CORAL GABLES – Ever since losing in the 6A state playoffs to Miami Southridge to end the 2024 season, there has been plenty of hype surrounding Pembroke Pines West Broward.

On Sunday, head coach Brian McCartney and his Bobcats started the summer off on the right football, winning the University of Miami 7-on-7 tournament.

With the addition of several new faces combined with some key returnees from last year’s District 13-6A champions, this team headed to Coral Gables as one of the favorites in the first event of the summer.

With rain in the area, the tournament was forced to move inside after a sunny and hot morning where this team won twice and set the table for the remainder of the day.

The Bobcats eventually beat Miami Central, 21-18, for the title after taking out 6A rival Miami Southridge, who had escaped budding 1A power Miami True North Classical Academy.

The tournament, which was held alongside an offensive and defensive line camp, attracted some quality teams and players. In addition to West Broward, Miami Central, Miami Southridge and True North, other programs included Miami Ransom Everglades, Hialeah, Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy, Miami Braddock, Weston Cypress Bay, Plantation, Miami Christopher Columbus, Pahokee, Coconut Creek, Boca Raton St. Andrew’s Academy, Fort Pierce John Carroll, Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy, Miami Carol City, Miramar, Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman and West Haven, Connecticut.

WEST BROWARD IS LOADED WITH TALENT

The Bobcats certainly flexed some muscle with plenty of talent throughout the day – led by versatile Class of 2028 prospect Amir Sears, who played both ways and dominated as many had the chance to see him and this team for the very first time.

As those who had never watched West Broward perform, they were treated to elite play from players such as Uryah McCartney (LB, 2026), Debonaire  Johnson (RB/LB, 2027), Aden Johnson (WR/DE, 2028), quarterback Brandon Mincy (2026), who was lights out had a great event, Class of 2028 standout Aviyon Darien (WR/DB) and Class of 2026 Toledo commitment Shmar Akande (DB).

Also, Izaiah Lopez (2027) was impressive, playing running back and receiver, two-way Class of 2026 performer Luis Lugo, who stepped up in the title game against Miami Central, Cameron Goodwin Jr. (DB, 2027), incoming freshman (2029) athlete Mekhi Thames, Zacari Isaac (DB, 2029), and standout 2027 running back Amos Bradford, who is among the best in the state.

Other Bobcats who turned heads of teams, fans and coaches were Jakaurri Carter (WR, 2027), Cedric Mitchell Jr. (WR/FS, 2027), Kaleb McCartney (DE, 2028), Lucky Lubin (WR, 2027), John Bresset (DE, 2028) and Gavin Ellerbe.

LOADED TOURNAMENT

The talent was not just with West Broward, many of the other teams also had some players who are receiving plenty of attention.

BOCA RATON ST. ANDREW’S: Dylan Faison (WR, 2026) and Quinn Connors (TE, 2026).

COCONUT CREEK: Jordan Thompson (RB, 2026), Deshawn Butler (CB, 2026), Isaiah Calixte (CB, 2028), Carlton Jackson (S, 2028) and Cameron Baker (S, 2028).

HIALEAH: U’Darius Jenkins (S, 2027) and Ronnie Jones (WR, 2026).

HIALEAH GARDENS MATER ACADEMY: Tyre Vieux (DB, 2027), Trezavant Boyd (DB, 2027), Jamal Robinson Jr. (WR, 2027) and Dontavious Kinchens (QB, 2028).

MIAMI CAROL CITY: Rodarion Jones (DB, 2026), Justin Compere (RB, 2026), Javarius Robinson (QB, 2026) and Santana Blount (WR, 2027).

MIAMI CENTRAL: Jayden Ford (RB, 2026), Karon Maycock (LB, 2026), Brandon Kinsey (WR, 2026), King Walker (WR, 2026), Joshua Joseph (WR, 2026), Tavares Ward (DB, 2027), Quartavius Lyons Jr. (DB, 2028) and Demetrius Ingram (DB, 2028).

MIAMI CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS: Tedrick Lee (DB, 2026), Khamari Marceus (WR/DB, 2026), William Williams (RB, 2026), Christian Rust (WR/DB, 2027) and Kingston Rust (QB, 2027).

MIAMI LAKES BARBARA GOLEMAN: Darryl “Tre” Bell III (DB, 2026) and Franki Sosa Jr. (DB, 2026).

MIAMI RANSOM EVERGLADES: Colton Smith (WR, 2028) and Noah Alce (RB/S, 2028).

