How did/is everything going football wise as of late?
“Football season could’ve gone better but I am really looking forward to this 7v7 season.”

What do you feel your team can continue to improve on going forward?
“Starting off stronger next year and getting bigger in the offseason.”

Have you been pleased with your performances?
“First couple games of the year I wasn’t pleased at all but as I began to get confident in myself and my team I feel we really began to play well.”

How do you feel about the play of your team?
“At the start of the year I know we came out flat but once we got our chemistry and started playing together it clicked.”

What are your sporting goals going forward as of now?
“My goal for this offseason is to get bigger, stronger, and faster.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“My goal is to make it to college and play.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I don’t know if any have been heavily recruiting me.”

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

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

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“I was just invited to be a recruit at the Virginia Tech game vs Miami.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“A favorite college of mine growing up was Wisconsin and Oregon. My dad was born and raised in Wisconsin and I root for the teams he is with. And I was an Oregon fan because they have produced many QBs and I loved their uniforms.”

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Q&A with Christ's Church Academy quarterback Harrison Miller​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“My goal is to make it to college and play.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I don’t know if any have been heavily recruiting me.”

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

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

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“I was just invited to be a recruit at the Virginia Tech game vs Miami.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“A favorite college of mine growing up was Wisconsin and Oregon. My dad was born and raised in Wisconsin and I root for the teams he is with. And I was an Oregon fan because they have produced many QBs and I loved their uniforms.”


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Q&A with Oviedo quarterback Jackson LaTour​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I very much want to play college football. My dream school to play at is Florida State University.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“As of right now, I haven’t really talked to any schools or coaches because our season is still going. This is my first year starting on varsity, so I can’t wait to talk to coaches moving forward.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I have gotten some mail from Iowa State, but no further contact from any coaches.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I haven’t officially visited any colleges, but I plan on doing that in the future.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“No sir, not right now.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was Florida State University, but I have grown close to The University of Central Florida because I play football and basketball at Oviedo High School and that is UCFs hometown.”


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Q&A with Navarre quarterback Hunter Pfiester​

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

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“None as of right now.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“No college is recruiting me as of right now.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have done camps but have not toured any college campuses yet.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“I have no plans as of right now.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up is and still is UT, Austin.”


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Q&A with Fivay quarterback David Acosta​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I want to play sports in college, football and I also play baseball so that would be possible as well.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“None have been as of now.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“No schools as of now.”

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

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“Maybe sometime down the line but as of now no.”

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


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Q&A with Zephyrhills quarterback Brendyn Colella​

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

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I don’t have any specific colleges recruiting me right now.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I would be appreciative of any school that wanted to talk to me. I am just focused on controlling the things I can. Leading my team. Trying to get better and getting good grades.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I just got back from FSU and did QB Meg’s camps over the summer at FSU and Kennesaw State.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“Right now I don’t have future plans but will definitely be making some.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Clemson, Oregon and North Carolina were my favorite schools growing up.”


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Q&A with Christ's Church Academy quarterback Harrison Miller
How did/is everything going football wise as of late?
“Football season could’ve gone better but I am really looking forward to this 7v7 season.”

What do you feel your team can continue to improve on going forward?
“Starting off stronger next year and getting bigger in the offseason.”

Have you been pleased with your performances?
“First couple games of the year I wasn’t pleased at all but as I began to get confident in myself and my team I feel we really began to play well.”

How do you feel about the play of your team?
“At the start of the year I know we came out flat but once we got our chemistry and started playing together it clicked.”

What are your sporting goals going forward as of now?
“My goal for this offseason is to get bigger, stronger, and faster.”

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Q&A with Oviedo quarterback Jackson LaTour
How did/is everything going football wise as of late?
“As of right now everything is going great. We are a 10-1 team and we play Jones this Saturday at 10am.”

What do you feel your team can continue to improve on going forward?
“We just need to improve as a whole and make it deeper into the playoffs.”

