A look at how Dade teams stack up in each district for the 2025 season
Miami Northwestern put together an impressive run to its ninth state championship all-time and first since 2019. The Bulls were the lone Miami-Dade County team to win a state title last season, and return as the favorite to repeat in Class 3A. But others such as Southridge, Columbus, Palmetto and Miami Central figure to have a chance to contend for championships.
Here’s a district-by-district breakdown of each Dade team’s district in all eight classifications in which they participate, with the Miami Herald’s predicted order of finish.
DISTRICT 15-7A
1. WESTERN
Coach: Adam Ratkevich
Last year: 6-7 (made Region 4-7A championship)
Key players: RB Damian Dickenson, Sr.; TE Hunter Ratkevich, Sr.; LB Kendrick Smith Jr., Sr.; CB Bryce Williams, Jr.; S Caleb Williams, Sr.
2. GOLEMAN
Coach: Ariel Cribeiro
Last year: 6-5 (made Region 4-7A quarterfinals)
Key players: QB Timmy Potts, Jr.; WR/S Darryl Bell III, Sr.; DE/LB Adrian Morales, Sr.; ATH KJ Belamour, So.
3. CYPRESS BAY
Coach: Bret Hood
Last year: 6-4
Key players: QB Logan Pelliccio, Jr.; WR/DB CJ Faso, Jr.; TE Lorenzo Lopez, Sr.; G/C Ben Gula, Sr.; LB Micah Nicholls, Sr.
4. TARAVELLA
Coach: Therrimann Edwards
Last year: 0-10
Key players: WR Eddie James Jr., Sr.; RB Nihijis Washington, Sr.; DT-OT Myrlinski Jean-Charles, Sr.; QB Shane Thompson, Sr.; OT Errol Marsh, Sr.
DISTRICT 16-7A
1. COLUMBUS
Coach: Dave Dunn
Last year: 9-4 (made Class 7A semifinals)
Key players: QB Kingston Rust, Jr.; WR Khamari Marceus, Sr.; WR/S Ajavion Willis, Jr.; LB Ethan Barosela, Sr.; S Tedrick Lee, Sr.
2. PALMETTO
Coach: Mike Manasco
Last year: 6-5 (made Region 4-7A quarterfinals)
Key players: WR CJ Miller, Sr.; CB Kevin White, Sr.; LB Jaden Henry, Sr.; QB Andre Bailey, Sr.; RB Varian Terry, Sr.
3. SOUTH DADE
Coach: Patrick Burrows
Last year: 6-6 (made Region 4-7A semifinals)
Key players: DE Michael Harris, Sr.
4. MIAMI HIGH
Coach: Pat Colon
Last year: 3-7
Key players: DB Jaden Howard, Sr.; OL Anthony German, Jr.; DE-LB Eli Abreu, Jr.; OL Jorge Gomez, Sr.; LB-RB Shontez Andrews, Sr.
5. CORAL GABLES
Coach: Buddy Howell.
Last year: 5-5
Key players: DL-OL Andy Sosa, Sr.; DL-OL Stive Bentley, Sr.; QB Aiden Leone, Jr.; RB-LB Lazaro Mora, Sr.; WR-LB James Smith, Fr.
DISTRICT 15-6A
1. WEST BROWARD
Coach: Brian McCartney
Last year: 9-4 (made Region 4-6A championship)
Key players: QB Brandon Mincey, Sr.; RB Amos Bradford, Jr.; T Alejandro Schmitt, Sr.; LB Uryah McCartney, Sr.; CB Shmar Akande, Sr.
2. FLANAGAN
Coach: Benjamin Rolle
Last year: 7-4 (made Region 4-6A quarterfinals)
Key players: WR Jacob Thomas, Jr.; WR Santana Carlos, Sr.; DE Travis McGill, Sr.; DE Michael Smarts, Sr.; CB Malik Miller, Sr.
3. MIAMI BEACH
Coach: Wilkie Perez
Last year: 5-5
Key players: WR Oliver Hernandez, Sr.; OL Javier Guerra, Sr.; QB Michael Lam, Sr.; WR Jordan Campbell, Sr.; RB Naeem Muhamad, Sr.
