When you talk with Cypress Bay head coach Bret Hood about the 2023 season, he would much rather talk about the 7-1 start than the way the year ended.

While those seven wins set the tone and pushed the Lightning into the state playoffs, losing to rival Davie Western twice within three weeks was what many will remember about the year.

While several holes need to be replaced this coming season, this spring and into the summer will tell how far this program can go in 2024.

This team will rely on a rising senior (2025) class that has several prospects coming back. That group will need to use experience and talent along with leadership.

Here are some of those 2025 prospects to keep an eye on:

CLASS OF 2025

Rafael Baccala, DE, 5-11, 195 – 3.8 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17624972/rafael-baccala

Eli Collin, TE, 5-11, 205 – 4.3 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17624976/Eli-Collin

Eain Hersh, QB, 5-10, 190 – 3.3 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17624962/Eain-Hersh

Zac Hersh, WR, 5-9, 175 – 3.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19668449/Zachary-Hersh

Zach Halum, DL, 5-10, 200 – 3.2 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17625000/Zacharia-Halum

Jacob Lopez, CB, 5-10, 185 – 4.2 GPA.

TAPE:  https://www.hudl.com/profile/17624942/Jacob-Lopez

Milton Milledge, CB, 6-0, 190 – 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16946045/Milton-Milledge

Alexander Palmer, LB, 5-11, 215 – 4.4 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17624940/Alexander-Palmer

Manuel Pardo, OG, 6-0, 225 – 3.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18336008/manuel-pardo

Santi Paz, WR/DB/WR, 5-9, 165 – 3.9 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17624988/Santi-Paz

AWAITING SPRING VIDEO

William Cusson, DL, 6-2, 225 – 3.4 GPA

Andrew Guillen, OC, 5-10, 200 – 4.0 GPA

Brian Guzman, DL, 6-0, 215 – 3.4 GPA

Jason Jordan, S, 5-10, 185 – 3.8 GPA

Rood Olson-Benel, Athlete, 6-0, 185

LIGHTINING WILL LOOK TOWARD THE FUTURE

While the rising senior class will be leading the way, keep an eye on the underclassmen where there are some quality football players to watch. Here are a few who figure to give this program a major boost:

CLASS OF 2026

Lorenzo Lopez, TE, 6-1, 195 – 4.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18613107/lorenzo-lopez

Sushanth Mortala, OL, 6-4, 260 – 2.7 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19381374/Sushanth-Mortala

Ronald Thomas, WR, 6-3, 185 – 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19227296/Ronald-Thomas

AWAITING SPRING VIDEO

Harwens Garnier, DB, 5-10, 180 – 2.8 GPA

Grayson Jones, WR, 5-10, 165 – 3.4 GPA

Zachary Lemasters, LB, 5-10, 210

Mateus Lucena, PK, 5-11, 190 – 3.5 GPA

Micah Nicholls, S, 6-1, 185 – 3.4 GPA

Sean Pineda, DL, 6-1, 220 – 2.9 GPA

Jaylen Reid, RB, 5-7, 180 – 3.8 GPA

Demo Thiakos, OT, 6-1, 220 – 3.6 GPA

Kaan Yapar, DL, 6-1, 230 – 3.1 GPA

CLASS OF 2027

AWAITING SPRING VIDEO

Hunter Cullen, TE, 5-11, 190

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They had won nine games in the regular season with only a 15-0 setback to Miami Christopher standing in the way of a perfect regular season.

The goal at veteran head coach Mike Manasco and his Miami Palmetto Panthers had set were indeed reachable and were realistic.

Over the past five seasons, this is a program that was right in the middle of the race to reach state, and 2023 was a season where things started to fall into place.

After a district title and a state playoff win over Doral Academy, it was time to get over that hump with Davie Western standing in the way.

Once again the dreams of reaching the school’s first ever state football championships were dashed when they fell 19-9.

That loss and the graduation of some top prospects sent this team into the off-season with a feeling that the rising senior (2025) class would need to step up and fill some huge shoes.

That 2025 class is indeed stacked with talent, but will it be enough to finally conquer that mountain that this program has not been able to climb?

This class will be led by prospects such as three-year performer Cameron Sapp (WR, 5-9, 165), Marquis Robinson (WR, 5-10, 165 – 2.9 GPA), Kadir Battle (WR, 5-7, 160 – 2.6 GPA), Stanley Leger (WR, 6-2, 160), Lucas Goenaga (QB, 6-1, 195 – 3.8 GPA), Ethan Lopez (RB, 5-10, 190 – 3.51 GPA), Wesley Samuels (RB, 5-11, 180 – 2.5 GPA), James Orange (DB, 5-11, 165 – 2.9 GPA), Corey Pruitt, Jr. (DB, DB, 5-9, 155 – 2.8 GPA), Patrick Lawrence (LB, 6-2, 200 – 3.77 GPA), Simorey Smith (LB/HB, 5-10, 195 – 3.25 GPA), and linebackers/edge rushers Jerald James (6-3, 215 – 2.5 GPA), Matthew Brand (6-0, 185), and Dylan Miranda (6-3, 205 – 3.12 GPA).

