Has anyone heard about or spoken to Silver King? I’m sure he has plenty to deal with now. Would love to hear that he is okay.

How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“The football season has been going great so far. We haven’t been seeing the results we had hoped for, but I feel we are moving in a positive direction. Coach Riki Smith has been an incredible coach to all of us by instilling his philosophy of hard work.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“Yes -- I haven’t missed an extra point or field goal through 7 games, but I will continue to find ways to get better and improve my game.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“Our team has been getting better every week. Through progression and hard work, I feel like we can become a great team, but we all know it will take time. Our team motto this year is #build.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“I feel like the team can work on not just football, but our mentalities. By creating a tighter bond on the field and in the locker room, I believe we can become a more unified team. Building together.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“The keys for our team to be successful going forward will be to work together as a family and put in the hard work when no one is watching. We have focused on putting in extra time in the weight room this year as well.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I would like to play college football”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
”I only recently became eligible, so no colleges have recruited me yet, but I am working hard to send film and get my name out there as a player to watch.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“None yet”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes, I have been to Duke and to Pitt on unofficial visits.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“I had the recent opportunity to visit Pitt, play against Georgia Tech and have Wake Forest coming up.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“The University of Michigan has always been my favorite team.”

How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“Everything has been going good, this season has been great other than the setback from the hurricane.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I have been pleased with how I’ve played this season but there’s always room for improvement. I think the new school has been great and the environment around me.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“I feel my team has played great. They continue to get better each and every week and we all have each other’s backs.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“I think as a team we need to improve on the little things such as getting some extra reps after practice and working on discipline.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“The keys to help us stay successful going forward as a team are keeping our heads on straight and staying focused on the goal at hand.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would like to play football in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Alabama A&M just gave me my first offer recently. Other schools that have contacted me are Liberty, App State, Central Michigan, and Campbell.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Alabama A&M is recruiting me the hardest.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes I have made college trips to a few schools such as Alabama A&M, App State, Yale, Georgia, FSU, Alabama, UCF, USF, and South Carolina.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“I plan to go to an Alabama A&M game and a UCF game for visits this year.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite team growing up has been the Ohio State Buckeyes!!”

How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“The season has been going so far. We haven’t played in the last couple weeks because of the hurricane.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I feel I have been playing well so far.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“We are a young team and a new school but the team is getting more experience every week.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“I believe we can always get better at every position. We have a lot of young guys that are learning how to play together.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“We have to play together, get more experience, and play as a unit.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I want to play sports in college. I would play anywhere that the coach will give me the opportunity.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I haven’t had any recruiting opportunities yet.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“N/A.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have not made any unofficial visits yet.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“N/A.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college is University of Florida.”

How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“Going into week 8, [we’re] 4-2. There’s still a lot of football to play but I think we’ve set ourselves up well.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“Personally you know there’s always room to improve in every game so although I am happy with some performances I’m never really complacent.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“My team is doing great, we have each other’s backs and we prepare every week to go get a job done together as a unit.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“At times we’ve kind of shot ourselves in the foot with penalties or small mistakes but moving forward it’s all things we can fix and once we do we are a great team.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“See above.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I’d love to have the opportunity to play in college anywhere.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I haven’t been recruited by any colleges yet but throughout this season, a great summer, and my senior year hopefully we’ll start seeing some of that.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“N/A.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“N/A.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“N/A.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Both my parents went to Texas Tech University so I’ve always been a big fan in every sport.”

How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“It has been good. There have been ups and downs just as all things but overall, it’s been a fun year. It’s always great to compete [and] be able to compete on Friday nights.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I have played well. There is 100% more room for improvement and I think it’s natural to strive towards this.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“I feel we have played very well, we just need to stay consistent. We’ve been phenomenal at the best of times and not so good at the worst of times.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“We must play the top of our game every Friday. No more ‘bad games’.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“Unity.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I would love to play football in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have talked to coaches at Pitt as well as several from App State and UConn.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“App State.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I got around a good bit these past two summers and I have seen: Florida, Florida State, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Georgia, Auburn, Alabama, Clemson, and Pitt.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“Not at the moment. I visited Florida and Florida State on game day visits last year.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Florida Gators.”

