Gene Chew has been coaching football long enough to know that the work you put in during the off-season will pay off in the late summer and into the fall.
As the only head coach Miami’s John Ferguson has ever had, his recipe for success is getting his teams ready for the long season ahead.
While they will never be confused for the powers in south Florida, the Falcons have long understood that staying in their own lane, as an independent team, will end up being positive by the end of the year. It has the past two seasons.
Two years ago, this team finished 10-1 and captured the GMAC title with a thrilling win against longtime rival Miami Braddock. This past season, they played in the title game, coming up short to Miami Coral Reef, 14-7.
Going 6-6 was not what this program worked so hard for, and even though they battled to the end, when 2024 ended it was all about what this program would do in 2025.
With a strong rising senior (2026) class coming back, the objective during the second week of November is play for another title.
Several key returners are back for another run at a title. There is also an emphasis this spring to get several rising seniors, juniors and sophomores game film so colleges and universities will have the chance to see exactly what they have on the roster for the upcoming season.
Here are some of those 2026 players to keep an eye on.
Enzo Fernandez, WR, 5’7”, 165 – 3.38 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19300407/Enzo-Fernandez
Andrew Chiu-Hung, LB, 5’9”, 185 – 2.8 GPA. Ended up leading the team in tackles.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19300395/Andrew-ChiuHung
Hector Hernandez, K/OLB, 5’7”, 155.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19300364/Hector-Hernandez?
Ancell Ledon, DE, 6’2”, 200 DE. Coming off a 6.5 sack, 3 fumble, 3 forced fumble season. Also had a fumble recovery for a touchdown.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19834181/Ancell-Ledon?
Ryan Ramirez, QB/FS, 5’9”, 150.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19300412/Ryan-Ramirez
Shaun Saenz, NT/DE, 5’10”, 180.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22478997/Shaun-Saenz?
Brandon Tagle, WR/TE, 6’1”, 165 WR/TE. Led the team in receptions, yards and receiving touchdowns.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20964230/Brandon-Tagle?
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Edgar Gonzalez, OL, 6’0”, 190
Christian Kishinevsky, WR, 5’8”, 155
Eric Mourino, LB
Ray Polo, DE, 5’10”, 190
Alejandro Rosada, LB
Rodrigo Rubio, ILB, 5’9”, 175
THE FUTURE WILL TAKE HOLD THIS SPRING
There are several underclassmen who have a chance to showcase their talents this spring and summer, giving the Falcons some quality prospects moving into the 2025 season.
CLASS OF 2027
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Kingston Dandridge, DL
Matthew Iglesias, WR, 5’8”, 155
Cyel Malary, RB, 5’10”, 165
Vince Medina, DL, 5’10”, 185
Luca Rovani, OL, 6’1”, 200
Anthony Salcedo, FS/CB
CLASS OF 2028
Dominic Garel, LB, 6’0”, 190
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Once again on Thursday night the South Florida High School Sports Radio Show took center stage with three impressive guests.
Each and every week, the AM 560 WQAM radio program attracts the newsmakers in high school sports, recruiting college sports – not only locally, but throughout the country.
The show gives listeners an opportunity to hear about college football programs statewide from the media that cover them. It also focuses on the coaches who use the state of Florida – Miami-Dade and Broward Counties in particular.
The show, which has run for nearly two decades has become a popular listen for recruiting fans as well as high school sports purists, focusing in on coaches and players in all sports.
Here is a look at the way Thursday went:
For the 27th time in school history, South Dade High School’s wrestling program brought home another state title. Head Coach Vic Balmeceda joined the show.
COACH VIC BALMECEDA ON THURSDAY NIGHT:
https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/coach-vic-balmeeda-8b32c
The Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas boys’ basketball team brought home a state title last week and head coach Julius Sandi talked about it.
COACH JULIUS SANDI ON THURSDAY NIGHT:
https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/coach-julius-sandi-b3391
One of the most famous youth football names is FBU (Football University). Managing Partner Steve Quinn talked about upcoming events.
STEVE QUINN ON THURSDAY NIGHT:
https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/steve-quinn-fbu-university-15974
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Thursday South Florida High School Sports Rewind – March 13th.
The numbers are usually staggering, drawing interest from every corner of the country as well as colleges and universities from coast-to-coast.
The high school football transfers in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties have long been recognized for the sheer numbers that take place every year.
With most of these students receiving an alternative form of education away from the physical schools, the flood gates are open to them competing in athletics anywhere they can attend practice and games.