MIAMI SOUTHRIDGE: Michael Stevens Jr. (LB, 2026), Montrey Jackson (WR, 2026), Samuel Coleman (WR, 2026), Tyler Brown (DB, 2026), Jhakari Johnson (WR, 2026), James Perrone (QB, 2027) and T’ari Miller (DB, 2027).

MIAMI TRUE NORTH CLASSICAL ACADEMY: Dominic Turnbull (DB, 2026), Camaul King (DB, 2026), Duane Johnson (LB, 2026), Malik Penson (WR, 2026), Zac Katz (QB, 2027), George Harris (Athlete, 2027), Kareem Brown (WR, 2027) and Gregory Florence (RB, 2030).

MIRAMAR: Tyler Reid (RB, 2027).

PAHOKEE: Antonio Simpson (LB, 2026) and Zachary Mitchell (Athlete, 2027).

PLANTATION: Jemari Foreman (DB, 2027), Zakari Johnson (WR/DB, 2028), Russell George (WR, 2028), Chanavis Chance LB, 2028), Jalen Rolle (LB, 2028) and Jeffrey O’Neal (WR/DB, 2029).

SOUTHWEST RANCHES ARCHBISHOP MCCARTHY: Kendall Brown (DB, 2026), Malik Denson (WR, 2027), Ja’Kobi Williams (WR, 2027) and Robert Outler (TE/DE, 2028).

WESTON CYPRESS BAY: Ronald Thomas (Athlete/DB, 2026).

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WEST PALM BEACH – The summer camp season officially began last Friday as NAIA national powerhouse Keiser University opened its doors to over 150 athletes from all over Florida.

The “Friday Night Lights” event showcased talent from all over the state – as prospects got a jump on the long summer ahead with testing, instruction and competition.

As many athletes will find their way to colleges and universities across the nation, it’s destinations like Keiser that are often overlooked.

Under the direction of Doug Socha – and now Myles Russ, Keiser has easily been the most successful football program in Florida over the past five season – winning a national championship two years ago while appearing in three consecutive national title games.

Prospects, coaches and families made this first event of the summer a must as they came from the Panhandle, north and central Florida an everywhere in between.

South Florida, which has so many colleges to choose from, was well represented on this Friday evening as Keiser coaches led drills, tested the athletes and were there watching and evaluating future players.

Among those on hand for the first summer combine/camp were six players from head coach Art Taylor’s Cooper City Cowboys. Prospects who came. Along with Taylor and quarterback coach Chris Thomas, to jump onto the radar screen.

With former Cooper City standout Myles Notkin serving as the quarterback coach and offensive coordinator for the Seahawks, the short trip from Broward County was a must to not only show support for their own but thrust these young men into the spotlight.

Among the players on hand included:

2026 – Kegan Boyette, OL, 6’1, 270 – 4.2 GPA. This is going to be a player that the Cowboys will welcome back after spending a year at Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian. He is strong, athletic and will be essential for this team up front.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19985720/Keygan-Boyett

2027 – Nick Dyer, QB, 5’11, 186 – 4.9 GPA. Coming up on his third year as a starter at the varsity level, this is certainly someone who is on the radar across the state as he has attended several events.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19962948/Nick-Dyer

2026 – Sergio Fermin, WR/RB, 5’10, 175. Versatile offensive prospect who will be huge for this program this coming season. Benefitted from the competition on Friday.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17608541/Sergio-Fermin

2026 – Christian Martinez, K/P, 5’8, 145 – 3.85 GPA. Turned heads of the coaches with his strong leg with several kicks during the event. Will be one of Florida’s top specialists in 2025.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19962179/Christian-Martinez

2026 – Ace Taylor, WR, 5’6, 140. The son of Coach Taylor is one of the hardest workers you will find, and he made the most of his opportunities during the camp. He was a true surprise!

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17578624/Ace-Taylor

2026 – Jake Wallace, OLB/SS, 6’2, 190. Has the size and athletic ability to play this game for several more years – and with his versatility – he will be someone to keep an eye on.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17578545/jake-wallace

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With spring in the books and many college coaches uncovering talent that they will target during the summer and into the 2025 season, we are now in summer.

As college camps star at the end of this week and continue through the month of June, there are several prospects who left an impression at the end of April and into May.

With the transfer portal serving as a major obstacle in the recruiting process, high school football players and their coaches now have their jobs cut out for them, attracting the attention of coaches at the next level, attempting to get that elusive scholarship that used to be much easier to attain.

As we traveled throughout the spring, several gifted prospects made a lasting impression. Not on the internet, but live in person – where we had the opportunity to speak with several prospects and watch them perform, so we can be part of that process that helps further shine the spotlight on them.