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Q&A with Gulf Breeze quarterback Battle Alberson​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I would love to play football in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have talked to coaches at Pitt as well as several from App State and UConn.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“App State.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I got around a good bit these past two summers and I have seen: Florida, Florida State, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Georgia, Auburn, Alabama, Clemson, and Pitt.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“Not at the moment. I visited Florida and Florida State on game day visits last year.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Florida Gators.”


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Q&A with South Walton quarterback Carson Hawk​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I’d love to have the opportunity to play in college anywhere.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I haven’t been recruited by any colleges yet but throughout this season, a great summer, and my senior year hopefully we’ll start seeing some of that.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“N/A.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“N/A.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“N/A.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Both my parents went to Texas Tech University so I’ve always been a big fan in every sport.”


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Q&A with Gateway quarterback Jamarion McElroy​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I want to play sports in college. I would play anywhere that the coach will give me the opportunity.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I haven’t had any recruiting opportunities yet.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“N/A.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have not made any unofficial visits yet.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“N/A.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college is University of Florida.”


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Q&A with Evangelical Christian quarterback Tanner Helton​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would like to play football in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Alabama A&M just gave me my first offer recently. Other schools that have contacted me are Liberty, App State, Central Michigan, and Campbell.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Alabama A&M is recruiting me the hardest.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes I have made college trips to a few schools such as Alabama A&M, App State, Yale, Georgia, FSU, Alabama, UCF, USF, and South Carolina.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“I plan to go to an Alabama A&M game and a UCF game for visits this year.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite team growing up has been the Ohio State Buckeyes!!”


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Q&A with Windermere kicker Lucas Glassburn​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I would like to play college football”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
”I only recently became eligible, so no colleges have recruited me yet, but I am working hard to send film and get my name out there as a player to watch.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“None yet”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes, I have been to Duke and to Pitt on unofficial visits.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“I had the recent opportunity to visit Pitt, play against Georgia Tech and have Wake Forest coming up.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“The University of Michigan has always been my favorite team.”


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Q&A with Gulf Breeze quarterback Battle Alberson
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“It has been good. There have been ups and downs just as all things but overall, it’s been a fun year. It’s always great to compete [and] be able to compete on Friday nights.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I have played well. There is 100% more room for improvement and I think it’s natural to strive towards this.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“I feel we have played very well, we just need to stay consistent. We’ve been phenomenal at the best of times and not so good at the worst of times.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“We must play the top of our game every Friday. No more ‘bad games’.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“Unity.”

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Q&A with South Walton quarterback Carson Hawk
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“Going into week 8, [we’re] 4-2. There’s still a lot of football to play but I think we’ve set ourselves up well.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“Personally you know there’s always room to improve in every game so although I am happy with some performances I’m never really complacent.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“My team is doing great, we have each other’s backs and we prepare every week to go get a job done together as a unit.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“At times we’ve kind of shot ourselves in the foot with penalties or small mistakes but moving forward it’s all things we can fix and once we do we are a great team.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“See above.”

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Q&A with Gateway quarterback Jamarion McElroy
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“The season has been going so far. We haven’t played in the last couple weeks because of the hurricane.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I feel I have been playing well so far.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“We are a young team and a new school but the team is getting more experience every week.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“I believe we can always get better at every position. We have a lot of young guys that are learning how to play together.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“We have to play together, get more experience, and play as a unit.”

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Q&A with Evangelical Christian quarterback Tanner Helton
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“Everything has been going good, this season has been great other than the setback from the hurricane.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I have been pleased with how I’ve played this season but there’s always room for improvement. I think the new school has been great and the environment around me.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“I feel my team has played great. They continue to get better each and every week and we all have each other’s backs.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“I think as a team we need to improve on the little things such as getting some extra reps after practice and working on discipline.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“The keys to help us stay successful going forward as a team are keeping our heads on straight and staying focused on the goal at hand.”

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Q&A with Windermere kicker Lucas Glassburn
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“The football season has been going great so far. We haven’t been seeing the results we had hoped for, but I feel we are moving in a positive direction. Coach Riki Smith has been an incredible coach to all of us by instilling his philosophy of hard work.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“Yes -- I haven’t missed an extra point or field goal through 7 games, but I will continue to find ways to get better and improve my game.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“Our team has been getting better every week. Through progression and hard work, I feel like we can become a great team, but we all know it will take time. Our team motto this year is #build.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“I feel like the team can work on not just football, but our mentalities. By creating a tighter bond on the field and in the locker room, I believe we can become a more unified team. Building together.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“The keys for our team to be successful going forward will be to work together as a family and put in the hard work when no one is watching. We have focused on putting in extra time in the weight room this year as well.”

