It’s been nearly one year since Chaminade-Madonna traveled to Traz Powell Stadium to take on Miami Northwestern.
It was a matchup that many had looked forward to as two of south Florida’s powerhouses were getting together and putting it on the line.
After the Thursday meeting was called because of Lightning, the contest was moved two days later, and while it wasn’t the same atmosphere as it would have been on that Thursday, the Lions came out and took it to the Bulls and never looked back.
Beating them in every phase of the game, Chaminade-Madonna took home a convincing 42-14 and used it as a springboard to yet another state title – beating Clearwater Central Catholic in the 1M title state championship game in Tallahassee.
Tonight (7:00), while it’s just a kickoff classic, the Lions once again return to Traz Powell Stadium.
While the Bulls have a tough opener on the road in Vero Beach, and the Lions will faceoff with national powerhouse St. Frances Academy on ESPN, this game means more than people think. It's an opportunity for Chaminade and head coach Dameon Jones to show why they are favorites to win another state crown – while first year head coach Michaelee Harris is out to get his alma mater off to a great start in his first game.
In addition to this game, there are other quality matchups tonight to get the year under way:
CHAMINADE-MADONNA 2022 (13-1)
St. John’s Washington DC, W 35-28
Fort Lauderdale Dillard, W 49-28
Miami Northwestern, W 42-14
Miami Gulliver Prep, W 28-0
Deerfield Somerset Academy Key, W 90-0
Hollywood Avant Garde, W 63-0
Boca Raton St. John Paul II, W 63-0
Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast, W, 45-6
STATE PLAYOFFS
Avant Garde, W 48-0
West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman, W 49-16
Miami True North Classical Academy, W, 56-0
Clearwater Central Catholic, W 49-14 (1M STATE CHAMPIONSHIP)
GEICO BOWL, LAS VEGAS
Las Vegas Bishop Gorman, L 49-14
LIONS 2023
8/26 – St. Frances Academy, Maryland
9/1 – Cardinal Gibbons
9/8 – Bergen, Catholic. New Jersey
9/15 – Plantation American Heritage
9/21 – Miami Central
9/29 – Coconut Creek
10/7 – Dillard
10/21 – Hollywood Avant Garde Academy
10/26 – Boca Raton St. John Paul II
11/3 – St. Petersburg Lakewood
MIAMI NORTHWESTERN 2022 (6-5)
Venice, W 32-26
Miami Jackson, W 44-0
Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, L 42-14
Miami Edison, W 42-22
Miami Christopher Columbus, L 23-19
Miami Central, L 42-7
Miami Booker T. Washington, W 26-7
Homestead, L 44-28
Miami Immaculata LaSalle, W 44-0
STATE PLAYOFFS
Miami Gulliver Prep, W 39-0
Miami Central, L 34-30
BULLS 2023
8/25 – Vero Beach
8/31 – Miami Jackson
9/9 – Venice
9/14 – Miami Edison
9/21 – Miami Christopher Columbus
9/29 – West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman
10/6 – Miami Central
10/12 – Miami Booker T. Washington
10/27 – Miami LaSalle Immaculata
WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS
Miami Florida Christian 21, Southwest Miami 0
Miramar 21, Miami Edison 0
TONIGHT’S GAMES
Clearwater Academy International, at Homestead (Harris), 7
Coral Springs Taravella at Cooper City, 6
Davie Western at Parkland Douglas, 6
Deerfield Beach at Dillard, 6:30
Greenacres John I. Leonard at Palm Glades, 3:30
Hollywood McArthur at Davie Nova, 7
Miami Ferguson at Miami High (Curtis), 7
Miami Killian at Weston Cypress Bay, 7
Miami Palmetto at Doral Academy, 7
Miramar Everglades at Miami Belen Jesuit, 7
Plantation at Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, 7
South Plantation at Pembroke Pines West Broward (Everglades), 7
FRIDAY, August 18
Coconut Creek Monarch at Coconut Creek, 7
Coconut Creek North Broward Prep at Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy, 7
Fort Lauderdale NSU University School at SW Ranches Archbishop McCarthy, 7
Fort Lauderdale Stranahan at Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace, 7:30
Hialeah American at Harmony, 7
Hialeah Miami-Lakes at Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman (Milander), 7:30
Lauderdale Lakes at Coral Springs Coral Glades, 7
Marathon at Miami Varela, 3:30
Miami Archbishop Carroll at Miami Gulliver Prep, 3:30
Miami Booker T. Washington at Plantation American Heritage, 7
Miami Braddock at Hollywood Hills, 4
Miami Carol City at Miami Southridge, 7:30
Miami Central at Ocala Vanguard, 7
Miami Dr. Krop at Pembroke Pines Flanagan, 7
Miami Norland at Pompano Beach Blanche Ely, 7
Miami Springs at Hollywood South Broward, 6
Miami Sunset at Lasalle 3:30
Miami True North Academy at South Miami (Tropical), 7
North Miami at Immokalee, 7
North Miami Mourning at Miami Beach, 3:30
Oakland Park Northeast at Hialeah Gardens, 3:30
Somerset vs. Hollywood Avant Garde (Ansin Park), 7
Somerset Pembroke Pines at Coral Shores, 7
Somerset Silver Palms at Homestead South Dade (Harris Field), 7:30
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Miramar, Miami Edison Get Things Going This Evening. https://larryblustein.com/news/miramar-miami-edison-get-things-going-this-evening
It has been 241 days since the end of the 2022 high school football season – nearly nine months.
