Broward High Schools

Broward high school football team and district outlooks


Stranahan High School football players pose with coach Tally Adams during the Dolphins' high school football media day in August at Nova Southeastern university.
Stranahan High School football players pose with coach Tally Adams during the Dolphins' high school football media day in August at Nova Southeastern university. MIAMI HERALD STAFF

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."

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