Broward high school football team and district outlooks
DISTRICT 11-8A
1. Deerfield Beach (coach Jevon Glenn, 1st year). Last year: 4-6. Top players: WR Cavin Ridley, 6-2, 195, Sr.; WR Jerry Jeudy, 6-1, 180, Jr.; DB Aaron Robinson, Sr.; DB James Pierre, 6-2, 180, Sr.; QB Teddrick Moffett, 5-11, 170, Sr.
2. Douglas (coach Willis May Jr., 3rd year, 12-8). Last year: 5-5. Top players: RB Damani Phillips, 5-10, 185, Sr.; OL Corey Gaynor, 6-3, 270, Jr.; LB Lance Moise, 5-11, 185, Sr.; LB Daniel Crescitelli, 6-0, 193, Jr.; OL Joe Durante, 6-1, 235, Sr.
3. Coral Springs (coach Vincent Zaccardi, 1st year). Last year: 7-4 (Regional quarterfinalist). Top players: FS Kimarley Carby, 5-11, 160, Sr.; ATH Shawn Greene, 5-11, 170, Sr.; ATH Michael Floyd, 5-11, 180, Sr.; OL-DE Reggie Dolce, 6-2, 275, Sr.; DL Jake Lassiter, 6-2, 240, Sr.
4. Taravella (coach Dan Marguriet, 7th year at TAR, 38-34). Last year: 4-6. Top players: OL Hunter Livingston, 6-3, 290, Sr.; TE Ken Hiteman, 6-4, 220, Sr.
5. Piper (coach David Coleman, 1st year). Last year: 4-6. Top players: DE Nikolos Madoule, 6-4, 220, Sr.; OL-DL Javon Somaza, 5-10, 245, Sr.; WR Keeno Walker, 5-8, 170, Sr.; SS-FS Tavares Ward, 5-11, 180, Sr.
6. Monarch (coach Willie Dodaro, 1st year). Last year: 9-2 (Regional semifinalist). Top players: DE Bre’shaud Pickett, 6-3, 190, Sr.; DB-WR Isiah Mcintyre, 5-11, 160, Sr.; QB Karinzo Ward, Jr.; WR Corey Dunn; RB-DB Xavious Thomas, Sr.
DISTRICT 12-8A
1. Flanagan (coach Devin Bush, 3rd year, 22-3). Last year: 13-1 (State semifinalist). Top players: LB Devin Bush Jr., 5-11, 220, Sr.; DB Devin Gil, 6-0, 205, Sr.; QB Kato Nelson, 6-1, 195, Sr.; DB Stanford Samuels, 6-2, 170, Jr.; DB Josh Metellus, 6-0, 187, Sr.; WR Jahcour Pearson, 5-9, 175, Sr.
2. Miramar (coach Pierre Senatus, 1st year). Last year: 7-3 (Regional quarterfinalist). Top players: DL Terrell Lucas, 6-3, 230, Sr.; CB Shemar Jean-Charles, 5-11, 170, Sr.; OL Charles Obinna Nwanko, 6-3, 280, Sr.; LB Deshondre Pitts, 5-10, 215, Sr.; WR Kyle Anthony, 6-3, 180, Sr.
3. Plantation (coach Steve Davis, 11th year, 113-60). Last year: 8-4 (Regional semifinalist). Top players: DL Tyrik Jones, 6-2, 220, Sr.; LB-DL Deland Rock-Johnson, 6-1, 190, Sr.; DL Robert Hawkins, 6-5, 250, Jr.; QB Archie Banton, 6-2, 185, Sr.; RB Jordan Johnson, 5-10, 200, So.
4. Cypress Bay (coach Mark Guandolo, 9th year at CB, 62-24; 256-78 overall). Last year: 7-3. Top players: QB-WR-FS Andrew Parchment, 6-2, 186, Sr.; CB-RB Darrell Malone, 5-11, 170, Sr.; LB Robert Pitter, 5-9, 192, Sr.; CB Isaiah Sampson, 5-9, 175, Sr.; DE Jacob Lichtenstein, 6-5, 235, Jr.
