Once again on Monday 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 Monday went:

The Broward County National Football Showcase will take place next week and Peachtree Ridge of Georgia will be back to compete. Head Coach Matt Helmerich talked about the Lions as they will play Sunrise Piper.

MATT HELMERICH ON MONDAY NIGHT:

https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/head-coach-matt-helmerich-of-peachtree-ridge-in-georgia-06160

It’s the start of a new school year and Craig Damon of the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) stopped by to talk about football and all the sports throughout the state.

CRAIG DAMON ON MONDAY NIGHT:

https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/craig-damon-chief-executive-officer-of-the-fhsaa-b0dfa

As the Broward County National Football Showcase gets ready for its fourth year, Orlando Dr. Phillips head football coach Rodney Wells stopped by to talk about his Panthers taking part against the Fort Lauderdale Dillard Panthers.

RODNEY WELLS ON MONDAY NIGHT:

https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/coach-rodney-wells-of-orlando-dr-philips-hs-9b9eb

The fourth annual Broward County National Football Showcase is a week away and once again some of the elite teams nationally and statewide will take part in this prestigious event. Co-Founder Dr. Kevin Perry broke down all the games and television coverage as well as the sponsors who made it possible.

DR. KEVIN PERRY ON MONDAY NIGHT:

https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/dr-kevin-perry-associate-director-and-co-founder-of-the-broward-showcase-e71e9

One of the top football teams in the state of Florida will be taking part in this year’s Broward County National Showcase when the Jacksonville Bolles travel south to take on Coconut Creek Monarch in a tremendous matchup. Head Coach Matt Toblin talked Bulldogs.

COACH MATT TOBLIN ON MONDAY NIGHT:

https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/coach-matt-toblin-jacksonville-bolles-be6ed

Who are the best high school football teams in the state of Florida? Which programs will have a chance to win the national title? Max Preps National Analyst Zack Poff broke down the teams to keep an eye on.

ZACK POFF ON MONDAY NIGHT:

https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/max-preps-national-editor-zach-poff-c3fe0

After finishing 3-7 a year ago and not winning a district game, Miami Killian head football coach Rudy Trevino, his staff and returning player made a commitment for the 2025 season.

If this program was going to make a run at a district title and a post season appearance, it was going to take a commitment and year-round work.

With camps, combines and 7-on-7 appearances along with a solid spring and summer, the Cougars hit the ground running, adding some new faces along with making sure that those players coming back would step up and make an impact.

If you have followed Killian football through the years, it has been about playing at a high level and producing enough talent to contend for district titles, and this year there is good reason to feel confident.

At recent media events the theme has been about getting out what you put in – and Coach Trevino, his assistant coaches and the players believe that they have made some major strides in helping to turn things around.

Miami Killian Cougars

HEAD COACH: Rudy Trevino

DISTRICT: 16-2A

2024 RECORD: 3-7

2025 SCHEDULE

8/22 – Riviera Beach Inlet Grove

8/29 – Miami Dr. Krop

9/5 – Miami Edison

9/12 – Homestead South Dade

9/18 - @Miami Palmetto

9/26 - @Miami Gulliver Prep

10/3 - @Tampa Catholic

10/16-17 – GMAC Week

10/24 – Somerset Silver Palms

10/30 – Miami Belen Jesuit

THE COUGARS MAKING MAJOR STRIDES

Coach Trevino and his coaching staff have made plenty of progress and will have several talented athletes ready to make a major impact this coming season. Here are a few of them:

2027 – Kayden Bryant, DB, 5’7, 160. The youth movement continues with a standout talent that will be essential to the growth of this program. Solid playmaker!

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19466820/Kayden-Bryant

2027 – Kayron Bryant, RB, 5’9, 175. With so many younger defensive players making an impact this off-season, here is a running back that the Cougars will unleash after a 700 yard and nine touchdown season a year ago at Somerset Academy Silver Palms.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19466834/Kayron-Bryant

2026 – Kymani Corbett, QB, 6’2, 185. Has plenty of experience and should be a valuable member of this team.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18326104/65708975b535110ad84e91a0

2028 – Zion Davis, DB, 6’0, 180. One of the top sophomores in Florida, who brings so much to the table. A very quick and skilled performer. Came over from Palm Glades.

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

2027 – Davon Dericho, DB, 5’10, 170. Had a tremendous off-season, turning heads at several events. One of the underclassmen that this program will get plenty of experience this season.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19947094/Davon-Dericho

2026 – Aundre Franklin, OL/DL, 6’0, 260. Versatile two-way line prospect who is one of the strongest players on the team. Another senior who will be expected to lead for the younger players to follow.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17598500/Aundre-Franklin

2026 – Marlow Hiddo, DL, 6’4, 240 – 4.0 GPA. Talk to many who have watched this young man play and they will tell you that this is someone to keep an eye on. Gets it done on and off the playing field.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18227424/6722d77cba2a5336bd358ffa

2026 – Willie Scott, WR/CB, 5’10, 165 – 4.0. Yet another two-way performer who also gets it done in the classroom. Solid talent that the Cougars will definitely count on in 2025.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19592308/Willie-Scott

2026 – Anton Smith, WR, 5’7, 145. If you are looking for a player that will lead this team in 2025, here he is. One of the top receivers in south Florida, this Miami Booker T. Washington transfer is the blueprint athlete who leads, makes plays and gets it done in the classroom.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18032820/anton-smith

2026 – Corey Swint, WR,6’0, 175. Comes over from Miami Palmetto where he was considered one of the top prospects in south Florida. A playmaker who has a chance to elevate this offense.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19665801/Corey-Swint

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 When head coach Benjamin Rolle and his Pembroke Pines Flanagan football team pulled up to Football Hotbed Media Day last Saturday in Deerfield Beach, many on hand wanted to discuss what this program added in the off-season.

