When plans were made for the first Broward National Football Showcase two years ago, the plans were to bring in programs from across the country to play Broward County teams.
The idea was to make it a showcase that would catch the eye of the country, who has always thrived on national matchups.
Throughout the years, it has been Florida schools who are often the road teams, and while the objective was to get the best matchups possible, having Broward County as the host was the reason that this was created.
With a successful opening year that brought in programs from California, Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, Washington D.C. And Pennsylvania, it set the table for the second year where the event attracted St. Frances Academy (Maryland), St. John Bosco (California), St. John’s Prep (Washington D.C.). Highlands (Virginia), Milton and Cedar Grove (Georgia) and Cardinal Gibbons (North Carolina) who all came to the event.
With Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, Plantation American Heritage, Davie Western, Coconut Creek Monarch, Miramar and Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons hosting, it was certainly three days that captured the attention of the football-starved country.
With ESPN once again involved and the event now recognized nationally, the 2024 schedule is the best yet.
With Dave & Busters, Hollywood, the Broward Education Foundation, Joe DiMaggio’s Children’s Hospital and Memorial Hospital among others, the 2024 roster of teams will be impressive and feature nationally ranked teams.
“It’s like a college bowl atmosphere,” said Co-Founder Dr. Kevin Perry. “The teams fly in, stay at the best hotels, attend area attractions such as the famous Jungle Queen and the Miami Marlins games, eat great food and are driven around south Florida.”
“When Shawn Cerra and I came up with the idea, it was made with bringing in the best teams for the seven games,” Dr. Perry added.
With the addition of a Florida school (Lake Mary) as well as Miami-Dade (Northwestern), this year’s showcase will be first class and will garner plenty of attention.
Here are the matchups:
THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 AT COCONUT CREEK HIGH
5 p.m. – Peachtree Ridge, Georgia (10-2) vs. Coconut Creek Monarch (11-3)
8 p.m. - Miami Northwestern (4-6) vs. Coconut Creek (10-3)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23
7 p.m. - Lake Mary (10-2) at Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (9-4).
7 p.m. - Plantation American Heritage (10-2) vs. Milton, Georgia (13-2, State Champion), St. Thomas Aquinas
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
Hoover, Alabama (5-7) vs. Davie Western (9-4), 12 noon.
Las Vegas Bishop Gorman (12-0, State & National Champion) vs. Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (14-1, State Champion), St. Thomas Aquinas, 4 p.m.
Bellflower St. John Bosco, California (11-2) vs. Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (14-0, State Champion), St. Thomas Aquinas, 8 p.m.
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When it comes to competing and bringing everything they have each week, Miami Edison’s football program continues to be a thorn in the side of several south Florida programs.
With head coach Luther Campell ignores the players who leave his program for grass they believe is greener somewhere else and builds with prospects who want to be Red Raiders.
Winning four of the first five games in 2023, it was enough to push this team into the state playoffs once again – although they dropped a decision to Miami Central, there was a feeling that with a solid off-season, positive things can happen.
Spring football starts next week, and several newcomers will use the month to not only improve but get video to send off to colleges before the start of the 2024 season.
Here is a look at some of the rising seniors (class of 2025) who figure to lead this program:
Darius Currington, DL, 6-2, 300 – 3.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15869701/darius-curington
Jaheem Johnson, OL, 6-3, 320 – 2.5 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19906178/Jaheem-Johnson
Anthony Joicin, DE/OLB, 6-3, 210.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19862419/Anthony-Joicin/about
Nathaniel Jolly, S, 5-7, 145.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18024925/Nathaniel-Jolly
Sterling Joseph, RB, 5-8, 190 – 4.7 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16345950/Sterling-Joseph
Mylik McClary, OL, 6-6, 340 – 3.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17337197/654fc2035ca92e0b8466e6dc
Joseph Olesco, WR/SS, 5-11, 160 – 2.9 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17646056/Joseph-Olesco
Emmanuel Poitier, 6-2, 203 – 2.8 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17877843/Emmanuel-Poitier
Jett White, DB, 6-2, 175 – 3.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16227000/Jett-White
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Andre Hepburn, Athlete, 6-2, 180 – 3.0 GPA
Thaddrick Milbry, DL, 6-0, 230 – 2.8 GPA
Luis Morales, Athlete, 5-8, 165
Christopher Obsaint, RB, 5-5, 125 - 2.5 GPA
Reginald Ray, DB, 5-9, 155 – 2.5
KEEP AN EYE ON THE TALENTED UNDERCLASSMEN
While the rising seniors will have the experience and leadership, the underclassmen will be needed to help with depth and to make an impact as well.