The class also will roll out Jahprece Joseph (LB, 5-9, 190 – 3.02 GPA), Daniel Fandino, OL, 6-0, 260 – 3.19 GPA), Notre Dame-bound Davion Dixon, DL, 6-2, 310 – 3.2 GPA), Armaan Kazi, DL, 6-1, 205 – 3.31 GPA), Raphael Latortue (DL, 6-3, 250 – 2.81 GPA), Corey Campbell (DL, 6-0, 225 – 2.52 GPA), Judah Scriven (DL, 6-0, 215 – 2.78 GPA), and long snapper Rodrigo Marron (5-9, 155 – 2.96 GPA).

ARE THE PANTHERS A DEEP TEAM?
While the 2025 class will provide the much-need experience, talent and leadership, the underclassmen will also be looked upon to make an impact.

Here is a look at some of the 2026 (rising juniors) and 2027 (rising sophomores):

CLASS OF 2026

Keep an eye on prospects such as Varian Terry (RB, 5-8, 160 – 3.01 GPA), top-flight transfer Anthony Brown (OL, 6-5, 315 – 3.70 GPA), Lucas Martinez (OL, 5-11, 220 – 3.48 GPA), steady Wynton Jones (DB, 5-10, 160 – 2.5 GPA), Braylen Green (DB/WR, 5-11, 165 – 2.5 GPA), Corey Swint (WR/DB, 5-11, 160), Kevin Joseph (WR, 5-9, 175 – 3.3 GPA), Willie Dannah (DB, 5-10, 155), Nikolai Moise (DB, 5-9, 150 – 2.53 GPA), Prince Smith (Edge/LB, 6-0, 206 – 3.88 GPA), and quarterback Charles Flowers (5-10, 165).

CLASS OF 2027

Keep an eye on young playmakers such as Aiden Butler (RB, 5-9, 165), Jahari Collier (DL, 6-2, 235 – 2.77 GPA), Matthew Cili, WR, 5-10, 150 – 2.5 GPA), Ezekiel Herring (WR/DB, 5-10, 165), Kelsey Veargis (DB, 5-9, 155 – 2.83 GPA), Dion Johnson (DB, 5-11, 165), and linebacker Mathias Augustin (6-0, 195 – 3.4 GPA).

There are also Rashad Fuller (OL, 6-2, 285 – 3.25 GPA), Elijah Johnson (OL, 6-2, 290 – 2.67 GPA), Zion Flowers (OL, 6-2, 240 – 3.7 GPA), Joaquin Mejia (OL, 6-3, 305 – 3.2 GPA), and two-way lineman Angel Irizarry (6-1, 265 – 3.10 GPA).

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Until Miami Ransom Everglades dropped a 35-13 decision to 1M Regional champion Miami Archbishop Carroll, very few football fans paid any attention.

This is a program that has been an afterthought for many through the years, and while swimming and soccer have taken center stage for as long as many can remember, football has slowly found its way into the picture.

Because of their 8-1 season last year, the Raiders started to receive some recognition. Add in some standout talent on both sides of the ball and om special teams and the perception and respect change – in a major way.

During a stretch in 2023, this team outscored the opposition, 323-89 with five shutouts.

As they headed into the off-season there was a sense that repeating what happened this past year.

With a new head coach moving in, this spring and summer would be more about getting to know Joe Supple – the football coach.

Supple is someone that has been a part of the Ransom Everglades landscape for many years, serving as girls’ basketball as well as a teacher and dean.

What Supple and his staff were out to do this spring and summer is bring together all the talent this program has.

Here are some of the prospects to keep an eye on:

CLASS OF 2025

Kaige Brown, DB/Athlete, 5-10, 165. Track & Field.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16041701/Kaige-Brown

Ron “R.J.” Donaldson, Jr., OLB, 6-4, 185.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16041717/Ron-Donaldson-Jr

Mateo Gutierrez, OLB, 6-2, 195.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16041729/Mateo-Gutierrez?

Rudy Pages, OL, 6-3, 225. 3.65 UWGPA. 34 ACT, Basketball Player.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16041748/Rudy-Pag%c3%a9s

Chase White (OL/LS, 6-4, 220).