During that time, teams have gone through conditioning, spring, summer and countless camps and combines, getting ready for the 2023 season.
That all comes to an end this evening (7:00) when the Miramar Patriots and head coach A.J. Scott travel to the fabled Traz Powell Stadium to play Luther Campbell’s Miami Edison Red Raiders to get Kickoff Classic Week under way.
For the Patriots (10-2), last year saw the team win a district and advance three rounds in the state playoffs before losing to eventual 3M state runner up Homestead.
With several prospects returning, this is a program that worked hard in the off-season to get ready for a challenging 2023.
2022 RESULTS
Plantation, W 26-21
Dillard, L 35-7
Flanagan, W 38-0
Coral Glades, W 47-0
Pines Charter, W 53-0
American, W 47-7
Western, W 21-0
Miramar Everglades, W 50-6
South Broward, W 55-7
STATE PLAYOFFS
Pines Charter, W 48-0
Miami Southridge, W 29-24
Homestead, L 33-13
PATRIOTS 2023 SCHEDULE
8/25 - Highland Springs, Virginia (Broward Football Showcase)
9/7 – Coral Glades
9/14 – Flanagan
9/23 – Dillard
9/29 – St. Thomas Aquinas
10/5 – Pines Charter
10/12 – American
10/20 – Western
10/27 – Everglades
11/3 – South Broward
FRUSTRATING 2022 SEASON GIVES RED RAIDERS HOPE IN 2023
For Edison, tonight is the start of what this team hopes can land the program in the state playoffs.
With an infusion of talent and a year-round commitment to improving, things have a chance of turning around after a 5-5 campaign.
2022 RESULTS
Miami Booker T. Washington, L 28-20
North Miami, W 35-24
Northwestern, L 42-22
Tallahassee Rickards, L 38-25
Immaculata LaSalle, W 45-8
Miami Palmetto, L 35-7
Miami Gardens TRU Prep, W 35-6
South Dade, W 21-14
Miami Jackson, L 15-6
Doral Academy, W 35-14
RED RAIDERS 2023 SCHEDULE
8/31 – Booker T. Washington
9/7 – North Miami
9/14 – Northwestern
9/22 – St. Petersburg Lakewood
9/28 – Immaculata LaSalle
10/6 – Miami Palmetto
10/26 – Miami Jackson
11/2 – Doral Academy
WENESDAY, August 16
Southwest Miami at Florida Christian, 7
THURSDAY, August 17
Clearwater Academy International, at Homestead (Harris), 7
Coral Springs Taravella at Cooper City, 6
Davie Western at Parkland Douglas, 6
Deerfield Beach at Dillard, 6:30
Greenacres John I. Leonard at Palm Glades, 3:30
Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna at Miami Northwestern (Traz Powell), 7
Hollywood McArthur at Davie Nova, 7
Miami Ferguson at Miami High (Curtis), 7
Miami Killian at Weston Cypress Bay, 7
Miami Palmetto at Doral Academy, 7
Miramar Everglades at Miami Belen Jesuit, 7
Plantation at Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, 7
South Plantation at Pembroke Pines West Broward (Everglades), 7
FRIDAY, August 18
Coconut Creek Monarch at Coconut Creek, 7
Coconut Creek North Broward Prep at Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy, 7
Fort Lauderdale NSU University School at SW Ranches Archbishop McCarthy, 7
Fort Lauderdale Stranahan at Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace, 7:30
Hialeah American at Harmony, 7
Hialeah Miami-Lakes at Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman (Milander), 7:30
Lauderdale Lakes at Coral Springs Coral Glades, 7
Marathon at Miami Varela, 3:30
Miami Archbishop Carroll at Miami Gulliver Prep, 3:30
Miami Booker T. Washington at Plantation American Heritage, 7
Miami Braddock at Hollywood Hills, 4
Miami Carol City at Miami Southridge, 7:30
Miami Central at Ocala Vanguard, 7
Miami Dr. Krop at Pembroke Pines Flanagan, 7
Miami Norland at Pompano Beach Blanche Ely, 7
Miami Springs at Hollywood South Broward, 6
Miami Sunset at Lasalle 3:30
Miami True North Academy at South Miami (Tropical), 7
North Miami at Immokalee, 7
North Miami Mourning at Miami Beach, 3:30
Oakland Park Northeast at Hialeah Gardens, 3:30
Somerset vs. Hollywood Avant Garde (Ansin Park), 7
Somerset Pembroke Pines at Coral Shores, 7
Somerset Silver Palms at Homestead South Dade (Harris Field), 7:30
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During the off-season, we have established that no matter what position, Miami-Dade and Broward Counties once again boast some elite prospects.