4. DR. KROP
Coach: Vernon Wilder III
Last year: 3-7
Key players: DB David Caesar, So.; DL-OL Damian Johnson, Sr.; WR-DB Maurice Norwood, Jr.; WR Elden Delicieux, Sr.; DL Easie Michel, Sr.
DISTRICT 16-6A
1. SOUTHRIDGE
Coach: Pierre Senatus
Last year: 12-3 (made Class 6A semifinals)
Key players: QB James Perrone, Jr.; WR Jhakari Johnson, Sr.; TE Trae Proctor, Jr.; C/DT Ryan Miret, Sr.; DE Kamron Wilson, Sr.
2. DORAL ACADEMY
Coach: Eddie Delgado
Last year: 5-5 (made Region 4-6A quarterfinals)
Key players: QB Jordan Lleo, Sr.; RB/LB Darreon Green, Sr.; RB Joel Miller, Sr.; OL Yaseen Elmissiry, Sr.; OL/DL Matthew Londono, Sr.
3. HOMESTEAD
Coach: Arties Knight
Last year: 4-5 (made Region 4-6A quarterfinals)
Key players: RB William Williams, Sr.; OL Lareese Hadley, Sr.; OL Jacob Villa, Sr.; DT Daniel King, Sr.; DB Trenton Spell, Jr.
4. SOUTHWEST
Coach: Anton Graham
Last year: 3-7
Key players: ATH Artavis West, Sr.; DB Christian Espinal, Sr.; DL Christopher Camacho, Sr.; WR Pedro Cabrera, Jr.; RB Matthew Lefevre, So.
DISTRICT 16-5A
1. MIRAMAR
Coach: A.J. Scott
Last year: 7-5 (made Region 4-5A semifinals)
Key players: RB Tyler Reid, Jr.; LB Jabril Mobley, Sr.; DB Jahkari Reynolds, Sr.
2. MATER ACADEMY
Coach: Tim “Ice” Harris.
Last year: 6-5 (made Region 4-5A quarterfinals).
Key players: CB Trezavant Boyd, Jr.; WR Jamal Robinson, Jr.; QB Donta Vious Kinchens, So.; OL-DL Guicyn Noel, Sr.; OL Jaylen Blackwell, Sr.
3. EVERGLADES
Coach: Rodney Rumph
Last year: 4-6
Key players: DB Odine Gilmore, Sr.; ATH Ryan Walker, Jr.; DL Jahkai Barthell, Sr.; WR Chris Nelson, Jr.; RB Jahvon Emmanuel, Fr.
4. NORTH MIAMI
Coach: Gerald Cox
Last year: 6-5 (made Region 4-5A quarterfinals)
Key players: RB Hector Paul, Jr.; WR Cameron Canon, Sr.; DL Darnell Deshommes, Sr.; LB Carl Evans, Sr.; DB Jayce Brennen, Sr.
5. PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER
Coach: Carl Toussaint
Last year: 6-4
Key players: QB Trent Beesing, Jr.; WR Michel Akinbehinje, Sr.; RB Josiah Knight, Jr.; WR-DE Adon Hollingshead, Sr.; WR Jahsai Juste, Jr.
DISTRICT 15-4A
1. AMERICAN HERITAGE
Coach: Mike Smith
Last year: 12-2 (won Class 4A championship)
Key players: QB Dia Bell, Sr.; WR Jamar Denson, Sr.; WR Brandon Bennett, Sr.; WR Jeffar Jean-Noel, Sr.; CB Aldarius Johnson Jr., Sr.
2. NORLAND
Coach: Tyronn Johnson
Last year: 9-3 (made Region 4-4A championship)
Key players: CB Kenton Dopson, Jr.; QB Kai Moore, Jr.; S Javan Allison, Sr.
3. ARCHBISHOP MCCARTHY
Coach: Jake Pew
Last year: 7-5 (made Region 4-4A semifinals)
Key players: LB Ji’Koi Highsmith, Jr.; ATH Malik Denson, Jr.; QB Robert Kerns, Sr.; WR Kendall Brown, Sr.; RB Damien Grant, Jr.
4. PLANTATION
Coach: Darrell Strong
Last year: 6-5 (made Region 4-4A quarterfinals)
Key players: LB Chanavis Chance, So.; DE Meshi Dobson, So.; DT Jaelin Coach, Fr.; ATH Zakari Johnson, So.; ATH Jeffrey O’Neal Jr., Fr.