While we attempt to keep track of ALL the transfers because of our extensive database that we have where college coaches are checking in daily, we have missed many who slid under the radar.
In looking over this transfer list, if you see anyone who isn’t there or perhaps at the wrong school, please drop us an E-Mail (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) so we can make the change. (DO NOT POST)!!!
We are NOT in this to give anyone their time in the spotlight. It’s all about getting it right so are young men can be looked at and recruited.
The schools in CAPS are the schools they attend now!
THANKS TO HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS, COACHES, SUPPORTERS AND PARENTS FOR SENDING US THESE. COLLEGE COACHES NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EVERY CHANGE – AND THIS HELPS.
LAST UPDATE: August 4, 2025
2026 – Ahmad Adams, DB, Miami Southridge (PEMBROKE PINES FLANAGAN)
2028 – Phillip Adderly, Athlete, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (MIAMI NORLAND)
2026 – Jeremiah Adras, RB, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (PEMBROKE PINES FLANAGAN)
2028 – Travon Alford, LB, North Lauderdale Somerset (COCONUT CREEK MONARCH)
2028 – King Anderson, Athlete, Miami Jackson (MIAMI CENTRAL)
2026 – Raymond Andrews, DE, Davie Western (MIAMI CAROL CITY)
2026 – Citrus Baker, OLB, Miami Booker T. Washington (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)
2027 – Jeremiah Baptiste, RB, Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy (MIAMI NORLAND)
2026 – Tavano Baptiste Jr., OL, Coconut Creek North Broward Prep (HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA)
2026 – Jahki Barber, OL, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)
2028 – Eumarion Beal, QB, Davie Western (HOLLYWOOD MCARTHUR)
2027 – Albert Betson Jr., LB/DE, Palmdale Highland, California (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)
2026 – Daveon Black, Athlete, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace (HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA)
2026 – Jamel Bonica, DE, Miami Northwestern (HIALEAH GARDENS MATER ACADEMY)
2027 – Trezavant Boyd, DB, Miami Booker T. Washington (HIALEAH GARDENS MATER ACADEMY)
2027 – Gerren Bray, OL, West Boca Raton (FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS)
2026 – Marley Bromfield, DL, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (MIAMI NORLAND)
2026 – Elijah Brown, Athlete, Miramar Everglades (PEMBROKE PINES FLANAGAN)
2026 – William Brown, DB, Miramar Everglades (MIAMI CENTRAL)
2028 – Jonel Bruno, CB, Miami Jackson (MIAMI EDISON)
2027 – Jonathan Bueno, RB, Davie Western (PLANTATION AMERICAN HERITAGE)
2027 – Isaiah Calixte, DB, Coconut Creek (PEMBROKE PINES WEST BROWARD)
2026 – Jordan Campbell, LB, Miami Carol City (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)
2027 – Temorris Campbell, LB, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA)
2027 – Jakaurri Carter, WR, Miami Booker T. Washington (PEMBROKE PINES WEST BROWARD)
2026 – Dylan Casimir, DE, North Miami Beach (HOLLYWOOD MCARTHUR)
2027 – Amari Cherenfant, OL, Miami Norland (HOLLYWOOD MCARTHUR)
2026 – Jayden Chico, QB, Plantation (FORT LAUDERDALE DILLARD)
2026 – Morris Choice, RB, Fort Lauderdale Dillard (FORT LAIUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS)
2026 – Jonathan Chouinard, LB, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (PEMRBOKE PINES FLANAGAN)
2028 – Desmond Christian Jr., WR/DB, Palm Bay Heritage (HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA)
2026 – Ethan Claire, RB, Coconut Creek Monarch (CORAL SPRINGS CORAL GLADES)
2026 – Mark Clarkson, LB, Miami Booker T. Washington (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)
2026 – Michael Clayton, QB, Sanford Seminole (MIAMI EDISON)
2026 – Mark Coats, DB, Miami True North Classical Academy (MIAMI CAROL CITY)
2026 – Chessman Coby Jr., Athlete, Miramar Everglades (PEMBROKE PINES FLANAGAN)
2027 – Tarri Cochran, DB, Miami Central (PEMBROKE PINES FLANAGAN)
