A look at how Broward teams might stack up in the new districts for the 2024 season
St. Thomas Aquinas and Chaminade extended their respective state championship streaks last season. But they are hardly the only Broward County teams that will have a chance to win a title this coming season as several others like American Heritage, Western, Monarch and Cardinal Gibbons are among the favorites in their respective classifications. Here’s a district-by-district breakdown of where each team is now following the FHSAA’s expansion back to eight classes and the Miami Herald’s predicted order of finish.
DISTRICT 14-7A
1. BOCA RATON
Coach: Alex Savakinas
Last year: 7-5 (Region 3-4M semifinalist)
Key players: WR Jack Mcauliffe, LB Brady Costolo
2. BOCA RATON SPANISH RIVER
Coach: Ian Headley
Last year: 7-4 (Region 3-4M quarterfinalist)
Key players: WR/S Blake Wallace, LB/S Cole Cooper
3. STONEMAN DOUGLAS
Coach: Keith Hindsley
Last year: 4-7 (Region 3-4M quarterfinalist)
Key players: RB Xavier Velez, Sr.; WR Ethan Senko, Sr.; WR/S Trey Francis, Sr.; OL/DL Alexander Baldwin, Sr.; DE/LB James Ross, Sr.
4. CORAL GLADES
Coach: Rocco Casullo
Last year: 1-9
Key players: RB Adrian Leiva, Jr.; WR/S AJ Casseus, Jr.; C Tyler Gordon, Sr.; CB Kourageous Thompson, Jr.
DISTRICT 15-7A
1. WESTERN
Coach: Adam Ratkevich
Last year: 9-4 (Region 4-4M finalist)
Key players: QB Sebastian Circo, Sr.; T/G Daniel Davis, Sr.; DL Jacob Joseph, Sr.; LB Martin Rhyne, Sr.; LB/S Julian Mendez, Sr.
2. HIALEAH GOLEMAN
Coach: Ariel Cribeiro
Last year: 5-6 (Region 4-4M quarterfinalist)
Key players: S Darryl Bell III, Jr.; QB Kingston Rust, So.; S-WR Christian Rust, So.; RB Kywan Taylor, Jr.; DE Trevor Darling, Sr.
3. CYPRESS BAY
Coach: Bret Hood
Last year: 8-3 (Region 4-4M quarterfinalist)
Key players: QB Jake Balanovich, Sr.; WR Eain Hersh, Sr.; WR Santi Paz, Sr.; T/DE Ben Gula, Sr.; LB Alexander Palmer, Sr.
4. TARAVELLA
Coach: Clyde Parry
Last year: 1-9
Key players: RB Ja’Michael Barnes, Jr.; WR/DB Miles Green, Sr.; WR/DB Nyheem Roberson, Jr.; WR/S Jaheim Olivieri, Jr.; WR/S Omario Thomas, Sr.
DISTRICT 13-6A
1. MONARCH
Coach: Calvin Davis
Last year: 11-3 (Class 4M semifinalist)
Key players: WR Samari Reed, Sr.; WR Jaboree Riggins, Jr.; WR/DB Antwaun Parham, Sr.; T/DT Bryan Auguste, Sr.; DE/LB Romando Johnson, Sr.
2. PIPER
Coach: Quentin Short
Last year: 6-5 (Region 3-3M quarterfinalist)
Key players: QB/WR Cristian Mata, Sr.; WR Jordan London, Sr.; T/DL Jahmar Midi, Sr.; C Jackson Zajkowski, Sr.; CB Latron Hickson, Sr.
3. FORT LAUDERDALE
Coach: Richard Dunbar
Last year: 2-7
Key players: LB/P Dryan Jean, Sr.; S Vila Jozama, Sr.; S CJ Witherspoon, Sr.
4. CORAL SPRINGS
Coach: Anthony Wallace
Last year: 5-5
Key players: WR Marcos Gonzalez, OL Ivan Becker, Jr.; LB Tyson Vixamar
DISTRICT 14-6A
1. SOUTH BROWARD
Coach: Charles McCrea
Last year: 8-3 (Region 4-3M quarterfinalist)
Key players: QB Tyler Baragana, Sr.; RB/WR Jayden Johnson, So.; TE/DE Sean Burke, Sr.; ATH Donovan Adras, Jr.