5. South Plantation (coach Nick Dellaria, 1st year). Last year: 4-5. Top players: WR-RB Anthony Julmisse, 6-0, 180, Sr.; WR Johnny Huntley, 6-3, 200, Sr.; DE Matt Hansen, 6-3, 235, Jr.; DT Kevin Oliver, 6-3, 235, Jr.; WR-CB James Aiken, 6-2, 185, Sr.
6. Everglades (coach Art Taylor, 3rd year, Everglades, 62-42 overall). Last year: 4-6. Top players: OL Keenan Forbes, 6-3, 270, Sr.; RB Jaykus Johnson, 5-10, 185, So.; QB Javari Alvin, 6-0, 185, Sr.; LB Devon Daniels, Sr.; SS Zaemione Jones, 5-7, 145, Jr.
7. Western (coach Adam Ratkevich, 16th year, 51-62). Last year: 4-6. Top players: QB Tyler Monaco, 6-1, 195, Sr.; OL Keaton Vannatta, 6-2, 290, Sr.; LB-DE Joseph Rotger, 6-0, 205, Sr.; DB Sean Moore, 5-10, 160, Sr.; ATH Elijah Moore, So.
DISTRICT 14-7A
1. St. Thomas Aquinas (coach Roger Harriott, 1st year at STA; 78-15). Last year: 14-1 (State champions). Top players: DL Nick Bosa, 6-4, 265, Sr.; WR Sam Bruce, 5-9, 190, Sr.; QB Jake Allen, 6-3, 193, Jr.; RB Devontae Henry-Cole, 5-9, 185, Sr.; DB Frank Coppet, 6-0, 187, Sr.
2. Fort Lauderdale (coach Richard Dunbar, 6th year, 15-35). Last year: 4-6. Top players: DB Kevin Thomas, 5-11, 170, Sr.; FS Duane Smith, 5-9, 165, Sr.; DE-TE Jaquwan Nelson, 6-4, 225, Sr.; WR-LB Junior Demelien, 5-7, 170, Sr.; OL Torri Young, 6-2, 240, Jr.
3. Blanche Ely (coach Nakia Jenkins, 2nd year, 6-5). Last year: 6-5 (Regional quarterfinalist). Top players: LB David Francis, 5-11, 215, Sr.; WR Thomas Geddis, 6-2, 160, Sr.; DB Jamie Kennedy, 6-0, 175, Sr.; RB Demetris Bellamy, 5-8, 160, Sr.; RB Arthur Forest, Sr.; QB Zachary Perdue, 6-0, 150, Sr.
DISTRICT 15-7A
1. Cooper City (coach Brandon Walker, 3rd year at CC, 9-11, 6th year, 12-26). Last year: 4-6. Top players: DE-TE Rashad Weaver, 6-5, 240, Sr.; RB-WR Patrick Pulliam, 5-7, 160, Sr.; OL Noah Geoghegan, 6-2, 260, Sr.; LB Eric Panas, Sr.; DB Malik McFarlane, 5-11, 175, Sr.
2. Hollywood Hills (coach Al Lang, 27th year, 88-87). Last year: 5-5. Top players: QB Aaron Pierce, 5-8, 135, Sr.; WR-CB Davonta Wilson, 5-11, 145, So.; WR-CB Ronald Scriven, 5-8, 145, So.; RB Donavan Henderson, 5-7, 200, Sr.; OL-TE Freddrick Tyler, 6-1, 185, Sr.
3. Nova (coach Kevin Huntley, 1st year). Last year: 4-6. Top players: RB Anthony Sims, 5-11, 175, Sr.; DL Andrew Ferguson, 6-2, 235, Sr.; MLB Claude Eduoard, 5-11, 200, Sr.; DB-WR Eric Demps, 5-11, 150, Jr.; DT Daniel Walker, Jr.