2027 – Cody Conness, QB, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS)
2026 – Cordell Coffey, WR, Fort Lauderdale Dillard (PEMBROKE PINES WEST BROWARD)
2026 – Jamall Cooper, WR, Pembroke Pines Flanagan (MIAMI CENTRAL)
2026 – Torrance Cooper, LB, Fort Lauderdale Dillard (FORT LAUDERDALE STRANAHAN)
2026 – Julius Daniels, Athlete, Miami Southridge (MIAMI KILLIAN)
2027 – C.J. Dauphin Jr., RB, Hollywood South Broward (MIAMI CAROL CITY)
2027 – Andrew Davis Jr., DB, Pembroke Pines Flanagan (MIAMI NORLAND)
2027 – Elijah Davis, RB, Hollywood Hills (MIAMI NORLAND)
2026 – Jordan Davis, OL, Davie Western (HOLLYWOOD MCARTHUR)
2026 – Shakil Davis, OL, Westland Hialeah (MIAMI CENTRAL)
2027 – Jerry Derosier, RB, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA)
2027 – Meikhi Desolomme, RB, Coconut Creek North Broward Prep (DEERFIELD BEACH)
2026 – Ian Destinobles, LB, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (MIAMI IMMACULATA LASALLE)
2026 – Jaden Desir, RB, Delray American Heritage (FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS)
2026 – Matthew Diaz, OL/DL, Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)
2026 – James Dixon, OLB/WR, Westland Hialeah (WESTON CYPRESS BAY)
2027 – Bobby Eason, DB, West Boca Raton (DEERFIELD BEACH)
2027 – Amaud Eddie, CB, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)
2028 – Logan Escobedo, QB, Fort Lauderdale NSU University School (PLANTATION)
2027 – Armani Eusebio, OL, Davie Western (PLANTATION AMERICAN HERITAGE)
2027 – K’Rod Evens, Athlete, Miramar Everglades (DAVIE WESTERN)
2026 – Marko Fernandez, S, Miami Belen Jesuit (MIAMI PALMETTO)
2026 – Christian Ferreiro, DB, Southwest Miami (MIAMI TRUE NORTH CLASSICAL ACADEMY)
2027 – Trevoris “T.J.” Finley, DE, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA)
2028 – Semaj Flowers, Athlete, Davie Western (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)
2027 – Javian Francois, WR, Coconut Creek (HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA)
2027 – Rickie Frazier, Athlete, Coral Springs (FORT LAUDERDALE STRANAHAN)
2027 – Zayvean Fulmore, RB/FB, Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson (FORT LAUDERDALE STRANAHAN)
2026 – Mikeal Gachelin, CB, Homestead South Dade (MIAMI EDISON)
2026 – Travis Gamble Jr., RB/CB, AP Randolph, New York (MIAMI SOUTHRIDGE)
2027 – Trent Gamble, WR/SS, Boca Raton (FORT LAUDERDALE CALVARY CHRISTIAN)
2027 – Giovani Garner, OL, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA)
2027 – Russell George, WR, Fort Lauderdale Dillard (PLANTATION)
2027 – Roosevelt Getter, OL, Homestead (MIAMI TRUE NORTH CLASSICAL ACADEMY)
2028 – Clarence Gillis Jr., OLB, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (PLANTATION)
2028 – Darrell Godfrey, RB, Miramar (MIAMI CENTRAL)
2027 – Cameron Goodwin Jr., DE, Hollywood South Broward (PEMBROKE PINES WEST BROWARD)
2027 – Sherrod Gourdine, DB, Davie Western (HOLLYWOOD MCARTHUR)
2026 – Jordan Graham, OL, Miramar Everglades (PEMBROKE PINES FLANAGAN)
2026 – Demarcus Greene, DB, Hollywood South Broward (PEMBROKE PINES WEST BROWARD)
2027 – Victor Guerrero, DT, Homestead South Dade (MIAMI PALMETTO)
2026 – Gary Hadley, Athlete, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (FORT LAUDERDALE CARDINAL GIBBONS)
2026 – Elijah Hardy, Athlete, Miami Northwestern (HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA)
2026 – Jiaden Henry, LB, Miami High (MIAMI PALMETTO)
2027 – Korde Hinch, QB, Hallandale (MIAMI GARDENS MONSIGNOR PACE)
2027 – John Hodge, WR/RB, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (SUNRISE PIPER)
2026 – Omari Hollis, RB, Miami Northwestern (MIAMI CENTRAL)
2027 – Brandon Howard, LB, Homestead South Dade (Miami Palmetto)
2027 – Kaden Howard, Athlete, Goulds Palm Glades (MIAMI PALMETTO)
2027 – Samari Howard, DB, Hollywood South Broward (FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS)
2026 – Harris Hudson, DB, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (MIRAMAR)
2026 – Tedarius Hughes, DB, Homestead South Dade (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)
