Coming into last week’s games in south Florida, there were a number of teams who were getting plenty of attention.

Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, Miami Northwestern and Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna were at the head of the list that many across the state of Florida focused on. But there is one program that may have been forgotten about, and as they showed last Friday night – beating defending 4A state champion Plantation American Heritage on the road, 31-21, Miami Central has not gone anywhere.

In a crazy start to a season where first year head coach Derrick Gibson and his Rockets had no spring game or kickoff classic (postponed at Ocala Vanguard due to bad weather), saw their opener at 3A state runner up Jacksonville Raines get cancelled and see their district opener against Pompano Beach get pushed back, this team has gotten off to a 3-0 start.

The come-from-behind win against the Patriots not only showed that this team has talent, but also proved that the Rockets have character and are indeed in this to win the state title, which didn’t happen last year.

Miami Central is still one of the best teams in the country. While they may not be as deep as they have been in the past, they are loaded with elite playmakers and are well coached.

The group of prospects that this roster has is certainly as good as any in Florida and could still stand toe-to-toe with some of the nation’s best.

2026 - Jayden Ford, RB, 5’6, 180. FIU commitment is indeed a difference maker. His speed and ability to make huge plays makes him one of the best in south Florida.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18526032/Jayden-Ford

2026 - Otis Guyton, DE/OLB, 6’0, 200 – 3.8 GPA. Easily is one of the best pass rushers in the state who has been a major force for the past two years.

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

2028 - Damien Harvey, DT, 6’1, 250 – 3.7 GPA. Here is a young playmaker that many across the state have already recognized and will be rated as one of the best in a very talented class. Tough to block one on one.

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

2026 - Omari Hollis, RB, 5’11, 180. Has added depth to the position as a bruising back that is not easy to bring down. He is committed to attend Presbyterian University.

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

2028 - Demetrius Ingram, WR/FS, 6’1, 175. One of the emerging young players on this team.

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

2026 - Joshua Joseph, WR/CB, 6’0, 190. This is a two-way athlete that has already left an impression.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/21019965/66f37d7041683669e20886cc

2026 – Brandon Kinsey, WR/CB, 6’2, 195. This Miami Immaculata LaSalle transfer is easily one of the most impact athletes in the nation. Headed to Purdue next year, this is a student/athlete that is indeed a major talent.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17807080/632f82c19a911c07f4d8c2ae

2026 – Daune Manor, WR, 6’1, 180 – 3.0 GPA. Of all the players that were added to this roster in the off-season, there may not have been a more impact performer than this young man who has been brilliant since coming from Miramar Everglades.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18083812/Duane-Manor

2026 – Karon Maycock, LB, 6’2, 210 – 3.0 GPA. This FSU commitment has turned into one of the best in Florida – and has made a difference so far this season.

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

2026 - Cameron McCrea, DE, 6’1, 215 – 2.8 GPA. Wrestling. A productive defensive force that makes play!

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

2026 - Anthony “GB” McQueen, QB, 6’1, 185 – 3.84 GPA. A three-year varsity performer, two for the Rockets, he has turned into a productive leader.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/27929242/Anthony-McQueen?

2026 - Louisdens Paul, OLB, 5’11, 195. This Miami Springs transfer has picked up where he left off as a three-year starter for the Golden Hawks. Is always around the ball and has been a huge addition to a quality defense.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17996023/Louisdens-Paul

2027 - Anterrio Thornton Jr., OL, 6’2, 280. One of the fast-rising underclassmen who actually had a very productive off-season that thrust him into the spotlight. Solid player.

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

 

MIAMI CENTRAL ROCKETS

Miami Edison, W 50-12

Miami Booker T. Washington, W 58-14

Plantation American Heritage, W 31-21

10/4 – Miami Northwestern

10/10 - @Fort Lauderdale Stranahan

10/17 – GMAC Week

10/24 – Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy

10/30 – Miami Carol City

MAKEUP DISTRICT GAME

Pompano Beach

PLENTY OF FOOTBALL IN WEEK 5

In addition to Miami Central’s win, Miami-Dade and Broward Counties were busy this past week. Here is a look at the results:

Boca Raton Olympic Heights 36, Deerfield Beach Somerset Key 12

Boca Raton Saint Andrew’s Academy 31, Coconut Creek North Broward Prep 9

Coconut Creek Monarch 54, Fort Lauderdale 0

Cooper City 28, Pembroke Pines Charter 13

Coral Springs Charter 41, Pompano Beach 18

Davie Western 72, Coral Springs Taravella 0

Delray Beach Atlantic 43, Miami Norland 20

Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian 16, North Miami 12

Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons 11, Coconut Creek 6

Fort Lauderdale Dillard 21, Miramar 17

Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest 49, West Palm Beach Oxbridge Academy 13

Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas 31, Hollywood McArthur 7

Fort Meade 14, Lakeland Victory Christian 10

Fort Myers Bishop Verot 39, Homestead 6

Hollywood Hills 56, Miami Sunset 0

Homestead Somerset Silver Palms 26, Miami Springs 14

Key West 32, Miami Gulliver Prep 15

Lakeland 43, Miami Booker T. Washington 0

Miami Archbishop Carroll 48, Hialeah ABF 22

Miami Belen Jesuit 47, Miami BridgePrep Village Green 0

Miami Braddock 42, Miami Coral Park 7

Miami Coral Reef 14, Doral Reagan 0

Miami Country Day 39, Orlando Faith Christian 36

Miami Edison, 20, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace 14

Miami Ferguson 42, Southwest Miami 6

Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman 35, Hialeah Gardens 0

Miami Northwestern 41, Miami Christopher Columbus 6

Miami Palmer Trinity 43, Marathon 0

Miami Palmetto 42, Miami Killian 21

Miami Southridge 42, Doral Academy 7

Miami St. Brendan 35, Miami Jackson 6

Miami Varela 7, Hialeah-Miami Lakes 0

Miami Westminster Christian 22, Miami Ransom Everglades 0

North Miami Beach 46, Hialeah American 0

Parkland Douglas 20, Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson 9

Pierson Taylor 35, Jacksonville Kids In Motion 22

Plantation 28, Hollywood South Broward 6

South Miami 46, Westland Hialeah 28

South Plantation 40, Coral Springs 18

Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy 41, Boynton Beach Somerset Canyons 0

Sunrise Piper 15, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely 12

Weston Cypress Bay 21, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan 0

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