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Q&A with Heritage quarterback Joseph Tenta

How did the high school football season go overall?
“Season went well for the most part, following my comeback from injury, we won the last 5/6.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I plan to workout in school as well as the gym following. I also play baseball.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel our team has the chance to play at a very high level, we just need to put in the work.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“We don't have our full schedule yet.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I am currently unsure of the players we will be facing.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I hope to play either football or baseball in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“No colleges have offered me, however I have received mail from Penn, Mercer, as well as Princeton.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Mercer has recruited me the hardest thus far.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have made a trip to UCF as well as Mercer for game day visits.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“I plan to return to UCF soon.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“N/A.”

Q&A with Manatee quarterback Andrew Heidel

How did the high school football season go overall?
“Overall the football season went well. We went 6-4 and lost in the first round of the playoffs. Not what we wanted, but we learned a lot as a team and are working to get better for next season.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“At the moment I am not playing another sport. I am doing 7v7 football with Blitz 7v7 and am in the weight room every day.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We are already working hard in the weight room and we are excited to have a strong spring season. We expect nothing less than a state championship.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“At the moment I do not know our schedule. But whoever we play we will give our all and the other team will have to play their best to beat us.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“My experience with Florida football is that most teams have talented players and our coaches work hard to put together good game plans to help us be successful.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I do want to play football in college. I have been working really hard in the classroom and in all other aspects of my game to keep chasing my dream of playing college football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“At the moment I have had interest from Utah and the United States Naval Academy.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I am still in my sophomore year and just getting started with the recruiting process.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I was able to attend the USF game against rival UCF this fall.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“I am planning to make college trips this summer and attend a bunch of camps.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college team has always been Penn State. I was born in Pennsylvania and most of my family still lives there.”

Q&A with Boca Raton quarterback Chance Routson

How did the high school football season go overall?
“Finished with 2nd most passing yards for a freshman in 2026 and first with most total touchdowns.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“2-3 a day every day with 7on7 for nationally ranked epic elite.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We changed our schedule a bit to play harder teams but I believe we still went 8-2.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Cardinal Gibbons.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“2026 DT Xavier Reid over at Cardinal Gibbons or LB/RB Jayden “Monsta” Parrish at Atlantic High school.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I WILL play D1 college football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Right now, Alabama, Illinois, Toledo, App state.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“All equal right now, no one more than the other.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“No [I’m] only a freshman.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Yes, Epic Elite and I visit colleges [during] out of state tournaments so [I’m] looking forward to Georgia Tech the week of February 11.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Ohio State.”

Q&A with Sandalwood quarterback Baylor Hayes

How did the high school football season go overall?
“I learned a lot. I was exposed to new concepts that allowed me to grow in the game. I was able to develop new skills in my passing game. More passing off the platform than I was used to. I also got the chance to expand my run game as well.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I plan on training with my new QB trainer, Coach Morris from QB Country. I am also hitting the weight room hard because the coaches said they would like to see me put on more size.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I transferred to a [new] school over the winter break. From what I have seen so far, I am really excited for next year and the weapons I will have.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Not sure. I do not know many of the teams yet.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Not sure yet. I will have to watch film.”

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

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“So far, I am getting [interest from] Georgia Southern, Wake Forest, Dartmouth, Austin Peay, Harvard, Middle Tennessee State, Butler, and Ball State.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Austin Peay just invited me to their Junior Day, so I would say them at this point. Coach Ruggerio from Wake was coming to see me at my old school, but I already transferred.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I've visited North Carolina State, Virginia Tech, and Georgia Southern.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Right now it is just Austin Peay and combines and camps.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was UCF. UCF is my dream school.”

Q&A with Gaither offensive lineman Tyreek Major

How did the high school football season go overall?
“It went great overall, we were a young team and gained a lot of chemistry.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I’m working out ever.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We’re going to do great and we’re looking to win the state final 4.”

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

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Booker Pickett Jr. from Wharton.”

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?
“The colleges so far have been USF, University of Massachusetts, Rhode Island.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“USF has recruited me the hardest out of all of them.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have been to the USF games but nothing else really.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“I’m going to USF’s junior day.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Ohio State was the first ever college team I watched so I’m a fan.”

Q&A with Oak Ridge quarterback Taylor Crane

How did the high school football season go overall?
“We had our challenges, but we were able to stay focused and finish as a team.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“Now that the season is over, I’m spending my time training with my QB Coach, my Track Coach, and in the weight room.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“With a whole new coaching staff, I have high hopes for our team to come back next season more focused, determined, and better. During this offseason we will continue to develop and come back stronger for next season.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I would say that Boone High School will be the toughest competition on our schedule next season.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Brandon Jacobs, a Safety at Evans High School.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, my goal is to play football as a Quarterback in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“My recruiting process has been fun so far. There are several schools expressing interest and have me on their radar. I have made several college trips and have had great conversations with many on the coaching staff that have expressed interest. Also, I’ve received camp invites from schools like Wake Forest University, Southeastern Louisiana University, University of St. Thomas-Minnesota, University of Miami etc.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I’ll like to say that I’m building some good relationships during this recruiting process, which is my goal. No one school is recruiting me the hardest. For me it’s about building solid relationships during this recruiting process.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes, some gamedays, junior days, and unofficials:
University of South Carolina Unofficial, April 1st
Florida Atlantic University Junior Day – March 19th
Florida State University Unofficial – March 9th
Marshall University Unofficial – June 7th
University of Pittsburgh – June
Virginia Tech University – June
University of Kentucky – June
University of West Kentucky GameDay – Oct 1st
University of Miami GameDay – Oct 23rd”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Yes, I will be spending a lot of time out West the next few months. My plan is to visit Arizona State, University of Wisconsin, Utah State, University of Nevada-Las Vegas, and Oregon State.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Clemson was my favorite college team.”
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Q&A with Gaither athlete Emmanuel Arango

How did the high school football season go overall?
“My high school season overall went good, I got a lot of experience and playing time and learned a lot.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My plans now with sports and workouts are to start track once I get back from break and to continue my speed and strength training.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel that we will do very well this next season especially being such a young team.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel like the toughest team we will face next season is Wharton.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“So many to name. Tampa has a ton of talent, I guess it would depend on what our schedule looks like once it’s up.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I do, I would like to continue playing football in college at the University of Florida.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“No strong recruitment yet, but it’s definitely something I’m focused on this year. And plan on attending many more camps this year in 2023.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“None as of yet. But plan on changing that.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“No college trips yet.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“As of right now, my father and I are planning out different schools to visit and camps to attend this off-season. But also just focused on getting better and working on things.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes, growing the University of Florida was my favorite college.”