2028 – Troman Isaac, WR, Davie Western (HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA)
2027 – Jaeden Jackson, CB, Miami St. Brendan (PEMBROKE PINES WEST BROWARD)
2027 – Jayden Jackson, OL, Davie Western (HOLLYWOOD MCARTHUR)
2026 – Montreal Jackson, Athlete, Homestead South Dade (MIAMI TRUE NORTH CLASSICAL ACADEMY)
2026 – David James, WR, Hollywood South Broward (MIAMI CAROL CITY)
2027 – Desmond James, DE, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA)
2026 – Irwin James, RB, Miami Booker T. Washington (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)
2026 – Shawn James, Athlete, Miami Belen Jesuit (MIAMI CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS)
2027 – Stephen Jean-Louis, RB, Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman (MIAMI NORLAND)
2026 – Brandon Jeudi, OL/DL, Homestead (MIAMI TRUE NORTH CLASSICAL ACADEMY)
2027 – Johnny Joassaint Jr., SS, Miami Jackson (MIAMI EDISON)
2028 – Aiden Johnson, Athlete, Hollywood South Broward (PEMBROKE PINES WEST BROWARD)
2027 – Debonaire Johnson, LB/RB, Hollywood South Broward (PEMBROKE PINES WEST BROWARD)
2026 – Jakari Johnson, RB, Plantation (HOLLYWOOD MCARTHUR)
2026 – James Johnson, DT, North Fort Myers (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)
2027 – Jayden Johnson, RB, Hollywood South Broward (MIAMI CENTRAL)
2026 – Darryon Jones, QB, Tampa Bay Tech (HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA)
2027 – Jaylyn Jones, DB, Davie Western (HOLLYWOOD MCARTHUR)
2026 – John Jones, WR, Miami Jackson (MIAMI EDISON)
2028 – Sacari Jordan, Athlete, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (FORT LAUDERDALE DILLARD)
2026 – Doremy Joseph, S, Hialeah American (MIAMI NORLAND)
2025 – Joshua Joseph, Athlete, Miami Jackson (MIAMI CENTRAL)
2026 – Brandon Kinsey, WR, Miami Immaculata LaSalle (MIAMI CENTRAL)
2027 – Arthur Lambright, WR, Miramar (MIAMI CAROL CITY)
2027 – Amir Lane, OL/DL, Hollywood South Broward (PEMBROKE PINES WEST BROWARD)
2026 – Brandon Latimore, LB, Miami Jackson (MIAMI BOOKER T. WASHINGTON)
2028 – Antwan Laughlin, Athlete Southwest Miami (MIAMI EDISON)
2028 – Neimann Lawrence, QB, Miami Ransom Everglades (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)
2027 – Prince Lee Jr., RB, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA)
2026 – Teddrick Lee, S, Homestead South Dade (MIAMI CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS)
2026 – Nathaniel Leslie, DT/OT, Stratford, Connecticut (FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS)
2027 – Peyton Lamarre, RB, Miami Dr. Krop (WESTON CYPRESS BAY)
2026 – Brandon Latimore, LB, Miami Jackson (MIAMI CENTRAL)
2027 - AidEn Leone, QB, Southwest Miami (CORAL GABLES)
2026 – Kaylin Liddie, RB, Miami Dr. Krop (PEMBROKE PINES FLANAGAN)
2026 – Alex Lima, PK, Miami Killian (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)
2027 – Shavis Linder Jr., WR, Deerfield Beach (FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS)
2027 – Tyre Lloyd, CB, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace (PEMBROKE PINES FLANAGAN)
2026 – Kenson Louis, RB, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (HOLLYWOOD MCARTHUR)
2027 – Quartavius Lyons Jr., WR, Homestead South Dade (MIAMI CENTRAL)
2026 – Mason Mallory, QB, West Boca Raton (FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS)
2026 – Duane Manor, WR, Miramar Everglades (MIAMI CENTRAL)
2026 – Marek Marcellus, DB, Davie Western (HOLLYWOOD MCARTHUR)
2027 – Shane Martinez, OL, Fort Lauderdale NSU University School (PLANTATION AMERICAN HERITAGE)
2027 – Ryan Mathis, Athlete, Hialeah (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)
2027 – Malachi Matthews, OL, Miami Norland (PEMBROKE PINES FLANAGAN)
2027 – La’Quadri McCray, DB, Coconut Creek (HOLLYWOOD MCARTHUR)
2026 – Trent McIntosh, WR/TE, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (COCONUT CREEK MONARCH)
2026 – Wallace McIntosh, WR, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (COCONUT CREEK MONARCH)
2026 – Brian McKoy, Athlete, Miami Jackson (MIAMI CENTRAL)
