Once again on Wednesday night the South Florida High School Sports Radio Show took center stage with seven impressive guests.

Each and every week, the FM 104.3 WQAM radio program attracts the newsmakers in high school sports, recruiting college sports – not only locally, but throughout the country.

The show gives listeners an opportunity to hear about college football programs statewide from the media that cover them. It also focuses on the coaches who use the state of Florida – Miami-Dade and Broward Counties in particular.

The show, which has run for nearly two decades, has become a popular listen for recruiting fans as well as high school sports purists, focusing on coaches and players in all sports.

Here is a look at the way Wednesday went:

The Florida Gators came up with a big opening night win against Long Island University and now they will host a feisty USF team. Corey Bender from Gators Online talked about it all.

COREY BENDER ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/florida-gators-reporter-corey-bender-for-gator-online-f2bc7

The Willie Simmons era got off to a great start with a win over Bethune Cookman University. Kevin Barral talked about FIU’s first game and looked ahead to No. 2 Penn State this Saturday in State College, Pennsylvania.

KEVIN BARRAL ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/kevin-barrall-fiu-sports-fbb05

The University of Miami showed the country on Sunday night that they will indeed have one of the top teams in the country after beating defending national runners up Notre Dame. Adam Lichtenstein from the South Florida Sun Sentinel spoke about the Hurricanes.

ADAM LICHTENSTEIN ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/miami-hurricanes-beat-reporter-adam-lichtenstein-for-the-south-florida-sun-sentinel-15802

How about the FSU Seminoles! After a 2-10 season in 2024, their huge upset win against Alabama on Saturday was indeed something that vaulted this program from No. 40 to No. 14. Chris Nee from 247 Noles joined the program to break down the win and look ahead to the rest of the season.

CHRIS NEE ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/noles-247-reporter-chris-nee-1822f

The Homestead South Dade Bucs are off to a 2-0 start as first year head coach Patrick Burrows talked about the team so far – and what lies ahead during the 2025 season.

PATRICK BURROWS ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/south-dade-high-school-head-coach-patrick-burrow-99bdb

After losing in the 4A state semifinals a year ago, the Fort Lauderdale Dillard Panthers are out to show that they have the talent to make a serious run at a state title game. Off to a 2-0 start, head coach Demitris Mincey Sr. talked about the team and season.

DEMITRIS MINCEY ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/dillard-head-coach-demetris-mincey-fa174

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Miami-Dade/Broward Class of 2028 Prospects Being Recognized

When it comes to football talent in south Florida, it doesn’t matter what class they are in. They are all gifted.

As the Class of 2026 is directly on the clock, and the 2027 juniors are being looked at by colleges and universities across the country, a growing group of sophomores are taking their place in the spotlight as well.

With so many Class of 2028 players stepping up last year and during the off-season, there are more that are starting to make a statement already this season.

As we spotlight hundreds and hundreds of prospects – many before fans and recruiting analysts ever watch them perform, our list continues to grow every week, and while we aren’t going to list every player in this talented class today, we welcome your input on prospects that we need to highlight.

Here are some of those players:

Noah Alce, RB/FS, 5’11, 172, Miami Ransom Everglades – 3.6 GPA. Basketball.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20553361/Noah-Alce

Chanavis Chance Jr., LB, 6’0, 185, Plantation.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22769095/Chanavis-Chance-Jr

Zion Davis, CB, 6’0, 170, Miami Killian.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19062824/Zion-Davis

Jeremy Douglass, RB, 5’10, 165, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22920702/68a8847afc0d8dd46acc1230

Jacob Fernandez, K/P, 5’8, 150, Miami Christopher Columbus – 3.0 GPA. 