DISTRICT 16-4A
1. HIALEAH
Coach: Shaka Morgan-Rose
Last year: 8-3 (made Region 4-4A quarterfinals)
Key players: QB Jayden Bernard, Jr.; WR Amare Jones, Sr.; OL/DL Noah Bell, Jr.; DE Terrell Evans, Sr.; S U’Darius Jenkins, Jr.
2. AMERICAN
Coach: Tim Neal
Last year: 3-7
Key players: DB Adul Jabbar Hopkins, Jr.; OL Nick Brown, Sr.; WR-RET Nathan Wheeler, Jr.; LB Torrence Canady IV, Jr.; QB Kenny Duckardt, So.
3. BELEN JESUIT
Coach: Nick Oyarzun.
Last year: 2-8
Key players: RB-WR Nick Arietta, Jr.; WR Amari Johnson, Sr.; DB Myles Edison-Trapp, Sr.; QB Jose Batista, Jr.; RB Eddie Pulles, Sr.
4. SOUTH MIAMI
Coach: Kevin Wald
Last year: 1-9
Key players: ATH Jaheim Mack, Sr.; QB Blake Suddith, Sr.; C-DT EJ Lara, Sr.
DISTRICT 15-3A
1. CENTRAL
Coach: Derrick Gibson
Last year: 0-9
Key players: RB Jayden Ford, Sr.; WR Joshua Joseph, Sr.; WR Brandon Kinsey, Sr.; LB Karon Maycock, Sr.; CB T’ari Miller, Jr.
2. SOMERSET ACADEMY
Coach: Derrick Baker
Last year: 7-4 (made Region 4-3A quarterfinals)
Key players: ATH Kaj Baker, Sr.; ATH Mason Mora, Jr.; CB Zamar Smith, Jr.; DT Aden Champagne, Sr.; DT Nathan Davis, Sr.
3. STRANAHAN
Coach: Jack Candy
Last year: 5-5
Key players: TE-LB Kevaree McCall, Sr.; WR Brian Stewart, Sr.; RB-DT Keon Williams, Jr.; DB Amari Rogers, Jr.; OL-DL Divaugh Davis, Jr.
4. POMPANO BEACH
Coach: Rick Nagy
Last year: 3-7
Key players: WR-S Ayden Jaouhar, Sr.; TE-LB Elijah Jarrett, Sr.; G-DT Chris Winter, Sr.; CB Dylan McIntosh, Sr.; LB-G Tommy Panza, Jr.
DISTRICT 16-3A
1. NORTHWESTERN
Coach: Jaquatin Victrum
Last year: 12-2 (won Class 3A championship)
Key players: WR Calvin Russell, Sr.; DL James Johnson, Sr.; LB Jordan Campbell, Sr.; LB Desmond Johnson, Sr.; S Tedarius Hughes, Sr.
2. KEY WEST
Coach: John Hughes
Last year: 8-4 (made Region 4-3A semifinals)
Key players: DL Noah Mercer, Sr.
3. ST. BRENDAN
Coach: Steve Smith
Last year: 4-6
Key players: DE-LB-LS Charlie Becker, Sr.; DB-WR Josh Carmichael, Sr.; LB Marcos Aguilar, Sr.; RB Geovanni Tobon, Sr.; DB-WR Marc Naranjo, Sr.
4. JACKSON
Coach: Eddie Jackson
Last year: 4-7 (made Region 4-3A quarterfinals)
Key players: ATH Amoz Davis, Sr.; DL-OL Javon Neal, Sr.; WR-RB Eric Royal, Sr.; LB-RB Levondre Brails-Ford, Jr.; OL-DL Dontai Walker, Jr.
DISTRICT 14-2A
1. CAROL CITY
Coach: George Stubbs
Last year: 7-4 (made Region 4-2A quarterfinals)
Key players: QB Russell Britton, So.; RB Justin Compere, Sr.; WR Santana Blount, Jr.; DT Denard Frazier, Jr.; LB Daishaun Dorsett, Sr.
2. MONSIGNOR PACE
Coach: Anthony Walker Sr.