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16041779/Chase-White

AWAITING SPRING VIDEO

Harrison Lamnin (DL, 6-0, 245)

Mason Lastra (DB, 5-10, 165)

Noah Martin (LB, 6-0, 190)

Reid Rosenberg (WR, 6-2, 165)

CLASS OF 2026

Edwin Carr, DL, 5-10, 205.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16773237/Edwin-Carr

Rauli Matos, WR, 6-3, 175.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16773251/Rauli-Matos

Jack McCarron, RB/LB, 5-10, 185.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16773225/Jack-McCarron?

Mack Srebnick, OL, 6-0, 230.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16041777/Mack-Srebnick

Juan Velazco, Athlete, 6-0, 180. Baseball Prospect

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16773220/Juan-Velazco

AWAITING SPRING VIDEO

Jackson Crowley (OL, 6-0, 225)

Carlos Lavernia (PK, 6-1, 180)

CLASS OF 2027

Alec Martinez-Bolivar (PK, 5-10, 165).

TAPE:  https://ww.hudl.com/profile/16773211/Alec-MartinezBolivar

Hunter White, LB, 5-11, 175.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16773214/Hunter-White

AWAITING SPRING VIDEO

Tyler Grossfield (Athlete, 5-11, 160)

Colross Hucks (DL, 6-2, 210)

CLASS OF 2028

Neimann Lawrence, QB, 6-2, 190. 3.8 GPA. Baseball Prospect.

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

Finn McCarron, WR, 6-0, 150.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18318817/Finn-McCarron

Colton Smith, WR/DB, 5-8, 155.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19374286/Colton-Smith

Hans van de Kreeke, CB, 5-11, 160.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18324979/Hans-Van-de-kreeke

Ronald Williams, WR, 5-8, 145.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19299515/Ron-Williams/about?

AWAITING SPRING VIDEO

Noah Alce (RB, 5-9, 145)

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To say that Boyd Anderson has not been relevant on the football field for much of the past decade would indeed be an understatement.

In the past 66 games, the Cobras have been 22-44, which includes a pair of 1-9 seasons.

While many have become used to this program not being in the playoff mix, there are some like B.A. graduates and current head coach Kevin Claxton who are not accustomed to the program being on the bottom of the pile.

This is Lauderdale Lakes – where youth football used to dominate the landscape and send many of the elite players to 3050 NW 41st Street in Lauderdale Lakes.

Claxton was a huge part of that success before going on to star at the University of Wisconsin and eventually coach in Madison for the Badgers.

What will it take for things to turn around? First of all, this program needs to start taking back their community – and instead of seeing these prospects head to other schools – they need that year-round commitment to getting better.

The rising senior (2025) class will be looked upon this coming season for the talent and leadership.

Here are a few of those:

Edrick Bush, WR/KR, 5-9, 165 – 2.9 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17564923/65411750f55fcd0a00cf60d6

Al Pachino Channer, DT/OG, 6-6, 307 – 2.77 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18047259/6549ef2596761b10889cf356

Kedvenson Clement, DE/OL, 6-1, 220.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16858320/654bd8c64bb2c40190bb152a

Devin Dipoala, Athlete, 5-10, 185 – 3.6 GPA,

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19385720/Devin-Dipoalo

Camren Henry, DB, 6-0, 160 – 3.2 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17536397/659e0d0617626a0a1c6ac3ef

Jaylon Taylor, CB, 5-9, 160 – 2.7 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16989058/65453675578d22047465697a

AWAITING SPRING VIDEO

Zyrie Stewart-McLaren, WR, 6-1, 150 – 2.6 GPA

THE FUTURE DEPENDS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE UNDERCLASSMEN

As the 2025 class will do their part to help this program turn the corner, the underclassmen will be needed as well.

This spring will be very important for the 2024 season.

CLASS OF 2026

Deshawn Blair, WR/DB, 6-3, 160 - 2.9 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20407554/655d2310478d7f0604f60304

Dametrius Hixson, OL, 6-7, 330 – 2.8 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17878385/6553bd8d0dcadc0aecdfdfcf

Kametrius Hixson, DL/OL, 6-3, 250 – 3.1 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17920275/6547a69332e69e0490b4b82c

Arron Powers, QB, 5-9, 160 – 3.1 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18110164/651862c9664b0c159c9458d2

CLASS OF 2027

AWAITING SPRING VIDEO

Tylin Brown, LB/RB, 6-0, 170 – 2.8 GPA

Devon Germeille, OLB/WR, 6-3, 170 – 3.3 GPA

Keondre McClover, WR, 5-10, 170 – 3.2 GPA

Zach Riviere, CB, 5-11, 150 – 2.7 GPA

Elijah Stitt, Athlete, 5-9, 130

Coach Claxton and the Cobras also have some 2024 current seniors who are still looking to move on to that next level. Just reach out to him.

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