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22590028/Jacob-Fernandez

Damien Harvey, DT, 6-1, 250, Miami Central – 3.7 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22980313/Damien-Harvey

Tromon Isaac, WR, 5’10, 170, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19498576/Tromon-Isaac-Jr

Aden Johnson, Athlete, 6’5, 200, Hollywood McArthur.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22947332/Aden-Johnson

Kadon Johnson, DT, 5-10, 245, Pembroke Pines Flanagan – 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23078812/Kadon-Johnson

Za'Kari Johnson, WR, 6’1, 175, Plantation.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/24237216/Zakari-Johnson

Neimann Lawrence, QB, 6’0, 202, Miami Northwestern.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19349836/Neimann-Lawrence

Quartavius Lyons Jr., CB/Athlete, 6’1. 170, Miami Central.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19062829/Quartavius-Lyons-Jr

Michael McDuffie, RB/DB, 5-11, 185, Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian Academy.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20291948/Michael-Mcduffie

Ryan McPhun Jr., Athlete, 6-1, 208, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas – 4.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20173668/Ryan-Mcphun-Jr

Steven Moore, LB, 6-1, 215, Miami Central – 3.2 GPA. Wrestler.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19498770/Steven-Moore

Jordan Murray, OL, 6-2, 290, Coconut Creek Monarch – 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23518672/Jordan-Murray/about

Peter Pierrre, WR/Athlete, 6’4, 210, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23299239/Peter-Pierre

John Rhoden, WR, 5’11, 165, Pembroke Pines Charter – 3.7 GPA. 

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/23108362/68a9f23d61298adcbfcded5c

A'mir Sears, Athlete, 6’1, 175, Pembroke Pines West Broward.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18445689/Amir-Sears

Armani Strong, WR, 6'2, 185, Miami Norland.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/24638961/Armani-Strong

Nijal Thigpen, OL, 6’6, 280, Miami Carol City – 3.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9288079/nijal-thigpen

Antonio Wilcher, DL, 6-2, 280, Miami Southridge.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19062885/Antonio-Wilcher-Jr

Xavier Wright, DT, 5-10, 230, Pembroke Pines Charter – 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22950465/Xavier-Wright

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We will see it each and every week here in south Florida (Miami-Dade & Broward).

Because of the competition that is on display weekly, and the teams are playing each other – being the top program in this loaded region of the country will not be defined until the state championships are played in December.

The great thing about these two counties is that all the top teams will square off against one another, leaving no doubt which team is better than the other.

With the second week of the season now in the books, we are getting a better idea of which programs are moving toward the top, and that makes for great season ahead.

As we race toward the third week of the regular season, here are some of the team to continue watching and keep an eye on:

1 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (5A, 1-1). The Raiders jumped into the win column with a convincing 72-6 win against Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson. THIS WEEK: 9/5 - @ No. 7 Miami Christopher Columbus. NEXT WEEK: 9/12 – Davie Western.

2. Plantation American Heritage (4A, 1-0). The defending 4A state champion Patriots were off during Week 2. THIS WEEK: 9/5 – No. 5 Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna. NEXT WEEK: 9/12 - @New Orleans Edna Karr, Louisiana.

3. Miami Northwestern (3A, 0-1). The Bulls’ game with Venice was postponed due to lightning and bad weather. THIS WEEK: 9/4 – Miami Carol City. NEXT WEEK: 9/12 – No. 8 Miami Norland.

4. Miami Central (3A, 1-0). The Rockets finally played a game – beating Miami Edison, 50-12, and showing that the rumors of them being down were seriously overblown. THIS WEEK: 9/5 - @Miami Booker T. Washington. NEXT WEEK: 9/12 – Pompano Beach.

5. Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (1A, 1-1). The Lions registered their first win of the season – on the road against No. 18 Hollywood McArthur, 28-14. THIS WEEK: 9/5 - @No. 2 Plantation American Heritage. NEXT WEEK: @Miami Edison.

6. Miami Southridge (6A, 1-0). After several lightning delays against Miami Christopher Columbus to open the season, the Spartans had no problem with Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman, 63-22. THIS WEEK: 9/4 - @No. 10 Miami Palmetto. NEXT WEEK: 9/13 - @Hialeah.

7. Miami Christopher Columbus (7A, 0-1). After having their game with Miami Southridge stopped several times because of the weather, the Explorers traveled to Maryland to play Olney Our Lady of Good Counsel, losing a tough 14-7 decision. THIS WEEK: 9/5 – No. 1 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. NEXT WEEK: 9/12 – No. 10 Miami Palmetto.