Last year: 8-3 (made Region 4-2A semifinals)
Key players: LB-RB Cleveland Gary Jr., Sr.; LB-TE Jaden Gummer, Jr.; QB Korde Hinche, Jr.; TE-DE Jaden Perrera, Jr.; LB-DE Zach Johnson, So.
3. NORTH MIAMI BEACH
Coach: Jeff Bertani
Last year: 3-8 (made Region 4-2A quarterfinals
Key players: WR-DB Byron Turner, Jr.; RB-DB John Gray, Jr.; DB-WR Andre Hyppolyite, Jr.; DL-OL Kenny Charlotin, Sr.; RB-LB Justin Petithomme, Sr.
4. WESTLAND HIALEAH
Coach: Juan Lorenzo
Last year: 1-9
Key players: WR Byron Perez, Jr.; QB-WR Kinmore Williams, Sr.; RB Alexander Masis, Sr.; WR Mark Hayes, So.; C-DT Anthony Perez, Fr.
DISTRICT 15-2A
1. IMMACULATA-LA SALLE
Coach: Helder Valle
Last year: 11-2 (made Region 4-2A championship)
Key players: WR Tyrone Williams, Jr.; DE Phillip Jones, Jr.; DB Tavarus Jones, Sr.; LB Ian Destanobles, Sr.; LB Daniel Marin, Sr.
2. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
Coach: Dorrian James
Last year: 10-3 (made Class 2A semifinals)
Key players: WR Donnell Wesby, Sr.; LB Tyrell Snelling Jr., Sr.; QB Ryan Jenkins, So.; WR-DB Nakeen Adderly, Jr.; DE Siah Heyward, Sr.
3. RANSOM EVERGLADES
Coach: Johan Betancourt
Last year: 6-4 (made Region 4-2A quarterfinals)
Key players: LB-RB Jack McCarron, Sr.; RB-FS Noah Alce, So.; WR Rauli Matos, Sr.; DL-OL Edwin Carr, Sr.; ATH Juan Velazco, Sr.
4. MIAMI SPRINGS
Coach: Mario Montoya
Last year: 4-6
Key players: OL-DL Christian Padilla, Sr.; LB Adrian Gilbert Jr., Jr.; TE-DE Kareem Kilpatrick, Sr.; QB Kennan Powell, So.; QB-CB Angel Rondon, Sr.
DISTRICT 16-2A
1. KILLIAN
Coach: Rudy Trevino
Last year: 3-7
Key players: QB Kymani Corbett, Sr.; WR Anton Smith, Sr.; OL Andre Franklin, Sr.; CB Zion Davis, So.; DB Davon Dericho, Jr.
2. GULLIVER PREP
Coach: Earl Sims
Last year: 4-7 (made Region 4-2A quarterfinals)
Key players: DB Champ Smith, Sr.; DB Leondrez Leonard, Sr.; WR Luc Carroll, Sr.; WR Dennis Obsaint, Sr.; ATH Deandre Leonard, Jr.
3. SOMERSET ACADEMY SILVER PALMS
Coach: Rodney Smith
Last year: 6-4
Key players: QB Humberto Serano, Sr.; WR-RB Malik Marcelin, Sr.; S-CB Travis Jacinthe, So.; CB-WR Terrell Moise, So.; DL-OL Daniel Valdilvia, Sr.
DISTRICT 14-1A
1. CHAMINADE-MADONNA
Coach: Dameon Jones
Last year: 13-2 (won Class 1A championship)
Key players: WR Denairius Gray, Sr.; WR Jasen Lopez, Sr.; CB LeonZay Merzius, Sr.; LB Bryant Junius, Sr.; S-RB Derrek Cooper, Sr.
2. EDISON
Coach: Luther Campbell
Last year: 7-6 (made Region 4-1A championship)
Key players: QB Michael Clayton, Sr.; S Kyshawn Robinson, Sr.; WR John Jones, Sr.; WR Amari Stevenson, Jr.; LB-OL Javion Robinson, Sr.
DISTRICT 15-1A
1. TRUE NORTH
Coach: Greg Laffere
Last year: 8-4 (made Region 4-1A semifinals)
Key players: QB Zac Katz, Jr.; WR Malik Penson, Sr.; WR/LB George Harris, Jr.; LB Duane Johnson, Sr.; CB Dominic Turnbull, Sr.
