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Plantation Is Ready To Contend Once Again

THE COLONELS FILE

Head Coach: Steve Davis

2021 Record: 9-3

THE SCOOP

While their season ended with a 57-14 setback at Miami Northwestern, the way that this program got to the third round of the state playoffs was indeed very impressive.

With an early season loss to Coconut Creek, even in the second week of the season, turned out to be the district title game, this team rallied and went on to make quite a splash.

After that loss to Coconut Creek, the Colonels won eight of nine games, losing only to Fort Lauderdale Dillard in a thrilling 41-40 game.

Along the way, this program came up with regular season wins against South Miami (44-7), Hollywood Hills (40-0), Sunrise Piper (42-19), Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson (51-8), Miramar Everglades (61-0), Oakland Park Northeast (48-0) and rival South Plantation (61-0).

The opening round of the playoffs was perhaps the biggest win this program has had in over a decade, knocking off No. 1 seed unbeaten Fort Myers Dunbar (44-20) and getting back at Coconut Creek (42-7) before dropping the third-round contest in Miami.

As they look toward the 2022 season, this is a team that has the talent to compete once again – with key returnees and some newcomers.

Here is a look at the way the Colonels will head into the summer:

CLASS OF 2023

Christopher Anderson (DB, 5-9, 165)

Chase Ballard (WR, 5-9, 155)

Josiah Carter (WR, 6-0, 180)

Nikolas Caso (DE/LB, 6-2, 225)

Shamar Charles (OL, 6-4, 275)

Reginald Clem (LB, 5-10, 180)

Tavris Council (S/LB, 5-9, 165)

Amer Ellis (QB/DT, 6-1, 195)

Sam Estil (OG/C, 6-2, 250)

Matt Fregly (OL/LS, 6-0, 200)

D.J. Hall (RB/LB, 5-8, 175)

Jamari Haynes (WR/Athlete, 5-9, 160)

Joshua Jennings (RB, 5-10, 170)

Dakotah Johnson (WR/TE/H-Back, 6-0, 200)

Darryl Joyner (DE/Edge, 6-1, 200)

Nathaneal Lully (LB, 5-11, 170)

Josh Minto (TE, 6-2, 225)

Derwin Packer (RB, 5-10, 190)

Lakendrick Riley (OL, 6-3, 310)

Christopher Robinson (DB, 6-0, 170)

Dawrsen Saint-Hilaire (CB, 5-11, 165)

Shawn Williams (RB, 5-8, 160)

CLASS OF 2024

London Adams (RB, 5-9, 165)

Isaiah Blackman (QB, 6-1, 210)

Chad Braddy (WR, 5-11, 155)

Eric Bradley (DB, 5-9, 160)

Charles Brown (DB, 5-9, 160)

Giovanni David (OL, 6-5, 245)

Ty George (WR, 6-1, 155)

D’Shaun Gibbons (OL, 6-1, 235)

Andrew Guthrie (DE, 6-2, 225)

Reginald Johnson (RB, 5-10, 165)

Brian Lane (WR, 5-9, 155)

Kody Lane (DE, 6-4, 190)

Nikolas Maalouf (LB, 5-9, 185)

Tyjuan Gordine-Moran (WR, 5-11, 155)

Jamari Russell (OL, 6-2, 245)

CLASS OF 2025

Joel Lettsome (DL, 5-10, 225)

Eric McGriff (DB, 6-0, 165)

Rosean McKnight (DE/OLB, 6-0, 180)

Antrell McWhirter (LB/S, 5-10, 170)

Kemari Wolliston (WR, 5-9, 150)

Malik Wright (DB, 5-9, 160)

CLASS OF 2026

Bryant Carson (QB/DT, 6-0, 170)

Kaiden McGill (WR, 5-9, 155)

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Miami Killian Back For More This Season

 THE COUGARS FILE

Head Coach: Bryce Bishop

2021 Record: 12-1

THE SCOOP

They had built a team in just one year that was easily among the best in the state of Florida.

Finishing the regular season 10-0, the Cougars took care of everyone on the schedule and earned a No. 1 seed in the state playoffs, beating Fort Myers Cypress Lake (60-0) and Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (37-0).

The lone defeat came in the third round of the state playoffs to powerhouse Miami Central – when the Rockets took them down, 39-13.

Fast forward to the off-season where head coach Derrick Gibson moved on to the next level as a coach at FAU – and enter another former Cougar, Bryce Bishop.

 

As this team gets set for the off-season, the objective is the same, the roster is a little different, but the optimism is the same as they prepare for camps, college visits and 7-on-7 tournaments.

