When high school football fans across the state of Florida and throughout the rest of the country talks about where the true “hotbed” for talent is, the answer came last week at Pitbull Stadium in Miami.

With five champions in the seven classes, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach put their best foot forward in the brightest spotlight this sport has.

With media from across the state of Florida and all eyes peeled toward Florida International University in Miami, coaches, players and fanbases had the opportunity to see for themselves.

South Florida programs beat three previously unbeaten teams along the way.

Here is a rewind of this year’s state championship games:

1A

Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna Wins Fourth Straight. https://prepredzone.com/2024/12/1a-final-chaminade-wins-fourth-straight/

The Lions parlayed six Clearwater Central Catholic turnovers into a 42-7 win in the 1A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium on the campus of Florida International University Wednesday night.

In their record ninth consecutive trip to the finals, head coach Dameon Jones and his team won for the seventh time in nine years and fourth straight as they continued to show why they are among the best in the country. They beat two state champions this season.

WHO STOOD OUT FOR THE LIONS:

2026 - R.J. Alphonse, DL

2025 - Izziek Chandler, DB

2026 - Derrek Cooper, RB

2027 - Tyler Chance, QB

2027 - John Gay, DB

2026 - Denairius Gray, WR

2025 - Camari Hall, RB

2025 - Kobe Howard, WR

2027 - Arwin Jackson, RB

2026 - Jasen Lopez, WR

2026 - Leonzay Merzius, DB

2026 - Jaiden Roper, LB

2025 - Donta Simpson, DL

2025 - Anthony Smith, DL

2025 - Kyle Washington, WR

3A

The Miami Northwestern Bulls Run Wild In The #305. https://prepredzone.com/2024/12/the-bulls-run-wild-in-the-305/

With over 12,000 fans on hand for this “home” game, the away team on the scoreboard became the third south Florida team to upend an unbeaten program and fifth to capture one of the seven state titles over the four days.

The Bulls, who lost to rival Miami Central, but later awarded the forfeit win, rolled to a 41-0 win over Jacksonville Raines, and in the process posted third straight shutout and gave the starting defense a chance to shine, closing the door for the last 22 quarters of the season without yielding a score.

WHO STOOD OUT FOR THE BULLS:

2025 - King Davis, RB

2026 - Elijah Hardy, RB

2025 - Darius “Boobie” Johnson, WR

2026 - Desmond Johnson, LB

2027 - Nicholas Lennear, WR

2026 - Roderic McFadden, DL

2025 - Tremaine Perriman, DB

2026 - Calvin Russell Jr., WR

2026 - Leon Strawder, QB

2025 - Deangelo Thompson Jr., DE

4A

Tough Season Ends With A Title For American Heritage. https://prepredzone.com/2024/12/season-ends-with-a-title-for-american-heritage/

On Friday night at Pitbull Stadium on the campus of Florida International University, the Patriots captured their sixth state football title when they knocked off previously unbeaten Orlando Jones, 40-31, before over 3,000 supportive fans.

It was all about 2025 signees QB Malachi Toney (Miami) and Florida RB Byron Louis.

WHO STOOD OUT FOR THE PATRIOTS:

2026 - Brandon Bennett, WR

2026 - Dylan Bennett, LB

2026 - Jamar Denson, WR

2025 - Gavin Henry, PK

2025 - Byron Louis

2025 – Dayen Marouf-Araibi, OL

2026 - Kymani Morales, DB

2025 - Gregory Thomas, DB

2025 - Malachi Toney, QB

5A

Six Straight State Titles For The Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders. https://prepredzone.com/2024/12/six-straight-state-titles-for-the-raiders/

Let these numbers sink in for a minute: high school football championships and 16 all time!

As veteran head coach Roger Harriott and his Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas football team left Pitbull Stadium on the campus of Florida International University, the scoreboard read RAIDERS 34, LAKELAND DREADNAUGHTS 0.

WHO STOOD OUT FOR THE RAIDERS:

2027 - Temorris Campbell, LB

2025 - Travaris Daniels, OLB

2025 – Caleb Harris, OL

2025 - Branden Hoch, WR

2025 - Cedric Wyche II, RB

2025 - Andrew Indorf, QB

2025 - Nicholas Romero, PK

2027 - Ah’mari Stevens, WR

2025 - Chance Washington, RB

6A

West Boca Raton Ends Season Unbeaten. https://prepredzone.com/2024/12/west-boca-raton-ends-season-unbeaten/

Over the past two off-seasons there may not have been a high school football team that has attended more events than West Boca Raton. It all paid off.

Finishing unbeaten at 15-0, head coach Dylan Potts and his team not only set the table but continued to lay down a future with an impressive 26-7 win over Kissimmee Osceola in the 6A state title game at Pitbull Stadium on the campus of Florida International University.