2. NOVA
Coach: Tyrus McCloud
Last year: 4-6
Key players: DL Jayden Jackson, Jr.; ATH Branden Natson, Sr.
3. SOUTH PLANTATION
Coach: Colby Erskin
Last year: 4-6
Key players: QB Sakib Muhammad, Sr.; CB Demaree Petitblanc, Sr.; DB Tyler Seraphin, Sr.
4. COOPER CITY
Coach: Art Taylor
Last year: 2-8
Key players: G/DE Brady Hicks, LB Matteo Mazzola
DISTRICT 15-6A
1. WEST BROWARD
Coach: Brian McCartney
Last year: 7-4 (Region 4-4M quarterfinalist)
Key players: RB Elijah DeWoskin, Sr.; WR Joshua Moore, Sr.; OL Bryan Granger Jr., CB Shmar Akande, Jr.; S Kelvin Reyes, Sr.
2. FLANAGAN
Coach: Benjamin Rolle
Last year: 4-5-1
Key players: QB Logan Pelliccio, So.; WR Santana Carlos, Jr.; DB Jonathan Carter, Sr.; C-G Norberto Ceballos, Sr.; DL Travis McGill, Jr.
3. MIAMI DR. KROP
Coach: Vernon Wilder III
Last year: 4-6
4. MIAMI BEACH
Coach: Wilkie Perez
Last year: 0-10
DISTRICT 14-5A
1. DELRAY BEACH ATLANTIC
Coach: Jamelle Murray
Last year: 9-2 (Region 3-3M quarterfinalist)
Key players: RB Deandre Desinor, Sr.; WR/DB Teddy Hoffman, Sr.
2. COCONUT CREEK
Coach: Johnnie Sloan
Last year: 10-3 (Region 3-3M finalist)
Key players: QB Devin Gonzalez, Sr.; RB Jordan Thompson, Jr.; WR Jahar Brown, Sr.; DL Nimari Brantley, Sr.
3. BLANCHE ELY
Coach: Terrence McFadden
Last year: 9-3 (made Region 3-3M semifinals)
Key players: WR Michael Warren II, Sr; WR/CB Elijah Gonzales, Jr.; WR/CB Gary Hadley Jr., Jr.; WR/S Richard Hollis, Sr.
4. DEERFIELD BEACH
Coach: Cam Thomas
Last year: 2-8
Key players: QB Jaxson Jewell, Sr.; T/DT Jason A. Edwards, Sr.; DL Enoc Jean, Sr.
DISTRICT 15-5A
1. ST. THOMAS AQUINAS
Coach: Roger Harriott
Last year: 14-1 (won Class 3M championship)
Key players: RB Cedric Wyche, Sr.; T Caleb Harris, Sr.; DE/LB Trevor Sommers, Sr.; LB Travares Daniels II, Sr.; DB Tavius Horne, Sr.
2. McARTHUR
Coach: Alex Baron
Last year: 5-5-1 (Region 4-3A quarterfinalist)
Key players: RB Marquis Wright, Sr.; WR/DB Damarius Higgs, Jr.; T Troy Smith, So.; LB Dave Williams, Sr.
3. HOLLYWOOD HILLS
Coach: Brandon Graham
Last year: 5-5
Key players: QB Chase Beaton, Sr.; RB/WR Aamari Isaac, Sr.; DB Ralph Pough, Sr.
4. BOYD ANDERSON
Coach: Kevin Claxton Jr.
Last year: 1-9
Key players: QB Arron Power, Jr.; WR Deshawn Blair, Jr.; OL Dametrius Hixson, Jr.; DL Kedvenson Clement, Sr.
