Recruiting News

St. Thomas University Strikes Gold At Home

Before Wednesday’s second National Signing Day, St. Thomas University head coach Bill Rychel and his staff wanted to make sure that south Florida prospects would play a huge part in this year’s class.

After another impressive finish this past season, competing in the same conference as national champion West Palm Beach Keiser University, the Bobcats wanted to secure Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties – much like they have the past few years.

With coaches attending nearly everything in the region over the past year, it was a given that when it came to signing on the dotted line, there would be some familiar faces, and there were.

Among those staying “home” from the Tri-County area included Chosen Allen (DL, Davie Western), Amari Bigger (DL, Hallandale), Norris Brinkley (OL, Delray Beach Atlantic), Dylan Burrowes (DL, Deerfield Beach), Angel Cedeno (OL, Miami Immaculata LaSalle), Martaz Charles (OL, Davie Western), Brondson Etienne (TE, Key West), Christian Grier (DL, Hollywood McArthur), Robbie Henry (WR, Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman), Dennis Ivanov (OL, Boca Raton), and receiver Jermaine Jones (Homestead).

The class also featured Malik Kesley (RB, Coconut Creek Monarch), Demetrius Kinchens (DB, North Miami), Adin Lin (OL, Coconut Creek Monarch), Terrell Lo-Ray (WR, Coconut Creek Monarch), Eduardo Lorenzo (OL, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Keyon Martin (DB, Homestead), Elisson Mirutil (OL, Miami Palmetto), Eric Morris Jr. (LB, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan), Anthony Olazabal (DL, North Miami), Carson Perusse (WR, Wellington), Brandon Pierre (WR, Hialeah American), Devante Pierre (DL, Greenacres John I. Leonard), and Delray Atlantic receiver O’Neil Shearer, Reggie Smith III (DB, Hollywood McArthur), and offensive lineman Devondre Stephen (Hollywood South Broward).

The Bobcats will also welcome in Lamarcus Taylor (WR, Miami Palmetto), Evan Tempro (TE/LB, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy), Rueben Toombs Jr. (QB, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan), Ethan Vanzant (OL, Miami Palmer Trinity), Marcelino Vega (RB, Hollywood McArthur), Jonathan Ward Jr. (LB, Hollywood South Broward), Demetrius Williams, RB, Homestead South Dade, and linebacker Tyler Wilson (Lake Worth Park Vista)

The Bobcats also sank their teeth into the Panhandle (Pensacola), Jacksonville, Orlando, southwest Florida, Williston, Bradford County, Panama City, Chiefland, Ocala, Union County, Live Oak Suwannee, Sebring and into the Treasure and Space Coast as well.

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Keeping Up With Miami-Dade & Broward High School Football Transfers

Every year, the numbers are staggering, and it appears that once again, south Florida will be in the spotlight.
While many across Miami-Dade and Broward County boast about the number of football transfers in the two counties, fans across the state – and the nation are blown away at the sheer numbers who come and go.
This year, coaching changes have contributed to the total, but it still has many shaking their collective heads at the comings and goings.
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)!!! It’s all about getting it right so our young men can be looked at and recruited.
The schools in CAPS are the schools they are attending 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: May 14, 2024

2025 – Rey Aguilar, OL, Hialeah American (MIAMI NORLAND)

2026 – Shmar Akande, CB, Hollywood South Broward (MIAMI CAROL CITY)

2026 – Carlos Alce, DL, Hollywood South Broward (COCONUT CREEK)

2025 – Dante Alexander, Athlete, Miami Springs (MIAMI GARDENS MONSIGNOR PACE)

2026 – R.J. Alphonse, DE, Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman (HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA)

2025 – Cameron Anderson, DB, Pembroke Pines Flanagan/Hallandale (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)

2025 – Isaiah Anderson, WR, Pembroke Pines Flanagan (COCONUT CREEK)

2025 – Malik Anderson, WR, Miami Booker T. Washington (MIAMI JACKSON)

2025 – Logan Andrews, WR, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS)