2028 – Sabien McCloud, DE, Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy (PEMBROKE PINES WEST BROWARD)
2028 – Ryan McPhun, Athlete, Hollywood South Broward/TRU Prep (FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS)
2026 – Dasean Miller, Athlete, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (COCONUT CREEK MONARCH)
2027 – Melvin Miller, FS, Miami Booker T. Washington (MIAMI CENTRAL)
2027 – T’Ari Miller, DB, Homestead (MIAMI CENTRAL)
2026 – Thomas Miller, DB, Miami Edison (MIAMI CENTRAL)
2027 – Brandin Mincey, QB, Miami Jackson (PEMBROKE PINES WEST BROWARD)
2027 – Valentino Mira, PK, Parkland Douglas (MIAMI NORLAND)
2026 – Antwan Miranda, LB, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace (MIAMI CAROL CITY)
2027 – Raul Molina-Traba, DE, Miami Archbishop Carroll (MIAMI PALMETTO)
2027 – Remy Morgan, CB, Hialeah ABF Academy (HIALEAH)
2027 – Kemmai Morris, RB, Miami Northwestern (MIAMI EDISON)
2026 – Kemari Morrison, Athlete, Homestead (MIAMI TRUE NORTH CLASSICAL ACADEMY)
2028 – Ahziah Murphy, LB/S, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace (MIAMI NORLAND)
2026 – Guicyn Noel, OL, Hialeah Garden Mater Academy (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)
2028 – Cambry Nolden, CB, Davie Western (SUNRISE PIPER)
2027 – Amare Nugent, Athlete, Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy (PLANTATION AMERICAN HERITAGE)
2027 – Amari Oquendo, DB, Rockledge (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)
2026 – Robert Ortega Jr., RB, Davie Western (HOLLYWOOD MCARTHUR)
2026 – Brady Palmer, QB, Wheaton St. Francis, Illinois (FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS)
2026 – Louisdens Paul, LB, Miami Dr. Krop (MIAMI CENTRAL)
2027 – Kyle Pearson, OL, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (COCONUT CREEK MONARCH)
2026 – Kendrick Pembleton, DE/LB, Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy (SUNRISE PIPER)
2028 – Teghan Percy, OL, Miami Florida Christian (MIAMI TRUE NORTH CLASSICAL ACADEMY)
2027 – Logan Pelliccio, QB, Pembroke Pines Flanagan (WESTON CYPRESS BAY)
2026 – Malik Penson, WR, Miami Southridge (MIAMI TRUE NORTH CLASSICAL ACADEMY)
2028 - Teghan Percy, OL/DL, Miami Florida Christian (MIAMI TRUE NORTH CLASSICAL ACADEMY)
2027 - Jaeden Phillips, QB, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (COCONUT CREEK MONARCH)
2028 – Eli Rauls, DE, Miami Booker T. Washington (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)
2026 – Keondre Ponton, DB, Miami Immaculata LaSalle (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)
2027 – Jayden Powell, DL, Davie Western (HOLLYWOOD MCARTHUR)
2026 – Alexander Preston, Athlete, Hialeah (PEMBROKE PINES FLANAGAN)
2027 – Trae Proctor, TE, Miami Norland (MIAMI SOUTHRIDGE)
2026 – Javarius Robinson, QB, Fort Lauderdale Dillard (MIAMI CAROL CITY)
2026 – Shane Rochelle, OLB, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)
2027 – Cole Rodriguez, K, Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy (MIAMI CENTRAL)
2028 – Lamech Rucker, Jr., QB, Miami True North Classical Academy (FORT LAUDERDALE DILLARD)
2027 – Kingston Rust, QB, Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman (MIAMI CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS)
2026 – Oscar Sager, QB/Athlete, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (COCONUT CREEK MONARCH)
2026 – Rylee Sawchenko, LS, Miami Southridge (MIAMI PALMETTO)
2028 – La’Bron Scharoun, LB, Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy (MIAMI CENTRAL)
2027 – Lloyd Scott, Athlete, Pembroke Pines West Broward (MIRAMAR EVERGLADES)
2026 – Joshua Silversteain, LS, Plantation American Heritage (Pembroke Pines West Broward)
2026 – Derrick Simmons III, RB, Hollywood South Broward (PEMBROKE PINES WEST BROWARD)
2027 – Immanuel Simmons, DB, Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)
2026 – Jayvin Smart, QB, Miramar (PEMBROKE PINES FLANAGAN)
2026 – Michael Smarts, DE, Davie Nova (PEMBROKE PINES FLANAGAN)
2026 – Aiden Smith, OL, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (COCONUT CREEK)