Check out these gifted underclassmen, heading into spring:
CLASS OF 2026
Kelvon Blount, CB, 5-11, 150 – 3.5 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20668425/kelvon-blount
Jamarcus Girtman, DT, 5-10, 243.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19730378/Jamarcus-Girtman
Larry Spring, S, 6-1, 175 – 3.5 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17855590/Larry-Spring
Tyre Vieux, DB, 6-1, 170 – 3.3 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19914171/Tyre-vieux
Jett White, DB, 6-2, 175 – 3.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16227000/Jett-White
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Nasir Cruz, OL, 5-9, 220
Richard Doresma, DB, 5-9, 135
Devon Jones, Athlete, 5-8, 170 – 3.0 GPA
John Jones, DB, 6-0, 160 – 3.1 GPA
Derrick Miller, DL, 6-1, 220 – 3.32 GPA
Thomas Miller, Athlete, 5-10, 150 – 3.4 GPA
Javion Roberson, DL, 5-11, 200 – 3.4 GPA
David St. Jean, DB, 5-7, 130 – 2.45 GPA
CLASS OF 2027
Kyammarri Pierre, OT, 6-3, 225 – 3.5 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20544886/Kyammarri-Pierre
Javon Rosario, LB/FB, 5-11, 200 – 3.7 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20455642/Javon-Rosario
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Kanarious Harris, Athlete, 5-8, 168
Ahmad Joseph, OL, 5-10, 260
Kayden Julmiste, WR, 5-9, 155 – 3.0 GPA
Noel Nelson, OL, 6-4, 285 – 3.4 GPA
Javion Roberson, , DL, 6-1, 225 – 3.4 GPA
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For the second time in as many years, some of the best high school 7-on-7 teams had the opportunity to showcase some elite talent.
With spring football getting started next week, 32 Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach County teams headed to Cardinal Gibbons, Coral Glades and St. Thomas Aquinas on Saturday, playing some very competitive games.
On Sunday all the teams headed to St. Thomas Aquinas in search of the 754 and 954 titles – and when the dust settled, the Fort Lauderdale Panthers and the Chaminade-Madonna Lions came away with titles.
The event, which was hosted by the Broward County Officials Association was another first class and well-run production by Jeff Pratt and his amazing group of men and women.
DILLARD FOR THR SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR
Last season, in the first year of the event, the Dillard Panthers came away with the 754-team championship, and while they had a tough Saturday at Cardinal Gibbons, they more than made up for it on championship Sunday at St. Thomas Aquinas.
Dillard opened the second day with a 22-1 win over Miramar Everglades, staying alive with a matchup against Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy. After falling behind, 14-0, the Panthers reeled off 28 straight points and beat the Mavericks, 39-24, and moving into the semifinals.
The semifinal contest against Sunrise Piper saw them showcase plenty of talent in a 36-25 win and moved into the finals of the 754 Division.
The title game against Coconut Creek proved to be one of the most exciting in a contest that went back and forth.
In the end, it was the Panthers and head coach Demitris Mincey that came away with a 22-20 victory.
“The kids came to play on Sunday after a tough Saturday,” Mincey explained. “Now it’s time to get ready for spring.”
On Saturday, Dillard lost to Chaminade-Madonna, beat Boca Raton and Boca Raton Spanish River.
CHAMINADE-MADONNA STAYS STRONG TO WIN 954 CROWN
Coming into Sunday as the No. 3 seed in the 954 Division, head coach Dameon Jones and Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna went a perfect 5-0 and came away with a win against No. 1 seed Davie Western.
The talented Lions began the day with a 35-16 win against Lantana Santaluces, followed that up with a 29-15 victory over Wellington Palm Beach Central and moved into the semifinals.
In that semifinal contest against West Boca Raton, they came up big with a 29-15 decision and set up the No. 1 vs. No. 3 contest.
Chaminade-Madonna had beaten Dillard (29-7), Boca Raton Spanish River (31-6) and Coconut Creek (44-19) on Saturday.
Rising senior receiver Kyle Washington was dselected as MVP.
In addition to Dillard and Chaminade-Madonna, other programs who competed over the two days included Oakland Park Northeast, Delray Atlantic, Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan, Boca Raton Spanish River, Somerset Academy Key Charter, Coral Springs Coral Glades, Coconut Creek Monarch, Pembroke Pines West Broward, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas at South Plantation, Hollywood South Broward, Pembroke Pines Flanagan, Miami Norland, Pembroke Pines Charter, Hollywood Hills, Wellington, Miramar, Weston Cypress Bay and Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace.
