025
Tyrese Bell, OL/DL, 6-2, 250.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17708005/Tyrese-Bell
Santhonax Labonte, LB/TE, 6-1, 200.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17863600/Santhonax-Labonte
Gio Olivo, DB/WR, 6-1, 170.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16046348/Gio-Olivo
HOW ABOUT THAT FUTURE!
With 15 underclassmen coming out of spring as prospects to watch, the Chargers believe that they have some young difference makers, who continue to be loyal to the program and have been around this team for several years as youngsters waiting their turn.
To compete with powerhouses who stack their roster with new players every year, NMB continues to develop talent from the youth program, and while winning cures everything, there are some future players who could help turn the corner.
Here are some of those future catalysts to keep an eye on:
CLASS OF 2026
Dylon Casimir, DE/OL, 6-1, 205.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17944264/Dylon-Casimir?
Justin Petit-Homme, LB/RB, 5-11, 190.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17711788/Justin-PetitHomme
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Jaheem Beckford, DL/OL, 6-5, 240
Jordan Jones, DB/WR, 6-2, 195
Jonathan Louis, DL/OL, 6-0, 250
CLASS OF 2027
John Gray, DB/RB, 5-9, 180.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19428595/John-Gray
Byron Turner, DB/WR, 5-10, 170.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19408549/Byron-Turner
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Andre Hyppolyte, DB/WR, 6-0, 170
Davion Swann, LB/RB, 6-1, 200.
Giovanni Valentine, DB/WR, 5-10, 160.
CLASS OF 2028
AWAITING FALL VIDEO
Trayveon Capio, DL/OL, 6-1, 250
Karl Desir, DL/OL, 6-2, 230
Jeremiah Rawlings, DB/RB, 5-8, 145
Kemari Redely, LB/OL, 6-0, 190
Aiden Spivey, DB/WR, 6-0, 160
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The past two years, Homestead High School has thrust itself into the football spotlight throughout Florida.
While it may have been new to see this program on elite landscape, it is actually nothing new to the fans who have supported this team and its players since the doors were opened over 40 years ago.
While they have come up short the past two years in the state title game to national powerhouse Fort Lauderdale, the fans and alumni have never stopped supporting this school.
Having more than their share of elite football talent through the years, this has long been a program that has managed to remain in the spotlight.
In a recent intrasquad scrimmage at Naranja Park, it was indeed all about community – and with alumni, parents and fans coming out to watch the 2024 teams go through spring workouts, the players and coaches could not be more thankful for the support.
At the conclusion of the two-plus hour scrimmage, head coach Ronnie Thornton Jr. made sure that every player went around to everyone who came out to thank them for spending their morning watching and appreciating the hard work the Broncos have put in.
As they went into spring, there is very little drop off in talent, and it showed. The rising senior (2025) class will be at the center of the team’s success.
Here is a look at some of the 2025 prospects who will be counted on:
Loutravious Brown, LB, 6-0, 205 – 2.8 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16860419/Loutravious-Brown
Kevin Cascudo, WR, 5-9, 160 – 3.2 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14848120/kevin-cascudo
Kaelem Collins, LB/TE, 6-0, 230 – 3.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16919440/Kaelem-Collins
Cordae Gamble, DB, 5-8, 150 – 2.45 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17701179/Cordae-Gamble?
Jocarian Garret, RB, 5-9, 170 – 2.7 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16572228/Jocarian-Garrett
Darriel Harper III, WR, 5-10 160 – 3.5 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15189516/Darriel-Harper
James Johnson, OL/DL, 6-2, 290 – 2.8 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16186425/James-Johnson
Malachi “Bubba” Lewis, QB, 6-3, 190 – 3.7 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16633271/Malachi-Bubba-Lewis
Johannes Mager, DE, 6-4, 230 – 3.5 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18769000/Johannes-Mager
Joseph Mackey, DE, 6-2, 180.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17053194/Joseph-Mackey
Cortez Mills, WR, 6-2, 180 – 2.6 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16469433/Cortez-Mills
Javier Moss, DB, 5-10, 190 – 2.45 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17626818/Javier-Moss
Preston Renord, OL, 6-2, 290 – 3.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17631468/Preston-Renord
Semaj Smith, DB, 6-0, 180 – 2.833 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17043371/Semaj-Smith
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Christopher Candidate, DB, 5-10, 165
Lance Grant, DB, 6-0, 170 – 3.0 GPA
HOW ABUT THE SUTURE FOR THIS PROGRAM?