Today, we bring you five more players that you will want to keep an eye on – as we will continue shining the spotlight on Miami-Dade and Broward County football players over the next seven months.

Check these young men out:

2026 – Cameron Canon, WR, 5’10, 180, North Miami. As so many prospects in south Florida continue to get the spotlight shined in their direction, it’s players like this – who have given everything to their programs – from leadership to production – that often get overlooked. Here is a soon-to-be four-year starter for head coach Gerald Cox and the Pioneers. He has been a productive player that continues to get better and helps to elevate this program. During the spring, many colleges had the chance to finally watch what he does on the football field to help this program get better. His leadership stood out all spring, and as the summer has started, he will be a prospect that more and more college coaches will notice his many skills as a receiver.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18429231/Cameron-Canon

2027 – Jaden Carey, CB, 6’0, 175, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. Ask any college coach who spent time in south Florida this off-season to list some of the players who will make an impact in 2025, and it is almost certain that this quality talent will be right there. One of the true rising standouts on this six-time defending state champions, he is a physical corner with tremendous ball skills, unique athleticism and a knack of being able to shut even the best receivers down. As the junior class is now in the spotlight and the rankings are starting to come out, you will see this young man right there in the mix as veteran head coach Roger Harriott and his football team will be in great hands in the secondary with a very challenging schedule. In addition to making an impact on the football field, he is also getting it done in the classroom (3.7 GPA) as well.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19530452/Jaden-Carey

2026 – Raenaldo Farrington, RB, 5’8, 195, Coconut Creek Monarch. When it comes to overlooking football talent, south Florida is perhaps the epicenter for missing out on prospects who continue to get the job done without a lot of fanfare. Here is the perfect example of a top-flight football talent who continued to make an impact during the spring with his strength, quickness and ability to make plays. In the spring game(s), this was one of the players that college coaches continued to watch and were amazed at what he brought to the game. Easily one of the players – during the spring – that didn’t receive the attention that was warranted. But you can guarantee that this summer, at college camps and into his final year, he will be singled out several times as head coach Calvin Davis and his staff will continue to help promote him. While he makes an impact on the football field, his work in the classroom (4.1 GPA) is also opening plenty of doors as well.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/21919956/66f6b699af767f4b0b9e1ada

2026 – Brandon Kinsey, Athlete, 6’2, 192, Miami Central. When he played at Miami Immaculata LaSalle last season, there were college coaches who talked about this quality football talent being one of the best kept secrets in the state of Florida. No matter where he lines up – on either side of the ball – he will make a difference and will impact any program he is part of. What first year head coach Derrick Gibson and the Rockets found out this spring is their version of “Megatron” can do it all. On a visit to the University of Central Florida back in March, many coaches talked about this being perhaps the most “overlooked” player in the state – as a someone who can play receiver, cornerback or the safety position. He is one of the most college ready players in south Florida, and the fact that many of the recruiting “experts” have no clue about his talents, he will be one of the major finds in this class!

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17807080/Brandon-Kinsey

2027 – Tyler Reid, RB, 5’8, 165, Miramar. Track & Field. The younger brother of University of Pittsburgh and former Miramar star running back Desmond Reid, this early commitment to the Panthers is easily one of the top juniors (2027) in the state, combining his running skills with blinding speed. This is one of those elite players who made an impact during the spring, and as the summer approaches, will be a player that will certainly be in the spotlight. Watch him run and you can see his vision, feel for a hole opening up and will have the opportunity to keep head coach A.J. Scott and this football team near the top in 5A.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20012149/Tyler-Reid

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When the 2024 season ended and Miami Northwestern held their 3A state championship trophy high in the air at Pitbull Stadium on the campus of FIU, there was a group of players 10 miles away that didn’t share in the Bulls’ joy.

On Oct. 4^th of last season at Traz Powell Stadium, the Miami Central Rockets beat Northwestern and would win the rest of the games, setting themselves up for yet another championship run.

When the Rockets were found to have used an illegible player, the dreams of every player and coach on the team was dashed instantly. The 8-1 season with so much hope of sending the senior class out with a title was dashed.

Every win in 2024 was erased and this powerhouse, which lost only to Lakeland to start the season, was taken away along with the chance of winning it all.

During the off-season those players had to live with not getting an opportunity to end 2024 with yet another team title.

In the wake of those forfeits came the firing of head coach Jube Joseph who kept the tradition alive after taking the reins from Roland Smith.

The Rockets, for the first time in several years, had no direction and no coach to lead them.