2026 – Anton Smith, WR, Miami Booker T. Washington (MIAMI KILLIAN)
2027 – Cecil Smith, RB, Homestead (MIAMI TRUE NORTH CLASSICAL ACADEMY)
2026 – Keyon Smith, DE, Homestead (Miami True North Classical Academy)
2026 – Ladarious Smith, Athlete, Athlete, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS)
2026 – Wilson Smith, DB, Homestead (Miami True North Classical Academy)
2026 – Tyrel Snelling, Athlete, Miami High (MIAMI BOOKER T. WASHINGTON)
2027 – Ah’Mari Stevens, WR, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (MIAMI EDISON)
2027 – Michael Steves Jr, LB, Miami Killian (MIAMI SOUTHRIDGE)
2026 – Andrew Stickney Jr., QB, Fort Lauderdale Dillard (POMPANO BEACH BLANCHE ELY)
2027 – Leondre Strawder, DB, Hollywood South Broward (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)
2026 – Corey Swint, WR, Miami Palmetto (MIAMI SOUTHRIDGE)
2027 – Edwardo Thompson, DL, Miami Booker T. Washington (HIALEAH GARDENS MATER ACADEMY)
2027 – Sean Thompson, WR, Miami Central (FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS)
2026 – Christopher Tillman, RB/WR, Fort Lauderdale Dillard (PLANTATION)
2028 – Jamere Times, Athlete, Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)
2026 – Martaevius Tucker, Athlete, Miramar Everglades (PLANTATION)
2026 – J.T. Turner, DL, Fort Lauderdale Dillard (HOLLYWOOD MCARTHUR)
2026 – Senicio Vann Jr., OL, Miramar Everglades (MIAMI CENTRAL)
2026 – Tyre Vieux, S, Miami Edison (HIALEAH GARDENS MATER ACADEMY)
2026 – Ashley Walker, OL, 6-7, 290, West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman (HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA)
2028 – Macho Walker, DB, Southwest Ranches Archbishop Carroll (PEMBROKE PINES FLANAGAN)
2027 – Tavares Ward, DB, Davie Western (MIAMI CENTRAL)
2026 – Kymani Ware, OL, Belle Glade Glades Central (MIAMI CENTRAL)
2028 – Quizon Warner, DL, Hollywood South Broward (PEMBROKE PINES WEST BROWARD)
2026 – Scott Whyte, OL, Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy (HOLLYWOOD MCCARTHUR)
2026 – Sheldon White, Athlete, Hollywood South Broward (PEMBROKE PINES WEST BROWARD)
2026 – Chamel Wickham, OL/DL, Miramar Everglades (MIAMI CAROL CITY)
2027 – Anthony Williams, Athlete/WR, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (COCONUT CREEK MONARCH)
2028 – K.J. Williams, CB, Deerfield Beach Somerset Key (DEERFIELD BEACH)
2026 – Marquis Williams, Athlete, Homestead (MIAMI SOUTHRIDGE)
2026 - Todd Williams, FS, Miami Jackson (MIAMI EDISON)
2026 – William Williams, RB, Miami Southridge (MIAMI CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS)
2026 – Darryon Willingham, WR/CB. Clewiston (PEMBROKE PINES WEST BROWARD)
2027 – Javarius Wright, WR, Homestead South Dade (MIAMI SOUTHRIDGE)
2027 – Jahnard Young, RB, Vero Beach (SUNRISE PIPER)
MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD COACHING CHANGES
Here is a look at some of the new coaches in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties for the 2025 football season:
CORAL GABLES – Derick Murdock
CORAL SPRINGS TARAVELLA - Ed Therrimann
DEERFIELD BEACH – J.T. Thomas
HIALEAH ABF ACADEMY – Alwan Lee
HIALEAH MATER ACADEMY – Tim “Ice” Harris
HOLLYWOOD MCARTHUR – Robert Ortega
HOLLYWOOD SOUTH BROWARD – Darryl Bethune
HOMESTEAD – Coach Arties Knight
HOMESTEAD SOUTH DADE: Pat Burrows
MIAMI BOOKER T. WASHINGTON – Dorrean James
MIAMI CENTRAL – Derrick Gibson
MIAMI HIGH - Pat Colon
MIAMI NORLAND – Tyronn Johnson
MIAMI SUNSET – Joseph Petisco
MIAMI VARELA - Pedro Neiva
PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER – Carl Toussaint
POMPANO BEACH – Rick Nagy
POMPANO BEACH BLANCHE ELY – Joshua Moore
SOMERSET SILVER PALMS – Rodney Smith
SOMERSET SOUTH HOMESTEAD – John Lopez
SOUTHWEST MIAMI - Anton Graham
SOUTHWEST RANCHES ARCHBISHOP MCCARTHY – Jake Pew
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When the 2024 season came to close with a state playoff loss to Miami Edison, very few people could have predicted what the next five months would be like for Miami’s True North Classical Academy’s football program.