4. McArthur (coach Laron Culpepper, 1st year). Last year: 0-10. Top players: WR Steffon Fransis, Sr.; QB Kenny Stanley, 5-11, 175, Sr.; WR Dominick Watt, So.; DB Shamar Shaheed, Sr.; LB Nick Simpson, Jr.
5. South Broward (coach Devon Georgia, 1st year). Last year: 1-9. Top players: WR Rashad Mitchell, 5-11, 185, Sr.; QB Dorian Hall, Jr.; LB Berthony Aulean, 6-0, 220, Sr.; WR Dennis Robinson; LB Demitrius Neelley.
6. West Broward (coach Reyna Thompson, 2nd year, 1-9). Last year: 1-9. Top players: DB-WR Seth Thompson, 6-0, 190, Sr.; WR-DB Derrick Wright, 5-11, 195, Jr.; QB Gyree Durante, 6-0, 185, Sr.; OL Seth Morris, 6-2, 250, Sr.; LB Nate Orenstein, 6-1, 220, Sr.
DISTRICT 15-6A
1. Dillard (coach Lorenzo Davis, 2nd year at DIL, 4th overall, 19-15). Last year: 5-5. Top players: WR Jordon Merrell, 5-10, 175, Jr.; LB Ken Ruff, 6-1, 240, Sr.; DE-LB Torian Williams, 6-3, 220, Sr.; DT Aaron Thompson, 6-3, 270, Sr.; WR Demetris White, 6-1, 200, Sr.
2. Boyd Anderson (coach Eddie “Rabbit” Brown, 1st year at BA, 2nd overall, 5-6). Last year: 0-10. Top players: LB Ricky Lewis, 6-2, 190, Sr.; QB Shabazz Telfort, 6-4, 190, Jr.; LB Kiante Miller, Sr.; DB Michael Nesbitt, 6-1, 180, Jr.
3. Boynton Beach (coach Errick Lowe, 1st year). Last year: 9-2 (Regional quarterfinalist). Top players: WR Czar Denedy, Sr.; WR Antoine Jerome, Jr.; LB Abdias Emillcar, Sr.
4. Northeast (coach L.D. Anderson, 1st year). Last year: 1-9. Top players: QB-S-WR Sandro Joseph, 6-1, 180, Sr.; OLB-S-RB Vashawn Roland, 5-7, 160, Sr.; DB Webby Saintcy, Sr.; WR Brian Sharp, Sr.; OLB-SS Malik Occiur, Jr.
DISTRICT 16-5A
1. American Heritage (coach Mike Rumph, 3rd year, 26-4). Last year: 12-3 (State champions). Top players: DE Brian Burns, 6-5, 215, Sr.; TE Nick Eubanks, 6-6, 215, Sr.; OT Tedarell Slaton, 6-5, 341, Jr.; WR Brandon Johnson, 6-3, 172, Sr.; RB Kyshaun Bryan, 5-10, 190, Jr.
2. Hallandale (coach Dameon Jones, 8th year, 60-10). Last year: 11-1 (Regional semifinalist). Top players: WR Josh Hammond, 6-1, 180, Sr.; QB Tyler Huntley, 6-1, 175, Sr.; WR Chris Cotto, 5-11, 180, Sr.; DB Romelo Webster, 5-11, 170, Sr.; DB Jaylen Faulk, 5-9, 175, Sr.
3. Jackson (coach Earl Little, 2nd year, 6-5). Last year: 6-5 (Regional quarterfinalist). Top players: LB Shemar Smith, 6-1, 197, Sr.; QB Desmond Phillips, 5-10, 170, Sr.; OL Carl Thompson, 6-3, 290, Sr.; DB-WR Kevin Limpscomb, 5-10, 150, Sr.; RB Jeremiah Miller, 5-9, 185, Jr..
4. Coconut Creek (coach Kareem Reid, 3rd year, 9-11). Last year: 4-6. Top players: WR Binjimen Victor, 6-4, 170, Sr.; DB Trayvon Mullen, 6-2, 172, Sr.; ATH Malek Young, 5-10, 175, Sr.; LB Alexy Jean-Baptiste, 6-3, 205, Sr.; QB Jakhari Harrison, 6-1, 180, Sr.
