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 Spanish River middle linebacker Dominick Pacheco-Bates
How did the high school football season go overall?
“It went very well. We finished the season 7-4 and made the playoffs for the first time in 23 years.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My plan is to recover and get stronger.”
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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Q&A with Atlantic Coast edge Darnell Malpress
How did the high school football season go overall?
“We had an alright season but compared to last year it’s an improvement, and a step in the right direction.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I plan on doing track, and I have d-line training every Sunday and I’m also playing 7on7.”
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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Q&A with Riverside quarterback Jaidan Delaune
How did the high school football season go overall?
“Overall my season didn’t go as I expected but I did have a solid freshman season.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“To work on my pocket presence and to study the game more so I can make better decisions as a QB.”
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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Q&A with Sumner offensive tackle Ziyare Addison
How did the high school football season go overall?
“My junior year was lit! I didn't allow a single sack all season and served as our team captain. Additionally, I earned a spot on the All-Region Team. As a team, we finished with an impressive 11-2 record and had a legitimate shot at the state championship. Unfortunately, we had some key injuries that played a role in the outcome. Despite that, it was a truly great season overall.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I just finished a successful wrestling season where I went 8-2. Now, I'm gearing up for the track season while also competing with the California Power travel team.”
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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Q&A with Sumner defensive tackle Jordan Bellamy
How did the high school football season go overall?
“It went great! Finished 12-2 and went to the 3rd round of the playoffs. Overall great season.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“As of now working out with the team and doing speed work with my Coach at the gym. Also doing some technique work with some of my teammates after practice and on the weekend.”
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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Q&A with Spanish River middle linebacker Dominick Pacheco-Bates
How did the high school football season go overall?
“It went very well. We finished the season 7-4 and made the playoffs for the first time in 23 years.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My plan is to recover and get stronger.”
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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Q&A with Atlantic Coast edge Darnell Malpress
How did the high school football season go overall?
“We had an alright season but compared to last year it’s an improvement, and a step in the right direction.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I plan on doing track, and I have d-line training every Sunday and I’m also playing 7on7.”
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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Q&A with Riverside quarterback Jaidan Delaune
How did the high school football season go overall?
“Overall my season didn’t go as I expected but I did have a solid freshman season.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“To work on my pocket presence and to study the game more so I can make better decisions as a QB.”
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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Q&A with Sumner offensive tackle Ziyare Addison
How did the high school football season go overall?
“My junior year was lit! I didn't allow a single sack all season and served as our team captain. Additionally, I earned a spot on the All-Region Team. As a team, we finished with an impressive 11-2 record and had a legitimate shot at the state championship. Unfortunately, we had some key injuries that played a role in the outcome. Despite that, it was a truly great season overall.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I just finished a successful wrestling season where I went 8-2. Now, I'm gearing up for the track season while also competing with the California Power travel team.”
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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Q&A with Sumner defensive tackle Jordan Bellamy
How did the high school football season go overall?
“It went great! Finished 12-2 and went to the 3rd round of the playoffs. Overall great season.”
What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“As of now working out with the team and doing speed work with my Coach at the gym. Also doing some technique work with some of my teammates after practice and on the weekend.”
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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