While the rising senior class will provide the experience and talent – along with leadership – keep an eye om a very gifted underclass, which will be a place to watch this coming season.
Here is a look at some of the players to watch the rest of spring and into the summer:
CLASS OF 2026
Walter Esters, DL, 6-1, 235 – 3.25 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20356509/Walter-Esters
Michael Harris, DE, 6-4, 180 – 2.5 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19384823/michael-harris
Brandon Jeudi, OL/DL, 6-1, 275 – 2.7 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19375828/Brandon-Jeudi?
Duane Johnson, LB, 6-1, 190 – 2.5 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18235670/Duane-Johnson?
Kemari Morrison, RB, 5-9, 160.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19269163/Kemari-Morriso
Malik Penson, Athlete, 6-1, 175.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18197874/Malik-Penson
Keyon Smith, DE, 6-0, 170 – 2.8 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19407747/Keyon-Smith
Wilson Smith, CB, 5-10, 160 – 2.8 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18381873/Wilson-Smith
Ronnie Thornton III, DB, 6-1, 185 – 3.7 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18855185/Ronnie-Thornton-III
Marquis Williams, Athlete, 6-0, 170 – 3.6 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17739650/Marquis-Williams
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Derrick Harris, OL, 6-1, 335 – 3.1 GPA
Marquis McBride, DB, 5-9, 165 – 2.5 GPA
Michael Stevens, LB/DE, 6-0, 190
Monte West, WR, 5-10, 165 – 3.3 GPA
Stephen Williams, DB, 5-10, 165 – 2.8 GPA
CLASS OF 2027
Roosevelt Getter, OL, 6-0, 235.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20912264/Roosevelt-Getter
Cecil Smith, RB, 5-8, 160.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20496279/Cecil-Smith
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Andrew Bradwell, DT, 6-0, 270
Damian Fisher, LB, 5-10, 215
Tyree Howard, Athlete, 5-9, 175
Jahmir McCall, WR, 5-7, 150
T’ari Miller, DB, 6-3, 180
Justo Rodriguez, OL, 6-7, 315
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Over the past few years, the Miramar High football program has turned heads in late October into November.
The Patriots and head coach A.J. Scott have used the early portion of the season to play a competitive schedule and prepare for the stretch run.
Winning the district once again last year, this team went 6-1 down the stretch, which gave them 12 October-November wins the past two seasons.
Early season losses to Virginia power Highland Springs, Fort Lauderdale Dillard and 3M four-time defending state champion St. Thomas Aquinas got them ready to make a statement late in the season.
Despite an eight-point loss to 4M power Davie Western to close out the regular season, the Patriots beat Hialeah American and Miami Belen Jesuit in the first two rounds of the state playoffs. That set up a region final game at Homestead. This year, even though they lost, 22-17, it was a game that they could have won. Remember, Homestead ended up taking St. Thomas Aquinas down to the wire in Tallahassee in the state title game.
With several key positions to fill, there is a sense that this will be a deep enough team to make yet another run this coming season.