Have you been pleased with your performances?
“In the beginning of the season I struggled sometimes, but I knew going into the season there would be ups and downs. I am currently at 1856 Yards passing, 24 TDs, 6 INT.”

How do you feel about the play of your team?
“Defense is a big part of our team, and when defense is doing good, it helps out offense and defense and expands the playbook.”

What are your sporting goals going forward as of now?
“My goals for football are to get to the next level. I always want to improve my game any chance I get and I am very coachable. There is still a lot to learn in the future and I can’t wait for what it has in store for me.”

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Q&A with Navarre quarterback Hunter Pfiester
How did/is everything going football wise as of late?
“We recently just finished our season and went 8-3.”

What do you feel your team can continue to improve on going forward?
“I feel like my team could do better with consistency and playing better as a team.”

Have you been pleased with your performances?
“I've definitely improved but there is more that I can improve on.”

How do you feel about the play of your team?
“I feel like our team played really well but there are a few things we need to fix.”

What are your sporting goals going forward as of now?
“My goals are to train as hard as I can and get better at what I need to get better at and finish what I started last year.”

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Q&A with Fivay quarterback David Acosta
How did/is everything going football wise as of late?
“Our season didn’t go as planned, but we’re just going to keep building off of what we started.”

What do you feel your team can continue to improve on going forward?
“I feel we can continue to improve on building connections and working as a unit with each other. We had a couple of new guys come in and I was one of them so just gaining each other’s trust.”

Have you been pleased with your performances?
“No, I haven't been pleased with my performances at all because I know what I’m capable of doing.”

How do you feel about the play of your team?
“I feel we all are way better than what we showed this season, since the season is over now it’s just time to work harder.”

What are your sporting goals going forward as of now?
“My sporting goals going forward are to show what I can actually do, get that connection with my teammates, and just be the best version of me.”

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Q&A with Zephyrhills quarterback Brendyn Colella
How did/is everything going football wise as of late?
“Things have been going great lately. We’re winning as a team and just made the regional round of the playoffs for the first time in school history. Personally I just set the single game passing TD record of 8 in a game for my county.”

What do you feel your team can continue to improve on going forward?
“As a team we can continue to trust our coaches, focus on the details, keep playing for each other and being selfless, and keep being as physical as we can be.”

Have you been pleased with your performances?
“As far as my performances, I always think there are things I can get better at. Training with my HC, position coach and my trainers at the QB Stable, we work on things that can help me help my team. That’s all I want to do.”

How do you feel about the play of your team?
“I love my team. I love their passion. We don’t have a lot of guys but everyone is smart and tough. I am glad they are on my side.”

What are your sporting goals going forward as of now?
“My goals are to win as many games with my team in HS and find the right situation to play college football.”

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How did/is everything going football wise as of late?
“Football is going great, right now our team is gluing together more and more every day.”

What do you feel your team can continue to improve on going forward?
“My team can improve on being more disciplined.”

Have you been pleased with your performances?
“I am pleased with my performance but I know I can do more than what I’m doing.”

How do you feel about the play of your team?
“My team is playing great and we have a lot of confidence going into our playoff game tonight.”

What are your sporting goals going forward as of now?
“Making it to States.”

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

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Ball State and Illinois State.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Both are the same.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I’ve been to USF twice.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“Just enjoy the atmosphere and see if I can see myself playing there one day.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“FSU has always been my favorite college.”

How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“This season has been going good. Proud of how my guys have been able to fight through the adversity we faced.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“It's been a good year but I have seen some things that I need to work on in the off season to be better.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“Well, considering the injuries that our team faced early on. We've had a lot of guys step up and do their job.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“We're a young team so we learn from every game.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“We need to make sure everyone is locked in and executes the game plan to the highest level.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Of course! Football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Rhode Island, Jackson State, Maryland, Mississippi State.”

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

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“I attended Mississippi State this season.”