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You know it’s a big game when there is a heavy traffic jam to get into the parking lot. Tampa Bay Tech Titan fans almost equally numbered the Armwood Hawks fans.

This was a beat down dog fight. Hard hits were celebrated as much as positive plays. In some ways this was a boring defensive game until the 4th quarter provided fireworks. The Titans led 10-7 at half.

Both teams ran a lot between the tackles fighting for every yard they could get. Many times the tackle was like running into a brick wall with the runner unable to gain another inch. The outlet pass to the wide receivers was the other popular play.

Related to that pass play and Patrick Mahones, both QB’s sometimes threw the ball sidearm as if they were playing 2nd base. Both were pretty accurate with decent velocity. The slightly looping path of the ball could result in picks.

At the start of the 4th quarter Armwood was leading 10-9. Tech then kicked a FG to go up by 2. With 7 minutes left, Armwood’s 6’4” 235 lb. QB threw a beautiful pass to a wide open receiver for a 60 yard TD making it 17-12. After the extra point you could tell the Hawks’ players and fans were feeling the victory was in reach.

The Titans then methodically drove down the field until it was 4th down around Armwood’s 15 yd line. With a 1:09 left Tech completed a pass to their tallest receiver in the very back of the end zone. The two near referees converged to the spot of the catch. A conversation ensued trying to determine whether it was in bounds. It appeared neither ref was sure. After about 10 seconds of discussion one of the refs signaled it was a touchdown.

The Armwood Head Coach ran onto the field in a rage. The total crew of referees gathered to further discuss the play. Eventually the head ref turned and signaled a second TD signal. The Titans’ 2 point failed making the score 18-17.

How did Armwood respond? They raced down the field resulting in a 30 yard FG attempt for the last play of the game. The kick slid to the right and the Tech players celebrated all over the field.

Tampa Bay Tech should be a playoff team again this year. Their lack of an effective passing game will probably prevent their return to the state finals.

Beautiful night at Bryant Stadium in Lakeland last Friday night for the CAI Knights @ Lakeland Dreadnaughts. It was obviously a dreadful night(see what I did there?) for CAI. They constantly shot themselves in the foot. Costly penalities, turnovers almost on the next play after causing a turnover, giving up a big play after putting Lakeland behind the sticks, etc. The worst mistake was multiple penalties called against a young CAI assistant who got so incensed at a Lakeland player who had committed a personal foul. The Dreadnaught hit a CAI player twice after the CAI player was on the ground. The coach started to run onto the field with the intention of confronting the Lakeland player who just happened to be Cormani McClain. The CAI coaches fortunately stopped the assistant. If they didn’t you would have seen a report on your 11 o’clock news..

Lakeland was clearly the superior team. I know, a bold statement considering the score. They have the usual speedy backs that find the crease then take off like streaks. The defense was smothering. After a few stops, a Lakeland fan was yelling that the Dreadnaughts “have the best DB’s in the world!”. I may give him the state of Florida for high school. He did not yell as much after CAI finally completed a 65 yard pass for their only TD of the night.

Lakeland does have the #1 DB in state who is also considered the #1 player in Florida, the before mentioned Cormani McClain. He is going to commit Thursday. The Gators are the heavy favorite to snag him. He is a very talented player who plays and runs his mouth with arrogance. McClain actually plays a little too casual for me. He was beat deep 3 times. Two were overthrown and one was under thrown. Of course he knocked the under thrown ball away.

It must be said. I wore some FSU clothing to the game so I was playfully harassed by some Gator fans as soon as I walked in. They stated they were concerned about CAI’s QB. Their concern was not warranted. His first pass was a wounded duck thrown directly to an appreciative Lakeland player. The CAI QB missed open receivers most of the game.

I left before the game was over for the second week in a row. I got burned by that last week but there was no concern this week.

Silver King, Wavebb, gatorman001 and others please know that your friends here on Flavarsity are keeping you in our prayers.

My son and his family, who live in Punta Gorda, are fortunate enough to have his wife’s parents provide a RV and generator.

The Sebring Blue Streaks visited the CCC Marauders Friday night. Last year the Blue Streaks lost a 5A state semifinal on a FG as the clock ran out. Their defense and kicking game are good enough to make another run this year. IMO, what could hold them back is a lack of offensive creativity.