2. ARCHBISHOP CARROLL
Coach: Jorge Zagales
Last year: 6-4 (Region 4-1A quarterfinalist).
Key players: TE-DE Josh Velez, Sr.; LB Isaiah Suarez, Jr.; RB-CB Will Secola, Sr.; FS George Diaz, Jr.; DL Jonas Taylor, Sr.
3. WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN
Coach: Patrick Wennin
Last year: 2-8
Key players: ATH Britton Bayag, So.; OLB-DE Daniel Fernandez, Sr.; TE-DE Canyon Henry, Jr.; LT Cooper Hixon, Jr.; QB Anthony Vera, So.
4. BRIDGEPREP VILLAGE GREEN
Coach: Jose Gispert
Last year: N/A
DISTRICT 16-1A
1. PALMER TRINITY
Coach: Mark Reese
Last year: 5-4 (made Region 4-1A quarterfinals)
Key players: LB-S Tommy Barcinas, Sr.; OL-DE Kaan Kinay, Sr.; S Fernando Martinez, Sr.; S Declan McLaughlin, Sr.; WR Rafael Salvatierra, Jr.
2. SOMERSET ACADEMY SOUTH HOMESTEAD
Coach: John Lopez
Last year: 1-9
INDEPENDENTS
BRADDOCK
Coach: Juan Torres
Last year: 2-8
Key players: RB-LB Isai Zeledon, Sr.; TE Maximus Vaguez, Sr.; C-DL Joshua Flores, Sr.; RB Jeremy Colon, Jr.; QB Christian Lois, Jr.
CORAL PARK
Coach: Julio Nunez
Last year: 0-8
Key players: CB-RB Jose Torres, Sr.
CORAL REEF
Coach: Tim Wood
Last year: 10-1 (GMAC independent champs).
Key players: OL Richel Gercilus, Sr.; QB Izaiah Roque, Sr.; DE Dylan Perez, Sr.; DB Adrian Lopez, Sr.; LB Devin Villalobos, Sr.
FERGUSON
Coach: Gene Chew
Last year: 6-5
Key players: DE-LB Ancell Ledon, Sr.; WR Brandon Tagle, Sr.; QB Ryan Ramirez, Sr.; RB Cyel Malary Jr.; WR Christian Kishinevsky, Sr.
HIALEAH GARDENS
Coach: Greg Magner
Last year: 6-4
Key players: FB-LB Dylan Santana, Sr.; RB-DB Ethan Fernandez, Sr.; RB-DB Matt Perez, Sr.; OL-LB Aaron Gonzalez, Jr.; QB-LB Peter Kane, Sr.
HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES
Coach: Julien Patrick
Last year: 0-7
Key players: WR Jesus Puello, Sr.; WR-RB Elio Cruz, Sr.; DT-OT Yadier Picado, Sr.; ATH James Grant, Sr.; RB Jahvarie Grant, Jr.
MIAMI COUNTRY DAY
Coach: Chris Polite
Last year: 5-1
Key players: WR-DB Jackson Boucher, Jr.; RB-LB Leonardo Ferraro, Sr.; WR-DB Jose Medina, Jr.; TE-LB Matthew Scemla, Sr.; QB Jackie Solomon, 8th.
REAGAN
Coach: John Downs.
Last year: 7-3.
Key players: HB Braden Childs, Sr.; OL Martin Berti, Sr.; OL Mike Angelo Alavez, Sr.; ATH Jordan Cabrera, Sr.; HB Raymond Diaz, Sr.
SUNSET
Coach: Joe Petisco
Last year: 4-4
Key players: LB Ariel Izquierdo, Sr.; QB Alex Estevez, Sr.; TE-LB Matthew Mejias, Sr.; WR-DB Savion Moss, Jr.; RB Eric Graves, Sr.
VARELA
Coach: Pedro Neiva
Last year: 5-5
Key players: LB-RB Jonathan Mercado, Sr.; LB-FB Rubier Oliva, Sr.; DB-RB Ricky Day, Jr.; DB-WR Aidan Spence, Sr.; WR-DB Mason Santos, Sr.
This story was originally published August 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM.