Here are some of the prospects to keep an eye on throughout the rest of the spring and into the summer:
CLASS OF 2025
Kelcey Blue, DB, 5-11, 165.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16755217/Kelcey-Blue
Jeffery Fye, DB, 6-2, 150.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19345534/Jeffrey-Fye
Demetrius Gaulden, OL, 5-11, 260 – 2.8 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18411354/Demetrius-Gaulden
Samuel Griffin, LB, 5-11, 225.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20021871/Samuel-A-Griffin
Demetrius Harrington, OL, 5-9, 262 – 2.6 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18411555/demetrius-harrington
Tristen Hill, WR, 5-8, 155.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20225159/Tristen-Hill
Ceabon McKinney, RB, 5-5, 150 – 2.6 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16251286/Ceabon-McKinney-Jr
Darrel Mitchell Jr., WR, 5-6, 160.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16674028/Darrel-Mitchell-Jr
Max Mondesir, WR, 5-9, 145 – 3.3 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15970209/Maxinot-Fils-Mondesir
Keandre Moore, LB, 5-9, 200 – 2.7 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16367859/Keondre-Moore
Lavon Moss, DB, 5-7, 145 – 3.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17647754/Lavon-Moss
Nehemiah Pittman, WR, 6-3, 175 – 3.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18541083/Nehemiah-Pittman
Joseph “R.J.” Reddick. LB, 6-1, 185 – 3.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://access.qwikcut.com/highlights/64e428b60613b4574dbeb652
Antoine Thomas, LB, 5-9, 215 – 2.9 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16674106/Antoine-Thomas
Jaylin Torres, OL, 6-2, 240 – 2.5 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16720985/Jaylin-Torres
Kahleel Warthen, OC, 6-3, 250 – 3.6 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16722671/kahleel-warthen
Quinmarri Washington, WR, 5-9, 170.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18411299/Quinmarri-Washington-87
Lamon Witherspoon, OL, 5-11, 275 – 3.4 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18507499/Lamon-Witherspoon
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Andre Blutcher, DL, 6-2, 250
Alex Jackson, RB, 5-7, 160
McKenzie Sanon, OL, 5-11, 270
Xavier Wilson, DB, 5-9, 155 – 2.6 GPA
Cayson Young, RB, 5-5, 165 – 3.3 GPA
CLASS OF 2026
William Brown, DB, 5-9, 155.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17976016/William-Brown
Ka’nard Boucard, DB, 6-0, 165 – 2.8 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18380550/KaNard-Boucard
Jamie Harris, DL, 5-10, 160 – 2.5 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18507474/Jamie-Harris
Jahkari Reynolds, DB, 6-0, 160 – 2.9 GPA,
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18412111/Jakhari-Reynolds
Jayvin Smart, QB, 6-0, 175 – 2.8 GPA,
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18447778/Jayvin-Smart?
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Jairam Rousley, DL, 6-1, 225
CLASS OF 2027
Jonathan Plaisir, DL, 6-3, 166.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20010245/Jonathan-Plaisir
Tyler Reid, RB, 5-6, 155 – 2.8 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20012149/Tyler-Reid
Jamal Rivas, QB, 6-0, 150 – 2.8 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20230064/Jamal-Rivas
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When you happen to be in the same district as a program that has gone to the state finals in three of the past five years, you must raise the bar – every season.
For Doral Academy and head coach Eddie Delgado, having to line up against Miami Christopher Columbus has put them in a position where either you get better or sit home. The Firebirds have opted to build this team back to where it was a few years back.
What last year was about for this program came down to rebuilding an entire offensive backfield, offensive linemen and several key players who departed after the 2022 season.
Although they were 5-5, the good news was they made the state playoffs and showed vast improvement throughout the season.
As spring rolled around, the objective was to continue getting better, and with a rising senior (2025) class leading the way, they have the talent to compete and get over that hump.