Fla Varsity Recruiting Updates

Find out what colleges are recruiting Emmanuel Arango, Taylor Crane, Tyreek Major, Baylor Hayes, and Chance Routson now!


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Q&A with Gaither athlete Emmanuel Arango​


Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I do, I would like to continue playing football in college at the University of Florida.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“No strong recruitment yet, but it’s definitely something I’m focused on this year. And plan on attending many more camps this year in 2023.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“None as of yet. But plan on changing that.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“No college trips yet.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“As of right now, my father and I are planning out different schools to visit and camps to attend this off-season. But also just focused on getting better and working on things.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes, growing the University of Florida was my favorite college.”


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Q&A with Oak Ridge quarterback Taylor Crane​


Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, my goal is to play football as a Quarterback in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“My recruiting process has been fun so far. There are several schools expressing interest and have me on their radar. I have made several college trips and have had great conversations with many on the coaching staff that have expressed interest. Also, I’ve received camp invites from schools like Wake Forest University, Southeastern Louisiana University, University of St. Thomas-Minnesota, University of Miami etc.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I’ll like to say that I’m building some good relationships during this recruiting process, which is my goal. No one school is recruiting me the hardest. For me it’s about building solid relationships during this recruiting process.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes, some gamedays, junior days, and unofficials:
University of South Carolina Unofficial, April 1st
Florida Atlantic University Junior Day – March 19th
Florida State University Unofficial – March 9th
Marshall University Unofficial – June 7th
University of Pittsburgh – June
Virginia Tech University – June
University of Kentucky – June
University of West Kentucky GameDay – Oct 1st
University of Miami GameDay – Oct 23rd”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Yes, I will be spending a lot of time out West the next few months. My plan is to visit Arizona State, University of Wisconsin, Utah State, University of Nevada-Las Vegas, and Oregon State.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Clemson was my favorite college team.”


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Q&A with Gaither offensive lineman Tyreek Major​


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?
“The colleges so far have been USF, University of Massachusetts, Rhode Island.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“USF has recruited me the hardest out of all of them.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have been to the USF games but nothing else really.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“I’m going to USF’s junior day.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Ohio State was the first ever college team I watched so I’m a fan.”


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Q&A with Sandalwood quarterback Baylor Hayes​


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

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“So far, I am getting [interest from] Georgia Southern, Wake Forest, Dartmouth, Austin Peay, Harvard, Middle Tennessee State, Butler, and Ball State.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Austin Peay just invited me to their Junior Day, so I would say them at this point. Coach Ruggerio from Wake was coming to see me at my old school, but I already transferred.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I've visited North Carolina State, Virginia Tech, and Georgia Southern.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Right now it is just Austin Peay and combines and camps.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was UCF. UCF is my dream school.”


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Q&A with Boca Raton quarterback Chance Routson​


Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I WILL play D1 college football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Right now, Alabama, Illinois, Toledo, App state.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“All equal right now, no one more than the other.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“No [I’m] only a freshman.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Yes, Epic Elite and I visit colleges [during] out of state tournaments so [I’m] looking forward to Georgia Tech the week of February 11.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Ohio State.”


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Fla Varsity High School Football Talk

Find out what some of the top players in the state are saying about football and sports now!


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Q&A with Gaither athlete Emmanuel Arango
How did the high school football season go overall?
“My high school season overall went good, I got a lot of experience and playing time and learned a lot.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My plans now with sports and workouts are to start track once I get back from break and to continue my speed and strength training.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel that we will do very well this next season especially being such a young team.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel like the toughest team we will face next season is Wharton.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“So many to name. Tampa has a ton of talent, I guess it would depend on what our schedule looks like once it’s up.”

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Q&A with Oak Ridge quarterback Taylor Crane
How did the high school football season go overall?
“We had our challenges, but we were able to stay focused and finish as a team.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“Now that the season is over, I’m spending my time training with my QB Coach, my Track Coach, and in the weight room.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“With a whole new coaching staff, I have high hopes for our team to come back next season more focused, determined, and better. During this offseason we will continue to develop and come back stronger for next season.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I would say that Boone High School will be the toughest competition on our schedule next season.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Brandon Jacobs, a Safety at Evans High School.”

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Q&A with Gaither offensive lineman Tyreek Major
How did the high school football season go overall?
“It went great overall, we were a young team and gained a lot of chemistry.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I’m working out ever.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We’re going to do great and we’re looking to win the state final 4.”

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

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Booker Pickett Jr. from Wharton.”

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Q&A with Sandalwood quarterback Baylor Hayes
How did the high school football season go overall?
“I learned a lot. I was exposed to new concepts that allowed me to grow in the game. I was able to develop new skills in my passing game. More passing off the platform than I was used to. I also got the chance to expand my run game as well.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I plan on training with my new QB trainer, Coach Morris from QB Country. I am also hitting the weight room hard because the coaches said they would like to see me put on more size.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I transferred to a [new] school over the winter break. From what I have seen so far, I am really excited for next year and the weapons I will have.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Not sure. I do not know many of the teams yet.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Not sure yet. I will have to watch film.”

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Q&A with Boca Raton quarterback Chance Routson
How did the high school football season go overall?
“Finished with 2nd most passing yards for a freshman in 2026 and first with most total touchdowns.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“2-3 a day every day with 7on7 for nationally ranked epic elite.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We changed our schedule a bit to play harder teams but I believe we still went 8-2.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Cardinal Gibbons.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“2026 DT Xavier Reid over at Cardinal Gibbons or LB/RB Jayden “Monsta” Parrish at Atlantic High school.”

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Q&A with Melbourne safety Kevarris Cohen

How did the high school football season go overall?
“Overall we had a good season. We started off slow but finished strong. We were back-to-back district champions, we had one of the top defenses in the county, and made it to the second round playoffs ending the season 9-3.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I never took a break after the season. I immediately started sessions with Top Notch training to increase my strength and conditioning and sessions with 5P’s fitness and speed training to increase speed and flexibility. The next sport I will participate in is track and field.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Honestly, I am not sure. We lost a lot of seniors that were key players so I’m excited to see how the younger guys perform during our spring game.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Cocoa High.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Luke Knight, the quarterback from Merritt Island, we haven’t played against him but I heard a lot of good things about him and I’m looking forward to lining up against him.”

