As we said all pre-season, this would be a season that many will look back on as a year that watched south Florida (Miami-Dade and Broward Counties) jump into the national spotlight by playing each other.
No matter what anyone will tell you, this region of the country has more competition that anywhere else, and when programs are playing one another, it makes it that much more exciting.
The understanding that if you are going to be considered as a national power who wants to win a mythical national championship, your schedule has to be stepped up. Enter Chaminade-Madonna.
What head coach Dameon Jones and the Lions have done this season is play a schedule that is second to none, and if they go through 2022 unbeaten, this program will have every right to claim a title – with several underclassmen leading the way.
When people are ranking teams and never watch them perform, there is always a problem. That’s why the state of Florida does not listen to what the outside is saying, they know the score. Just look at collegiate and NFL rosters and you will see Miami-Dade and Broward County prospects all over.
When the Lions hosted power Fort Lauderdale Dillard last Friday night at home, it was to be a game for the ages, and when the Panthers raced out to a 14-0 lead, many felt that the experts were wrong about this program that has been to five consecutive state championship games – winning four. But things changed, and the Lions proved to everyone why they are underrated nationally.
The 49-28 win was just another step in a huge climb to the top as senior defensive lineman Wayne Peart (5 sacks) and Edwin Joseph lifted this team to yet another win.
One week after a huge game in the Broward County Football Showcase – a thrilling 35-28 win over Washington D.C. national power St. John’s College Prep, last Friday was another major game for this program.
While many programs in the state would kick back and relax after two big games, Chaminade-Madonna is not stopping – with one of the most challenging schedules in the country.
The road continues this Thursday night at unbeaten Miami Northwestern, unbeaten Plantation American Heritage the week after, Miami Gulliver Prep, Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast, defending 8A state champion Venice and impressive district opponent Avant Garde Academy.
While the Lions were wrapping things up at home, there were a few other quality matchups taking place – like:
Booker T. Washington (Miami) 28, Miami Edison 20. The Red Raiders fell behind 28-6 and made a furious comeback against Coach Tim “Ice” Harris and his Tornadoes, who moved to 2-0 as they prepare for No. 1 Miami Central.
Miami Norland 31, Carol City 12. Leading just 10-6 at the half, the Vikings exploded in their season-opener in the annual Miami Gardens Bowl. Coach Daryle Heidelburg and his football team has plenty of talent and are well coached.
WEEK 2 WAS ACTION PACKED
In addition to those three games, high school football was very much alive in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties last week. Check these scores out:
American Heritage (Plantation) 42, Lake Gibson 14
Belen Jesuit (Miami) 42, True North 14
Boca Raton Christian 17, Somerset Academy Key 0
Cardinal Gibbons (Fort Lauderdale) 33, Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian 0
Clearwater Academy International 26, Miami Palmetto 0
Christopher Columbus (Miami) 42, Killian 0
Coconut Creek 35, Boyd Anderson 0
Coral Gables 20, Coral Park 6
Deerfield Beach 34, Coral Glades 7
Ferguson (Miami) 27, Sunset 14
Fort Lauderdale 31, Hallandale 6
Goleman (Hialeah) 48, Archbishop Carroll 10
Hialeah 21, Miami Springs 14
Hialeah Gardens 14, Reagan 7
Hollywood Hills 24, Spanish River 0
Homestead 47, South Dade 0
Island Coast (Cape Coral) 24, Miramar Everglades 7
LaSalle (Miami) 21, Somerset Pembroke Pines 17
Lowndes County (Valdosta, Georgia) 43, North Miami Beach 18
Marathon 35, Miami Country Day 13
McArthur (Hollywood) 33, Flanagan 6
Miami Coral Reef 56, Varela 0
Miami High 19, Miami Beach 16
Miami Northwestern 44, Jackson 0
Monsignor Pace (Miami) 41, Somerset Silver Palms 0
Nova (Davie) 26, Cooper City 6
Palmer Trinity (Miami) 19, Coral Shores 14
Palm Glades (Miami) 20, Mourning 17
Pembroke Pines Charter 40, Coral Springs Charter 35
Piper 27, Coral Springs 6
Plantation 41, Stranahan 19
Pompano Beach 21, Oakland Park Northeast 14
Somerset Academy South Homestead 44, BridgePrep Village Green 0
South Miami 48, American 0
Southridge (Miami) 40, Dr. Krop 0
South Plantation 35, Taravella 0
St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) 42, Fort Myers 0
Westland Hialeah 22, Mater Academy 9
Westminster Academy (Fort Lauderdale) 23, Bradenton Christian 0
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MIAMI GARDENS - The Miami Dolphins hosted the Junior Dolphins High School Kick-Off in collaboration with NIKE for 475 high school student-athletes from Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties to provide youth football players with an enriching gameday experience on Saturday, August 27.