CCC scored on the first drive led by their sophomore QB Jershaun Newton. The Marauders have some slippery skill players. I texted this site’s moderator since he is from the Clearwater area asking what he knew about Newton. He texted back that he is the last of 5 brothers that all played college football. That made sense.

Sebring played tough to keep the game close. The Blue Streaks dropped 2 passes on big situations that could have led to scores. The last one was on 4th down in the red zone in the final minutes.

CCC earned the win by making very few mistakes and a tough defense. Newton is a talent to watch for. He is very fluid, an elusive runner and an accurate passer.

We live in Valrico which is the Durant district. I chose this game because it would require very little driving since I was driving to Tallahassee Saturday & back to Valrico Sunday.

Newsome and Durant are physically located about 5 miles from each other but there is a nature preserve separating them. The drive from one school to the next is 11 miles.

The game was very competitive. Durant threw the ball all over the yard. Their QB had a rubber arm with good accuracy. He isn’t a running QB but he rolled out well, had good pocket presence and kept his eyes downfield. Newsome fought back with a running game in a Wing-T style offense that got stronger as the game went on.

Here is my version of what happened at the end of the game. Newsome stopped Durant at around Durant’s 20 yard line with 1:50 left. Newsome was up 20-19. Durant had burned all their timeouts. I figured that Newsome would do what it took to run the clock out, game over and a Newsome victory. I get up and began walking toward the exit.. I stopped near the opposite end zone to watch the next play that confirmed to me I had made the right decision to head to the car. The Wolves ran the ball up the middle for a 1st down to around the 10. Perfect time to start lining up in the victory formation. I continued my walk and stopped to make sure Newsome would run out the clock. To my amazement they ran the ball resulting in a TD. The score was now 27-19 with a minute left. Should I turn around or should I confidently continue my walk to the car? I decided to continue to my car and just as I opened my car door Durant fans reacted like they had made a good play but certainly not a TD. I decided to get into my car and drove away headed for home.

Halfway home I was stopped at a red light. I decided to check the final score on my phone only to find out Durant had tied the score with a TD & 2-point conversion. The game is going to OT. Good move Mark! I arrived home, went inside and sat on the couch. I checked the score update and saw that Durant had won 34-33.

I’m sure Newsome’s coaches will be grinding over this one for a long time. Not sure what they were thinking.

Index not updated this year. Is he OK?

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Q&A with Stoneman Douglas quarterback Hunter Rose​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I would love to have the opportunity to play football at the college level.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have had contact with several coaches from various programs but have yet to receive a formal offer. While communication is a part of the recruiting process, I feel a formal offer is needed to consider them to be actively recruiting me. Hopefully, that happens soon.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Right now, I couldn’t say that one school is trying harder than the other.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“No visits yet, I hope to change that by this time next year.”

What camps did you attend this summer? How did the camps go overall?
“I went to a few University of Miami camps, including their Legends Camp and 7v7 Team Camp. I attended FIU’s and STU’s Individual Camps and FAU’s 7v7 Team Camp. I am always looking to compete and feel all the camps were productive experiences.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was the University of Miami. My family and I have had season tickets for the last 15 years so, I have spent all of my life watching the Canes.”


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Q&A with Robinson quarterback EJ Archield Jr.​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I would like to continue my football career in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Currently no colleges have recruited me.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“N/A.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I camped this summer at USF, Georgia State, UCF, and Florida. I attended the FSU and FIU 7v7 with my high school but no visits.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“I am planning on attending a UCF game day.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Growing up my favorite college was University of Miami.”


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Q&A with Monarch quarterback AJ Hairston​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I want to play football in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“As of right now I’m talking to FSU.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“N/A.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“No, I currently haven’t made any college visits yet.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“Yes I have planned to go to the FSU vs Florida game on November 25th.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes growing up I was born into a Miami Hurricanes family, so I am a big fan of the Miami Hurricanes.”


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Q&A with Olympia quarterback Juan Gainous​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I definitely want to continue playing football in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“A few schools have reached out, but many are waiting to see my performance against our big-name rivals and my full year stats.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“No school has stood out with their recruiting yet, but I have enjoyed getting out and seeing the campuses and athletic facilities.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have visited FSU, FAMU, UCF, UF and USF.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“The team and I are planning for a game day at UCF soon.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I have close ties to FSU. My dad is from Tallahassee and took classes at FSU and graduated from FAMU. My mom graduated from FSU and my grandad worked there his whole career. I am definitely a Seminole fan.”