WHO STOOD OUT FOR THE BULLS:

2026 - Kyle Andrews, WR

2027 - John Farfan, PK

2025 - Aaron Ford Jr., DB

2026 - Mark Hanniford, WR

2026 - Mason Mallory, QB

2027 - Trey Moran, QB

2027 - Maxwell Reid

2027 - Jamar Thompson, DL

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This week we have four area programs taking part in the 2024 Florida high school football state championships.

While these young men are on the field looking to bring home a title to the #305 and #954, we will continue to shine a spotlight on prospects who may not be on everyone’s radar.

Today, we will look at two more programs (Plantation American Heritage and Miami Northwestern) who have helped to carry football in the Sunshine State.

Here are five players to keep an eye on:

2026 – Anthony Bell, OL, 6-4, 290, Miami Northwestern. Before the start of the season there was concern about the Bulls’ offensive line. Prospects like this have more than answered the question why this program is in the state finals. He has emerged as one of those quality big men, who has the size and athleticism to continue to grow and mature. Opens holes for the running games and continued to improve in his pass blocking. He gets up field as quickly as anyone on running plays. Keep an eye on this young man!

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19625745/Anthony-Bell

2025 – King Davis, RB, 5-10, 180, Miami Northwestern. A four-year varsity performer who started to make an impact as a freshman. Has the ability to get through holes and use his speed to turn a short gain into something special. It certainly has added balance to the offense with over 700 rushing yards.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16147654/King-Davis

2025 – Darius “Boobie” Johnson, WR, 5-11, 165, Miami Northwestern. If you’ve followed this impressive talent from the early days at Miami Edison to where he is today, you already know how impressive he is. On a team loaded with quality pass catchers, this Syracuse signee heads into the season finale with 40 catches and nine touchdowns. He is indeed for real!

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16850022/Darius-Johnson

2026 – Isaac Tanis, DL, Plantation American Heritage. On a team loaded with prospects who continued to step up, this one-time Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons standout has made a huge difference with the Patriots, coming up with seven sacks and 53 tackles during a year where this team ran a gauntlet of quality teams.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18313737/66fff8bf8f54d4cd1f2661bb

2026 – Rodarion Tellez, DL, 6-3, 220, Plantation American Heritage. While this team is looking for a state championship, looking into the future includes this prospect who came up with several key plays as a run stopper and someone who would make life tough on quarterbacks. Heading into the 4A game, he has 11 sacks and 73 tackles.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18441628/Rodarion-Tellez

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This week we have four area programs taking part in the 2024 Florida high school football state championships.

While these young men are on the field looking to bring home a title to the #305 and #954, we will continue to shine a spotlight on prospects who may not be on everyone’s radar.

Today, we will look at two programs who have helped to carry football in the Sunshine State and are in the mix every year.

For head coach Roger Harriott and his five-time defending state champion Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders there are many gifted prospects on the team. We bring you three who you will need to know – not only at the high school level, but in the future as well.

Making a record ninth consecutive trip to the state title game, head coach Dameon Jones and his Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna Lions are also stacked with elite talent – even in a year that saw this program send several elite players to college in 2023.

Here are five players to keep an eye on:

2027 – Jayden Dean, OL, 6-3, 277, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. Easily one of the top prospects nationally in the class. He can play anywhere on the offensive line. Has more than held his own during a season in which the Raiders faced off against some topflight defensive teams. In addition to what he does on the field, his work in the classroom (3.75 GPA) is already opening doors.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18274620/Jayden-Dean

2025 – Camari Hall, RB, 5-11, 180, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna. If you watched this program down the stretch, they may have had as good a running game as anyone in the state, and at the center of the quality attack was this McArthur transfers, who has shown that he can get it done against anyone. His play earned him a scholarship to attend Middle Tennessee State, where his 3.0 grade point average will also help in becoming a student/athlete.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16577976/Camari-Hall

2026 – Bryant Junius, OLB, 6-1, 195, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna. When the Lions lost some key players from last year’s unbeaten team, they were searching for prospects to step up – and without question – here is one of those underclassmen who is a playmaker that is already receiving national recognition. Expect him to continue to blow up in the off season and will be one of the top prospects in Florida next season. Was among the leading tacklers this season.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18286964/Bryant-Junius

2025 – Joey Ramjas, LB, 5-11, 205, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. On a team loaded with prospects, here is someone who was truly a huge addition to this team during another state championship run. Enhanced his package as a recruit with a 3.1 GPA. He will make an impact at the next level because he can play this game.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16347974/Joey-Ramjas

2025 – Chance Washington, RB, 5-11, 215, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. While starting out his career at Davie Western, here is someone who has matured into a bug back who not only has power but has some speed to break away. Has the size to play fullback at the next level, but the agility to help in the running game. Can also catch the ball out of the backfield. Has a 3.5 GPA in the classroom.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16484810/Chance-Washington

NEXT: Tomorrow we will check out Miami Northwestern (3A) and Plantation American Heritage who are also stacked with elite talent.

