WEEK 5 TOP FOOTBALL PERFORMERS
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Another impressive week is in the books here in Florida and more athletes are starting to emerge. As college coaches start to search for those prospects to help their respective programs, we are giving them additional talent to watch. Here…
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Continue ReadingAnother impressive week is in the books here in Florida and more athletes are starting to emerge.
As college coaches start to search for those prospects to help their respective programs, we are giving them additional talent to watch.
Here is a look at some of the eye-catching performances this week:
Miami True Classical Academy DB Jonjon Delgado had 3 interceptions, including one for a score in a win over Miami Dade Christian, He now has six in five games.
Justin Stith, Orlando Dr. Phillips had 6 catches for 202 yards and 1 interception for a score for the Panthers.
Lake Placid 2025 RB Keveun Mason rushed for 363 yards and five touchdowns. He, also scored on a 2-point conversion run.
Senior LB Javan Baggott from New Port Richey Mitchell: had 12 tackles, a sack and a blocked punt.
St. Cloud WR/DB Joseph Clukey scored 4 touchdowns and came up with an interception.
Mount Dora standout Russell Fickett had 13 tackles – 3 for loss.
LaBelle came up with some impressive performances – with Isaac Santamaria (17 for 142 yards & 1 TD), Maurice McClain (8 solo 2 assist 10 tackles 1 TFL 1 Pancake), Nathan Alvarado (6 solo 5 assist 11 tackles 1 TD) and Wyatt Milks (5 solo 6 assist 11 tackles 1 TFL & Sack).
Junior QB Riley Blevens from Hudson threw for 318 yards and four touchdowns. Junior James Conley finished with 254 all-purpose yards (95 kick returns, 82 receiving, 77 rushing) and three touchdowns.
Daytona Beach Mainland standout QB Damarcus Creecy Damarcus Creecy 6'1" | 175 lbs | QB Damarcus Creecy | 2023 FL was 23-of-31, 315 yards, three touchdowns passing and rushed 13 times for 94 yards and one score.
Pompano Beach Blanche Ely’s Jordan Santilus came up with 3 interceptions, 1 forced fumble and 7 total tackles.
Pembroke Pines West Broward’s Jordan Rengifo had 8 tackles, 5 sacks and 2 Forced fumbles.
Class of 2027 standout Jack Spaeder Jack Spaeder 6'2" | 170 lbs | QB American | 2027 FL , Hollywood Avant Garde Academy QB was 12 of 15 for 175 yards, 4 touchdowns, 195 total yards and a point after.
Torian Roberts Torian Roberts 5'11" | 170 lbs | WR Winter Park | 2023 FL , 2023 DB from Winter Park finished with 5 catches for 86 yards and a score on offense – and came up with 2 pass breakups on the defensive side of the ball.
New Port Richey Gulf junior QB Ethan Holewski had nearly 400 yards and had five touchdowns (three passing, two rushing).
Oakland Park Northeast Aaron Benoit had 1 rec for TD 35 yards, 7 Tackles, 1 pass breakups, punt Return for 35 yards, 2 Kick Returns for 55 yards, 1 rush for 26 yards and totaled 151 yards. His teammate Jeremiah Cannon had 7 rushes 77 yards, 4 Tackles, 1 pass breakup,1 Kick Return and added 96 total yards.
Jensen Beach standout QB Gio Cascione, who had a tremendous summer, completed 32-of-45 passes for 415 yards and four touchdowns.
Sophomore JahZion Drummond JahZion Drummond 6'2" | 170 lbs | WR Port St, Lucie Tradition Prep | 2025 FL had 4 receptions 115 yards and a touchdown and junior Trey Scayles finished with 4 receptions,108 yards and a touchdown for Port St. Lucie Tradition Prep.
Senior QB Logan Howard, New Port Richey River Ridge finished with 184 yards of offense (136 passing, 48 rushing) and threw for two touchdowns and reliable junior LB Tyler Jensen Tyler Jensen 6'1" | 185 lbs | LB River Ridge | 2024 FL finished with 12 tackles and a forced fumble.
Versatile senior Athlete Terrence Jackson from Clearwater Countryside had 256 total yards and 4 touchdowns.
Orlando Edgewater senior RB Cedric Baxter Cedric Baxter 6'1" | 215 lbs | RB Orlando Edgewater | 2023 State FL ran for 155 yards and 3 scores. He know has over 1,000 yards with plenty of games left.
Tampa Catholic junior QB Trey Hedden threw for 188 yards and two touchdowns. Junior WR TJ Moore had six catches for 102 yards and a touchdown.
Junior QB Jack Niemann threw for 260 yards and three scores – and senior receiver Shaun Patel led the way for New Port Richey Cypress Creek with five catches for 185 yards.
Tampa Sickles 2024 QB Brandon Royal was 23 of 34 for 508 yards and 4 scores passing and added 1 TD rushing. Gryphons’ receiver Isaiah Hudson had 11 catches for 283 yards and a touchdown.