As part of preseason game-day programming before the Miami Dolphins took on the Philadelphia Eagles presented by AmeriSave, ten South Florida high-school football programs participated in pregame activations including educational discussions on technology led by Grover and nutritional programming led by FARE.
“The Junior Dolphins High School Kick-Off event was an excellent opportunity to partner with NIKE in uniting local student-athletes of our community to enjoy the game of football while preparing them for their own upcoming season,” Miami Dolphins Senior Director of Community Relations & Youth Programs RaShauna Hamilton said. “We appreciate the variety of programming coming together for this event including partners like Grover and FARE to maximize our impact on the youth health and wellness.”
Participating high school football and flag football programs from Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties included Charles W. Flanagan High School, Dillard High School, Everglades High School, Fort Lauderdale High School, J.P. Taravella High School, McArthur High School, Miami Carol City Senior High, Miami Norland Senior High School and Santaluces Community High School.
“We’re really enjoying the environment and atmosphere and it’s good to see teams interacting off the field and building that comradery,” said Everglades High School Varsity Football Head Coach Rodney Rumph. “The educational programming is very important because young athletes need to know it’s not just what you do on the field, but also what you do in the classroom.”
“It was an honor for the Miami Dolphins to bring us out. It was cool to learn from Grover because they focused on education, electronics and also having fun. I’m looking forward to doing more events with the Dolphins.” Fort Lauderdale High School WR Travaughn Robbins-Hall said.
The Junior Dolphins program encourages youth players and coaches to teach, learn and play football in a fun and safe environment. As stewards of the game, Junior Dolphins strive to grow participation in the game, impact the football community and build the next generation of Dolphins fans. Through strong community partnership and strategic resource distribution, all aspects of the Junior Dolphins program work to emphasize character building to increase the overall experience in youth football.
After the opening week of the 2021 high school football season, we already see what kind of a year it will be.
From the Inaugural Broward County Showcase to Miami Central and Miami Northwestern winning on the road, the season started off with plenty of enthusiasm.
You will see throughout this year that every week will feature some of the top matchups that you will see anywhere in the nation.
As week 2 is here we have five games to keep an eye on:
No. 7 Dillard (1-0) at No. 2 Chaminade-Madonna (1-0), 7:00. The marquee game of the week – matchup up a pair of programs who have plenty in common – with Panthers’ head coach Tyler Tate being a part of the Lions’ success two years ago. Plenty of big-time talent will be on display in Hollywood as these two south Florida powers look to make a statement as not only one of the best in the region and state, but the entire country – where the state is now taking their spot among the best nationally. Head Coach Dameon Jones and his Lions look to remain unbeaten in this very challenging season.
Calvary Christian Academy (1-0) at No. 4 Cardinal Gibbons (1-0), 7:00. On the surface this may not look like one of the best games this week, but you may not want to sell head coach Kirk Hoza and his Eagles short after soundly beating Miami Belen Jesuit in the opener. For head coach Matt Dubuc and his two-time defending state champions, coming off a win against national power Hyattsville, DeMatha gives this program confidence. The Chiefs have proven that they can stand toe-toe with anyone. Now, they need to step it up on offense.
Lakeland Lake Gibson (1-0) at No. 6 Plantation American Heritage (2-0), 7:30. After two solid road games, scoring 94 points, head coach Mike Smith and his team return home against a team that lost plenty in the off-season, has a new coach and is in the rebuilding stages. But that being said, the Braves did win their opener and have looked good during the summer. That all being said, the Patriots continue to look for national exposure and will be out to do everything possible to maintain that.
No. 14 Miami Palmetto (0-1) at Clearwater Academy International (0-0), 7:00. Another of those games that on the surface may appear to be a lock, but this week’s opponent for head coach Mike Manasco and his football team, but the Knights are coming off a 10-win season, are loaded with elite talent and have a schedule that is second to none. The Panthers are coming off an opening-night loss to Homestead and do not want to start the season out 0-2. This is a bigger test than anyone in south Florida believes.
No. 14 Doral Academy (1-0) at Rockledge (1-0), 7:00. This is a matchup that is one that you may want to watch, as the Raiders welcome their second straight (Gulliver Prep) Miami-Dade County team. Coach Eddie Delgado brings his high-powered offense to play against FIU graduate Wayne Younger and his team that looked sharp on both sides of the ball – and are loaded with talent. This is an intriguing game because the Firebirds are searching for big game respect.