Following an 8-4 finish, which included a 1-1 district finish in a region with one of the top football teams in the nation sitting at the top every year.
While it’s always easy to say that you will one day knock Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna off a perch that the Lions have been more than comfortable at for more than a decade, you find after a while that talk is cheap. Real cheap!
Even though nobody is predicting anything crazy to happen in 2025, at least the Titans started to make a move in that direction, which many football purists snicker at and move on.
Since that playoff loss several moves have been made including the return of head coach Greg Laffere and some quality assistants with plenty of high school experience and ties to the many communities in the south Miami area.
In addition to the quality prospects returning in the rising senior (2026) and juniors (2027) classes, there are a number of elite underclassmen and transfers who already have impressive resumes.
With a schedule that will more than test this team and the new pieces, there is plenty of optimism this spring as the incoming prospects will look for that winning chemistry that will send this team into the summer with plenty of optimism.
Here is a look at some of those rising seniors to keep an eye on:
Kamari Bailey, WR, 5'11, 155 – 3.8 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16121590/Kamari-Bailey/highlights
Johnathan Bejel, TE/LB, 6'1, 200 – 3.8 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17566644/Jonathan-Bejel/highlights
Nathan Bileca, LB, 5'10, 193.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16827548/Nathan-Bileca/highlights
Zach Eguizabal, DL, 6'3.5, 215.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17573223/Zachary-Eguizabal/highlights
Aldo Fundora, OL/DL, 5'8, 255.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16260335/Aldo-Fundora
Jaron Harvey, WR, 6'4, 180 – 3.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22885904
Brandon Jeudi, DT/OG, 5'10, 272.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18197874/66d50651f013d3e49d13e489
Duane Johnson LB, 6'3, 215.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18235670/672a969d1f77c3051f1926d8
Camaul King, DB, 5'11.5, 165 – 4.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19337278/654a8f254bb2c40190ba2116
Andy Lopez, DB, 5'7, 141.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17571823/Andy-LopezPaiffer
Miguel Martinez, DL, 6'4, 240.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18673101/Miguel-Martinez/highlights
Kemari Morrison, Athlete, 5'9, 150.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19269163/Kemari-Morrison
Malik Penson, WR, 5'11, 170.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18197874/66d50651f013d3e49d13e489
Dominic Turnbull, DB, 6'2.5, 180.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16260330/Dominic-Turnbull/highlights
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Gabe Garcia, OL/DL, 6'2, 250
Christopher Macias, K, 6'0.5, 159
Jaidyn Ramirez DB 5'9.5 160
SOME IMPRESSIVE AND QUALITY YOUNG PLAYERS ARE READY
As the rising senior class will have experience, talent and leadership, the younger prospects are already established and have been recognized as prospects to keep an eye on:
CLASS OF 2027
Kareem Brown, WR, 6'1, 170.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16930405/Kareem-Brown/highlights
Dante De La FE, OL, 6'0, 283.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19337270/Dante-de-la-Fe/highlights
Damian Font, TE/DL, 6'2, 210.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20996439/Damian-Font
Roosevelt Getter, OL, 6'2, 245.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/24334394/Roosevelt-Getter/about
George Harris, SS,RB,WR, 5'11, 188.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17631972/George-Harris/highlights
Zac Katz, QB, 6'1, 210 – 3.8 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17908883/Zachary-Katz/highlights
Quartavius Lyons Jr., Athlete, 6-1, 180 – 3.6 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19062829/Quartavius-Lyons-Jr
Ronald Riley, OL, 6'4, 333.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17569464/Ronald-Riley/highlights
Cecil Smith, RB/WR, 5'7, 145.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20496279/Cecil-Smith/about
Jahni Smith, RB, 5'8, 170.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23177460/JaHni-Smith/highlights
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Gabe Garcia, OL/DL, 6'2, 250
Stokes-Curtis McCorvey, WR/DB, 5'9.5, 157
Luis Quevedo, OL, 6'0, 245
Julian Regalado, WR, 5'7.5, 130
Derek Rhodd, LB, 5'11, 180
Marcus Solomon, LB, 5'9.5, 206
Henry Triana, DB, 5.7, 135
Alejandro Valdes, OL, 5'9, 242
CLASS OF 2028
Ricky Carter, LB, 6'2, 185.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22328895/66f96f2de0490ed84c1b910f
Teghan Percey, OL/DL, 6'3, 285.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23754316/Teghan-Percy
Jimmy Rodriguez, OL/DL, 6'1, 230.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22074223/jimmy-rodriguez?