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By Dave Brousseau - BCAA Writer

When the Broward County Athletic Association (BCAA) annual North vs. South All-Star Game takes center stage on Thursday night (7:00) at Nova High School in Davie, the North squad comes in with a 17-9 advantage.’

For the past 26 years, there have been some quality players and coaches who have had the opportunity to showcase their skills and receive additional attention.

Each year some of the best seniors have the opportunity to practice for over week and join cheerleaders from throughout Broward County to get recognized at a banquet and during the game where parents and friends have the chance to join in to make some memories.

Here is a look at the series throughout the years:

2023

North 27, South 20

Led by Plantation quarterback Jorge Tabora and Blanche Ely running back Edward McIntosh the North defeated the South 27-20 in the 26^th annual BCAA All-Star Football Classic at Nova High.

Deon Wiggins of Blanche Ely put the kibosh on the South side to open the second half with a 92-yard kickoff return for a touchdown as the North increased their lead to 27-6 before the fans settled into their seats.

It turned out to be the winning score as it was enough to fend off the South’s late fourth quarter rally to equal the score.

2022

South 14, North 7

Stranahan running back Sincere Rodriguez scored on a two-yard run with 3:29 left in the fourth quarter to lead the South in the BCAA All-Star Football Classic at Nova High. Cypress Bay quarterback Ryder Lewin, who scored on a quarterback sneak late in the first quarter for the South, drove his team 80-yards for the winning score. His 19-yard run through the center of the North defense set up Rodriguez’s winning touchdown.  Lewin, who had a combined 164 yards of offense, was named the Otis Gray Most Valuable Player of the game.

Blanche Ely quarterback Nah’coy Daniels threw a scoring pass to teammate receiver Marcus Williams that tied the score at 7-7 with 1:23 left in the third quarter.

2021

North 30, South 7

One year following COVID, the BCAA resumed the All-Star football game at Dillard High. Coral Glades quarterback Dylan Knaebel led the North to a pair of touchdowns, but it was Piper defensive back Joseph Brown’s two first half interceptions, one resulting in a 21-yard return for a touchdown that keyed the North’s 30-7 victory. Brown would be named the games overall Most Valuable Player, while Knaebel was the Offensive MVP for the North.

2019

North 9, South 2

Plantation quarterback Gerard Nesbitt threw and an eight-yard scoring pass pass to Blanche Ely wide receiver Darnell Deas with 4:49 left in the first half proved to be the difference in the 9-2 victory on a rain-soaked field Nova High. The final score was also the second lowest scoring game in the 23 years of the event. The all-time lowest was a 7-0 South victory in 1999.

2018

North 20, South 14

Taravella quarterback Logan Rubin finished his high school career on a high note. The senior threw for 124 yards and a pair of touchdowns, including the game winner on a 13-yarder to wide receiver and Taravella teammate Vantraveous Stewart for the game-winning touchdown to lead the North over the South 20-14 in the 22nd annual BCAA All-Star Football Classic at Nova High. Rubin was named the MVP of the game.

2017

North 13, South 7

The South struck first scoring on the opening possession of the game. Cooper City quarterback Michael DiLiello found Watt streaking down the South sideline for a 35-yard touchdown. The North evened the score at 7-7 early in the second quarter when Jamari Sweet of Plantation hauled in a 23-yard touchdown pass from Deerfield Beach quarterback Kyle Kaplan.

DiLiello was named the Offensive Player of the game for the South. DiLiello was 5-of-8 for 62 yards and a touchdown. Sweet, who was named the Offensive Player of the Game for the North, finished with six receptions for 58 yards and the touchdown.

2016

South 14, North 12

Damian Huttenhoff Outstanding Player Awards

South Outstanding Offensive Player – Destra Benoit, South Broward HS

South Outstanding Defensive Player – Devin Adams, Miramar HS

North Outstanding Offensive Player – DaQuan Bailey-Brown, Stoneman Douglas HS

North Outstanding Defensive Player – Kaory Simmons, Piper HS

Otis Gray Award - Overall MVP

Ethenic Sands, McArthur HS

2015

North 46, South 6

Teddrick Moffett out of Deerfield Beach High, scored on touchdown runs of 85 and 10 yards in the first half, and added fourth-quarter TD passes to Blanche Ely’s Thomas Geddis and Boyd Anderson’s Basil Spencer in the fourth quarter.

2014

South 10, North 7

Dillard quarterback Jason Collins’ unlikely second-and-goal conversion set up his game-winning one-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter. That and a fourth-down stand with 40 seconds remaining helped the South All-Stars capture a 10-7 win over the North in the 18th annual Broward County Athletic Association All-Star Classic. Collins, who was named the game’s Most Valuable Player, finished with 98 passing yards, 78 of those coming on the game-winning drive.