While there are several football players who are still under the radar, and are searching for additional exposure, several have made their way into the spotlight.
The defensive line position is always going to have a number of football players who not only play inside, but also on the edge and even make an impact as outside linebackers as well.
While many defensive linemen mature later in their careers, they are often placed at the position that is going to help their respective teams the most.
Because we cover this area – and the many prospects – year-round – we never leave anyone off any list. Just because there are seniors (Class of 2024) are mentioned today certainly does not mean they are not prospects.
Our objective is to promote and expose as many football players as possible in every class and at every level.
Today, we shine a spotlight on some of the defensive line prospects that you will be watching this coming season.
If there are any players not listed that you would like to see get that share of the spotlight in the Class of 2024, let us know (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
THE TALENT TRAIN ROLLS ALONG
As we start the season this week with kickoff classics and move toward next week’s season opener, there are some defensive linemen to keep an eye on.
Among those gifted young men include Kael Aceus (Coconut Creek), Gabriel Birnbaum (Coconut Creek Monarch), Missouri commit Justin Bodford (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Lantana Santaluces transfer Kedrick Burley (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas - DE), FIU commitment Germaine Carter (Miami Norland), Zach Crothers (Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), Dinellson Exume (Miami Edison) and FSU commitment Jamorie Flagg from Miami Booker T. Washington,
In addition, prospects like Damien Gill (Miami Killian - DE), Cardinal Gibbons transfer Brekien Harold (Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), last season’s sack leader Kenly Israel (Miramar Everglades - DE), student/athlete Levy Kinlock (Plantation American Heritage - Edge), former Dillard and Western Michigan commit Joshua Lloyd (Pompano Beach Blanche Ely - DE), Timothy Burroughs-Love (Plantation American Heritage) and defensive end brothers Tyclean Givens Luman Miami Norland and Tycoolhill Luman, (Miami Norland).
FAU commitment Gavench Marcelin (Miami Belen Jesuit - DE) is special. So are Pittsburgh commitment Jeremiah Marcelin (Norland - DE), Nebraska commitment Willis McGahee (Miami Christopher Columbus - DE) and Indiana-bound Shamar Meikle (Miramar).
The talent runs deep with Dimitry Nicolas (Miami Norland), Dorian Perez (Miami Braddock - DE), David Pein Jr. (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Joseph Podubynsky (Davie Western), versatile Brandon Rosenthal (Miami Gulliver Prep - DE), University of Miami commit Daylen Russell (Miami Christopher Columbus), Stanford-bound Dylan Stephenson (Miami Christopher Columbus - DE), Bryce Stringer (Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna - DE) and Zach Thompson (Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons).
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Ever since Miami Christopher Columbus put the final touches on an overtime 4A state championship win against Apopka last December, we have been thirsting for the 2023 football season.
Eight months have passed since the season had ended and that opened the door for 7-on-7 events, camps, combines and spring football.
Players and coaches have traveled to schools across the nation – while trying to sell themselves to colleges an universities to attract a scholarship.
Hours of weightlifting and conditioning and working on their craft is coming to an end as the season starts this week with kickoff classic tune-ups and the official openers next week.