Jaiden Arneus, QB, Hollywood McArthur (FORT LAUDERDALE STRANAHAN)

2025 – Nathan Avael, Athlete, Miami Varela (MIAMI ST. BRENDAN)

2026 – Kaj “Nitro” Baker, Athlete, Miami Central (PEMBROKE PINES SOMERSET ACADEMY)

2026 – Deshawn Blair, WR/DB, Fort Lauderdale Dillard (LAUDERDALE LAKES BOYD ANDERSON)

2025 – Qwincy Bonne-Annee, LB, Miami Dr. Krop (MIAMI NORLAND)

2025 – Antonio Branch, DB, Miami Booker T. Washington (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)

2025 – Marlon Brown Jr., DB, Hialeah American (MIAMI GARDENS MONSIGNOR PACE)

2025 – Kiandrea Barker, RB, Beebe, Arkansas (MIAMI CENTRAL)

2025 – Jason Barket Jr., QB, Miami Westminster Christian (MIAMI CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS)

2026 - Dylan Bennett, MLB, West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman (PLANTATION AMERICAN HERITAGE)

2026 - Jamel Bonica, DE, Miami Booker T. Washington (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)

2026 – Jabari Brady, WR, Coconut Creek Monarch (HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA)

2026 – Jonathan Bredy, DL/OL, Oakland Park Northeast (COCONUT CREEK)

2025 - Derrick Bromell, CB, Hialeah American (MIAMI CAROL CITY)

2025 – Floyd Boucard, DT, Mobile Christian (MIAMI CENTRAL)

2027 – Jonathan Bueno Jr., Athlete, Miami True North Classical Academy (DAVIE WESTERN)

2025 – Edrick Bush, WR, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (LAUDERDALE LAKES BOYD ANDERSON)

2025 – Tyrik Caldwell, RB, Sunrise Piper (COCONUT CREEK).

2026 – Jordan Campbell, DE, Miami Norland/Hialeah Miami Lakes (MIAMI CAROL CITY)

2025 – Terrence Campbell, RB/LB, Providence LaSalle Academy, Rhode Island (MIAMI CENTRAL).

2025 – Christopher Candidate, DB, Miami Killian (HOMESTEAD)

2025 – Montrel Canion, OLB/DE, Fort Lauderdale Dillard (DAVIE WESTERN)

2025 – Jade Card, WR, Miami Norland (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)

2026 – Woody Celucien, OL, Naples Lely (MIAMI CENTRAL)

2027 – Tyler Chance, QB, Fort Lauderdale Dillard (PLANTATION)

2027 – Amari Cherenfant, OL, Miami Northwestern (MIAMI NORLAND)

2026 – Jayden Chico, QB, Fort Lauderdale (PLANTATION)

2025 – Sebastian Circo, QB, Omaha Millard North, Nebraska (DAVIE WESTERN)

2025 – Kaelem Collins, WR/LB, Miami Southridge (HOMESTEAD)

2026 – Justin Compere, RB, Immokalee (MIAMI NORLAND)

2026 – Derrek Cooper, Athlete, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA)

2026 – Jamall Cooper, WR, Miami Booker T. Washington (PEMBROKE PINES FLANAGAN)

2026 – Kymani Corbett, QB, Homestead South Dade (MIAMI KILLIAN)

2025 – Dorron Cornileus, RB, Hollywood Hills (MIAMI NORLAND)

2027 – Chris Cortinas, WR, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (COCONUT CREEK MONARCH)

2025 – Joshua Costa, OL/DL, Miami High (MIAMI ST. BRENDAN)

2026 – Jaden Curry, OL, Miami Northwestern (HIALEAH MIAMI-LAKES)

2026 – Christopher Damis, CB, Coral Springs (PLANTATION)

2025 – King Davis, RB, Miami Central (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)

2027 – Jayden Dean, OL, Miami Norland (FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS)

2025 – Alejandro Deane, PK, Miami Edison (MIAMI NORLAND)