8. Miami Norland (4A, 1-1). The Vikings rebounded from an opening night loss with a dominating 42-13 win against Miami Carol City. THIS WEEK: 9/5 - @ Homestead South Dade. NEXT GAME: 9/12 - @ No. 3 Miami Northwestern.

9. Fort Lauderdale Dillard (4A, 2-0). The Panthers registered their second win of the young season, beating Fort Lauderdale Stranahan, 44-6. THIS WEEK: Fort Lauderdale Northeast. NEXT GAME: @Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson.

10. Miami Palmetto (7A, 1-0). The Panthers opened the season with a convincing 35-0 win against Miami Booker T. Washington. THIS WEEK: 9/4 – No. 6 Miami Southridge. NEXT WEEK: 9/12 - @No. 7 Miami Christopher Columbus.

11. Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy (4A, 2-0). The Mavericks continued to impress with a hard-fought win against the Community School of Naples, 14-10. THIS WEEK: 9/4 - @Miami St. Brendan. NEXT WEEK: 9/12 – Miami True North Classical Academy.

12. Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy (5A, 2-0). The Lions continued to show why they will be one of the top teams in south Florida with a 36-6 win against Doral Academy. THIS WEEK: 9/5 – Hialeah Gardens. NEXT WEEK: 9/12 – No. 19 Miramar.

13. Coconut Creek Monarch (6A, 1-1). The Knights jumped into the win column with a 48-10 win against Deerfield Beach. THIS WEEK: 9/5 - @Ramsey John Bosco, New Jersey. NEXT WEEK: 9/12 - @Sanford Seminole.

14. North Miami (5A, 2-0). The Pioneers captured the Inter-City trophy with a 20-13 win against North Miami Beach before nearly 4,000 fans. THIS WEEK: 9/5 - @Dr. Krop. NEXT WEEK: 9/12 - @Pembroke Pines Charter.

15. Coconut Creek (5A, 1-0). The Cougars won for the second straight week, beating Sunrise Piper, 33-6. THIS WEEK: 9/5 - @Davie Western. NEXT WEEK: 9/12 – Deerfield Beach.

16. Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (2A, 0-1). The Chiefs had their contest against Hollywood South Broward called off and pushed back because of poor weather. THIS WEEK: 9/5 - @Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian. NEXT WEEK: 9/11 – No. 17 Pembroke Pines West Broward.

17. Pembroke Pines West Broward (6A, 0-2). The Bobcats traveled to Georgia to play in against power Camden County and came up short, 32-13. THIS WEEK: 8/29 - @Camden County, Georgia. NEXT WEEK: 9/4 – No. 20 Plantation. NEXT WEEK: 9/11 - @No. 16 Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons.

18. Hollywood McArthur (5A, 0-1). The Mustangs made their 2025 debut at home against No. 5 Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna and dropped a tough 28-14 decision. THIS WEEK: 9/5 - @No. 19 Miramar. NEXT WEEK: 9/12 - @Weston Cypress Bay.

19. Miramar (5A, 1-1). The Patriots broke through with a 13-12 win against No. 20 Plantation. THIS WEEK: 9/5 – No. 18 Hollywood McArthur. NEXT WEEK: 9/12 - @ No. 12 Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy.

20. Plantation (4A, 1-1). The Colonels lost for the first time this season to No. 19 Miramar, 13-12. THIS WEEK: 9/4 - @ No. 17 Pembroke Pines West Broward. NEXT WEEK: 9/12 – Sunrise Piper.