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Q&A with Holy Trinity quarterback Brogan McNab​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would love to play football in college. I want to play at the highest level possible. I'm just going to keep working for that.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“N/A.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“N/A.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have gone to Florida, Georgia Tech, Miami, and USF.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“I think I will go to another Miami game later this season. I'd like to go on some more. Learning about the different programs and watching the players in action has been really cool.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite team is Florida State.”


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Q&A with Stoneman Douglas quarterback Hunter Rose
What have you and your team been doing as of late to get ready for the fall?
“My team and I [worked on] conditioning and building our bodies in preparation for the season. And we have been consistently running through our plays to perfect them.”

What do you feel you have improved on the most since football ended?
“I feel I have improved the most on my mechanics and arm strength. And I have added a good 15 lbs of lean muscle to help get me through the year.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“My team will have a successful and healthy season. And we will continue to build on the momentum we ended with last year.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think Monarch will be the toughest team on the schedule.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Josh Pena (Monarch High School) will probably be the toughest individual player we will play against. His talent is good enough to be an X factor on any team.”

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Q&A with Robinson quarterback EJ Archield Jr.
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“This year has been going pretty well, currently [we’re] 4-2 and heading into district play.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I will say I am ok with the way I have played but not pleased. That does not mean I am not doing good, but I hold myself to high standards to keep myself hungry.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“My team overall has played well but we have yet to play great, we have so much more potential than what we are showing and we have yet to play our best game.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“One thing my team can improve on is staying on top of the little things and locking in on the small details.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“We need to stay together as a unit and play our game. If we do that we will be in a good position to succeed.”

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Q&A with Monarch quarterback AJ Hairston
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“Everything is going pretty well right now, sitting at 6-1 on our bye week.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I believe I could’ve done better some games to help my team be more productive in the game.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“I feel like we are having a better season than what we had last year finishing 4-4, [we’re] now 6-1 with 3 games left, number 1 in our district attempting to make a run deep in the playoffs.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“What I feel like me and my team need to improve on is our discipline in games.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“I believe what me and my team can do moving forward to be successful is keep working together to build a brotherhood and a family and work together to win these next games moving on.”

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Q&A with Olympia quarterback Juan Gainous
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“The season has had its ups and downs, but we are definitely looking towards a great second half of the season.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I am happy with my season so far, but I feel like there is always something to be worked on.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“Olympia has played well so far this season. Like my individual performance, the team as a whole has areas we can get better at. We take every week as a lesson and work on getting better.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“I think continuing to improve on the small things during practice makes a big difference in our game play on Friday nights.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“We are a close-knit team. We have a good time together, but we also hold each other accountable. I think that is what helps us get better and is important in being successful.”

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Q&A with Holy Trinity quarterback Brogan McNab
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“It has been a great start. The team is getting used to the new coaching [staff] and each other. We've only been able to play 4 games. Weather and the hurricane have impacted our play. We've had a great start and I just want to play some more football. We've got talent.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I have been pretty happy with how I am playing this season and am definitely getting more comfortable at QB.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“Our team has played well so far. Our goal is to win the district and I think we can definitely do that. We're young and we get better every week.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“We can improve on our run game and all-around offense. We could work on staying calm when things don’t go right.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“We are going to be successful going forward because we are all on the same page and know our jobs. Our coaches get us better. Coach Hurlie Brown is our head coach. He's a good guy with a great football mind. Coach Garrett is our offensive coordinator and his play calls have made us better. The more we all work together, the better everything will be.”

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How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“It has been a great start. The team is getting used to the new coaching [staff] and each other. We've only been able to play 4 games. Weather and the hurricane have impacted our play. We've had a great start and I just want to play some more football. We've got talent.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I have been pretty happy with how I am playing this season and am definitely getting more comfortable at QB.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“Our team has played well so far. Our goal is to win the district and I think we can definitely do that. We're young and we get better every week.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“We can improve on our run game and all-around offense. We could work on staying calm when things don’t go right.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“We are going to be successful going forward because we are all on the same page and know our jobs. Our coaches get us better. Coach Hurlie Brown is our head coach. He's a good guy with a great football mind. Coach Garrett is our offensive coordinator and his play calls have made us better. The more we all work together, the better everything will be.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would love to play football in college. I want to play at the highest level possible. I'm just going to keep working for that.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“N/A.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“N/A.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have gone to Florida, Georgia Tech, Miami, and USF.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“I think I will go to another Miami game later this season. I'd like to go on some more. Learning about the different programs and watching the players in action has been really cool.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite team is Florida State.”

