Miami-Dade high school football team and district outlooks

1. American (coach Anthony White, 2nd year, 9-2). Last year: 9-2 (Regional quarterfinalist). Top players: ATH Antoine Webster, 6-1, 185, Sr.; DL Jamal Smith, 6-2, 260, Sr.; WR Anthony White Jr., 6-1, 170, Jr.; DB Joshua Dinson, 5-9, 160, Jr.; DB Naytron Culpepper, 6-1, 175, Jr.

2. North Miami (coach Ed Williams). Last year: 9-2 (Regional quarterfinalist). Top players: WR Colson Jean, 6-1, 180, Jr.; WR Henry Payoute, 6-0, 175, Sr.; LB Jonathan Jeune, 5-10, 200, Sr.

3. NMB (coach Jeff Bertani, 22nd year). Last year: 4-6 (Regional quarterfinalist). Top players: OL-DL Woodlyson Alcius, 6-3, 290, Jr.; WR-DB Dimitri Pierre-Louis, 6-2, 200, Sr.; OL-DL Voshon Reid, 6-2, 250, Sr.; QB-DB Tyrek Hepburn, 5-10, 175, Jr.; WR-DB Alvin Floyd, 5-10, 170, Jr.

4. Hialeah (coach Steve Smith, 3rd year at HIA). Last year: 1-9. Top players: RB Bobby Cherisier, 5-9, 175, Sr.; WR-QB Trevon Charles, 5-10, 170, Sr.; WR-CB Jarrett Miles, 6-0, 190, Sr.; DB Elijah Myrthil, Sr.; OL Guillermo Bolanos, 6-1, 265, Sr.

5. Dr. Krop (coach David Hudson, 8th year, 33-45-1). Last year: 2-8. Top players: DE-OLB Vandrick Verdier, 6-3, 225, Sr.; WR-DB Randall St. Felix, 6-0, 190, Jr.; WR Max Stein, 5-9, 165, Sr.; QB-LB Matthew Bethel, 6-1, 210, Jr.; DE Francky Jean-Louis, 6-0, 185, So.

6. Hialeah Gardens (coach Joe Harrington, 4th year, 4-26). Last year: 4-6. Top players: QB-RB-DB Yhostin Diaz, 5-10, 150, Jr.; RB-LB Andres Menahem, 5-10, 180, Sr.; DB-RB Adrian Garcia, 5-6, 140, Sr.; LB Arney Agudo, 5-10, 185, Sr.; RB-DB Maury Ramos, 5-6, 150, Sr.

1. Columbus (coach Chris Merritt, 15th year at COL, 20th overall). Last year: 13-2 (State runner-up). Top players: DE Josh Uche, 6-3, 220, Sr.; CB Trajan Bandy, 5-9, 175, Jr.; C-DT Kyle Mann, 6-0, 245, Sr.; WR Jerron Rollins, 6-3, 190, Sr.; CB-S Joshua Jobe, 6-1, 180, So.

2. Coral Gables (coach Roger Pollard, 4th year, 24-13). Last year: 9-3 (Regional semifinalist). Top players: RB Amir Rasul, 5-10, 190, Sr.; DE Shakur Cooper, 6-0, 210, Sr.; QB Voshon Waiters, 6-0, 170, Sr.; LB Gee Stanley, 6-2, 200, Sr.; WR Jaylin Clarke McNatte, 6-2, 190, Sr.

3. Miami High (coach Ivan Rosales, 3rd year, 12-8). Last year: 7-3. Top players: WR-FS Keyshawn "Pie" Young, 6-0, 180, Sr.; WR-SS Desmond Fairell, Sr.; S Gary Cummings, 6-1, 195, Sr.; OL-DL Andre Hart, 6-3, 240, Sr.; WR-DB Everett Evans,.5-10, 170, Sr.

4. Miami Beach (coach Aaron Harris, 2nd year, 4-6). Last year: 4-6. Top players: WR-DB Randle Jones, 6-1, 190, Sr.; WR-DB Jeffery Jennings, 5-11, 180, Sr.; QB Eddie Brill, 6-1, 160, Jr.; WR-DB Trevon Jackson, 5-6, 135, Jr.; LB Matias Rincon, 5-10, 180, Sr.

5. Coral Park (coach Ralph Jimenez, 1st year). Last year: 1-9. Top players: LB-OL Joel Dominguez, Sr.; OL-DL Alex Ramirez, Sr.; OL-DL Jeremy Jiron, Jr.

2. Belen Jesuit (coach Rich Stuart, 33rd year, 209-137). Last year: 8-4 (Regional semifinalist). Top players: FS-SS Ariel Jimenez, 5-9, 190, Sr.; LB-DE Giovanni Menocal, 6-2, 225, Sr.; LB-RB Joseph Garcia, 6-1, 215, Sr.; RB-QB Giancarlo Pinto, 5-10, 180, Sr.

3. Southwest (coach Tim Neal, 7th year, 36-28). Last year: 8-3 (Regional quarterfinalist). Top players: ATH CJ McWilliams, 6-0, 190, Sr.; LB Willie Brown, 5-11, 205, Sr.; OL Tyler McVay, 6-4, 270, Sr.; ATH James Barnes, 5-8, 170, K-P Antonio Garcia, 5-9, 175, Jr.; RB Gianni McCrea, Sr.