5. Cardinal Gibbons (coach Mike Morrill, 17th year, 109-57). Last year: 6-4. Top players: RB Deon McIntosh, 5-11, 175, Sr.; DB Elijah Daniels, 5-11, 187, Sr.; DB Elisha Daniels, 6-0, 180, Sr.; S Daniel Wright, 6-2, 175, Jr.; WR Leroy Henley, 6-1, 182, Jr.
6. Stranahan (coach Tally Adams Jr., 2nd year, 4-5-1). Last year: 4-5-1. Top players: WR Daewood Davis, 6-2, 170, Jr.; DB Marcus Garvin, 5-9, 165, Sr.; DL Nicholas Lockhart, 6-2, 245, Sr.; WR-DB Anthony Peyton, Sr.; OL-DL De’Andre Carr, Jr.
DISTRICT 7-4A
1. Glades Central (coach Rick Casko, 4th year, 44-7). Last year: 9-3 (Regional finalist). Top players: QB James Blackman, Jr.; LB Rodrick Martin, Jr.; WR Quantino Allen, Jr.; OL Cory Jenkins, Sr.; RB JaKevious Vickers, Sr.
2. Clewiston (coach Pete Walker). Last year: 11-1 (Regional finalist). Top players: QB Davis Witt, Sr.; FB-LB Maurice Murphy, Sr.; WR-DB Jonathan Harper, Sr.
3. NSU University School (coach Daniel Luque, 1st year). Last year: 3-7. Top players: ATH Al Blades, Jr., 6-0, 175, So.; ATH Kenny McIntosh, 6-0, 198, Fr.; DE-FB Eric Savotinsky, 6-3, 227, Sr.; QB Henry Columbi, 6-3, 182, Jr.; WR-DB Josh Ali, 5-11, 178, Jr.
4. Somerset (coach Kadian Bell, 2nd year, 2-8). Last year: 2-8 (Regional semifinalist). Top players: WR-DB Justin Guevera, 5-9, 175, Sr.; WR Brandon Hollis, 5-8, 160, Jr.; DT-FB Kent Shaw, 5-9, 220, Sr.; FB-DL Khalief Evert, 5-11, 235, Jr.; LB-DB Lamont Brantley, 5-11, 175, Jr.
DISTRICT 8-3A
1. Westminster Christian (coach Sedrick Irvin). Last year: 10-2 (Regional finalist). Top players: WR Elbre Gaiter, 5-7, 170, Sr.; LB James Sutton, 6-0, 211, Sr.; WR-SS Akil Oliver, 5-9, 165, Sr.; TE-DE John Raine, 6-3, 230, Sr.; ATH Dylan Charlton, 5-11, 220, Sr.
2. Chaminade-Madonna (coach Jason Milgrom, 1st year). Last year: 3-7 (Regional semifinalist). Top players: WR Xavier Williams, 6-1, 190, So.; RB Shaun Shivers, 5-7, 195, So.; DE Chris Whittaker, 6-3, 255, Jr.; S Justin Thomas, 6-1, 190, Sr.
3. Somerset Charter (coach Frank DeSouza, 3rd year). Last year: 7-3. Top players: QB James Pardo, 5-11, 185, Sr.; WR Jonathan Caula, 5-6, 150, Jr.; DB-WR Khambrel Sweeting, 5-7, 165, So.; DB Joshua Diaza, 5-7, 155, Jr.; DE Aaron Chinchester, 5-10, 165, Jr.
4. Everglades Prep (coach Ryan Nani, 2nd year). Last year: 3-3. Top players: RB Orlando Perez, 5-9, 185, Jr.; LB Daiyon Everett, 5-10, 215, Sr.
INDEPENDENTS
Archbishop McCarthy (coach Byron Walker, 5th year at AM, 287-161). Last year: 5-5. Top players: RB Anthony Rey, 5-8, 165, Sr.; OL E.J. Rodger, Sr.; DB Tyler Messer, 6-2, 175, Sr.; ATH Andrew Hallman, So.; DB Logan Giordano, So.