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

How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“The season so far has been great. I’m surrounded by a young but hungry group of guys that want to improve each and every day. We are now 9-1 on the season having beat top teams such as Venice. We are currently sitting as the #88 high school team in the country. This momentum should help us well in performing at our State Championship game this Sunday vs Tru Prep.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I’m proud of my improvement so far this season as far as understanding the game and picking defenses apart. I understand the ins and outs of the game 10x better since arriving at Clearwater Academy International this spring. I’ve been throwing better and improving on decision making each week. There’s so much to be conquered and I’m up for it.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“I feel like our team has been playing phenomenally on both sides of the ball. We’ve come together as a team as the weeks went on.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“There’s always things to improve on as a team and knowing that is the fun part. Reaching high levels of efficiency and execution is the goal.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“The key for us to be great moving forward is doing our job and doing it to the best of our ability. Playing great complementary football will lead us to memorable victories.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“The goal is to play college football at a division 1 school.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“So far I’ve been receiving interest from Iowa State, North Dakota State, Georgia Southern and Dartmouth.”

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

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

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“I plan on visiting and going to watch college games this off-season for sure.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Growing up in Canada, I never really had a favorite college. Instead I just follow quarterbacks such as Justin Fields, CJ Stroud, Hendon Hooker, etc.”

How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“This season has been a whole lot of up and down moments. A lot of games this year came down to the wire but never truly finished until the end of the season.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“Overall, I am very pleased with how I played this season.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“I feel my team could have played better, all of our losses with the exception of two games had self-inflicted wounds.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“One word: commitment!”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“Staying together on one accord, not being individuals.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, my top sport is football, and if possible I would like to compete in track and field.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Many of the highest academic schools have been recruiting me.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“All of the schools recruiting me are all on me and I really cannot tell.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“Yes.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Not really.”

How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“The season went ok; we lost a lot of games this year by less than a TD. We left it all out there on the field.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I learned a lot as a freshman QB. I think I played well but I do know I can play better. Even though I felt like the game slowed down a bit for me, I feel like the more I learn, the slower it will get.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“We played hard and had some injuries in key positions but we hung in there and played the best we could.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“Personally, I think I can improve my ability to take care of the ball and make better reads. As a team we can jump out to early leads and not play from behind.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“Off season work, hitting the weight room and learning about one another. Offensively the key will be me getting them together and doing more than just football.”

Do you want to play sports in college? Yes. If so, which one?
“I have my dream school Oklahoma, but truth be told I want to go to a college that is the best fit for me academically and my skills as a QB.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have a few interests but no offers.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“None of them yet but I do feel they are coming soon.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Went on college visits and camps last summer to JSU, LSU, Ole Miss, Bama, Auburn, Memphis, Arkansas St, and Miss St., USF and UCF.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“Attended game day trip at University of South Florida.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Oklahoma, ‘Boomer Sooner’.”

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Q&A with Bloomingdale quarterback Dillon Rose-Bailey​

Do you want to play sports in college? Yes. If so, which one?
“I have my dream school Oklahoma, but truth be told I want to go to a college that is the best fit for me academically and my skills as a QB.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have a few interests but no offers.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“None of them yet but I do feel they are coming soon.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Went on college visits and camps last summer to JSU, LSU, Ole Miss, Bama, Auburn, Memphis, Arkansas St, and Miss St., USF and UCF.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“Attended game day trip at University of South Florida.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Oklahoma, ‘Boomer Sooner’.”


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Q&A with Dr. Phillips offensive center Nathan Burke​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, my top sport is football, and if possible I would like to compete in track and field.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Many of the highest academic schools have been recruiting me.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“All of the schools recruiting me are all on me and I really cannot tell.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“Yes.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Not really.”


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Q&A with Clearwater Academy International quarterback Evans Chuba​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“The goal is to play college football at a division 1 school.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“So far I’ve been receiving interest from Iowa State, North Dakota State, Georgia Southern and Dartmouth.”

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

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

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“I plan on visiting and going to watch college games this off-season for sure.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Growing up in Canada, I never really had a favorite college. Instead I just follow quarterbacks such as Justin Fields, CJ Stroud, Hendon Hooker, etc.”