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

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“No colleges have officially reached out to me but a few that are interested have reached out to my coaches.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“No school is currently recruiting me but I’m patiently waiting because I know they’re coming.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I was unable to make it to Western Carolina University due to our playoff schedule but I plan on making a few visits this spring and summer.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Nothing scheduled as of right now.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes, the University of Florida.”

Q&A with West Boca Raton quarterback Mason Mallory

How did the high school football season go overall?
“The high school season went pretty well. Although we didn’t make it to the playoffs we still had a great 6-4 season which is a big turnaround from the last few years.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My off-season workout plan is going to consist of lifting weights, running track, and working with my QB coach and receivers to build our chemistry.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like next year we will have an even better season and make a huge run in the playoffs.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think the toughest teams we will have to play are our district teams: Coconut Creek, Blanche Ely, and Deerfield Beach.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We have a lot of great talent but I think one of the toughest players we’ll have to face is the defensive end number 44 from Coconut Creek.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I definitely want to play sports in college. I’d have to pick between football and basketball and I feel I can do both at the Division 1 level.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Some big-time schools have been recruiting me. Many coaches have followed me on twitter ranging from FSU, Miami, FAU, Iowa, Rhode Island and UAB.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Out of all the schools, FAU and Iowa have been showing the most interest in me so far.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Before last season, my teammates and I went to FAU and Miami with our high school for 7on7 tournaments and we had the [opportunity to] speak with several position coaches.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“There are definitely plans for trips this upcoming spring and summer to do college visits with my coaches and parents.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Growing up my dream school was Florida State since I grew up in an FSU household. I would say now it’s still the same.”

Q&A with Central Florida Christian Academy quarterback Jacob Kania

How did the high school football season go overall?
“My junior season went good, had great coaches, great players, and we were a high-level team this year and I performed well.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I’m working out six days a week and I want to really focus on timing routes and ball placement.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Good, I am transferring schools next year for my senior year.”

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

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“N/A.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I want to play in college and I want to play where the team wants me the most doesn’t matter where.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“At this time no colleges are talking to me.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“There are no schools recruiting me at this time.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I’ve been to a few Florida colleges.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“No invites at the moment.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I’ve always loved the UCF.”

Q&A with Bishop Verot athlete Carter Smith

How did the high school football season go overall?
“The season went very well, we battled the whole year and made a good run in the playoffs.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I plan on getting myself and my body ready for baseball season.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel that we are going to have a great year next year, we have a great group of guys that want to compete.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel that Port Charlotte is going to be one of our tougher games, they have a tough defense that flies to the ball.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Port Charlotte’s nose [tackle] Myron Charles, he's a tough player and makes a huge impact when he is on the field.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I want to try and play both sports in college. I don’t think I could part ways with either sport.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have offers from FSU, FAU, FAMU, and I am talking to a few other schools.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Florida State is recruiting me the hardest right now.”

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

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“I do not have any trips planned yet, but I do plan on getting some set up soon.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Growing up my favorite college was LSU, my grandpa is from Louisiana and is a big Tigers fan, so, that kind of grew onto the rest of the family.”

Q&A with Godby quarterback Christian Sims

How did the high school football season go overall?
“The high school season went not so good because the whole team together didn’t have any chemistry or connection so it was hard to come together.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My plans now with sports and workouts are to do my best to get my team closer and push everybody to work harder.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think the team will do better this season and we can win more games.”

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

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Mekhi Maddox.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I want to play sports in college, I want to play for Clemson or Michigan.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Georgia State, Auburn, Georgia, Cincinnati, FAMU.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“FAMU.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes, I went to Vanderbilt and Georgia State.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Yes.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes, it was FSU.”

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Q&A with Godby quarterback Christian Sims​


Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I want to play sports in college, I want to play for Clemson or Michigan.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Georgia State, Auburn, Georgia, Cincinnati, FAMU.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“FAMU.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes, I went to Vanderbilt and Georgia State.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Yes.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes, it was FSU.”


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Q&A with Bishop Verot athlete Carter Smith​


Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I want to try and play both sports in college. I don’t think I could part ways with either sport.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have offers from FSU, FAU, FAMU, and I am talking to a few other schools.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Florida State is recruiting me the hardest right now.”

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

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“I do not have any trips planned yet, but I do plan on getting some set up soon.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Growing up my favorite college was LSU, my grandpa is from Louisiana and is a big Tigers fan, so, that kind of grew onto the rest of the family.”


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Q&A with Central Florida Christian Academy quarterback Jacob Kania​


Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I want to play in college and I want to play where the team wants me the most doesn’t matter where.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“At this time no colleges are talking to me.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“There are no schools recruiting me at this time.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I’ve been to a few Florida colleges.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“No invites at the moment.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I’ve always loved the UCF.”


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Q&A with West Boca Raton quarterback Mason Mallory​


Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I definitely want to play sports in college. I’d have to pick between football and basketball and I feel I can do both at the Division 1 level.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Some big-time schools have been recruiting me. Many coaches have followed me on twitter ranging from FSU, Miami, FAU, Iowa, Rhode Island and UAB.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Out of all the schools, FAU and Iowa have been showing the most interest in me so far.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Before last season, my teammates and I went to FAU and Miami with our high school for 7on7 tournaments and we had the [opportunity to] speak with several position coaches.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“There are definitely plans for trips this upcoming spring and summer to do college visits with my coaches and parents.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Growing up my dream school was Florida State since I grew up in an FSU household. I would say now it’s still the same.”


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Q&A with Melbourne safety Kevarris Cohen​


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

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“No colleges have officially reached out to me but a few that are interested have reached out to my coaches.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“No school is currently recruiting me but I’m patiently waiting because I know they’re coming.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I was unable to make it to Western Carolina University due to our playoff schedule but I plan on making a few visits this spring and summer.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Nothing scheduled as of right now.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes, the University of Florida.”


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Fla Varsity High School Football Talk

Find out what some of the top players in the state are saying about football and sports now!


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Q&A with Godby quarterback Christian Sims
How did the high school football season go overall?
“The high school season went not so good because the whole team together didn’t have any chemistry or connection so it was hard to come together.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My plans now with sports and workouts are to do my best to get my team closer and push everybody to work harder.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think the team will do better this season and we can win more games.”

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

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Mekhi Maddox.”

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Q&A with Bishop Verot athlete Carter Smith
How did the high school football season go overall?
“The season went very well, we battled the whole year and made a good run in the playoffs.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I plan on getting myself and my body ready for baseball season.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel that we are going to have a great year next year, we have a great group of guys that want to compete.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel that Port Charlotte is going to be one of our tougher games, they have a tough defense that flies to the ball.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Port Charlotte’s nose [tackle] Myron Charles, he's a tough player and makes a huge impact when he is on the field.”