Here are some other programs that you will be hearing from this coming season:

Independent

Fort Lauderdale University School (1-2)

Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy (1-1)

Miami Coral Reef Football (2-0)

1A

Miami Archbishop Carroll (0-0-1)

Miami Edison (1-1)

Miami True North Classical Academy (0-2)

Miami Westminster Christian (2-0)

2A

Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian (2-0)

Miami Booker T. Washington (0-2)

Miami Carol City (1-1)

Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace (1-0)

Miami Gulliver Prep (0-1)

Miami Immaculata LaSalle (2-0)

Miami Killian (1-0)

North Miami Beach (0-2)

3A

Miami St. Brendan (1-0)

4A

Hialeah (1-1)

Miami Belen Jesuit (0-2)

5A

Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (0-0)

6A

Davie Nova (1-1)

Doral Academy (0-1)

Miami Dr. Krop (0-1)

Pembroke Pines Flanagan (1-0)

Sunrise Piper (0-2)

7A

Davie Western (0-1)

Homestead South Dade (2-0)

Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman (1-1).

Weston Cypress Bay (1-1)

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When it comes to high school football in south Florida, it has come to a point where the interest is fading and the crowds are less than spectacular.

While everyone realizes that the interest – outside of the powerhouses and their matchups every year – is not what it used to be, it is a given where 500 fans at any regular season game is the norm.

Last Saturday night, while rain and lightning dictated the first two weeks of the season, Mother Nature threw many a positive curve on Saturday night at Traz Powell Stadium.

Instead of dodging hours of delays, North Miami and North Miami Beach got together at the same site where the two schools started their rivalry 54 years ago, and while the programs have always had that intense feeling no matter what the sport is, on this Saturday evening, the fight for the Inter-City Trophy actually meant something.

With nearly 4,000 fans on hand, it was a throwback to when this rivalry was heated and often meant a post-season playoff spot.

While North Miami is in Class 5A and NMB is 2A, the three hours was intense and competitive. It was refreshing to see the Pioneers and head coach Gerald Cox and the Chargers and veteran head coach Jeff Bertani settle things on the field.

PIONEERS REMAIN UNBEATEN

After an opening night win against Miami Jackson, the Pioneers moved to 2-0 with a 20-13 win with Miami Dr. Krop, Pembroke Pines Charter and Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian coming up before a huge matchup with Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy on Sept. 7.

On Saturday night, North Miami had a number of prospects step up in the win:

2026 – Jordan Bernard, DE/OLB

2026 – Jayce Brennen, DB, 6’0, 180

2027 - Michael “Mikey” Cabre, 5’7, 160

2026 – Cameron Canon, WR, 5’10, 180

2026 - Isaiah Charlier, CB, 5’9, 160

2026 – Angelo Cope, LB

2026 – Bryan Lombardy, DB, 5’11, 165

2027 – Hector Paul, RB, 5’7, 155

2028 – Legend Powell, RB, 5’8, 160

2027 – Austin Shroyer, LB

2026 - Carlos Wilson Jr., QB, 6’0, 190

2027 - Austin Shoyer, LB, 5’9, 175 

WEEK 2 RESULTS

Camden County, Georgia 32, Pembroke Pines West Broward 13

Coconut Creek 33, Sunrise Piper 6

Coconut Creek Monarch 48, Deerfield Beach 10

Coconut Creek North Broward Prep 31, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy 14

Coral Gables 20 Hialeah ABF 0

Davie Nova 14, Coral Springs 12

Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian 21, Fort Lauderdale NSU University School 18

Fort Lauderdale Dillard 44, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan 6

Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest 45, Pompano Beach 6

Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas 72, Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson 6

Fort Myers Bishop Verot 44, Miami True North Classical Academy 34

Hallandale 24, Fort Lauderdale 19

Hialeah 46, Miami Belen Jesuit 7

Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy 36, Doral Academy 6

Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna 28, Hollywood McArthur 14

Homestead South Dade 31, Homestead 0

Miami Central 50, Miami Edison 12

Miami Coral Reef 23, Miami Sunset 0

Miami Immaculata LaSalle 50, Miami Jackson 0

Miami Norland 42, Miami Carol City 13

Miami Southridge 63, Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman 22

Miami Springs 52, Southwest Miami 14

Miami St. Brendan 28, Miami Beach 17

Miami Westminster Christian 42, Somerset South Homestead 0

Oakland Park Northeast 40, Coral Springs Taravella 28

Pembroke Pines Flanagan 40, Weston Cypress Bay 24

South Plantation 31, Coral Springs Coral Glades 14

Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy 14, Community School of Naples 10

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