Naples Rolls Into 2021 With Confidence
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In his first year as head coach at Naples, replacing legendary Bill Kramer, Rick Martin certainly made some major strides. Sandwiched in between a 33-0 stunning loss to Palmetto Ridge and a 31-21 game against Miami Central in the state…
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Continue ReadingIn his first year as head coach at Naples, replacing legendary Bill Kramer, Rick Martin certainly made some major strides.
Sandwiched in between a 33-0 stunning loss to Palmetto Ridge and a 31-21 game against Miami Central in the state playoffs, the Golden Eagles were truly a program that caught the eye of those who cover this game.
Even that loss to Central – the eventual 6A state champions – was one that Naples could have easily won.
After that opening night loss to a Palmetto Ridge team that was enjoying its finest year in school history, the Golden Eagles soared to wins over Naples Gulf Coast (41-0), Immokalee (37-0), Lehigh (39-0), Naples Barron Collier (46-26) and Naples Lely (16-6) in the regular season – and North Fort Myers (17-7) and Barron Collier – shutting them down, 37-0.
With many of the prospects who helped this program head back toward the top returning, this is certainly a program that will be considered a force for a state championship run.
PLENTY OF TALENT COMING BACK
Those Class of 2022 juniors are the group that really made a difference this past season – with several seniors, who played extremely hard.
The group of rising seniors that are expected back – include impressive performers on both sides of the ball.
Defensively, there are defensive backs Devin Moore Devin Moore 6'2" | 175 lbs | DB Naples | 2022 State FL (6-4, 182) and Augie Kent (5-11, 170). Two very impressive piece of the 2021 season. Moore is one of the top recruits in the state.
In addition, there is linebacker Aidan Hubble (6-0, 180) – and linemen Levi Mootispaw (LS, 6-3, 198), Andrew Saint Fleur (5-10, 190) and Ernst Dervil, a 5-8, 175-pounder.
On offense, quarterback Stanley Bryant III (6-2, 175) leads a group that also features running back Dustin McGill (5-10, 185) – receivers Jackson Reis (5-10, 175), Merle Exhilhomme (6-2, 180) and Schnayder Boineuf (6-1, 180).
There are outstanding linemen as well – with Ashton Hubbell (5-11, 201), Jacob Tudor (6-0, 200) and 6-0, 285-pound Cooper Jones.
Kicker Colton Castillo Colton Castillo K Naples | 2022 FL is also one of the top rated in the state.
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT
As solid as the rising senior class is, what is coming in the future for the Golden Eagles is also something to be excited about.
Class of 2023 standouts such as defensive standouts Jonas Duclona (DB, 5-11, 170), linebackers Jean Tanelus (5-10, 192), Kerry Brown (5-10, 170), Thompson Defhommes (5-11, 175) and Debonair Brown (5-10, 170).
Offensively, there are running backs Kendrick Raphael (5-11, 180) and Isaiah Augustave (6-3, 195), receiver Keylijah Williams (5-11, 165), and linemen Nick Fredette (5-10, 252) and Brock Roderick (5-11, 191).
Class of 2024 offensive line standouts Landan Wazenski (6-2, 252) and Cedric Small (5-9, 329) are going to be valuable. So are defensive lineman Chard Esperance (5-10, 232) and defensive back Ebenezer Bouzi (5-11, 160).
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