2026 – Amari Deer, Athlete, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy (COCONUT CREEK MONACRH)

2026 – Damian Dickenson, RB, North Lauderdale Somerset Prep (COCONUT CREEK)

2025 – Devin Dipoalo, Athlete, Plantation (LAUDERDALE LAKES BOYD ANDERSON)

2025 – Elijah D’oleo, WR, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS)

2026 – Damani Downs, WR/DB, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace (MIAMI NORLAND)

2025 – Davion Figaro, DB, Hollywood McArthur (FORT LAUDERDALE DILLARD)

2026 – J’Vari Flowers, DB, Miami Central (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)

2025 – Isaac Forbes, Athlete, Doral Academy (FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS)

2025 – Janaris Foster, DB, Coconut Creek/Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (COCONUT CREEK MONARCH)

2025 – Ja’vhari Foster, OLB, Miami Carol City (PEMBROKE PINES FLANAGAN)

2025 – Shamar Fowles, WR, Hialeah American (MIAMI CAROL CITY)

2027 – Rashad Fuller, OL/DL, Miami Killian (MIAMI PALMETTO)

2025 – Harrison Gant, Athlete, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy (COCONUT CREEK MONARCH)

2025 – Jocarian Garrett, RB/DB, Cottondale (HOMESTEAD)

2027 – Parker Gervais, TE, Miami Palmetto (MIAMI CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS)

2025 – Kareem Glass, WR, Miami Northwestern (MIAMI JACKSON)

2025 – Devin Gonzalez, QB, Weston Cypress Bay (COCONUT CREEK)

2026 - Bryant Granger, OL, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (PEMBROKE PINES WEST BROWARD)

2025 – Samuel Griffin, LB, Miramar (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)

2025 – Lucca Guerra, PK/P, Doral Academy (MIAMI CENTRAL)

2026 – Ben Gula, OL, Weston Cypress Bay (HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA)

2025 – Ayden Guy, OC, Boca Raton St. John Paul II (COCONUT CREEK MONARCH)

2025 – William Gedeon, OT, Coral Springs Taravella (COCONUT CREEK MONARCH)

2025 – Dylan Gill, LB, Miami Killian (HOMESTEAD SOUTH DADE)

2025 – Camari Hall, Athlete, Hollywood McArthur (HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA)

2025 – Ramon Hermida, LB, Doral Ronald Reagan (MIAMI KILLIAN)

2025 – Tristen Hill, WR, SW Ranches Archbishop McCarthy (MIRAMAR)

2026 – Dametrius Hixson, OL, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (LAUDERDALE LAKES BOYD ANDERSON)

2026 – Kametrius Hixson, DL/OL, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (LAUDERDALE LAKES BOYD ANDERSON)

2026 – Joshua Houston, RB/DB, Fort Lauderdale NSU University School (FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS)

2026 – Marlow “M.J.” Hiddo, DE/OLB, Homestead (Goulds Palm Glades)

2025 – Branden Hoch, WR, West Boca Raton (FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS)

2025 – Koby Howard, WR, Davie Western (HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA).

2025 – Christopher Hughes, OL, Miami Booker T. Washington (MIAMI CENTRAL)

2025 – Jamari Hunter, Athlete, South Plantation (FORT LAUDERDALE STRANAHAN)

2028 – Tromon Isaac Jr., WR, Coconut Creek North Broward Prep (DAVIE WESTERN)

2027 – Angel Irizarry, DL, Miami Christopher Columbus (MIAMI PALMETTO)’

2027 – Jaeden Jackson, S, Miami St. Brendan (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)

2026 – Jamal Jackson, WR, Miami Beach (HIALEAH ABF ACADEMY)

2027 – Jayden Jackson, OL, Miami True North Classical Academy (DAVIE WESTERN)

2025 – Jerald James, OLB, Miami Killian (MIAMI PALMETTO)

2026 – Duane Johnson, LB, Miami Killian (HOMESTEAD)

2025 – Franklyn Johnson Jr., TE, Pembroke Pines Flanagan (PEMBROKE PINES WEST BROWARD)