DISTRICT 16-5A
1. MIRAMAR
Coach: A.J. Scott
Last year: 8-5 (Region 4-3M finalist)
Key players: QB Jayvin Smart, Jr.; WR Nehemiah Pittman, Sr.; DT Andre Blutcher, Sr.; LB Samuel A. Griffin, Sr.; DB Jeffrey Fye, Sr.
2. EVERGLADES
Coach: Rodney Rumph Sr.
Last year: 6-4
Key players: RB/LB Dan Robinson, Jr.; WR Malachi Eaford, Sr.; WR Duane Manor Jr., Jr.; DE Jadarien Canton Jr., Sr.
3. NORTH MIAMI
Coach: Gerald Cox
Last year: 4-6
Key players: WE-DB Antwan Moore, Sr.; LB Lewenski Ydore, Sr.; DB Lorenzo Burse, Sr.; WR Lonzo Burse, Sr. WR Cameron Canon, Jr.
4. PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER
Coach: Keidran Willis
Last year: 6-4
Key players: QB Jayden Gonzalez, Sr.; RB/DB Keidran Willis Jr., Jr.; WR Dylan Echeverria, Jr.
5. MATER ACADEMY
Coach: Frank Morales
Last year: 3-6
DISTRICT 14-4A
1. DILLARD
Coach: Demitris Mincey
Last year: 5-6 (Region 3-3M quarterfinalist)
Key players: WR Andreus Madison, Sr.; T Josiah Colak, Sr.; LB Quyis Daley, Jr.; LB/S Demitris Mincey Jr., Jr.; DB Javier Frazier, Sr.
2. BOYNTON BEACH
Coach: Clifford Fruge
Last year: 2-8
Key players: RB/S Andrew Ulysse, Jr.; DE Jvon Hatcher, Jr.
3. RIVIERA BEACH SUNCOAST
Coach: Timotheus Granger
Last year: 1-9
4. DR. JOAQUIN GARCIA
Coach: Brandon Walker
Last year: 1-9
5. NORTHEAST
Coach: Neil Nelson
Last year: 1-9
Key players: RB/WR Adonis Clarke, Sr.; RB/WR Christian Tukes, RB/LB Breshaun Bradford, Sr.; WR/DB Joseph Lopez, Sr.
DISTRICT 15-4A
1. AMERICAN HERITAGE
Coach: Mike Smith
Last year: 10-2 (Class 2M semifinalist)
Key players: QB Dia Bell, Jr.; RB Byron Louis, Sr.; WR Brandon Bennett, Jr.; DL Omarian Abraham, Sr.; CB Gregory Xavier Thomas, Sr.
2. MIAMI NORLAND
Coach: Daryle Heidelburg
Last year: 14-1 (Class 2M runner-up)
Key players: QB Ennio Yapoor, Sr.; DL Adrian Farrow, Sr.; ATH Darryll Desir, Sr.; ATH Mandrell Desir, Sr.
3. PLANTATION
Coach: Darrell Strong
Last year: 6-5 (Region 3-3M quarterfinalist)
Key players: QB Jayden Chico, Jr.; WR Andre Barrington, Sr.; OL Moses Jenkins, Sr.; LB Ashton Jackson, Sr; LB/S Jace Williams, Sr.
4. ARCHBISHOP MCCARTHY
Coach: Dino Mangiero
Last year: 9-0
Key players: QB Robert Kerns, Jr.; RB Damien Grant, So.; OL Ja’corey Stephens, So.; DE Ji’koi Highsmith, So.
DISTRICT 15-3A
1. MIAMI CENTRAL
Coach: Jube Joseph
Last year: 8-4 (Region 4-2M finalist)
Key players: LB Ezekiel Marcelin, Sr.; QB Bekkem Kritza, Sr.; RB Jayden Ford, Jr.; DL Randy Adrika, Sr.; WR Khaleal Sterling, Sr.
2. SOMERSET ACADEMY
Coach: Derrick Baker
Last year: 0-8-1
Key players: RB/CB Kaj Baker, Jr.; DL Raidel Ojeda, Sr.