While most knew that this program would rebound, they all understood that the next head coach would have to follow in the same mold as Telly Lockette, Smith and Joseph.

When Derrick Gibson was hired, they struck gold again. In this former Miami Killian and FSU standout, they were getting someone who not only knew the program – after spending nearly a decade with the team – but someone who everyone respected and recently had college experience as an assistant coach at FAU.

While many have continued to bury this team and already write to 2025 season off, maybe they should stop in to see what the Rockets are bringing back – and bringing in.

During their spring scrimmage last Saturday at Traz Powell Stadium, there were things that need to be worked on over the next two plus months, but there are also quality football players who have an opportunity to win a district and put this team in a position they could have easily been in at the end of 2024!

CLASS OF 2026

Jakhi Barber, DL, 6’1, 265.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17979979/Jakhi-Barber

Kelvin Blount, DB, 5’11, 155.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20668425/kelvon-blount

William Brown, DB, 5’9, 150 – 3.7 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17976016/William-Brown

Jamall M. Cooper, WR, 5’10, 160 – 3.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19382221/Jamall-M-Cooper

Adrian Ellis, LB, 5’10, 200.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19698133/Adrian-Ellis

Jayson “Bam” Farfan, DE, 6’3, 225 – 3.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22844638/Jayson-Farfan

Otis Guyton, DE/OLB, 6’0, 200 – 3.8 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19391934/Otis-Guyton

Omari Hollis, RB, 5’11, 180

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19784754/Omari-Hollis

Joshua Joseph, WR/CB, 6’0, 190.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/21019965/Joshua-Joseph

Brandon Kinsey, Athlete, 6’2, 190.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17807080/Brandon-Kinsey

Ellis Little, RB, 5’10, 185.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23527445/Ellis-Little

Roderick Mathieu, LB, 6’1, 210.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17778291/Roderick-B-Mathieu

Karon Maycock, LB, 6’2, 210 – 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18939858/Karon-Maycock

Brian McKoy, WR/Slot, 5’7, 155.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23187729/Brian-Mckoy

Duane Manor, WR, 6’1, 180 – 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://access.qwikcut.com/highlights/664e08baa693c6d5fe0fa9dd

Cameron McCrea, DE, 6’1, 215 – 2.8 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16025610/Cameron-McCrea

Anthony McQueen, QB, 6’1, 185.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/24139066/Anthony-McQueen

Kymani Ormsby, DL, 6’3, 250.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19378329/Kymani-Ormsby

Nealan Perez, DE/DT, 6’4, 207 – 3.9 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17944034/Nealan-Perez

Senicio Vann, OC/OG, 5’10, 270.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22496335/Senicio-Vann

Kymani Ware, OL, 6’1, 293.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17710876/Kymani-Ware?MA..

AWAITING VIDEO

Myles Dawkins, DT

Dante Eboka, DE

Randy George Jr., WR, 5’7, 140

Thomas Miller, DB

CLASS OF 2027

Jaeden Jackson, OLB/S, 6’1, 195 – 4.0 GPA. Track & Field.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19690136/Jaeden-Jackson

Jayden Johnson, Slot/RB, 5’6, 160 – 3.2 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19588383/Jayden-Johnson

Melvin Miller, S, 6’1, 155.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22502364/Melvin-Miller

Cole Rodriguez, P/PK, 5’10, 145 – 3.67 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20823856/Cole-Rodriguez

Anterrio Thornton Jr., OL, 6’1, 280.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23512748/Anterrio-Thornton-Jr

Tavares Ward, CB/S, 6’2, 180.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19972391/Tavares-Ward

Jamarian Wilson, OL, 6’2, 290.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23512726/Jamarian-Wilson?

AWAITING VIDEO

Vincent Williams, OL

CLASS OF 2028

Adrian Cox, RB.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23535392/Adrian-Cox

Kareem Forbes, DB, 5’9, 165 – 3.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23019390/Kareem-Forbes

Damien Harvey, DL, 6’1, 250.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22980313/Damien-Harvey

Demetrius Ingram, WR/FS, 6’1, 175 – 3.83 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23557327/Demetrius-Ingram

Quartavius Lyons Jr., CB, 6’2 178 – 3.6 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19062829/Quartavius-Lyons-Jr

Steven Moore, LB, 6’1, 215- 3.2 GPA. Wrestling.

TAPE:  https://www.hudl.com/profile/19498770/Steven-Moore

AWAITING VIDEO

Jaylen Antrobus, DL

Aaron Ellis, DB

Quinton Rolle Jr., DB, 5’10, 170

La’Bron Scharoun, LB

Ronald Williams, Jr., WR

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