2025 – James Johnson, OL, Miami St. Brendan (HOMESTEAD)

2025 – Terrence Johnson Jr., Athlete, Coconut Creek Monarch (FORT LAUDERDALE CARDINAL GIBBONS)

2025 – Tim Johnson, RB, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (PLANTATION)

2026 – Rayvon Jones Jr., QB/Athlete, Hollywood Avant Garde (FORT LAUDERDALE STRANAHAN)

2025 – Terrell Jones, RB/WR, Goulds Palm Glades (HOMESTEAD SOUTH DADE)

2026 – Thomas Jones, CB/WR, North Miami (MIAMI CAROL CITY)

2025 – Mitch Joseph, WR, Miami Beach (MIAMI CAROL CITY)

2025 – Jahprece Joseph, LB, Miami Southridge (MIAMI PALMETTO).

2027 – Zac Katz, QB, Miami True North Classical Academy (HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA)

2026 – Dominick Kelly, DB, Tampa Robinson (HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA)

2025 – Bekkem Kritza, QB, Boulder Fairview, Colorado (MIAMI CENTRAL)

2025 – Juelz LaCount, QB, Hialeah American (MIAMI CAROL CITY)

2025 – Jamal Laurince, WR, Miramar Everglades (PEMBROKE PINES FLANAGAN)

2025 – Shomari Lawrence, DT, Hollywood Hills (MIAMI NORLAND)

2025 – Malachi Lewis, QB, Montclair, New Jersey (HOMESTEAD)

2025 – Jaylen Liberal, DB, Deerfield Beach (COCONUT CREEK MONARCH)

2025 – Belal Logan, WR, Fort Lauderdale NSU University School (COCONUT CREEK MONARCH)

2026 – Florentino Lopez, QB, Hollywood McArthur (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)

2026 – Jasen Lopez, WR, Miami True North Classical Academy (HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA)

2025 – Standley Louis Jr., WR/Slot, Coconut Creek Monarch (COCONUT CREEK)

2026 – Jayden Loving, OC, Coral Springs (PLANTATION)

2025 – Joshua Lynch, OL, Coconut Creek Monarch (COCONUT CREEK)

2025 – Joseph Mackey, CB, Homestead (MIAMI SOUTHRIDGE)

2025 - Bre’Lan Mareus, RB, Fort Lauderdale (COCONUT CREEK MONARCH)

2025 – Dylan McCarthy, DB/WR, Weston Cypress Bay (COCONUT CREEK)

2026 – Anthony McQueen, QB, Miami Booker T. Washington (MIAMI CENTRAL)

2026 – Key’On Mena, OL, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)

2026 – Leonzay Merzius, DB, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA)

2026 – Da’Sean Miller, LB, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS)

2027 – Jayden Miller, QB, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (FORT LAUDERDALE NSU UNIVERSITY SCHOOL)

2025 – Mekhi Miller, LB, Deerfield Beach (COCONUT CREEK MONARCH)

2026 – Elan Mills, CB, Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman (PEMBROKE PINES FLANAGAN)

2025 – Samuel Mitchell IV, DE/TE, Pembroke Pines Charter, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (DAVIE WESTERN)

2026 – Trayvon Mitchell, SS, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (COCONUT CREEK)

2026 – Montadius Mobley, RB/DB, South Plantation (FORT LAUDERDALE STRANAHAN)

2025 – Nae’shaun Montgomery, WR, West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman (MIAMI CENTRAL)

2027 – Daylen Morgan, OL, Goulds Palm Glades (MIAMI IMMACULATA LASALLE)

2027 – Kemmai Morris, RB, Miami Northwestern (HIALEAH MIAMI LAKES)

2025 – Bernard Oliva, DL/OL, Miami St. Brendan (MIAMI KILLIAN)

2026 – Jaden Page, WR, Miami Dr. Krop (MIAMI NORLAND)

2025 – Antwaun Parham, WR/CB, Springfield Effingham County, Georgia (COCONUT CREEK MONARCH)

2025 – Calysis Parks, DL, Miami High (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)

2025 – Zion Paret, DB, Miami Northwestern (MIAMI CENTRAL)

2025 – Ricardo Paul, DE, Coral Springs (COCONUT CREEK)

2025 – Paul Pelliccio, QB, Hollywood Hills (PEMBROKE PINES WEST BROWARD).