Here is a look at the prospects to keep an eye on this summer and into the 2022 season:

CLASS OF 2023

Dwight Bootle (DB, 5-10, 175 – 3.5 GPA, 18 ACT)

Stanquan Clark (LB, 6-2, 215 – 3.8 GPA)

Jayden Dallas (LB, 6-1, 180)

Nayvonta Fagan (DL, 6-3, 298 – 2.5 GPA)

Mark-Allen Gay (DB, 6-0, 180 – 4.0 GPA)

Kavaursea Jerry (DE, 5-11, 162 – 3.3 GPA)

Bobby Washington (LB, 6-3, 210 – 3.4 GPA)

Robby Washington (Athlete, 5-11, 170 – 3.0 GPA)

D’Ivonne “Debo” Wright (WR, 5-11, 175 – 2.6 GPA)

CLASS OF 2024

Michael Abu-Akel (QB, 5-8, 180 – 3.9 GPA)

Damien Gill (DE, 6-5, 215 – 2.6 GPA)

Ricardo Martinez (OL, 6-3, 315 – 3.5 GPA)

Antonio Smith (QB, 5-11, 195 – 2.5 GPA)

Dylan Stephenson (DE, 6-4, 225 – 3.5 GPA)

Jamari Stokes (WR, 5-10, 155)

Bryan Wallace (OL, 6-4, 290 – 2.5 GPA)

Jordan Williams (OL, 6-0, 260 – 2.7 GPA)

CLASS OF 2025

Dylan Gill (LB/SS, 6-2, 180)

Angel Gonzalez (Athlete, 5-10, 170)

Jordan Wilson (WR, 6-1, 175 – 3.0 GPA)

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Blanche Ely, Coach Mike Bailey Ready For A Turnaround

THE TIGERS FILE

Head Coach: Mike Bailey

2021 Record: 1-9

THE SCOOP

If you have followed high school football for any length of time, you know very well that what has been happening to the Tigers over the past decade is NOT what Tiger football is all about.

Once a yearly powerhouse, this program has declined – in a major way – with several athletes who could have turned things around, opting to go elsewhere. Enter Mike Bailey.

When he took over last year, this quality coached vowed to right the once potent ship, and as he heads into his second season, you can already see results this off-season as attitudes have changed and the athletes in the program are making that commitment.

With several new faces and a belief that hard work will change just about anything, the Tigers have had a solid spring and are very much looking forward to a productive summer.

Here is a look at some of the quality prospects ready to make a lasting impression:

CLASS OF 2023

Omari Campbell (Athlete, 5-10, 175)

Nahcoy Daniels (QB/Athlete, 5-11, 150)

Jayvin Farley (OLB, 5-11, 190)

Antwon Foulkes (G/C/NT, 6-0, 280)

Treyvion Gilbert (S, 5-11, 180)

Xavier Gunn (CB/S, 6-0, 180)

Harlem Howard (S, 6-1, 185)

Jayvin James (LT, 6-6, 260)

Keyshawn Jones (RB/WR, 5-9, 185)

Jesus Jose (QB, 6-0, 190)

Steven Nobles (S, 6-0, 180)

Raquan Pericles (DT, 6-0, 280)

Lebron Pette (G/NT, 6-3, 300)

Cedric Ward (RB, 5-9,180)

Khristian Williams (C/NT, 6-0, 280)

CLASS OF 2024

Gabby Almonard (Athlete, 6-0, 180)

Quincy Cassius (DE/OLB, 6-2, 215)

Marquis Harry (CB, 5-10, 170)

Jordan Saintilus (S, 5-11, 175)

Deon Wiggins (CB/S, 5-10, 175)

Marcel Williams (WR, 6-0, 180)

CLASS OF 2025

Cameron Davis (LB, 6-0, 215)

Richard Hollis (WR/CB, 5-9, 160)

Tavares Tookes (OG, 6-0, 250)

Antonio Ward (OLB/S, 5-9, 170)

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Pompano Beach Continues To Compete On The Football Field

THE TORNADOES FILE

Head Coach: Johnathan Firth

2021 Record: 4-6

THE SCOOP

What this program has been able to do through the years is develop, teach and send student/athletes on to the next level. Nothing has changed.

As they continue to get it done this spring – with a game tonight at North Broward Prep – and through the summer – competing and winning football games have been part of what head coach Johnathan Firth and this team have been all about.

With college coaches visiting the campus this spring – and the team getting ready for the summer – getting to the .500 mark is certainly a mark that is realistic.

With wins over West Palm Beach Berean Christian (40-0), West Palm Beach Sports Leadership & Management (35-8), Boca Raton Spanish River (21-13) and Oakland Park Northeast (26-8), there is a sense that this team can make more improvement. Remember, they lost two games – one to Hollywood Hills (7-0) and the other to Marathon (10-9) where they had their chances.