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Q&A with Central Florida Christian Academy quarterback Jacob Kania
How did the high school football season go overall?
“My junior season went good, had great coaches, great players, and we were a high-level team this year and I performed well.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I’m working out six days a week and I want to really focus on timing routes and ball placement.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Good, I am transferring schools next year for my senior year.”

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

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“N/A.”

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Q&A with West Boca Raton quarterback Mason Mallory
How did the high school football season go overall?
“The high school season went pretty well. Although we didn’t make it to the playoffs we still had a great 6-4 season which is a big turnaround from the last few years.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My off-season workout plan is going to consist of lifting weights, running track, and working with my QB coach and receivers to build our chemistry.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like next year we will have an even better season and make a huge run in the playoffs.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think the toughest teams we will have to play are our district teams: Coconut Creek, Blanche Ely, and Deerfield Beach.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We have a lot of great talent but I think one of the toughest players we’ll have to face is the defensive end number 44 from Coconut Creek.”

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Q&A with Melbourne safety Kevarris Cohen
How did the high school football season go overall?
“Overall we had a good season. We started off slow but finished strong. We were back-to-back district champions, we had one of the top defenses in the county, and made it to the second round playoffs ending the season 9-3.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I never took a break after the season. I immediately started sessions with Top Notch training to increase my strength and conditioning and sessions with 5P’s fitness and speed training to increase speed and flexibility. The next sport I will participate in is track and field.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Honestly, I am not sure. We lost a lot of seniors that were key players so I’m excited to see how the younger guys perform during our spring game.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Cocoa High.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Luke Knight, the quarterback from Merritt Island, we haven’t played against him but I heard a lot of good things about him and I’m looking forward to lining up against him.”

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2024 Football Quotes from Athletes

2024 Football Quotes


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Bishop Moore quarterback Bjorn Jurgensen
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think that our team will be really good next year. We have a lot of returning starters and I feel like our chemistry is really good.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think Edgewater will be. They’re probably our toughest opponent every year so I’m excited to play them.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think Semaj Fleming from Edgewater, he’s a big playmaker for them.”

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Newsome quarterback Noah Guenther
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I believe our team can do great next season. We have a lot of key returning players that had great seasons this year and they are getting better every single day. We will also have guys that are going to have to step up and contribute to the team, but I trust that they are ready to play and make us a great team.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“With the new districts being drawn up I know that we will be playing teams such as Plant City, Sumner, Strawberry Crest, and Alonso. Out of these teams, I think Sumner and Plant City will give us great fights. Both teams are well coached and have great players. Newsome is excited to play them and prove ourselves.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Out of the teams I for sure know that we are playing, there are multiple athletes that I could say are the best players. Chris Denson from Plant City is a great player as well as Tyler Williams from Sumner. Every team we are playing will have great players that will give us some troubles. We respect them but we are not scared of the competition.”

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Newsome tight end Nathaniel Hohlfeld
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I believe my team will be a lot better next season and we will excel with a new head coach.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I believe our toughest opponent this season will be Sumner High School.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think the toughest individuals we will play are Sumner WR Tyler Williams and Sumner DE Cam White.”

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Pace defensive end Tylon Lee
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like we will do great next year if we just keep working hard and stay together.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel like we could handle any team on our schedule as long as we come out ready to play.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest individual we will face is Kaiden Hall, he’s a really good player.”

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Walton quarterback Wells Bettenhausen
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Although we have some spots to fill, I believe we have plenty of guys coming up. I expect our team to dominate again.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Pensacola Catholic. They are tough every year and have a lot of good players coming back.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Our toughest opponent is ourselves. Only we can determine the outcome.”

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Seminole defensive back Juan Berchal
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We’re winning it all.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I haven’t seen the completed schedule yet but Lake Mary will always be a tough rivalry game.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Maybe Noah Grubbs from Lake Mary, a very skilled young quarterback.”

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West Orange linebacker Ameer Elghazaly
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Unfortunately I will not be playing with West Orange HS this upcoming season, I will be at Wiregrass Ranch HS. I have a lot of confidence in this program and believe we will be playing in the state championship this upcoming season.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The toughest competition on our schedule is likely to come from either Zephyrhills or Land O’ Lakes. These games are considered dog fights for us since they have a close score throughout the course of the game. Both teams have skilled players.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We expect to face off against DJ Pickett, a standout cornerback known for his exceptional coverage skills and performance.”

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Spanish River strong safety Benjamin Lamas
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think with how hard we work and kids now growing up we will be a lot better.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think we can beat anyone, obviously there will be some tough teams to beat, but we can beat anyone.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Toughest individual players we would have to play would be ourselves, one individual player can’t determine a game.”

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Menendez quarterback Cash Downey
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we have a lot of potential if everyone puts in the work and works together as a team.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think it’s between our rival St Augustine high and Ponte Vedra because of their discipline and talent.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think it will be Trenton Jones just because of the work he puts in and his speed.”

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Edgewater running back Joshua Perry
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel my new team will do great next year. I believe me and my teammates at Edgewater are going to win a state title this year.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I haven’t gotten the schedule yet but that second round of the playoffs vs Jones High seems to always be the toughest.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I don’t know who the toughest player we will face but one person won’t beat us.”

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Bokey wide receiver Frank Hicks
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“The team next season will do even greater things than last season. It’s a win or go home mindset here.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I don’t know who the hardest is going to be right now because people could still transfer at the last second or whatever happens. What I do know is it doesn’t matter who they got or what they have, because we’re going to come out on top every time.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“[It doesn’t] matter what player we go against, they aren’t going to do any true damage to our team.”

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Atlantic Coast running back Jordyn Bell
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We will definitely get in the playoffs. With our group of coaches, I think we can really go deep in the playoffs.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I would have to say Mandarin. They had a spectacular run to the State Championship game.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I’m not sure about the toughest individual player but as a team, it’s Mandarin.”

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Sumner linebacker Cameron White
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like we will do very well. We got some valuable players coming back and I’m confident we will compete and do well next season.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Our schedule hasn’t come out yet but we will be moving up in the tiers so we should have a lot of competition next year playing teams like Armwood and Tampa Bay Tech and other schools.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There is a lot of good players in the area that we will have to compete against but I think we can get the job done against anybody.”