2026 – Herlin Perry Jr., CB, Providence LaSalle Academy, Rhode Island (MIAMI CENTRAL)

2027 - Jaeden Phillips, QB, Coconut Creek Monarch (PEMBROKE PINES SOMERSET ACADEMY)

2025 – Randy Phillips, QB, South Broward/Miramar (MIAMI CAROL CITY)

2027 – Jasiah Pierce, WR, Hollywood Hills (PEMBROKE PINES FLANAGAN)

2025 – Berdyasky Pierre, WR, Hialeah (WESTLAND HIALEAH)

2025 – Xyiem Pitter, DB, Homestead South Dade (MIAMI SOUTHRIDGE)

2025 – Matthew Pointer, DL, Fort Lauderdale (HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA)

2026 – Arron Powers Jr., QB, Deerfield Beach (LAUDERDALE LAKES BOYD ANDERSON)

2025 – Clinton Preston, LB, Miami Booker T. Washington (MIAMI JACKSON)

2025 – Luis Pruneda, OL, Homestead (MIAMI KILLIAN)

2027 – Aiden Prywitowski, QB, Coconut Creek North Broward Prep (FORT LAUDERDALE PINE CREST)

2025 - Xayvion Quarterman, Athlete, Miami Dr. Krop (MIAMI NORLAND)

2025 – Donavan Randle, LB, Miami Edison (MIAMI CENTRAL)

2026 – Jaborree Riggins, WR, Fort Lauderdale (COCONUT CREEK MONARCH)

2025 – Dylan Robinson, LB, Hialeah American (HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA)

2026 – Javarius Robinson, Athlete, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (COCONUT CREEK)

2025 – Anthony Rodriguez, LB, Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)

2027 – Cole Rodriguez, P/K, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace (FORT LAUDERDALE CARDINAL GIBBONS).

2025 – Ethan Rowe, OL, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)

2026 – Jordan Rusinque, OLB, Doral Academy (PLANTATION AMERICAN HERITAGE)

2025 - Ricardo Savoix Jr. DB/Athlete, Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson (POMPANO BEACH BLANCHE ELY)

2026 – Alejandro RoMay, DL, Coral Springs Charter (FORT LAUDERDALE CARDINAL GIBBONS)

2027 – Oscar Sager, QB, Coral Springs (FORT LAUDERDALE STRANAHAN)

2025 – Richard Scott III, DL, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS)

2025 – Tyler Shattuck, QB, Plantation American Heritage (PEMBROKE PINES WEST BROWARD)

2026 – Noah Sidan, PK, Miami Norland (HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA).

2025 – Ethan Silva, PK, Miami Archbishop Carroll (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)

2027 – Champ Smith, QB, Jupiter Christian (MIAMI CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS)

2026 – Keyon Smith, DL/OLB, Homestead South Dade (HOMESTEAD)

2026 – Wilson Smith, DB, Homestead South Dade (HOMESTEAD)

2026 – Franki Sosa Jr., Athlete, Westland Hialeah (MIAMI NORLAND)

2025 – Khalil Stevenson, OL/DL, Miami Dr. Krop (MIAMI NORLAND)

2027 – Jackson St. Pierre, CB/WR, Coconut Creek Monarch (FORT LAUDERDALE STRANAHAN)

2026 – Corey Swint, WR, Homestead South Dade (MIAMI PALMETTO)

2026 – Isaac Tanis, OT, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (PLANTATION AMERICAN HERITAGE)

2027 – Jaylen Thanis, DT, Miami Booker T. Washington (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)