THURSDAY’S SCORBOARD
Atlantic (Delray Beach) 28, Monarch 14’
Booker T. Washington (Miami) 28, Miami Edison 20
Christopher Columbus (Miami) 42, Killian 0
Fort Lauderdale 31, Hallandale 6
Hialeah 21, Miami Springs 14
Hialeah Gardens 14, Reagan 7
Marathon 35, Miami Country Day 13
Miami Coral Reef 56, Varela 0
Miami Norland 31, Carol City 12
Pembroke Pines Charter 40, Coral Springs Charter 35
Plantation 41, Stranahan 19
Pompano Beach 21, Northeast 14
FRIDAY’S GAMES
Boyd Anderson at No. 12 Coconut Creek, 7:00
Bradenton Christian at Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy, 7:00
Cooper City at Nova, 7:00
Coral Glades at Deerfield Beach, 7:00
Coral Park at Coral Gables, 4:00
Coral Springs at Piper, 7:00
Cypress Bay at Blanche Ely, 7:00
Hialeah Barbara Goleman at Miami Archbishop Carroll, 3:30
Hollywood Hills at Boca Raton Spanish River, 7:00
Hollywood McArthur at Flanagan, 7:00
Marathon at Miami Country Day, 7:00
Miami High at Miami Beach, 7:30
Miami Jackson at No. 5 Miami Northwestern (Traz Powell), 7:30
Miami Palmer Prep at Coral Shores, 7:00
Miami Southridge at Dr. Krop (Ives Park), 3:30
Miami St. Brendan at Ransom Everglades, 7:30
North Broward Prep at Archbishop McCarthy, 7:00
North Miami Beach at Lowndes County, Georgia, 8:00
Palm Glades Prep at Alonzo Mourning (North Miami Stadium), 3:30
Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy at LaSalle Immaculata, 7:00
Somerset Academy South Homestead at BridgePrep Village Green, 4:00
Somerset Silver Palms at Miami Monsignor Pace, 7:30
South Dade at No. 10 Homestead (Harris Field), 7:30
South Miami at Hialeah American (Milander), 7:30
South Plantation at Taravella, 4:00
No. 3 St. Thomas Aquinas at Fort Myers, 7:00
True North Classical Academy at Belen Jesuit, 7:30
SATURDAY’S GAME
Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy at Westland Hialeah (Milander), 7:00
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After one of the most memorable opening weeks in recent history, the action continues in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties in Week 2.
With the Inaugural Broward County Football Showcase in the books – and an exciting Miami Central win against national powerhouse IMG Academy, it’s time to turn the attention to the second week.
While several teams have this week off – others will continue to make a push into the spotlight – with key games unfolding in both counties.
Here is a look at the games to keep an eye on this Thursday, Friday and Saturday:
THURSDAY’S GAMES
Hallandale at Fort Lauderdale (DRV PNK – Lockhart), 7:00
Hialeah Gardens at Doral Ronald Reagan, 3:30
No. 13 Miami Booker T. Washington at Miami Edison (Curtis), 7:00
Miami Carol City at No. 11 Miami Norland (Traz Powell Stadium), 7:00
Miami Killian at No. 9 Miami Christopher Columbus (Tropical), 7:00
Miami Springs at Hialeah (Milander), 7:00
Miami Sunset at Miami Ferguson, 3:30
Miami Varela at Coral Reef, 7:00
No. 17 Monarch at Delray Beach Atlantic, 6:30
Pine Crest at NSU University School, 7:00
Pembroke Pines Charter at Coral Springs Charter, 7:00
Stranahan at No. 6 Plantation, 7:00
FRIDAY’S GAMES
Boyd Anderson at No. 12 Coconut Creek, 7:00
Bradenton Christian at Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy, 7:00
Calvary Christian Academy at No. 4 Cardinal Gibbons, 7:00
Cooper City at Nova, 7:00
Coral Glades at Deerfield Beach, 7:00
Coral Park at Coral Gables, 4:00
Coral Springs at Piper, 7:00
Cypress Bay at Blanche Ely, 7:00
No. 7 Dillard at No. 2 Chaminade-Madonna, 7:00
No. 14 Doral Academy at Rockledge, 7:00
Hialeah Barbara Goleman at Miami Archbishop Carroll, 3:30
Hollywood Hills at Boca Raton Spanish River, 7:00
Hollywood McArthur at Flanagan, 7:00
Lakeland Lake Gibson at No. 6 Plantation American Heritage, 7:30
Marathon at Miami Country Day, 7:00
Miami High at Miami Beach, 7:30
Miami Jackson at No. 5 Miami Northwestern (Traz Powell), 7:30