Here is a look at how this week’s schedule shapes up:
WENESDAY, August 16
Miramar at Miami Edison (Traz Powell), 7
Southwest Miami at Florida Christian, 7
THURSDAY, August 17
Clearwater Academy International, at Homestead (Harris), 7
Coral Springs Taravella at Cooper City, 6
Davie Western at Parkland Douglas, 6
Deerfield Beach at Dillard, 6:30
Greenacres John I. Leonard at Palm Glades, 3:30
Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna at Miami Northwestern (Traz Powell), 7
Hollywood McArthur at Davie Nova, 7
Miami Ferguson at Miami High (Curtis), 7
Miami Killian at Weston Cypress Bay, 7
Miami Palmetto at Doral Academy, 7
Miramar Everglades at Miami Belen Jesuit, 7
Plantation at Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, 7
South Plantation at Pembroke Pines West Broward (Everglades), 7
FRIDAY, August 18
Coconut Creek Monarch at Coconut Creek, 7
Coconut Creek North Broward Prep at Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy, 7
Fort Lauderdale NSU University School at SW Ranches Archbishop McCarthy, 7
Fort Lauderdale Stranahan at Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace, 7:30
Hialeah American at Harmony, 7
Hialeah Miami-Lakes at Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman (Milander), 7:30
Fort Lauderdale at Coral Springs Coral Glades, 7
Marathon at Miami Varela, 3:30
Miami Archbishop Carroll at Miami Gulliver Prep, 3:30
Plantation American Heritage at Miami Booker T. Washington (Traz Powell), 7
Miami Braddock at Hollywood Hills, 4
Miami Carol City at Miami Southridge, 7:30
Miami Central at Ocala Vanguard, 7
Miami Dr. Krop at Pembroke Pines Flanagan, 7
Miami Norland at Pompano Beach Blanche Ely, 7
Miami Springs at Hollywood South Broward, 6
Miami Sunset at Lasalle 3:30
Miami True North Academy at South Miami (Tropical), 7
North Miami at Immokalee, 7
North Miami Mourning at Miami Beach, 3:30
Oakland Park Northeast at Hialeah Gardens, 3:30
Somerset vs. Hollywood Avant Garde (Ansin Park), 7
Somerset Pembroke Pines at Coral Shores, 7
Somerset Silver Palms at Homestead South Dade (Harris Field), 7:30
INTRASQUAD SCRIMMAGE GAMES
Coral Gables
Hallandale
Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
Hialeah
Miami Christopher Columbus
Miami Coral Park
Miami Coral Reef
Miami Gardens Tru Prep
Miami Jackson
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Back in April of 2021, during the final day of the NFL Draft, history was made for one position.
While kickers and punters had their share of the spotlight through the years with high profile names selected, the long snapping position had never been one that any team had ever thought about as a draft selection.
With so many gifted position players and linemen who fill out rosters, the very thought of using one of those coveted picks to take a long snapper was laughable at best.
For decades if teams needed a long snapper, they would sign one as a free agent, so it never came up during draft meetings.
When Alabama long snapper Thomas Fletcher came off the board at 222nd overall to the Carolina Panthers, and three picks later, Michigan snapping specialist Camaron Cheeseman went to Washington at 225, the entire landscape of the position had changed forever.
The perception of long snappers doing about as much as kickers played in the heads of general managers and coaches league wide. But when teams started to lose games because of bad snaps, the focus started to change, and more high school athletes, who were once linemen, started to rethink their future.
Today, any college in America that is successful has a long snapper on scholarship – and for a position that was overlooked in the past is now taking center stage.
Potential long snappers are starting out early, attending everything possible to improve and get noticed.
With many kicking specialty showcases and camps now changing to a special teams theme, the opportunity to snap at the next level and beyond.
At the recent Brandon Kornblue Summer Specialty event held in Fort Lauderdale at Calvary Christian Academy, there were elite kickers and punters on display, but the showcase also attracted some of the elite long snappers from throughout the country and across the Sunshine State.
The focus on Miami-Dade and Broward prospects came into play when Miami Christopher Columbus senior Jonathan Zarut took home the title among 2024 prospects, the nationally rated standout once again put himself in a spotlight that college coaches often check out.
Other 2024 long snappers who also received recognition Jackson Harper (Deerfield Beach) and St. Thomas Aquinas prospect James McDevitt.
The Raiders displayed depth at the position in the 2025 class when Chase Ortiz took first place and Miami Ransom Everglades’ Chase White finished third. Daniel Gonzalez (Miami Christopher Columbus) and Damani Spencer (Davie Western) also made an impression.
When Charles Becker transferred in the off-season from Miami Coral Reef to Miami St. Brendan, the Sabres knew they were getting something special. In the 2026 class, Becker finished second. Also, Joshua Silverstein who came to Plantation American Heritage from Cardinal Gibbons, is also one of the best in the state.
UPDATED: August 11, 2023. https://larryblustein.com/prospects/tracking-south-florida-prospects COLLEGE COACHES ARE WATCHING ALL THE TIME, SO LET’S KEEP UPDATING – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Transfer Season Heats Up In Miami-Dade & Broward. https://larryblustein.com/news/transfer-season-heats-up-in-miami-dade-broward
For the past 53 years, we have spent plenty of time on football fields throughout the country. From games to practices, camps, combines and 7-on-7 events, we remain steadfast to promote all south Florida’s high school football prospects. Follow us on Facebook (Larry Blustein) Instagram (@OurBoyBlu) and Twitter (@larryblustein). Contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..