2025 – Brandon Thomas, DE, Baltimore St. Frances Academy, Maryland (MIAMI CAROL CITY)

2026 – Gerald Thomas, DE/OLB, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (COCONUT CREEK MONARCH)

2027 – Pierre Thomas, LB, 5-10, 175, Goulds Palm Glades (MIAMI SOUTHRIDGE)

2027 – Sean Thompson, WR/OLB, Hollywood South Boward (MIAMI CENTRAL)

2025 – Jaiden Toussaint, RB, Miami Central (MIAMI GARDENS MONSIGNOR PACE)

2025 – Ronald Towns, WR, Miami Booker T. Washington (MIAMI NORLAND)

2025 – Tyler Trauth, QB, Miami Southridge (MIAMI IMMACULATA LASALLE).

2025 – Mike Varga, LB, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy (COCONUT CREEK)

2025 – De’Andre Walker, OL/DL, Miami Booker T. Washington (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)

2025 – King Walker, WR, Homewood, Alabama (MIAMI CENTRAL)

2026 – Quincy Walker, Athlete, Pembroke Pines Charter (PEMBROKE PINES WEST BROWARD)

2025 – Chance Washington, RB, Plantation American Heritage (FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS)

2028 – Jaquan Washington, CB/WR, Fort Lauderdale Dillard (COCONUT CREEK)

2025 – Cory Waters, LB, Homestead South Dade (MIAMI SOUTHRIDGE)

2026 – Teddy Welch, OL, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (PLANTATION AMERICAN HERITAGE)

2027 – Bryce Williams, DB/Athlete, Pembroke Pines Somerset (DAVIE WESTERN)

2026 – Caleb Williams, DB/Athlete, Pembroke Pines Somerset (DAVIE WESTERN)

2026 – Durrell Williams II, DL, Pembroke Pines Charter (COCONUT CREEK MONARCH)

2027 – Amani Witherspoon, CB, Coconut Creek Monarch (FORT LAUDERDALE STRANAHAN)

2026 – Jordan Wooden, Athlete, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (MIAMI MONSIGNOR PACE)

2025 – Jaylin Woods, WR, Wellington (COCONUT CREEK MONARCH)

2027 – Amir Wright, WR/RB, Goulds Palm Glades (HOMESTEAD SOUTH DADE)

2025 – Preston Wright, QB, Ocala Trinity Catholic (FORT LAUDERDALE CARDINAL GIBBONS)

2025 – Cedric Wyche II, RB, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS)

2025 – Alex Yearwood, DE, Miami True North Classical Academy (MIAMI NORLAND)

2025 – Jalen Young, WR, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS)

NEW HEAD COACHES

Fort Lauderdale Stranahan – Jacky Candy

Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy – Jase Stewart

Hollywood McArthur – Alex Barron

Homestead Everglades Prep – Jermain Kelson Sr.

Miami Beach – Wilkie Perez

Miami Belen Jesuit - Nicholas Oyarzun

Miami Carol City – George Stubbs

Miami Dr. Krop – Vernon Wilder III

Miami Jackson – Max Edwards

Miami Killian – Rudy Trevino

Miami Northwestern – Teddy Bridgewater

Oakland Park Northeast – Neil Nelson

Parkland Douglas – Christian Baldwin

Pembroke Pines Somerset – Nitro Baker

Plantation – Daryl Strong

Pompano Beach Blanche Ely – Terrence McFadden

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PRE-SPRING: Monsignor Pace Looking For Another State Playoff Run

While the Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace Spartans finished 7-5 this past season, there was much to like about the way things worked out.

All the losses that this team had came at the hands of state playoff teams, and because of that schedule and being in the same district as powers Miami Central and Miami Norland, it earned them a spot in the post season.

When the season ended, head coach Anthony Walker, his coaching staff and returning players looked at the season and knew that if they could work hard this off-season and into the spring and summer, the results could change.

While the objective is certainly to get back to the state playoffs, there is also a need to develop players and not only set the table for 2024, but the future as well.