Calvary Christian (coach Kirk Hoza, 5th year, 29-12). Last year: 11-0 (SFC champions). Top players: QB-DB Nick Holm, 6-4, 175, Jr.; DL-OL Diego Fagot, Jr.; DL-OL Storm Sims, 6-0, 233, Sr.; RB-LB Massi Gamble, 6-1, 180, Jr.
Coral Glades (coach Peter Puddie, 2nd year, 2-8). Last year: 2-8. Top players: RB-LB Dion Gonzalez-Laporte, 6-0, 190, Jr.; WR William Williamson, 5-9, 140, So.; RB-WR Shannon Bent, 5-6, 145, Jr.; WR Leif Nilsson, 6-0, 150, So.; TE Douglas Guy, 6-3, 175, Jr.
Coral Shores (coach Ed Holly). Last year: 7-3. Top players: OL David Williams, 6-1, 215, Sr.; OL Chris O’Berry, 6-3, 280, Sr.; QB Nick Frisone, 5-9, 185, Sr.
Coral Springs Charter (coach Adam Miller, 4th year, 20-11). Last year: 8-3 (SFC runner-up). Top players: ATH Calvin Jackson Jr., 5-9, 160, Sr.; LB Cam Perez, Sr.; QB AJ Miller, Sr.; ATH Zach Weber, Sr.; ATH Kalen Carson, 5-8, 165, Sr.
Highlands Christian — Last year: 2-6.
International School of Broward (coach Charles McCrea, 1st year). Last year: First year. Top players: WR-FS Reginald Colson III, 6-2, 178, Sr.; OL-DL Makari Tommie, So.; DB Polimis Borgella, 5-9, 159, Sr.; WR-DB Czegory Days, 5-11, 150, Jr.
Key West (coach John Hughes). Last year: 9-2 (Gold Conference runner-up). Top players: RB Mekhi Sargent, 5-9, 230, Sr.
Marathon (coach Anthony Davis). Last year: 2-6. Top players: ATH Max Elliot, 5-9, 175, Sr.
North Broward Prep (coach Rex Nottage, 6th year, 27-25). Last year: 6-4. Top players: WR-DB C.J. Riley, 6-5, 190, Sr.; WR-DB Kevin Austin, 6-3, 190, So.; QB David Vozzola, 5-10, 175, Sr.; RB-DB Andres Sierra, 6-0, 185, Sr.; RB-LB Dymitri McKenzie, 5-11, 175, Jr.
Pine Crest (coach Troy Harrison, 1st year). Last year: 5-5. Top players: DL Austin Nero, 6-2, 195, Sr.; TE Tim Cox, Sr.; LB Robert Pearl, Sr.; DB Noah Dearman, Sr.; OL Stewart Hackleman, Sr.
Pines Charter (coach Steve Bruns, 12th year). Last year: 2-8. Top players: QB Ajai Camacho, 6-0, 185, Sr.; OL-LB Pablo Eyrich, 6-3, 235, Jr.; DB Albert Ramos, Jr.; RB Joey Valentine, Sr.; DB Julian Pierre, Jr.
Pompano Beach (coach Rick Nagy, 3rd year, 10-10). Last year: 8-2. Top players: TE-WR Michael Young, Sr.; WR-PR Jacob Seransky, Sr.; C-DR Yusef Musa, Sr.; MLB Ricardo Fleurisma, Sr.; RB Kyle Peets, Sr.
Westminster Academy (coach Jake Sorg, 4th year, 22-8). Last year: 9-1. Top players: RB-DB Anthony Jones, 5-10, 174, Jr.; WR-LB Connor Hicks, 6-0, 202, Sr.; CB-WR Chase Foote, 5-11, 165, Sr.; WR-HB-SS Davi Santos, 6-2, 210, Sr.; LB-TE-HB Zack Ledbetter, 6-0, 207, Jr.
This story was originally published September 2, 2015 at 1:00 PM with the headline "Broward high school football team and district outlooks."