Cocoa Beach senior LB Mitch McNeely came up with 14 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 1 sack and 1 quarterback pressure.
2025 QB Will Seibert from Palm Harbor University had 253 yards of offense (128 passing, 125 rushing) and three touchdowns.
Doral Academy senior RB Mark Wilder Jr. was at it again this week with 28 carries, 239 yards 4 touchdowns. He now has 106 carries 1002 yards and 12 TDs rushing, plus 9 receptions for 115 yards and 2 TDs on the season. His teammate senior RB Jason Demetrius Jason Demetrius 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Miami Coral Reef | 2023 FL – 27 carries 183 yards and 2 scores.
Hudson QB Riley Blevens threw for 19 of 27, 318 yards, 4 TD in the 47-21 win against Sunlake. Seasonal Totals: 62/123, 1021 passing yards, 12 TD, 5 INT.
In an upset win over previously unbeaten Rockledge, Kissimmee Osceola used big plays to come away with a victory. A 61-yard screen pass from David Buggs to Ja’Keem Jackson Ja’Keem Jackson 6'1" | 180 lbs | WR Kissimmee Osceola | 2023 State FL set up a 1-yard TD run by 2025 standout RB Tae’vion Swint and the 83-yard TD pass from Buggs to TyJuan Massey proved to be too much for the Raiders.
St. Petersburg Shorecrest senior QB Drew Bunn threw for a pair of scores and 169 yards. Junior LB Ben Worman came up with 10 tackles.
In Tampa Wharton’s win over Riverview Sumner, QB Jackson Jensen (226 yards passing, 3 scores) and linebacker Cam Campbell (12 total tackles, 3 sacks, 1 tackle for loss and a pass breakup.
Cocoa senior QB Blake Boda Blake Boda 6'4" | 190 lbs | QB Cocoa | 2023 FL was 21 of 31 for 314 yards, 5 scores and no picks. Season totals in 4 games: 84 for 129, 1,337yards, 16 touchdowns and 3 interceptions.
Lithia Newsome 2025 RB Michael Dempsey ran for 121 yards and 2 scores and 2023 RB Tanner Easley added 110 yards and a score.
2025 QB Colin Hurley, Jacksonville Trinity Christian, threw for 300 yards and 4 scores to keep his team unbeaten.
Westland Hialeah senior RB Cameron Torres had 9 touches for 207 Yards and 2 Touchdowns (23 Yards per Carry). Senior QB Max Lawrence Max Lawrence 6'3" | 190 lbs | QB Westland Hialeah Senior | 2023 FL was 17 of 25 for 237 yards and 4 scores.
South Plantation QB Jadyn Glasser Jadyn Glasser 6'3" | 220 lbs | QB Venice | 2024 FL was 21 of 34 for 473 yards and 4 scores. He also ran 13 times for 60 yards and a score.
Tampa Bay Tech senior QB Xavione Washington Xavione Washington 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB Tampa Catholic | 2023 FL completed 12 of 14 passes for 301 yards and three touchdowns.
Ryan Geary, Weston Cypress Bay 2024 standout finished with 12 tackles (6 solo), 3 tackles for loss, 2 QB hurries.
Tarpon Springs East Lake’s Cale Coburn had 232 total yards and senior RB Luke Yoder added 206 yards and 3 scores.
Miramar 2024 QB Kael Alexander Kael Alexander 6'4" | 195 lbs | QB Miramar | 2024 FL was 19 of 26 for 264 yards, 4 touchdowns.
In a thrilling win over Groveland South Lake, Mount Dora had some amazing performances. 2023 QB Matt Butler (13/24 passing, 259 yards, 5 touchdowns), 2023 RB Dante Johnson Turner (33 carries for 251 yards & 2 rushing TDs and 2 receptions for 65 yards and 1 receiving TD), Russell Fickett (13 total tackles, 3 tackles for loss), 2025 athlete Tanner Waring (5 rec for 101yards and 2 touchdowns) and 2025 athlete Zyshonne Perry (6 rec for 50 yards, 2 receiving TDs, 1 carry for 14 yards, 1 interception).
Oviedo’s Daravis Scott ran for 2 touchdowns and scored a third time on a reception as Oviedo improved to 4-1. The Lions two-headed monster of Scott and Omari Muhammad-Wyatt ran for tough yards in all four quarters. Scott, who was the workhorse, sliced and diced for 203 yards.
Alvarez Baker caught two touchdown passes and Latavious Welch and Delvonte Williams combined for 165 yards rushing as 5-0 Eau Gallie beat Harmony.
Jacob Kania threw 6 touchdown passes and ran for a score, LaVon Hudson scored 4 touchdowns and running back Marcus McCrimmon scored 3 times to lead unbeaten Central Florida Christian Academy.
Alachua Santa Fe got first-half touchdowns from Blake McCoy and KJ Johnson and went on to beat Gainesville.
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