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Q&A with Gaither quarterback Jayce Nixon​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Of course! Football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Rhode Island, Jackson State, Maryland, Mississippi State.”

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

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“I attended Mississippi State this season.”

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


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Q&A with Largo quarterback Jeremy Thomas​

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

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Ball State and Illinois State.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Both are the same.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I’ve been to USF twice.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“Just enjoy the atmosphere and see if I can see myself playing there one day.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“FSU has always been my favorite college.”


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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 Bloomingdale quarterback Dillon Rose-Bailey
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“The season went ok; we lost a lot of games this year by less than a TD. We left it all out there on the field.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I learned a lot as a freshman QB. I think I played well but I do know I can play better. Even though I felt like the game slowed down a bit for me, I feel like the more I learn, the slower it will get.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“We played hard and had some injuries in key positions but we hung in there and played the best we could.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“Personally, I think I can improve my ability to take care of the ball and make better reads. As a team we can jump out to early leads and not play from behind.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“Off season work, hitting the weight room and learning about one another. Offensively the key will be me getting them together and doing more than just football.”

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Q&A with Dr. Phillips offensive center Nathan Burke
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“This season has been a whole lot of up and down moments. A lot of games this year came down to the wire but never truly finished until the end of the season.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“Overall, I am very pleased with how I played this season.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“I feel my team could have played better, all of our losses with the exception of two games had self-inflicted wounds.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“One word: commitment!”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“Staying together on one accord, not being individuals.”

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Q&A with Clearwater Academy International quarterback Evans Chuba
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“The season so far has been great. I’m surrounded by a young but hungry group of guys that want to improve each and every day. We are now 9-1 on the season having beat top teams such as Venice. We are currently sitting as the #88 high school team in the country. This momentum should help us well in performing at our State Championship game this Sunday vs Tru Prep.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I’m proud of my improvement so far this season as far as understanding the game and picking defenses apart. I understand the ins and outs of the game 10x better since arriving at Clearwater Academy International this spring. I’ve been throwing better and improving on decision making each week. There’s so much to be conquered and I’m up for it.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“I feel like our team has been playing phenomenally on both sides of the ball. We’ve come together as a team as the weeks went on.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“There’s always things to improve on as a team and knowing that is the fun part. Reaching high levels of efficiency and execution is the goal.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“The key for us to be great moving forward is doing our job and doing it to the best of our ability. Playing great complementary football will lead us to memorable victories.”

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Q&A with Gaither quarterback Jayce Nixon
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“This season has been going good. Proud of how my guys have been able to fight through the adversity we faced.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“It's been a good year but I have seen some things that I need to work on in the off season to be better.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“Well, considering the injuries that our team faced early on. We've had a lot of guys step up and do their job.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“We're a young team so we learn from every game.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“We need to make sure everyone is locked in and executes the game plan to the highest level.”

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Q&A with Largo quarterback Jeremy Thomas
How did/is everything going football wise as of late?
“Football is going great, right now our team is gluing together more and more every day.”

What do you feel your team can continue to improve on going forward?
“My team can improve on being more disciplined.”

Have you been pleased with your performances?
“I am pleased with my performance but I know I can do more than what I’m doing.”

How do you feel about the play of your team?
“My team is playing great and we have a lot of confidence going into our playoff game tonight.”

What are your sporting goals going forward as of now?
“Making it to States.”

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No I didn’t attend this game but if I was to go to a game last Friday night this was going to be it. Man! What a great game I would have witnessed.

The previous Friday my grandson and I attended the 1st half of Lehigh @ Palmetto. We left at halftime because we were not impressed with either team. Earlier I had picked up my grandson, who lives in Punta Gorda, to take to him home with me to our house in Valrico. We stopped in Palmetto on the way. I kind of wanted to see the game to the end but this happened to be his 9th birthday weekend. My grandson enjoyed the game but he was kind of anxious to get to Valrico with the hopes of opening his birthday present. It paid off for him because it was a PS5. He was ecstatic. I was ecstatic when I was able to successfully hook it up for him. Great night!