Miami Palmer Prep at Coral Shores, 7:00
No. 14 Miami Palmetto at Clearwater Academy International, 7:00
Miami Southridge at Dr. Krop (Ives Park), 3:30
Miami St. Brendan at Ransom Everglades, 7:30
North Broward Prep at Archbishop McCarthy, 7:00
North Miami Beach at Lowndes County, Georgia, 8:00
Northeast at Pompano Beach, 7:00
Palm Glades Prep at Alonzo Mourning (North Miami Stadium), 3:30
Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy at LaSalle Immaculata, 7:00
Somerset Academy South Homestead at BridgePrep Village Green, 4:00
Somerset Silver Palms at Miami Monsignor Pace, 7:30
South Dade at No. 10 Homestead (Harris Field), 7:30
South Miami at Hialeah American (Milander), 7:30
South Plantation at Taravella, 4:00
No. 3 St. Thomas Aquinas at Fort Myers, 7:00
True North Classical Academy at Belen Jesuit, 7:30
SATURDAY’S GAME
Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy at Westland Hialeah (Milander), 7:00
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MIAMI CORAL PARK FOOTBALL 2022
Head Coach: Vernon Wilder III
2021 Record: 5-4
2022 Schedule:
8/27 - SOUTHWEST MIAMI, W 36-6
9/2 – At Coral Cables, 4
9/9 – At Miami Varela, 3:30
9/16 – Off
9/22 – HIALEAH MIAMI-LAKES, 3:30
9/29 – At Doral Ronald Reagan, 3:30
10/6 – At Miami Braddock, 7
10/13 – HIALEAH GARDENS, 3:30
10/21 – Off
10/27 – ALONZO MOURNING, 3:30
THE RAMS
When Vernon Wilder III arrived on campus, he represented something this program hasn’t had in a long time.
With an opening week win against Southwest Miami, the Rams embarked on a new era of football, and a feeling that if things are to turn around, Wilder, who has had college coaching experience, would be exactly what was needed.
Along with former Miami Booker T. Washington standout Alwan Lee (Offensive Coordinator), and assistant coaches Ryan King and Javier Yanes, this is a program that looks to build back a winner and contend for a title.
For a school that has long climbed the mountain on the football field, this new coaching staff has put things in place – where the future is wrapped around 35 underclassmen, which includes 14 freshmen.
Combined with some experience in the senior class with Leonardo Leon, a 6-1, 210-pounder, junior Dariel Rodriguez, a 5-11, 180-pounder, and freshman Brandin Mincey (5-9, 150) and sophomore Nicholas Garcia (5-9, 210), things are in good shape for this season.
Here are some Rams to keep an eye on this season, which has started out 1-0:
2023
Tarrod Dickson (WR/DB)
Brian Giron (OL/DL)
Aaron Gonzalez (OL/DL)
Joel Holness (WR/DB/K)
Leonardo Leon (OL/DL/TE)
Sebastian Martinez (RB/LB)
Tahir Murphy (OL/DL)
Andrew Vega (RB/LB)
2024
Jorge Agulia (WR/DB)
Matthew Arencibia (QB)
Anthony Budyszewick (WR/DB)
Andy Calzada (OL/DL)
Lucas Demler (OL/DL)
Lucas Diana (WR/DB)
Nicholas Garcia (RB/NT)
Kareem Glass (WR/DB)
Andy Guevara (LB)
Giancarlo Martinez (WR/DB)
Pablo Ramos (OL/DL)
Dariel Rodriguez (RB/LB)
2025
Xavier Bravo (RB/LB)
Benito Dragustinovis (OL/DL)
Mekhi Edwards (RB/LB)
Daniel Fuentes (OL/DL)
Demetrius Henry (Athlete)
Rolly Hernandez (OL/DL)
La’Damion Jeune (RB/LB)
Azriel Rivera (WR/DB)
William Sacasas (OL/DL)
2026
Jan Alonso (WR/DB)
Raymond Diaz (WR/DB)
David Fresco (Athlete)
Kevin Garcia (WR/DB)
Alejandro Gonzales (OL/DL)
Ivan Gort (OL/DL)
Tyler Gottlied (OL/DL)
Rafael Izquierdo (QB)
Roberto Martinez (WR/DB)
Brandin Mincey (QB)
Malik Quintana (OL/DL)
Johnathan Soto (WR/DB)
Sebastian Torres (WR/DB)
TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA (MIAMI-DADE & BROWARD) PROSPECTS – CLASSES 2023-2026. https://larryblustein.com/prospects/tracking-south-florida-prospects
MIAMI-DADE AND BROWARD TRANSFERS. https://larryblustein.com/news/transfer-season-continues-in-miami-dade-broward
TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA FOOTBALL TEAMS. https://larryblustein.com/news/tracking-south-florida-2022
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