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Monarch quarterback Jack Spaeder
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think Monarch is looking very good heading into the fall, we have a good team and we’ve picked up a few transfers and I think we’ve got a solid shot to go deep into the playoffs and states again.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Our fall schedule isn’t out yet, but Saint Thomas is definitely the toughest team we played this year, although we lost, we played hard as a team and I threw for 285 pass yards and 2 TDs against them.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I can’t name any individual players that are tough to go against but we are in South Florida where there are great athletes and players on every team, so every team presents its own set of problems.”

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Hagerty running back Jalon Lewis
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“If we keep at the rate we are going, we will do much better than our last season record. Although records were broken, we really just want to improve on the small things at the end of the day and accomplish the goals we set.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I’m not really worried about tough competition. That’s what helps us grow! As long as we do what we need to do and execute, then we will be fine.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Again, everyone who wants to be on the field works hard out there. I am not worried about other players or teams. As a team leader, I am focused on what we need to do as a team to accomplish our goals.”

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Spanish River wide receiver Jayden Phipps
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We will perform highly, possibly even better than our recent season.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Palm Beach Central.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“N/a.”

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Menendez offensive lineman Christian Bond
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we will be special and I believe we have the team to go to states and 100% the playoffs. My QB Cash Downey is special, and with a year under me and his high school football career we are locked in this upcoming season.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I really don’t know because all the teams we are playing are good teams but I truly think Ponte Vedra, Bishop Kenney, and St Augustine High Schools will be the hardest competition this upcoming season.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“St. Augustine has a lot of talent, I would say Trenton Jones, Carl Jenkins, and Locklan Hewlitt will be some tough players to stop for sure.”

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Durant wide receiver Damari Styles
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel we are going to succeed next season, we had 27 juniors last year so lots of returning players for this year.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I don’t know our schedule yet but I know we have Bartow in our district so that will be a very important game for us for sure.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“[Toughest] individual I believe will be Jake Morris from Lake Gibson, very talented quarterback.”

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Seminole defensive back Kaeden Reyes
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel Seminole is set for greatness this year. We got quality transfers in Mike and Lil Gator, along with our team gathering more chemistry overtime. We’re destined to be State Champions.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Our schedules are not official, however, I do know Lake Mary will be on the schedule and they’ve given us some very tough games. For the past four years it has been one possession games down the wire.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The best individual player would more than likely be Noah Grubbs, he’s proven to be one of the best in High School and he’s made big time throws against us.”

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Clearwater Academy International pro-style quarterback Joaquin Kavouklis
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Considering how many starters are returning and with the younger guys having so much game experience I feel confident we can be and will be competitive playing a nationally ranked schedule.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Every team we play is a quality and motivated team. To give one preference to one team would be unfair. We played one of if not the toughest schedule I’ve seen. We played 5 state championship teams from Florida and top 10 ranked teams from Tennessee and South Carolina in 2023. Lakeland and Venice were our toughest opponents last year.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“George Mckyntire from Brentwood Academy is a great Quarterback. We beat them last season but he was definitely a great player along with Keon Young from Lakeland. He was good as well.”

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Mandarin wide receiver Josiah Watkins
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I believe if we do our job and execute every play, we can come back to states even though we may be a young team.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I’m not sure who exactly is on our schedule but from previous seasons, I would say Creekside and Bartram will be a test for us.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I do not know of any other players that we will face off against.”

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Winter Park quarterback Grant Conner
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think this upcoming season, we will be very prepared. The way we went out last season left a bad sting with us. It was awful. So, having that happen to us, will make us work harder than before.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think the hardest team on our upcoming schedule will be Jones. They have a lot of great talent coming in and it will be a hard-fought game.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest player I think we will play against is Vernell Brown at Jones. He is very versatile and agile. He also has a lot of speed, so it will be a challenge.”

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Spanish River middle linebacker Dominick Pacheco-Bates
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like we are going to do even better than last season.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Toughest team might be Palm Beach Central but we will get through all obstacles.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Not sure yet.”

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Atlantic Coast edge Darnell Malpress
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We will dominate, we will go to the playoffs and make a run for state.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Our rival Mandarin, it’s always a tough game.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The 5-star offensive tackle at Raines, we struggled against him this past season, I’m looking forward to competing against him this year.”

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Riverside quarterback Jaidan Delaune
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we as a team will do good. We have a lot of key players returning next season, who are putting in the work during the off season.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Raines High School probably will be our biggest competition because they have a really good defense and they are very well coached.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Jaime French from Mandarin High School is probably the toughest competitor we will face. He is the defense's worst nightmare.”

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Sumner offensive tackle Ziyare Addison
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I'm extremely excited about our team's prospects next year. We return some exceptional players like Tyler Williams and Cam White and we recently welcomed a talented quarterback, Joel Morris who transferred to our school.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Honestly, I believe our toughest opponent will be ourselves. If we can maintain focus and play disciplined football, I don't see anyone stopping us.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“At this point, no specific player comes to mind.”

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Sumner defensive tackle Jordan Bellamy
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we will be State Champions, we have the coaches, the players, and everything we need to succeed. It's up to us as a team to finish the job.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel like Armwood will be our toughest game. They have some guys over there like (Roymarr Thomas & Girard Pringle) that can make an impact.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Girard Pringle, he’s a great player overall it’s going to be a game for sure playing against him.”

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Lake Nona offensive lineman Jaden Wilkerson
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I believe we are the best team in the city. I truly think it will be hard to stop us in any fashion. I believe we, Edgewater, go undefeated in the regular season once again.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Jones and Edgewater have always been a battle, and it will be another one this year. Jones has a lot of good players but I feel we got that edge over there.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“N/A.”

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Menendez strong safety Luke Harmon
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like we’re going to have a great season. Everyone is coming in experienced and we have great talent in every position group. Our guys are working hard and we have some major goals for this season.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“St. Augustine will probably be our toughest opponent. They’re a well-coached team and have a lot of great athletes but if we do what we’re supposed to do we can definitely play with them. It’s a rivalry game so that adds some extra juice to it and I know we’re looking forward to playing them.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think the toughest individual player would have to be Carl Jenkins Jr. from St. Augustine. He’s a good receiver, good route runner and has great speed. I’m looking forward to playing against him.”

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Menendez middle linebacker Joseph Soto
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“This following season coming [up] I think we will do good and make the playoffs this year.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel that St. Augustine will probably be our toughest game.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Carl Jenkins is the toughest player we will face all season.”