But before the players and coaches addressed the 2025 season, they wanted to look back at 2024. It was a year where this program advanced to the first round of the state playoffs after winning six straight after a 1-2 start.

What the coaches and players spoke about is how the mix of newcomers and returnees from last year will give this team a chance to compete for a district title.

Pembroke Pines Flanagan

HEAD COACH: Benjamin Rolle

DISTRICT: 15-6A

2024 RECORD: 7-4

2025 SCHEDULE

8/28 – Weston Cypress Bay

9/5 - @Miramar Everglades

9/12 – Fort Lauderdale

9/19 – Pembroke Pines West Broward

9/26 - @Miami Beach

10/3 – Plantation American Heritage

10/9 - @Miami Dr. Krop

10/17 - @Hallandale

10/23 – Hollywood South Broward

FALCONS TAKE FLIGHT AT MEDIA DAY

With head coach Benjamin Rolle bringing players to the Football Hotbed Media Day last Saturday, the Falcons brought some quality seniors and a talented junior who took center the stage:

2026 – Santana Carlos, WR, 5’11, 170 – 3.1 GPA. This talented UCLA commit will be one of the state’s top prospects, heading into the season.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18514208/Santana-Carlos

2026 – Chance Humphrey, QB, 6’2, 185 – 3.9 GPA. This Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy transfer will be one of the big surprises this season. 88/166 for 1,356 yards and 11 touchdowns - 48 carries 282 yards, 2 touchdowns.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17687493/670fc7526215fb89e01888c6

2026 – Malik Miller, DB, 6’1, 170 – 3.0 GPA. Solid secondary performer who has looked good all season and will be one of the leaders on a team that has added sone pieces.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19952373/Malik-Miller

2026 – Elan Mills, S/OLB, 5’11, 190 – 3.8 GPA. A versatile talent that can play in the secondary as well as step up as a play-making linebacker.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19464275/Elan-Mills

2027 – Jacob Thomas, Athlete, 5’10, 160 – 3.6 GPA. Track & Field. Comes into the season as one of the top junior prospects in Florida. Had a tremendous off-season as colleges had the chance to showcase his many skills at camps, spring and 7-on-7 events.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19531598/672ff0bd3a19e7562d98c1a5

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After dropping a 17-14 decision to Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons in the opening round of the 2024 2A state playoffs, head coach George Stubbs, his coaches and players looked at the off-season as a place to continue to grow.

As the team met with the media last Saturday at the Fourth Annual Football Hotbed Media Day in Deerfield Beach, the message by the coaches and players was a simple one: FINISH THE JOB!

With 2A up for grabs in the southern part of the state with North Miami Beach, Miami Immaculata LaSalle, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace, Miami Booker T. Washington and Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, there is a feeling that with a strong spring and summer that the Chiefs are ready to make a statement.

Plenty of young prospects aboard with several veterans have given this program an opportunity to grow, and as each player and coach met with the media, it was indeed evident that the 2025 season will be one that this historic program can continue to turn things around.

Miami Gardens Carol City Chiefs

HEAD COACH: George Stubbs

DISTRICT: 14-2A

2024 RECORD: 7-4

2025 SCHEDULE

8/21 – Hialeah

8/28 -Miami Norland

9/4 - @Miami Northwestern

9/11 – Westland Hialeah

9/26 - @Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace

10/2 – South Miami

10/10 - @North Miami Beach

10/16 – GMAC Week

10/30 – @Miami Central

CHIEFS TAKE IN MEDIA DAY:

With head coach George Stubbs bringing players to the Football Hotbed Media Day last Saturday, the Chiefs had the chance to showcase some quality talent. Here is a look at those players that spoke:

2027 – Santana Blount, Slot, 5’9, 155 – 2.9 GPA. One of the top prospects for the class.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22468691/Santana-Blount

2028 - Russell Britton, QB, 6’1, 175 – 3.6 GPA. The future of this program, who had an outstanding off-season.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/21706742/Russell-Britton

2026 - Justin Compere, RB, 5’11, 190. This Immokalee transfer is going to be one of the elite backs in south Florida. FIU football commit.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17815552/Justin-Compere

2026 - Daishaun Dorsett, MLB/DE, 6’2, 195. One of the senior leaders that this program will be looking for this season – on and off the field for leadership.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22461357/Daishaun-Dorsett

2027 - Danard Frazier Jr., DT, 6’2, 295. If you are looking for one of the elite underclassmen in south Florida, here is a very talented young man to keep an eye on this season.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23191640/Danard-Frazier

2028 - Nijal Thigpen, OT, 6’6, 280 – 3.5 GPA. Here is one of the emerging stars. Someone who makes his way to south Florida from Bradenton IMG Academy as one of the rising stars for this class.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23724791/Nijal-Thigpen

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For the past 55 years, we have spent more time on football fields than anyone in the country. From games to practices, camps, combines and 7-on-7 events, we get to as many events as possible to see the athletes LIVE. Follow us on Facebook (Larry Blustein), Instagram (OurBoyBlu) and Twitter (@PrepRedzoneFL). Contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..