Oh, and by the way:

LEHIGH 31 PALMETTO 24

How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“We have had a lot of success this year and we are building off of each other to create a productive culture within our team.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I think that the coaches have gotten me prepared and I have learned a lot the season. I am happy with how I have played but I can always play better.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“We have played great but a team can always get better and we are continuing to do so. This year we got a new coaching staff that is installing a new culture of winning that requires time.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“Everyone needs to learn to be more accountable and we will continue to push through games all the way to the end.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“I feel everyone needs to keep perfecting their craft and bring it all together on Friday.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Football and baseball.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have had some interest but nothing has gotten to a serious point yet.”

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

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have been to several college camps and I like the different experiences I get at these camps. I enjoyed getting to interact with the coaches and view the campus.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“I have not been able to make any trips but I hope to soon.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My older brother played Rugby at Florida State and my family has attended multiple schools including Michigan State and University of Florida so I have followed those colleges since I was young.”

How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“This season has been great. We faced adversity early in the season, but we battled and grew as a team. I believe we have a great opportunity this year towards the end of the season and the playoffs.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I am grateful for my play so far this season. My play is a reflection of all of my teammates, especially my offensive line and wide receivers.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“The team has gotten better and better each week. We started with a couple bumps in the road, but I feel good about how we have played as an entire unit.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“We need to continue to improve running the ball, and we need to play better on special teams.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“Not having mental mistakes will take us very far, and I need to continue taking care of the football and limiting turnovers.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I look forward to playing football at a university.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“USF, Toledo, and FAMU have all offered. I am being recruited also by Stanford, NC State, Ole Miss, Georgia Tech, App State, Georgia State, Akron, as well as most ivy league schools showing a lot of interest.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I have enjoyed talking to Stanford OC Coach Pritchard regularly. I am appreciative of all the schools that contact me weekly.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have visited Stanford, Ole Miss, Georgia, Auburn, UCF, Florida, Georgia Tech, NC State, FSU, USF, Pitt, Kentucky, as well as Harvard and Yale.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“In order to stay focused on my season goals I am not going to make any game day visits.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I always loved the University of Florida, but I have opened my horizons and my recruitment hasn’t factored that in very much.”

How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“We’ve had a great season so far. Like most teams, we’re battling some injuries in some key positions but that hasn’t affected us too much. Other players have stepped up and filled the gaps where needed and we’re finding ways to keep winning.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“Yes, I worked really hard in the off season to be ready to take varsity this year and it payed off. The coaches believed in me and I give them and the team everything I’ve got every week.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“The team has played amazing! Every week we keep getting better and better. Everyone on the field understands their role and gets the job done. These guys have become family to me and I can’t imagine being anywhere else.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“These guys play with a lot of heart and play like their lives depend on it. I can’t say there’s one thing that would make us better but each of us has to identify what our own weaknesses are individually and work hard to overcome that. If we each do that and then come together as a team, we will be unstoppable.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“Practice like you play and it will show in the game. That’s what we do as a team. If we’re down, we just keep fighting and never quit until it’s over. If we keep doing that, we will continue to be successful through the season.”

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?
“None that I know of right now, but at the last USF camp they showed interest.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I’m just a sophomore, first year on varsity, so I don’t know yet.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Not yet but after the season I plan on doing some.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“As a sophomore I haven’t been invited yet but I am looking forward to doing them in the future.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“University of Florida. I have always been a Gators fan, and my sister goes there right now.”

How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“I feel like the football season has been going good so far, [we] still have a couple games left.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I feel like this season I have played pretty good but never satisfied. always can improve on my performance.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“Our team has played well but nowhere [close] to our potential. I think we are going to shock a lot of people.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“I feel like our team can improve on our attitude, when we get mad we get out of the game.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“[The] key to our team going forward is to follow the game plan. If we stick to our game plan I think we will play great.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“N/A.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“No colleges have recruited me yet, hopefully soon.”

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

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

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“No game day trips yet either.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up [has been] Penn State.”