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Sumner quarterback Layton Kennison
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Next season, especially with the harder schedule, we need to come out swinging next season and I think that is just what we will do facing Jesuit preseason.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think the toughest team on our schedule is going to be Plant. We have been put out by them the last two playoff runs and now we have them in the regular season. It’s definitely personal.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We don’t focus on one player when it comes to game plans or scheming. So no one player stands as a “tough individual”. They are an attribute to a whole team. And all of them have liabilities. That’s what we attack and go after, as anyone would.”

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Spanish River wide receiver Blake Wallace
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel we will only improve.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Probably PBC.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Tony Williams.”

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Hagerty running back Porter Joseph Williams
How do you feel your team will do next season?
“I believe our team has the potential to do well next season. To achieve the success I'm looking for, each player must go all in. We must buy into our coach's culture, put in the extra work, and avoid complacency. If the team collectively does this, I believe we will see great improvement and maximize our potential. For me personally going into my senior year it's important that I set an example for my team.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Competing in class 7a of Florida football, we will see plenty of talented teams. We will prepare week to week and won’t be intimidated by any team.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Again, being in class 7a we will see talented players on a weekly basis. I'm not intimidated by any individual and I expect the rest of the team to see it the same way.”

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Seminole cornerback Jorden Pittman
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Next season I have high expectations for us and believe that we should be state champions.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“As far as who do I think the toughest team is I couldn’t quite tell you as of now because I don’t know what our schedule is currently looking like but we play Jones High School in the kickoff classic which should be a pretty good game.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Yet again I don’t know our full schedule and who those teams consist of but I know they are going to have some good players just like we do so we just have to do our job to the best ability we can.”

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Seminole wide receiver Kenyon Holden
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I have full confidence in our team for the upcoming season. Our players demonstrate unwavering dedication daily, and I believe that with a game-by-game approach, we have the potential to excel and reach our goals. It's Only Us.

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Honestly, I haven't reviewed the schedule yet, but our fiercest rival has been the Sanford Seminoles. However, we're preparing to face any challenge head-on.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Our own players set the standard for toughness, dedication, and skill. There's no individual opponent this season that can match the intensity and talent within our team.”

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Eau Gallie quarterback Joseph Allen
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I recently transferred to Eau Gallie and I feel we have a very good chance to win District and make a run in the playoffs.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“That's a tough one because I feel like we face good teams every week.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I would say 4-star OT player Champ Smith at Vero.”

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Sumner wide receiver Tyler Williams
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We have a lot of key players returning and we will do very good this year.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Lakeland and Armwood will be very good challenges for us.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We will play against a lot of good people not exactly sure who will be the best.”

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Viera wide receiver Zack Pillow
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like my team now [will] make it to states this year. We have a pretty good team.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The toughest team I think is Saint Francis on our schedule.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I don’t really know any of the players like that.”

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Sumner edge Dean Gee Jr.
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Sumner will be great, and I believe we’ll win a state title this year.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Lakeland will be a good challenge for our team but it is definitely a game we can win.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I feel like Jesuit has a good front 5 and it’ll be fun to compete against them to get to the QB.”

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Hagerty wide receiver Jordon Ketron
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We have a tough schedule, but we have a lot of returning players and we're confident in the guys we have.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“It doesn't matter to us who is on the schedule we are coming to compete each week.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Like I said before, no matter the team or player we're coming to compete.”

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Seminole kicker/punter Liam Allen
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I believe we have a really great group of guys this year. We have an amazing coaching staff and so much talent. I think we have the opportunity to do something really special this year. I’m blessed to be a part of the Seminole football culture and family.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I am really excited for our kickoff classic against Jones. It will be a great challenge for us to start off the season against one of the best programs in the area. Two historical central Florida high school football teams competing at Camping World Stadium is going to be awesome. So I’m looking forward to the opportunity and the challenge with my team.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“It’s really hard to single any one player out because of the talent in this area. All I know is the guys that would be the toughest to play against are on my team. So I’m really blessed to get to call them teammates.”

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Port Charlotte quarterback Logan Flaherty
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I have transferred to Port Charlotte high school from Charlotte high school and they are coming off a good season so I think we should be able to follow that up with another strong season with a deep run into playoffs.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I don’t think I could give an overall toughest team but our focus is on teams in our district. Off the top of my head some of the other tough teams would be Venice, FBA and Zephrhills.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Venice’s defensive end Asharri Charles is a good player who may be a difficult task to handle when the time comes.”

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Sumner defensive lineman Makhi Foster
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like we have the talent and the skill to take it all the way to states.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel like our toughest team we’ll be Lakeland.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I don’t think we have to worry about an individual player on any team.”

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Menendez outside linebacker Liam Molloy
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think better than what people will think, but I think everyone needs to be on the same page or else it’ll turn out badly.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Every team we play has their own way of being difficult from the next, we have to worry about now and work as hard as we can to prepare ourselves 6 months from now.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“St. Augustine.”

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West Orange cornerback Donovan Lanier
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel that we will do much better than last season and be more competitive with offseason adjustments.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel that Dr. Phillips will be one of the tougher teams we face. We always have great games down to the wire.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Joshua Guerrier from Ocoee is a great athlete that plays both sides of the ball. We’ve had some good matchups over the last couple of years.”

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Sumner running back Jaheim Hudson
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I’m confident my team will do very well, even with our schedule becoming harder. We work hard, it’s showing.”

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

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Great question, I don’t know the answer.”

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Monarch left tackle Bryan Auguste
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We’re going to states for sure.”

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

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Probably Jabari Brady.”

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Bokey athlete David Parks
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We bring a lot of really talented players back on both sides of the ball that are getting offers from the top schools in the country. On offense Rodney Grant III returns in the backfield, Max Bucannon, Jayshawn Woods and Jadon Blake anchor the line and Kenyon Holden and Frank Hicks are ready to step up at receiver. We added one of the top '26 QBs in the nation in Mike Clayton RBs Khamani Robinson and Amari Major plus Devin Voltaire at receiver. Our offense is loaded and will be ready to put on a show.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“We open up against Jones High School in Camping World Stadium. Two of the best programs in Central Florida going at each other in the kickoff classic will be electric. We travel to Lake Wales and of course Lake Mary is a district game that is always circled on the calendar.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We consistently play against some of the best players in the state week in and week out. But honestly the dudes we line up against in practice every day are the best of the best. Its a blessing to battle with top recruits Ethan Pritchard, Juan Berchal and the younger guys like Rasheem Turner, David Coleman and Jalin Chaplin. They help our offense prepare. If we can move the ball against those guys, we feel like we can play with anybody.”