This is a team that has athletes who want to play the game and get better – and it reflects at the top with the rising senior (2025) class.

The group has talent, experience and is developing leadership which will ne key with so many underclassmen waiting to follow and add depth.

Among those seniors include Willie Anderson (WR, 5-11, 160 – 2.8 GPA), Brinley Armand (OL, 6-3, 235 – 3.1 GPA), Jayden Armstrong (DB, 5-7, 160), Sincere Benjamin (LB/SS, 6-0, 200 – 2.7 GPA), Marlon Brown Jr. (DB, 5-10, 165 – 2.5 GPA), Joshua Burgos (OL, 6-3, 315), Gabriel Cline (WR/TE, 6-3, 210 – 4.0 GPA), Justin Fowler (DB/WR, 5-7, 140 – 3.1 GPA), and quarterback Mycah Johnson (6-0, 190 – 3.3 GPA).

The class also features Kamari Kendrick (DE/LB, 5-11, 215 – 2.7 GPA), Merrick Martino (DB, 5-11, 180 – 3.8 GPA), Sean Ponder (QB, 6-2, 210 – 3.0 GPA), heavily recruited Wilnerson Telamaque (DE, 6-6, 240 – 2.7 GPA), Jaiden Toussaint (RB, 5-10, 170), and receiver Amare Whetsell (6-0, 170 – 3.2 GPA).

THE UNDERCLASS IS STACKED WITH TALENT

While the rising senior class will certainly be counted on for the experience and leadership, the underclassmen will be very valuable for the Spartans.

Among the rising junior (2026) class that we will hear about will be Daveon Black (WR/DB, 6-0, 180 – 3.6 GPA), versatile Damani Downs (WR/DB, 6-1, 165 – 2.6 GPA), heavily recruited Cleveland Gary III (LB, 5-11, 195 – 4.0 GPA), Marek Marcellus (DB, 5-10, 160 – 3.7 GPA), Dorrian Michel (OL/DL, 5-9, 300 – 3.0 GPA), Zachariah Nozile (LB, 5-9, 195 – 2.7 GPA), Antonio Owens Jr. (DB, 5-7, 140 – 3.5 GPA), Terrance Petit-Frere (RB, 5-9, 150 – 3.4 GPA), Amare Richardson (LB, 5-8, 165 – 2.5 GPA), and running back Rashad Wallace Jr. (5-8, 175 – 3.6 GPA).

The rising sophomore class in 2027 will also be a major part of the present and future of this program – with Nicholas Ariza (QB, 5-10, 160 – 3.2 GPA), Kahrim Bassette (WR, 5-7, 130 – 3.0 GPA), Calvin Etienne (DL, 6-1, 320), Jayden Govender (DB/WR, 5-5, 135), Andrew Gross (LB/TE, 5-9, 175), Jayden Gummer (LB/RB, 5-11, 185 – 3.6 GPA), and quarterback Korde Hinch (5-11, 180 – 2.5 GPA).

The class also boasts Tyre’ Lloyd (DB, 6-2, 160 – 2.8 GPA), Malik Meza (DB, 5-7, 150), Haendel Montlouis (OL, 5-8, 210 – 3.5 GPA), Demarcus Robinson (DB, 5-9, 140 – 2.7 GPA), Isaiah Thurston (RB, 5-6, 160 – 2.6 GPA), and linebacker Liam Vazquez (5-10, 180 – 3.2 GPA)

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Red Zone Captures NFL 10U Flag Football Championship

ORLANDO – While the best of the National Football League spent the entire week getting ready for the Pro Bowl competition, there were other teams preparing to take center stage last week as well.

As part of the NFL Flag Football National Championships, there were a number of boys and girls competing for titles, and in the end, Red Zone 10U, coach Luis Rodriguez and a number of gifted young men put it all together and came away with the prestigious national title and the recognition that goes along with it.

Red Zone, representing the Pittsburgh Steelers, qualified for the regional event back in the summer of 2023. 