With the summer on the horizon, here is a look at some of the prospects to keep an eye on:

CLASS OF 2023

Lorenzo Beggs (WR, 6-2, 165 – 4.0 GPA)

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15205583/615883dc06613508a07095d3  

Eric Campbell (S/Slot/CB, 5-9, 160 – 3.96 GPA)

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13086018/619c0a976899180b24d299e8  

Zachary Cappellucci (SS/OLB, 6-0, 195 – 3.8 GPA)

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15280450/61cb6197041df40b98d29eb3  

Rogeardy Edouard (CB, 6-2, 165 – 3.7 GPA)

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15290240/61d508545b3e0f0b40612afd  

Emmanuel “E.J.” Jackson (DB/WR. 6-2, 167 – 4.0 GPA)

TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2GRXnA    

CLASS OF 2024

Luigi Nestor (DT, 6-0, 312 – 4.5 GPA)

TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2GX9MK   

Jason Sanchez (OT, 6-2, 250 – 3.8 GPA)

Edson SaintFort (RB/LB, 5-11, 195 – 3.5 GPA)

CLASS OF 2025

Jahleel Walter (WR/S, 5-11, 170 – 3.8 GPA)

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/v/2GNk9i  

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Western Hungry Once Again This Year

THE WILDCATS FILE

Head Coach: Adam Ratkevich

2021 Record: 9-3

THE SCOOP

It has gotten to the point in the town of Davie when the sport of football is mentioned, the Wildcats quickly enter the conversation.

District titles, state playoffs and enough talent to compete with just about anyone in the state of Florida.

Coming off a year in which they lost to 3A state champion Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (30-13), 7A state champion Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (31-21) and to Miami Christopher Columbus (27-8) in the second round of the state playoffs, here is a football program that entered the spring with plenty of optimism and a load of talent.

Leading the way is rising senior quarterback Collin Hurst, who three for 3,267 yards and 35 touchdowns a year ago – while moving closer to the all-time Broward County record.

Hurst, the 8A Offensive Player of the Year in Florida, also boasts a 4.2 GPA in the classroom.

In addition to Hurst, the Wildcats also boast rising seniors Roger Reyes (6-5, 285 – 4.07 GPA, 1240 SAT), running back Nelson Parker (6-1, 185 – 2.6 GPA), defensive tackle Roger Hunt (6-3, 275 – 2.57 GPA, 900 SAT), Miami Edison transfer receiver British Mitchell (5-9, 165 – 2.9 GPA), Justin Tedim (TE/H-Back, 6-2, 210 – 4.08 GPA, 1070 SAT), Trevor Catronio (SS/WR/RB, 6-0, 200 – 3.8 GPA, 1000 SAT) and Jordan “JoJo” Jean (DB, 5-8, 165 – 2.7 GPA).

In addition, rising seniors Monarch transfer Leonardo Layun (OLB, 6-1, 205 – 3.0 GPA), Reginald Joseph (DE, 6-4, 215 – 2.8 GPA), Joshua Joseph (S, 5-10, 175 – 2.9 GPA, 1080 SAT), receiver Ben Sherota (WR, 6-0, 175 – 4.2 SAT, 1130 SAT) and rising junior kicker/punter Kristian Hobbs (6-1, 195 – 3.8 GPA), who is already considered one of the best in the country.

The Wildcats also have a number of prospects who also figure to lead this team toward the state playoffs this season. Here are some of them:

CLASS OF 2023

Marcus Ellis (DB, 5-7, 155)

Cole Esterline (WR, 6-6, 170)

Thomas Gorecki (LB, 6-0, 195 – 2.7 GPA – 1090 SAT)

Jake Lubar (WR, 5-11, 165)

David Mutte (H-back, 6-0, 210)

Kurt Reid Jr. (FS, 6-0, 170)

Michael Shoemaker (OL, 6-1, 265)

CLASS OF 2024

Chosen Allen (DL, 6-1, 230)

Alonzo Carter Jr. (WR, 5-10, 185)

Karsten Charles (OL, 6-2, 315)

Deymien Chavarry (OL, 6-3, 255)

Nate Jean (DB, 5-9, 165 – 3.4 GPA)

Logan Juste (LB, 5-11, 205)

Matthew Mejia ((OL, 5-10, 210 – 3.7 GPA)

Josh Milford (OL, 6-0, 300)

Marcello Nieves (SS, 5-10, 160)

Joseph Podubynsky (DT, 5-11, 250)

Omar Thorten (OLB, 5-11, 190 – 2.7 GPA)

Broderick Vale (CB, 5-10, 160 – 3.3 GPA)

Brenden Weiberg, OLB, 6-1, 190)

Justin Zeller (OL, 5-11, 225)

CLASS OF 2025

Jack Guyton (S, 5-10, 195 – 4.1 GPA)

Terrence Kimble (OL, 5-11, 290 – 2.5 GPA)

Patrick McKendry (OLB, 6-1, 200)

Sinorice Moss Jr. (RB, 5-9, 195)

Lakota Tanner (OT, 6-4, 275 – 3.1 GPA)

Chance Washington (RB, 5-11, 210 – 3.9 GPA)

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