Jason Rolle, WR, 5'8, 140.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22367946/6717dc9b2d66f1d889841c97
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Nicholas Adler, RB, 5'7, 118
Andrew Amaya, WR, 5'7.5, 123
Emerson Heffernan, Athlete, 5-11, 160
Mason Hernandez, QB, 5'8, 145
Damian Lago, DL, 6'0.5, 182
Jack Partagas, DL, 5'10, 225
Tristan Trauth, OL/DE, 6'1, 179
Kensy Vernet, WR, 5'6, 116
CLASS OF 2029
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Damian Agudelo, OL, 5'9, 210
Ty'Reke Bell, FB/LB, 5'9, 209
Jamari Blow, LB, 5'10, 170
Kingston Cocking, OL, 5'8, 200
Freddy Romero, OL, 6'1, 240
Darius Tompkins, DL, 6'4, 350
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Since 1965 – When Miami Norland captured the first ever Florida state high school wrestling title, the sport has indeed flourished, crowing state and individual champions.
Last weekend, the Florida High School Athletic Association celebrated its 60th anniversary, crowning champions in the individual weight classes as well as in the three (1A, 2A, 3A) boys’ classes as well as the girls’ class for the fourth year.
Wrestling in the Sunshine State has grown to a point where it is now recognized nationally thanks to coaches, wrestlers and major contributors who have helped to elevate the sport.
Every year, those officials, coaches, media members and wrestlers are recognized by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame – Florida Chapter and its progressive state leaders – such as Gary Townsend (Executive Director), Don Smith (Vice President), Jane Townsend (Secretary), Emily Drews (Treasurer), Sam Agresti (Security), Bill Combs (Operations), Robert Matyskiel (Sergeant at Arms), Robert Burns (Nominations), Pete Collins (Museum Curator), Robert Thomas (Media Services), Jeff Malavsky (Development), and Cecelia Solomon (Administrative Assistant) who will be bringing this year’s Hall of Fame event on Friday and Saturday, August 22 & 23, 2025, Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort, 1850 Hotel Plaza Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830.
BROWARD COUNTY’S CHRIS HIXON AND JON VOGT WILL BE INDUCTED
Chris Hixon is being inducted posthumously for the “Medal of Courage”. After five years of active duty in the United States Navy, Chris started his coaching career in 1991. He held the head coaching position at Ft. Lauderdale, Blanche Ely, and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High Schools. In addition to coaching, Chris served as the Athletic Director for Blanche Ely, South Broward, and Marjory Stoneman Dougals High Schools.
Throughout his career as an athletic director, he earned the “Distinguished Service Award” from the Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, “State Award of Merit” from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, and “Athletic Director of the Year” from Broward County.
Unfortunately, on February 14, 2018, Chris was killed while saving students during a mass gunman shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
It is the Florida Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame’s honor to welcome Chris.
Jon Vogt is being inducted for “Lifetime Service” as an official. A one-time Miramar High standout state champion, Jon became an F.H.S.A.A official in1989. Since 2008, he has been the President of the Broward County Athletic Association Wrestling Officials Association. Throughout his career, Jon has been selected to officiate the State Championships thirteen times, and the Regional Championships more than thirty times. In 2005, he was inducted into the Broward County Wrestling Hall of Fame.
In addition to Hixon and Vogt, others going into the HOF include Terry Brockland, Frank Fuder, Brian K. Jones, Michael Madry, this year’s state tournament head official Jeremy Walton and Florida Chapter John Vaughn Award Ricky Marcus.
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