How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“Good.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“Yes, I am pleased but I think it could be better.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“I feel like we are playing well but we could also do better.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“I think we could improve scoring on the goal line.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“The key to our team being successful going forward is clicking more on the offensive side of the ball to put more points on the board to win games.”

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?
“No colleges are looking at me yet.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“No colleges yet.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes, one to FSU.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“No.”

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

Find out what colleges are recruiting Xavier Tucker, Riley Blevens, Michael Ryan, Trey Hedden, and John Kostuch now!


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Q&A with Olympia wide receiver Xavier Tucker​

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?
“No colleges are looking at me yet.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“No colleges yet.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes, one to FSU.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“No.”

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


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Q&A with Hudson quarterback Riley Blevens​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“N/A.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“No colleges have recruited me yet, hopefully soon.”

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

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

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“No game day trips yet either.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up [has been] Penn State.”


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Q&A with Durant quarterback Michael Ryan​

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?
“None that I know of right now, but at the last USF camp they showed interest.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I’m just a sophomore, first year on varsity, so I don’t know yet.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Not yet but after the season I plan on doing some.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“As a sophomore I haven’t been invited yet but I am looking forward to doing them in the future.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“University of Florida. I have always been a Gators fan, and my sister goes there right now.”


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Q&A with Tampa Catholic quarterback Trey Hedden​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I look forward to playing football at a university.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“USF, Toledo, and FAMU have all offered. I am being recruited also by Stanford, NC State, Ole Miss, Georgia Tech, App State, Georgia State, Akron, as well as most ivy league schools showing a lot of interest.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I have enjoyed talking to Stanford OC Coach Pritchard regularly. I am appreciative of all the schools that contact me weekly.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have visited Stanford, Ole Miss, Georgia, Auburn, UCF, Florida, Georgia Tech, NC State, FSU, USF, Pitt, Kentucky, as well as Harvard and Yale.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“In order to stay focused on my season goals I am not going to make any game day visits.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I always loved the University of Florida, but I have opened my horizons and my recruitment hasn’t factored that in very much.”


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Q&A with Ridge Community quarterback John Kostuch​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Football and baseball.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have had some interest but nothing has gotten to a serious point yet.”

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

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have been to several college camps and I like the different experiences I get at these camps. I enjoyed getting to interact with the coaches and view the campus.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“I have not been able to make any trips but I hope to soon.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My older brother played Rugby at Florida State and my family has attended multiple schools including Michigan State and University of Florida so I have followed those colleges since I was young.”


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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 Olympia wide receiver Xavier Tucker
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“Good.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“Yes, I am pleased but I think it could be better.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“I feel like we are playing well but we could also do better.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“I think we could improve scoring on the goal line.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“The key to our team being successful going forward is clicking more on the offensive side of the ball to put more points on the board to win games.”

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Q&A with Hudson quarterback Riley Blevens
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“I feel like the football season has been going good so far, [we] still have a couple games left.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I feel like this season I have played pretty good but never satisfied. always can improve on my performance.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“Our team has played well but nowhere [close] to our potential. I think we are going to shock a lot of people.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“I feel like our team can improve on our attitude, when we get mad we get out of the game.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“[The] key to our team going forward is to follow the game plan. If we stick to our game plan I think we will play great.”

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Q&A with Durant quarterback Michael Ryan
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“We’ve had a great season so far. Like most teams, we’re battling some injuries in some key positions but that hasn’t affected us too much. Other players have stepped up and filled the gaps where needed and we’re finding ways to keep winning.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“Yes, I worked really hard in the off season to be ready to take varsity this year and it payed off. The coaches believed in me and I give them and the team everything I’ve got every week.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“The team has played amazing! Every week we keep getting better and better. Everyone on the field understands their role and gets the job done. These guys have become family to me and I can’t imagine being anywhere else.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“These guys play with a lot of heart and play like their lives depend on it. I can’t say there’s one thing that would make us better but each of us has to identify what our own weaknesses are individually and work hard to overcome that. If we each do that and then come together as a team, we will be unstoppable.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“Practice like you play and it will show in the game. That’s what we do as a team. If we’re down, we just keep fighting and never quit until it’s over. If we keep doing that, we will continue to be successful through the season.”