How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“The season has had its ups and downs, but we are definitely looking towards a great second half of the season.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I am happy with my season so far, but I feel like there is always something to be worked on.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“Olympia has played well so far this season. Like my individual performance, the team as a whole has areas we can get better at. We take every week as a lesson and work on getting better.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“I think continuing to improve on the small things during practice makes a big difference in our game play on Friday nights.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“We are a close-knit team. We have a good time together, but we also hold each other accountable. I think that is what helps us get better and is important in being successful.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I definitely want to continue playing football in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“A few schools have reached out, but many are waiting to see my performance against our big-name rivals and my full year stats.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“No school has stood out with their recruiting yet, but I have enjoyed getting out and seeing the campuses and athletic facilities.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have visited FSU, FAMU, UCF, UF and USF.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“The team and I are planning for a game day at UCF soon.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I have close ties to FSU. My dad is from Tallahassee and took classes at FSU and graduated from FAMU. My mom graduated from FSU and my grandad worked there his whole career. I am definitely a Seminole fan.”

How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“Everything is going pretty well right now, sitting at 6-1 on our bye week.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I believe I could’ve done better some games to help my team be more productive in the game.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“I feel like we are having a better season than what we had last year finishing 4-4, [we’re] now 6-1 with 3 games left, number 1 in our district attempting to make a run deep in the playoffs.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“What I feel like me and my team need to improve on is our discipline in games.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“I believe what me and my team can do moving forward to be successful is keep working together to build a brotherhood and a family and work together to win these next games moving on.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I want to play football in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“As of right now I’m talking to FSU.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“N/A.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“No, I currently haven’t made any college visits yet.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“Yes I have planned to go to the FSU vs Florida game on November 25th.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes growing up I was born into a Miami Hurricanes family, so I am a big fan of the Miami Hurricanes.”

How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“This year has been going pretty well, currently [we’re] 4-2 and heading into district play.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I will say I am ok with the way I have played but not pleased. That does not mean I am not doing good, but I hold myself to high standards to keep myself hungry.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“My team overall has played well but we have yet to play great, we have so much more potential than what we are showing and we have yet to play our best game.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“One thing my team can improve on is staying on top of the little things and locking in on the small details.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“We need to stay together as a unit and play our game. If we do that we will be in a good position to succeed.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I would like to continue my football career in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Currently no colleges have recruited me.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“N/A.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I camped this summer at USF, Georgia State, UCF, and Florida. I attended the FSU and FIU 7v7 with my high school but no visits.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“I am planning on attending a UCF game day.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Growing up my favorite college was University of Miami.”

What have you and your team been doing as of late to get ready for the fall?
“My team and I [worked on] conditioning and building our bodies in preparation for the season. And we have been consistently running through our plays to perfect them.”

What do you feel you have improved on the most since football ended?
“I feel I have improved the most on my mechanics and arm strength. And I have added a good 15 lbs of lean muscle to help get me through the year.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“My team will have a successful and healthy season. And we will continue to build on the momentum we ended with last year.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think Monarch will be the toughest team on the schedule.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Josh Pena (Monarch High School) will probably be the toughest individual player we will play against. His talent is good enough to be an X factor on any team.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I would love to have the opportunity to play football at the college level.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have had contact with several coaches from various programs but have yet to receive a formal offer. While communication is a part of the recruiting process, I feel a formal offer is needed to consider them to be actively recruiting me. Hopefully, that happens soon.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Right now, I couldn’t say that one school is trying harder than the other.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“No visits yet, I hope to change that by this time next year.”

What camps did you attend this summer? How did the camps go overall?
“I went to a few University of Miami camps, including their Legends Camp and 7v7 Team Camp. I attended FIU’s and STU’s Individual Camps and FAU’s 7v7 Team Camp. I am always looking to compete and feel all the camps were productive experiences.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was the University of Miami. My family and I have had season tickets for the last 15 years so, I have spent all of my life watching the Canes.”

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