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The First Academy linebacker Noah Maddox
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“If we work as a team and trust each other the sky's the limit. We have talent all over the field.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“We play one of the toughest schedules in the state. Every game is a challenge and we need to be locked in every week.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Looking forward to playing against a good friend and old Pop Warner teammate of mine Semaj Fleming (Edgewater).”

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Santaluces linebacker Tre Robinson Jr.
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel that my team will do great this year! We have a very strong senior class that are hungry and ready to compete.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel that a team that will be decent competition to us will be palm beach central, but I’m very confident that we will come out and handle business when we play them in week 4.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest individual on our team will probably be 2025 Ath Israel “Izzy” Marion. Izzy is really dynamic, he’s really explosive and makes big plays @ slot and outside WR. This year he’s going to be playing RB, Slot, Outside WR, and DB.”

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Gulf tight end/defensive end Aiden Holewski
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think my team and I will do great next season, we have a lot of football to look forward too and the sky's the limit with these boys.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The team that I feel will be our toughest competitors is Zephyrhills. They always have some GUYS every year.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“From an all-around athletic standpoint, Zephyrhills DJ Picket will probably be the toughest athlete we will face.”

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Lake Mary outside linebacker Luke Prieto
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I believe we are a state championship caliber team and have the pieces to make a run.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Week 1, Cardinal Gibbons.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest individual player that I know of as of now will probably be Tavion Swint (UCF RB commit).”

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Fla Varsity Recruiting Updates

Find out what colleges are recruiting Kyle Horvath, Dennis Murray Jr., Aaron Williams, Trey'On Ellington, and Kael Alexander now!


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Q&A with Sunlake quarterback Kyle Horvath​


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

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have no official offers yet. Recruiters from UConn, FIU, and USF have reached out.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“See above.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have done two game day visits/trips this year. I went to the University of Connecticut and USF.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“I plan on attending multiple camps in Florida and Georgia this year.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was watching the Florida Gators.”


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Q&A with Flagler Palm Coast quarterback Dennis Murray Jr.​


Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I plan to play football in college and possibly run track.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I am currently being recruited by a good number of schools; Marshall, EKU, Iowa, and Navy.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I think as of right now the Navy really is interested in me.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have been to numerous colleges, I’ve been to all of the power 5 schools in Florida, as well as UNC, NC state, and Wake Forest. I’ve also been up to Iowa.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“As of right now I do not have any trips planned.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up has always been the University of Miami.”


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Q&A with Timber Creek quarterback Aaron Williams​


Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I do want to play sports in college. The sport I am striving to play at a division one college level is football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“The colleges that have been recruiting me so far are U Penn, the Ivy League school in Pennsylvania and FIU down in Miami.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“FIU is probably the school that is recruiting the hardest.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have made college trips for game days. I was at UPenn, Duke, Wake Forest, Florida, and FIU.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“At the moment I don’t have any trips scheduled.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was Florida. Both of my parents went to Florida and are huge fans.”


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Q&A with Winter Haven linebacker Trey'On Ellington​


Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I plan to pursue my football journey in college. To be honest the college doesn’t even matter, I want to go where I know I’m going to play.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“No colleges have been recruiting me yet but I’m sure they will after my spring game next year.”

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

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have taken a college trip to FAMU [on a] game day invite.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“In the future I plan to visit more colleges but I’m going to let all that stuff come and control what I can control.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes FSU was my favorite team growing up and still is to this day.”


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Q&A with Miramar quarterback Kael Alexander​


Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I want to play football in college. I have some schools in mind such as Appalachian State, North Carolina, FSU, just to name some. Those are probably my top 3 if I had to choose.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“My recruiting has been slow but I have talked to some of the schools that have come into my school to look at me and my teammates. I have one offer from an NAIA school, Florida Memorial.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Since my recruiting is slow right now, I don’t really have an answer on who’s recruiting me the hardest.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I’ve taken a game day visit to St. Thomas University in Miami to watch them play, and gone on to 7 on 7 tournaments with my team but other than that, I haven’t taken any trips to colleges.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Yes, hopefully during the summer I can take a visit to a school just to get the football atmosphere and the college experience.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes I do, being from South Florida, University of Miami has always been the hometown team. I’ve been a Miami fan since I was young.”


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Fla Varsity High School Football Talk

Find out what some of the top players in the state are saying about football and sports now!


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Q&A with Sunlake quarterback Kyle Horvath
How did the high school football season go overall?
“The season wasn’t what we hoped for. We faced a lot of adversity with a lot of staff changes.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I will be competing in track. I will continue to hit the weight room. Also, I plan on doing some 7 vs 7.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We have a lot of returning players. I believe the team will be successful.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I believe Mitchell High School is consistently good. And they will be the toughest team on our schedule.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Unknown which player will be the toughest next year.”

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Q&A with Flagler Palm Coast quarterback Dennis Murray Jr.
How did the high school football season go overall?
“Our season was an improvement from last year, I feel like we are really starting to build the culture that we have been looking for. We lost a couple of big games but we were always able to bounce back and perform the next week.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“We are working out 5 days a week in football class and on top of that I am running track for my school.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think that we have a lot to prove next year. We know we have a chance to be very good and contend in the playoffs.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think that Mainland will be our toughest competition since they are coming off of their state championship run.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“James Randall.”

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Q&A with Timber Creek quarterback Aaron Williams
How did the high school football season go overall?
“Overall our high school season went ok, definitely some ups and downs during the year. But we played pretty solid. wish I could have a couple plays back, but we have a lot to look forward to next year with a lot of young talent rising in the program.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My plans with sports and workouts are pretty straightforward. I am definitely going to be hitting the weight room harder this year, especially going into my senior year. I am also going to be training nonstop with my QB coach Baylin Trujillo to perfect my technique. I am also currently training to secure good combine stats at the top Adidas all American combine coming up very soon. I am also going to be playing with the 18U You Certified Dawgs 7on7 program this upcoming season.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel pretty confident in our team next year at Timber Creek. We are definitely going to miss some seniors, but we will have a lot of young talent rising up through the program.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The team that will probably be the most competitive on our schedule this upcoming season is most likely going to be Edgewater. They have a lot of talent over at Edgewater this year and will have a good amount next year. This year they had a five-star running back in Texas commit, Cedric Baxter, and the Northwestern commit tight end. On the defensive side of the ball, they had an elite four-star defense and he caused trouble for us this year.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Toughest individual player who will probably face next year is the four-star defensive lineman from Edgewater.”