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There are two ways to look at the 2023 season for Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman’s football team.
While the year ended 5-6 with a four-game losing streak, the Gators and head coach Ariel Cribeiro did begin 5-2 and played well enough to reach the state playoffs.
With a first-round setback to 4M state champion Miami Christopher Columbus, this program headed into the off-season with a feeling that a solid spring and summer could give them enough momentum and another post season appearance.
If you have followed this program over the past five seasons, you know that while winning is important, it’s about the development, teaching and coaching that has kept impressive players at the school – while bringing in other difference makers.
With an eye on the Class of 2025 rising seniors, there is plenty to be excited about.
Here are some of those prospects who figure to make an impact:
Trevor Darling, DE, 6-2, 240.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18600492/6564d333bd6a5f11fcad7afc
Brando Gudino, DE, 6-0, 200.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2MXHXB
Ja’Montay Parks, Athlete, 6-1, 180.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2MYLLh
Kyjuan Taylor, RB, 5-11, 190.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2N1pAk
Ashley Thomas, DL, 6-0, 250 – 3.1 GPA.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2MhuaU
THE FUTURE LOOKS REALLY GOOD
As much as the rising senior class will be where the experience and leadership come from, there is simply no shortage of talent in the underclasses.
Here is a look at some rising juniors and sophomores:
CLASS OF 2026
Adesegun Adewoye, OL, 6-4, 240 – 3.4 GPA.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2M921S
Darryl Bell, Athlete, 6-0, 190.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2LmS07 3.2 GPA.
Adrian Morales, TE/DL, 6-3, 200
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2MiaXn
Julian Prieto, WR, 6-3, 170
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2MWwng
CLASS OF 2027
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Tristan Barnett, Athlete, 6-2, 150
Jayden Perera, Athlete, 6-1, 170
Christian Rust, Athlete, 6-0, 170
Kingston Rust, QB, 6-2, 220
Rah’Saan Williams, DL, 6-1, 220
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When coaching icon Steve Davis stepped down at Plantation, the void was large and the vast knowledge he taught his fellow coaches and athletes moved on to the next step of his life.
Respected as one of the best, most loyal and classiest football minds we have had in south Florida, Davis leaves behind a legacy that will be tough to follow.
But this is Steve Davis. You know even though he is not in charge, he is not far behind to ease in first year head coach Darel Strong, who like Davis, knows the community, players and understands what lies ahead.
With close ties to the youth programs and younger players, Strong is respected as someone who has played the game at a high level and has prepared himself for this position.
Strong is not taking over a program that doesn’t know how to win. He is also not having to start from scratch. He is anxious and ready to start his era of a program that has indeed been a force on the local football landscape.
For much of the past two decades – with Davis and Frank Hepler, the Colonels have remained in the spotlight.
As they come off a tough season, where they finished 6-5 – with a state playoff appearance – the returning players and coaches would much rather play on the 5-1 start than dwell on the final half of the season.
As spring is now less than two weeks away, the emphasis will be on the rising senior (2025) class. Here is a look at some of those prospects:
Andre Barrington, WR, 5-10, 165.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17660650/Andre-Barrington
Taurus Damon Jr., CB, 5-11, 155.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17684478/Taurus-Damon-Jr
Ashton Jackson, DE, 6-2, 260.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15990990/Ashton-Jackson
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Jaden James, OL/DL, 6-3, 300.
Moses Jenkins Jr., OL/DL, 6-5, 315 – 3.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16418302/Moses-Jenkins
Jace Williams, S/LB, 6-0, 185 – 4.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18607213/jace-williams
PLENTY WILL BE EXPECTED FROM THE UNDERCLASSMEN
If this program is going to continue building, the underclassmen will be essential. The Colonels have some impressive young prospects that they will use this coming season.
CLASS OF 2026
Naijah Arnasalam, S/WR, 6-1, 180.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18032221/Naijah-Arnasalam
Jayden Chico, QB, 6-1, 205 – 4.98 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14791400/654938fe2347520e802972cc
Ja’Kari Johnson, S/WR, 5-11, 165.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20082475/Jakari-Johnson
CLASS OF 2027
Jemari Foreman, CB, 5-11, 160.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20704528/Jemari-Foreman
Larry Morgan, CB, 5-11, 155.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20036644/Larry-Morgan
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