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Q&A with Tampa Catholic quarterback Trey Hedden
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“This season has been great. We faced adversity early in the season, but we battled and grew as a team. I believe we have a great opportunity this year towards the end of the season and the playoffs.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I am grateful for my play so far this season. My play is a reflection of all of my teammates, especially my offensive line and wide receivers.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“The team has gotten better and better each week. We started with a couple bumps in the road, but I feel good about how we have played as an entire unit.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“We need to continue to improve running the ball, and we need to play better on special teams.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“Not having mental mistakes will take us very far, and I need to continue taking care of the football and limiting turnovers.”

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Q&A with Ridge Community quarterback John Kostuch
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“We have had a lot of success this year and we are building off of each other to create a productive culture within our team.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I think that the coaches have gotten me prepared and I have learned a lot the season. I am happy with how I have played but I can always play better.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“We have played great but a team can always get better and we are continuing to do so. This year we got a new coaching staff that is installing a new culture of winning that requires time.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“Everyone needs to learn to be more accountable and we will continue to push through games all the way to the end.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“I feel everyone needs to keep perfecting their craft and bring it all together on Friday.”

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This might be an interesting game, Pirates play pretty consisten ball, beat two six win teams. Ft Myers lost to two six win teams. I think you'd have to favor PC in this one and their DL will be a big factor.

Nov 11REGIONAL QUARTERFINAL

• @ MANDARIN
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• @ LAKE MARY
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• @ WINTER PARK
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• @ WEST ORANGE
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• @ DURANT
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@ PALM BEACH CENTRAL (WELLINGTON)

• G911/11 @ 6:30p
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• @ SANTALUCES
  G1011/14 @ 6:30p
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• @ MONARCH
  G1111/14 @ 7p
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• @ PALM BEACH GARDENS
  G1211/11 @ 6:30p
  • 3Palm Beach Gardens
  • 6Wellington
• @ COLUMBUS
  G1311/11 @ 7:30p
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  • 8Miami
• @ MIAMI PALMETTO
  PLAYED AT TROPICAL PARK
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    5West Broward
• @ WESTERN
  G1511/10 @ 7:30p
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• @ DORAL ACADEMY
  G1611/11 @ 7:30p
  • 3Doral Academy
  • 6Somerset Academy

Another beautiful Friday night at Sam Siranni Stadium in Fort Myers for the inaugural Edison Corridor Showdown with the Dunbar Tigers @ Fort Myers Green Wave. Of course, this is a historic rivalry with the schools separated by only 3 miles. The Fort Myers Parks and Recreation Department has given it the new name complete with a trophy going to the winner. Also, the game winner would earn the 3S District 15 championship.

I was joined by the one and only Wavebb. He is a beloved figure at Fort Myers High but I won’t embarrass him any further.

The Dunbar Tigers used up one of their 9 lives in this game. Their chance of victory was on life support in the 4th quarter. The Fort Myers Green Wave had a 21-7 lead. Dunbar’s offense was going nowhere except backwards until the Green Wave committed a very untimely unsportsmanlike penalty. From there Dunbar took hold of the momentum to score 2 TD’s. The PAT failed for the first of the 2 TD’s so the Tigers had to go for two with the game clock on 0:00. They were successful sending the game into OT where they prevailed. It was high drama.

Now it must be said. Dunbar scored a TD on their first drive of the game. After that FM controlled the game until that unsportsmanlike penalty in the 4th quarter that was mentioned earlier. I don’t know the final penalty statistics but it would not surprise me to find out FM had 2-3 times more penalties than Dunbar. The Green Wave had this game in their hands. Give the Tigers credit for taking advantage of the gifts that were given to them.

Brand new TRIVIA QUESTION:

What do you think is on the top part of the brand new Edison Corridor Showdown Trophy?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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