3. STRANAHAN
Coach: Jacky Candy
Last year: 5-6 (Region 3-2M quarterfinalist)
Key players: DT Elijah Buck, Sr.; LB Terrynce Ellis Jr., Sr.
4. POMPANO BEACH
Coach: Raya McCray
Last year: 1-9
Key players: QB/S Ronnie Knote, Sr.; S Kyle Xavier, Sr.; K/P Jake Rosoff, Sr.
DISTRICT 12-2A
1. CALVARY CHRISTIAN
Coach: Kirk Hoza
Last year: 8-4 (made Region 3-2M semifinalist)
Key players: QB Camden Hartzell, Sr.; LB Josh Hallas, So.
2. NORTH BROWARD PREP
Coach: Rex Nottage
Last year: 5-6 (Region 3-2M quarterfinalist)
Key players: RB/S Anthony Mestre, Sr.; T/DT Alex Pavon, Sr.; WR-DE Xavier Cocking, Sr.; LB Ethan Phillips, Jr.; WR-S Peter McLaughlin, Jr.
DISTRICT 13-2A
1. CARDINAL GIBBONS
Coach: Matt DuBuc
Last year: 9-4 (Region 3-2M finalist)
Key players: WR Brian Williams, Sr.; CB Jamarcus Pierre, Sr.; S Jonathan Rousseau, Sr.; K/P Brent Fardette, Sr.
2. HALLANDALE
Coach: Joshua Bush
Last year: 1-8
Key players: RB/LB Zachary Alexis, Sr.; OL Jordan Jackson, Sr.; CB Jeremy Watson, Sr.; ATH Xavier Pratt, Sr.
DISTRICT 13-1A
1. BOCA RATON SAINT ANDREWS
Coach: Jimmy Robertson
Last year: 9-3 (Region 3-2M quarterfinalist)
Key players: WR Dylan Faison, Jr.; G/DT Christ Charles, Jr.
2. SOMERSET ACADEMY KEY
Coach: Patrick Byndloss
Last year: 5-5
Key players: RB/WR Tracey Trampellini, Sr.; WR Shavar Lambkin, Sr.
3. SOMERSET PREP
Coach: Terrance Covin II
Last year: 5-5
4. BOCA RATON ST. JOHN PAUL II
Coach: Kelcey Brooks Sr.
Last year: 1-9
Key players: WR/CB Cristofer Bennardo, Sr.; LB Sebastian Rosado, So.
DISTRICT 14-1A
1. CHAMINADE-MADONNA
Coach: Dameon Jones
Last year: 14-0 (won 1M championship)
Key players: RB Jaquari Lewis, Sr.; WR Koby Howard, Sr.; WR Kyle Washington, Sr.; DL Donta Simpson, Sr.; CB Chris Ewald, Sr.
2. MIAMI EDISON
Coach: Luther Campbell
Last year: 6-5 (Region 4-2M quarterfinalist)
Key players: RB Sterling Joseph, Sr.; CB Jett White, Sr.; ATH Jaylen Moore, Sr.
3. AVANT GARDE
Coach: Taliaferro Adams Jr.
Last year: 5-6 (Region 3-1M semifinalist)
Key players: RB/S Jaylen Kimpson, Sr.; ATH Kendrick Smith, Jr.
INDEPENDENTS
CORAL SPRINGS CHARTER
Coach: Christopher Haire
Last year: 4-6
Key players: TE/LB Chris LoTruglio, Sr.; C/DT Ahston Abell, Sr.; DB Michael Chin, Sr.
NSU UNIVERSITY SCHOOL
Coach: Michael Norman
Last year: 9-1
Key players: WR Carlos Avila-Lopez, So.; WR/CB Karl Monroe, So.
PINE CREST
Coach: Timothy Hibbs
Last year: 2-8
Key players: WR/CB Tommy Khouri, Jr.; ATH Nicholas Snyder, Sr.
WESTMINSTER ACADEMY
Coach: Ehren Wallhoff
Last year: 9-2
Key players: RB/LB Marcus Baker, Sr.; RB/LB Harrison Gant, Sr.