2013

North 17, South 14

Danarius Graham, Deerfield Beach, quarterback capped off an 80-yard drive with a six-yard touchdown run with 1:51 left in the game. Graham completed three of his five passes for 81 yards and rushed for 67 yards on seven carries including the game winning touchdown on a play action boot. He was named MVP of the game. The South defensive game also scored a touchdown. Hallandale defensive back Paul Anderson had a 32-yard scoop and score.

2012

North 14, South 13

Timonte King, Northeast High, 5’9, 225-pound full back bullied up the middle and scored a 5-yard touchdown with 8:27 left in the game. King then watched Northeast teammates Tavius James come up with an even bigger play when he darted around the left side and blasted Cooper City kicker Jeremy Moss’ 32-yard field goal attempt with 12 seconds left to secure the win. King was voted the game’s Otis Gray Most Valuable Player.

2011

South 21, North 8

McArthur quarterback Joseph Villar threw for two touchdowns, a 1-yard scoring pass in the second quarter as well as from 13-yards out to Everglades tight end Kendall Couamin. Couamin received the Otis Gray Foundation Award as the games Most Valuable Player after finishing with two catches for 14 yards and two touchdowns.

Hallandale running back Jared Sanders had seven carries for 77 yards and won offensive MVP honors for the South while Hollywood Hills defensive lineman Jean-Marc Charles received the defensive MVP award.

2010

South 44, North 7

The South broke the North’s two-year winning streak with a convincing victory over the North. Western’s Cory Peart had two interceptions, Flanagan’s Austin Warnock recovered two fumbles and scored a touchdown, and the South All-Stars scored 34 points off eight turnovers and rolled to a 44-7 victory over the North. Dillard running back Otis Wright rushed for 87 yards on 13 carries to take home the Otis Gray Foundation Award as the game’s most valuable player.

2009

North 15, South 9

Steven Garitty, Coral Springs High quarterback, hit Fort Lauderdale High wide receiver David Harding with a 31-yard scoring pass with 5:49 remaining to give the North All-Stars a come from behind 15-9 victory over the South. Garitty rallied the North team from an early 9-0 deficit when he connected with Deven Drane of Plantation on a 21-yard scoring toss with 1:52 remaining in the first half.

The South team took an early 9-0 lead on a 5-yard scoring toss from Stranahan’s Willie Tindal to McArthur’s Terry Brownlee and a safety when the North’s Dareyon Chance, Cardinal Gibbons, was tackled in the end zone.

2008

North 19, South 17

Carlos Romero, kicker from Coral Springs High drilled a 37-yard field goal with 1:22 remaining to give the North a 19-17 victory. Romero, the North’s MVP also kicked a 36-yard field goal earlier in the game to give the North a 10-0 lead.

The South’s Phil Genovese (Cooper City) scored on a 6-yard run with 6:44 remaining to give the South a 17-16 lead. Genovese a 5’11, 180-pound running back was the South’s offensive MVP.

2007

South 11, North 8

Alex Bailey, QB from Hallandale High passed for 143 yards and a touchdown in the final quarter. Cooper City’s Robert Yanks kicked a 21-yard field goal with 11 seconds left to seal the comeback win for the South.

2006

North 26, South 7

North won with a potent passing attack while Gary Wright, linebacker from Everglades High, formed an attack of his own. The senior, who played mostly at defensive end, had four sacks and recovered a fumble in the loss.

2005

South 19, North 14

Pembroke Pines Charter’s Carl Volny scored on a 7-yard run to complete the South’s comeback from a 14-0 third quarter deficit.

2004

North 26, South 0

Coconut Creek’s Jeanriles Metezier caught touchdown passes of 40 and 11 yards in the second quarter.

2003

North 14, South 10

Northeast High’s Dimitri Linton ran for 58 yards and a touchdown, and also had a 40-yard punt return.

2002

South 17, North 10

McArthur’s David Robinson ran for 97 yards on six carries in the first half on his way to a 151-yard performance.

2001

North 21, South 14

Defensive MVP honors went to Hollywood Hills’ William Clark, who had three interceptions.

2000

North 14, South 3

The North won its third game in four tries to take control of the series.

1999

South 7, North 0

Flanagan linebacker Mike Osinka scored on a 30-yard interception return.

1998

North 12, South 10

The North rallied from a 10-0 deficit, winning on a 90-yard pass from Cardinal Gibbons’ Gerald Backer to Dillard’s Devon O’Neal.

1997

North 18, South 12

Deerfield Beach’s Davardo Smith rushed for 100 yards on 13 carries to spark the North in the inaugural game.

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