Pool play began on Friday, January 2nd as Red Zone earned the 3rd seed by going 3-0, defeating teams like “We Different” (New Jersey), “YYFA”, (Youngstown), and “Manzella Saints” (New Orleans).

The playoffs began on Saturday, with tough match ups with No. 6 “THT” (New Jersey), No. 2 “Legends” (Arizona), and No. 1 “Ghost Riders” from Miami.

Every single player played a huge part in winning this title as games went down to the wire - and no matter the situation - these athletes kept their composure and achieved the ultimate goal.

The winning team, also coached by former University of Florida and NFL standout Mike Pouncey, included: Artez Moton, Kahlil Johnson, Kayden Pouncey, Jayden Lopez,Alexis Rodriguez, John Largins Jr., Adrian Garcia, Antwan Kennedy, Kristopher Rodriguez, and Xavier Evans. 

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DEFCON South Florida Stacked With Elite Talent

When it comes to the off-season 7-on-7 season, nobody has to tell you how important it has become.

What began in south Florida well over a decade ago has now morphed into a national craze – with impressive talent from coast-to-coast.

What once featured a handful of post-season teams is now something that is being played every weekend from south Florida to California and everywhere in between.

With prize money, trophies, and bragging rights at stake for these sponsored programs who must travel, be transported, eat and stay in hotels, this is as competitive as you get.

What this time of year is all about for these young men and coaches is bringing the best of the best together, and one of the teams who has done just that is coach Chris Ewald and DEFCON South Florida.

One of the most talented teams in the country, here is a group of prospects who come from several different areas to form what many believe is one of the most gifted teams anywhere.

Among those offensive players include receiver Waden Charles (Palm Beach Central, 2025), receiver Kamare Williams (Palm Beach Central, 2025), receiver Kyle Washington (Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, 2025), running back Jaquari Lewis (Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, 2025 – 3.3 GPA), receiver Denairius Gray (Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, 2026), receiver Willie Anderson (Miami Gardens Monsignor Miami Pace), receiver Jamar Denson (Plantation American Heritage, 2026 – 3.5 GPA), and receiver Branden Hoch (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, 2025 – 3.8 GPA).

Also on the offensive side of the ball are Davie Western running back Robert Ortega Jr.,  - Western, 2026 – 4.1 GPA, receiver Koby Howard (Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, 2025), Millard North, Nebraska quarterback Sebastian Circo - Millard North, Nebraska – 2025), Pembroke Pines West Broward quarterback Tyler Shattuck, 2025 and nationally rated Lake Mary quarterback Noah Grubbs, Lake Mary, 2026.

THE DEFENSE IS ALSO LOADED WITH DIFFERENCE MAKERS

As potent as the offense is, DEFCON also have more than its share of defensive prospects who colleges and universities have been checking on for a few years now.

Among those impressive players include recent Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons secondary transfer Leonzay Merzius (Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, 2026 – 3.5 GPA), Jaydin Broadnax (DB, West Boca Raton, 2026), Tywan Cox (DB, Miami Northwestern, 2025), Tony Williams (DB, Palm Beach Central, 2025), standout defensive back Chris Ewald (Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, 2025 - 4.0 GPA), Vero Beach linebacker T.J. Alford,  - Vero Beach, 2025), Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna defensive back Camari Hall, a recent Hollywood McArthur transfer (2025 – 3.1 GPA, and Bradenton IMG Academy secondary standout Kallen Martinez, 2026.

The defensive also features Kelly Sejour Jr. (Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, 2025 – 3.9 GPA), Miami Norland’s Jordan Campbell (DB), versatile (baseball prospect) DB Jordan Rich (Plantation American Heritage, 2025 – 3.4 GPA), John Bosco, California prospect Tay Lockett Bellflower Saint John Bosco, 2025. There are also Caden Gordon (Lantana Santaluces, 2025), Max Redmon (Lantana Santaluces), West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman athlete Max Redmon, 2025, and one of the nation’s premier Class of 2025 running backs DeAndre Desinor (Plantation American Heritage, 2025 – 3.6 GPA).

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