Don’t Sleep On Unbeaten Gulliver Prep
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While many programs across the state of Florida are starting to get some well-deserved recognition, it may be wise not to leave Miami Gulliver Prep out of the conversation. Coach Earl Sims’ Raiders may not have turned heads like Venice,…
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Continue ReadingWhile many programs across the state of Florida are starting to get some well-deserved recognition, it may be wise not to leave Miami Gulliver Prep out of the conversation.
Coach Earl Sims’ Raiders may not have turned heads like Venice, Tampa Jesuit and other schools who have gotten out of the gate fast, this team just happens to be one of the unbeatens, heading into week seven.
What this program has been able to do over the past two seasons is win all the games during the regular season – losing only in the 4A playoffs. Two years ago to eventual state champion Miami Booker T. Washington, and last season to eventual winner Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons.
Despite a close (39-38) to TRU Prep Academy, the Raiders have rolled over Bradenton Manatee (20-7), North Palm Beach Benjamin (49-14), Miami-Dade Christian (43-0) and most recently a dominating 52-27 win over two-time defending 2A state champion Champagnat Catholic.
With a bye week coming up, it’s next Friday’s matchup with powerhouse Chaminade-Madonna that will certainly tell how good this team really is. The Lions have beaten two national powers on the road during a very challenging season.
SENIOR CLASS IS LOADED
The end result of how good this program has become actually started with this senior class three years ago.
Quarterback Carson Haggard Carson Haggard QB Miami Gulliver Prep | 2022 FL (6-0, 170) and receiver Decarlo Donaldson Decarlo Donaldson 6'2" | 200 lbs | TE Miami Gulliver Prep | 2022 State FL (6-3, 210), both Tulane commits, have indeed been catalysts for this program. So have University of Virginia-bound kicker Will Bettridge Will Bettridge K Miami Gulliver Prep | 2022 FL (5-11, 165), Travious Lathan Travious Lathan 6'2" | 190 lbs | LB Miami Gulliver Prep | 2022 State FL (WR/LB, 6-2, 200), Jonathan Fyne (LB, 5-11, 180) and versatile Jayvon Only Jayvon Only LB Miami Gulliver Prep | 2022 FL (S, 5-11, 205).
The senior class has also boasted offensive line standouts Patrick Atkins Patrick Atkins OL Miami Gulliver Prep | 2022 FL (6-1, 275), Juan Capurro (6-4, 275), Bakari Edwards Bakari Edwards DL Miami Gulliver Prep | 2022 FL (6-2, 240) and Shelton Green Shelton Green 6'3" | 310 lbs | OL Miami Gulliver Prep | 2023 FL (6-3, 330) – as well as Kamar Meza (WR/DB, 5-10, 175) and talented Kareem Wilson Kareem Wilson DL FL (DE, 6-4, 240).
THE FUTURE IS NOW WITH THE UNDERCLASSMEN
As talented as the senior class – and it is outstanding, the Class of 2023 juniors have also been impressive. With nationally-rated receiver Jalen Brown Jalen Brown 6'1" | 170 lbs | WR Miami Gulliver | 2023 State FL (6-2, 175), FSU commit Lamont Green Jr. (DE, 6-5, 220) and recent Notre Dame commit Sedric Irvin Jr Sedric Irvin Jr 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB Miami Christopher Columbus | 2023 State FL . (RB, 6-0, 190), this team is set for the next few years – at least.
Add in Francisco Caballero (OL, 6-3, 270), D.C. Cannon (DB, 5-10, 160), Daniel Harris Daniel Harris 6'5" | 190 lbs | DL Palm Bay | 2023 State FL (CB, 6-2, 175), Antwaan Mays (WR/DB, 6-2, 190), Justin Neyra (OL/DE, 6-3, 215) and amazing defensive back Antonio Smith Antonio Smith 6'3" | 170 lbs | OL Miami Gulliver Prep | 2023 State FL (6-3, 185), and you have some stellar playmakers.
Class of 2024 linebacker Dylan Calero (5-10, 190) and fast-rising freshman Kenny Williams (WR/DB) are also gifted and promising as well.
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