Here are some of those 2025 players who figure to continue stepping up:
CLASS OF 2025
Marcus Antelo, WR, 6-1, 170.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13483060/654849882352620a404d6551
Samuel Catalan, WR, 6-0, 175.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19657679/65ce983eda5b420b3c767e63
Nicholas Garcia, RB, 5-9, 200.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16683394/65185b6b0c536509a421c138
Erick Hernandez, OT, 6-4, 260.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17355591/651f5e71b02371046803c5bb
Jayson Lopez, WR, 5-8, 160.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12951930/654ef987b3c9e4110cd6bbd2
Diego Montes, OL, 6-1, 270.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16332223/653f2af42ab1070a883c5d05
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Ricardo Gaitan, RB/TE, 5-10, 185
Brett Rayon, OL, 5-11, 235
Jason Sastre, DL, 6-1, 235
Aiden Zamora, DL, 6-1, 270
THE FUTURE IS WHERE THINGS WILL GET EXCITING
As the rising senior class will provide talent, experience, and leadership, it will be up to the underclassmen to add depth and prospects who will see the field early.
Here is a look at some of those younger players expected to make a statement in 2024:
CLASS OF 2026
Jordan Lleo, QB, 5-10, 155.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16945641/Jordan-Lleo/highlights
Karmelo McCrae, DB, 5-8, 155.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18196806/Karmelo-McCrea/highlights
Joel Miller, RB, 5-10, 175.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19808791/Joel-Miller/highlights
Dannell Wesby, RB/WR, 5-9, 145.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19657623/65b316d2b5362d06a0dd356d
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Yaseen Elmissiry, OL/DL, 6-1, 230
Brooklyn Diaz, DB, 5-8, 155
Gianni Fornaris, LB/DE, 5-10, 185
Joshua Lleo, WR/RB, 5-7, 140
Michael Moscoso, OL/DL, 6-1, 240
CLASS OF 2027
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Matthew Lopez, LB/RB, 5-10, 185
Jeancarlos Rodriguez, DL/OL, 6-2, 215
Max Selma, DB, 5-10, 160
Mathew Vargas, DE, 5-10, 200
Rylen Zamora, TE/DE, 5-11, 205
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After six weeks of the 2023 high school football season, the Miami Palmer Trinity football team sat 5-1 and were confident about the remainder of the season.
Being in the same region as several elite programs, head coach Mark Reese and this team realized that if they were going to pull off a surprise, the second half of the year would have to see this team play its best football of the year.
Instead of pulling off some surprises, the team went 1-3, which included a loss to region champ Miami Archbishop Carroll and the year came to an end at 6-4.
The positives certainly ended up outweighing the negatives – with a state playoff appearance and the ability to give several underclassmen valuable experience.
That group of underclassmen – the rising seniors (2025) will indeed be the nucleus for this program in 2024.
As spring started and with summer right around the corner, the experience and leadership that the 2025 prospects bring to the table will be very important.
Here are some of those players:
CLASS OF 2025
Matteo Blazuoli, OL/DL, 6-0, 210.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17821779/63eeea48b534940e1cbe2310
Emil Infante, H-Back, 6-3, 180.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13294599/657094ccd21c4603f0e1b37f
LOADED 2026 PLAYERS GIVE THE TEAM PLENTY OF CONFIDENCE
As the 2025 prospects will lead the way, the Falcons believe that they have enough rising juniors (2026) along with some newcomers to keep things going.
Here are some of those gifted football players who should make an impact:
CLASS OF 2026
Andre Bailey, QB, 5-9, 160.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13294599/63ee8a8e6e819204c404c13e
Tommy Barcinas, LB, 5-10, 170.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14136977/638ced1d066b5307dc08aa06
Kaan Kinay, OL/DL, 6-4, 210.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14136977/6564a88e64e94b0ab0e2c3b4
Fernando Martinez, OLB/SS, 5-10, 180.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17588518/655d45cbb022950480ae6e09
Declan McGlaughin, 6-1, 170.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17067077/65dca9b017634e0370425a29
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Nicola Campiani, WR, 6-0, 165
Guilherme Ferreira, OL/DE, 6-3, 210
William Polo, DL, 6-1, 270
Riley Potter, OL, 6-4, 315
Cook Roberts, PK/P, 6-2, 150
Hudson Truby, WR, 6-2, 155
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