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Q&A with Winter Haven linebacker Trey'On Ellington
How did the high school football season go overall?
“My high school season went well this year. We came a long way from going 1-9 to 8-4 and winning a playoff game for the first time in a decade. I feel like my overall performance really improved a lot from last year.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I plan to join the track team and focus on gaining speed and getting 215 pounds by spring football. I also plan to have a 3.7 GPA or above next year going into my senior season.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel our team will do great next season as long as we put in more work day in and day out and stay disciplined. I feel like next season we can do better if anything, [and] I know we will.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The team I feel will be the toughest on our schedule is Tampa Catholic if we play them again.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest individual our team will face off against is Carlos Mitchell #2 from Lake Wales, he is [an] athlete and can get the job done on both sides of the field.”

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Q&A with Miramar quarterback Kael Alexander
How did the high school football season go overall?
“We did very well, 10-2 overall, it didn’t end how we wanted it to end but we will be back next year and ready to compete for a state championship.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My plans with sports and workouts are working out every day, running track with my school's track team and throwing with my teammates and trainer.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel very confident in the team we have next year. We will only build off of next year and make another run at a state championship.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“We don’t have our schedule yet for next year but I can only assume who we will play some tough teams. Usually it’s the same tough teams every year so I would say St. Thomas.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Again I don’t know who we will play yet next season, so this one will be determined once the schedule is released.”

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Q&A with Miramar quarterback Kael Alexander

How did the high school football season go overall?
“We did very well, 10-2 overall, it didn’t end how we wanted it to end but we will be back next year and ready to compete for a state championship.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My plans with sports and workouts are working out every day, running track with my school's track team and throwing with my teammates and trainer.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel very confident in the team we have next year. We will only build off of next year and make another run at a state championship.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“We don’t have our schedule yet for next year but I can only assume who we will play some tough teams. Usually it’s the same tough teams every year so I would say St. Thomas.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Again I don’t know who we will play yet next season, so this one will be determined once the schedule is released.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I want to play football in college. I have some schools in mind such as Appalachian State, North Carolina, FSU, just to name some. Those are probably my top 3 if I had to choose.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“My recruiting has been slow but I have talked to some of the schools that have come into my school to look at me and my teammates. I have one offer from an NAIA school, Florida Memorial.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Since my recruiting is slow right now, I don’t really have an answer on who’s recruiting me the hardest.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I’ve taken a game day visit to St. Thomas University in Miami to watch them play, and gone on to 7 on 7 tournaments with my team but other than that, I haven’t taken any trips to colleges.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Yes, hopefully during the summer I can take a visit to a school just to get the football atmosphere and the college experience.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes I do, being from South Florida, University of Miami has always been the hometown team. I’ve been a Miami fan since I was young.”

Q&A with Winter Haven linebacker Trey'On Ellington

How did the high school football season go overall?
“My high school season went well this year. We came a long way from going 1-9 to 8-4 and winning a playoff game for the first time in a decade. I feel like my overall performance really improved a lot from last year.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I plan to join the track team and focus on gaining speed and getting 215 pounds by spring football. I also plan to have a 3.7 GPA or above next year going into my senior season.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel our team will do great next season as long as we put in more work day in and day out and stay disciplined. I feel like next season we can do better if anything, [and] I know we will.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The team I feel will be the toughest on our schedule is Tampa Catholic if we play them again.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest individual our team will face off against is Carlos Mitchell #2 from Lake Wales, he is [an] athlete and can get the job done on both sides of the field.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I plan to pursue my football journey in college. To be honest the college doesn’t even matter, I want to go where I know I’m going to play.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“No colleges have been recruiting me yet but I’m sure they will after my spring game next year.”

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

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have taken a college trip to FAMU [on a] game day invite.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“In the future I plan to visit more colleges but I’m going to let all that stuff come and control what I can control.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes FSU was my favorite team growing up and still is to this day.”

Q&A with Timber Creek quarterback Aaron Williams

How did the high school football season go overall?
“Overall our high school season went ok, definitely some ups and downs during the year. But we played pretty solid. wish I could have a couple plays back, but we have a lot to look forward to next year with a lot of young talent rising in the program.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My plans with sports and workouts are pretty straightforward. I am definitely going to be hitting the weight room harder this year, especially going into my senior year. I am also going to be training nonstop with my QB coach Baylin Trujillo to perfect my technique. I am also currently training to secure good combine stats at the top Adidas all American combine coming up very soon. I am also going to be playing with the 18U You Certified Dawgs 7on7 program this upcoming season.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel pretty confident in our team next year at Timber Creek. We are definitely going to miss some seniors, but we will have a lot of young talent rising up through the program.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The team that will probably be the most competitive on our schedule this upcoming season is most likely going to be Edgewater. They have a lot of talent over at Edgewater this year and will have a good amount next year. This year they had a five-star running back in Texas commit, Cedric Baxter, and the Northwestern commit tight end. On the defensive side of the ball, they had an elite four-star defense and he caused trouble for us this year.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Toughest individual player who will probably face next year is the four-star defensive lineman from Edgewater.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I do want to play sports in college. The sport I am striving to play at a division one college level is football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“The colleges that have been recruiting me so far are U Penn, the Ivy League school in Pennsylvania and FIU down in Miami.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“FIU is probably the school that is recruiting the hardest.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have made college trips for game days. I was at UPenn, Duke, Wake Forest, Florida, and FIU.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“At the moment I don’t have any trips scheduled.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was Florida. Both of my parents went to Florida and are huge fans.”

Q&A with Flagler Palm Coast quarterback Dennis Murray Jr.

How did the high school football season go overall?
“Our season was an improvement from last year, I feel like we are really starting to build the culture that we have been looking for. We lost a couple of big games but we were always able to bounce back and perform the next week.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“We are working out 5 days a week in football class and on top of that I am running track for my school.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think that we have a lot to prove next year. We know we have a chance to be very good and contend in the playoffs.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think that Mainland will be our toughest competition since they are coming off of their state championship run.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“James Randall.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I plan to play football in college and possibly run track.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I am currently being recruited by a good number of schools; Marshall, EKU, Iowa, and Navy.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I think as of right now the Navy really is interested in me.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have been to numerous colleges, I’ve been to all of the power 5 schools in Florida, as well as UNC, NC state, and Wake Forest. I’ve also been up to Iowa.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“As of right now I do not have any trips planned.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up has always been the University of Miami.”
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