4. Braddock (coach Juan Torres, 1st year). Last year: 2-8. Top players: RB Alex Victor, 5-7, 140, Sr.; QB Angel Alvarez, 5-10, 155, Jr.; LB Yean Gonzalez, 6-0, 205, Sr.; DL Manny Munoz, 6-0, 215, Sr.; RB Yosami Sanabria, 5-10, 160, Sr.

5. Varela (coach Carlos Mollinedo, 4th year, 15-15). Last year: 5-5. Top players: TE-RB-LB Ricardo Matos, 6-1, 200, Sr.; OL-DL Manny Lopez, 5-10, 260, Sr.; DB Giovanny Matos, 5-9, 175, Jr.; RB Julian Harris, 5-7, 185, Jr.; QB Jonathan Aburto, 5-8, 165, Sr.

6. Ferguson (coach Gene Chew, 13th year). Last year: 8-3. Top players: NT Javier Cueva, 5-11, 310, Sr.; WR-QB Nicholas Alvarez, 5-10, 170, Sr.; WR Christian Perez, 6-1, 180, Sr.; RB Anthony Moscoso, 5-7, 165, Sr.; LB-S Steven Diaz, 5-9, 175, Sr.

1. South Dade (coach Nate Hudson, 3rd year). Last year: 7-3. Top players: ATH James Wiggins, 5-11, 185, Sr.; LB Wyatt Swanson, 6-1, 210, Sr.; LB Chei Hill, 6-0, 215, Jr.; LB Bernard Hudson, 6-1, 175, Jr.

2. Southridge (coach Billy Rolle, 1st year at SR, 180-41). Last year: 7-4 (Regional semifinalist). Top players: WR Freddie Pinder, 6-5, 205, Sr.; DB DiCaprio Bootle, 5-9, 175, Sr.; SS-LB Coemba Jones, 5-7, 160, Jr.; OL Gary Ferguson, 6-4, 255, Sr.; LB-DE Nate Cushnie, 6-1, 225, Sr.; WR-DB Malik Spatcher, 5-10, 160, Sr.

3. Killian (coach Cory Johnson). Last year: 12-1 (Regional finalist). Top players: RB Bentavius Thompson, 6-1, 190, Sr.; QB Antwan Collier, 6-1, 160, Jr.; DT Raekwon Adderly, 6-0, 240, Sr.; DB Juwan Horn, 5-10, 165, Jr.; WR Daquris Wiggins, 6-2, 170, So.

4. Palmetto (coach Mike Manasco, 2nd year). Last year: 2-8. Top players: ATH Malik Bell, 6-0, 180, Sr.; TE-LB John Pierce, 6-3, 205, Sr.; OT James Tharp, Jr.; LB Kenneth Spiller, 6-1, 240, Jr.; QB Hugh Lowson, 5-8, 135, Jr.

5. Homestead (coach Larry Coffey). Last year: 3-7. Top players: DB Rashad Smith, 6-2, 185, Sr.; DB D.J. Ivey, 5-11, 160, So.; WR-FS Dedric Luton, 5-11, 180, Sr.

1. Mater Academy (coach Rocco Casullo, 1st year at MA, 6th year overall, 46-9). Last year: 7-4 (Regional quarterfinalist). Top players: QB T.J. Harrington, 6-1, 190, Sr.; WR Malik Brown, 5-10, 190, Sr.; SS Tre Donastrong, 6-0, 185, Sr.; DE-OLB Gustavo Gonzalez, 6-1, 225, Sr.; DB Nico Cerullia, 5-9, 170, Sr.

2. Miami Springs (coach Darryel Bethune, 4th year, 16-23). Last year: 8-2. Top players: DE-LB Benjamin Guzman, 5-11, 195, Sr.; RB Darryel Bethune Jr., 5-10, 215, Sr.; WR David Bradley Jr., 5-10, 165, Sr.; OL Jenjul Gomez, 5-10, 300, Sr.; OL Lazaro Diaz, 6-0, 250, Sr.

3. Reagan (coach John Lopez, 9th year). Last year: 6-4. Top players: RB Tyler Ibarra, 5-10, 195, Sr.; OT Andres Gejo, 5-11, 265, Sr.; DT Chris Perez, 5-10, 240, Jr.; CB-WR Angel Fernandez, 5-11, 181, Sr.; TE-DT Thomas Samuelson, 6-2, 226, Sr.

4. Doral (coach Josh Sanders, 1st year). Last year: 6-4. Top players: RB Nick Delgado, 5-9, 190, Sr.; RB-WR Na’qwan Thornton, 5-7, 160, Jr.; OL Erick Estruch, 6-2, 275, Sr.; DL Fernando Arcia, 5-8, 245, Sr.; ATH Dexten Hodges, 5-9, 160, Jr.

5. South Miami (coach David Gray, 4th year at SM, 13-17). Last year: 3-7. Top players: RB Jamar Thompkins, 5-11, 175, Jr.; OL Rene Rodriguez, 6-4, 270, Sr.; LB Eugenio Borbon 6-2, 245, Sr.; DE Larry Corey, Sr.; QB Antoine Wright, Jr., 6-4, 185, So.

6. Goleman (coach Ariel Cribeiro). Last year: 2-8. Top players: OL Antonio Rodriguez, 6-0, 230, Sr.; OL Juan Fernandez, 6-0, 250, Jr.; QB Nathaniel Granados, 5-7, 160, Jr.; RB John Correa, 5-5, 155, So.

7. Sunset (coach Joseph Petisco, 3rd year, 3-17). Last year: 2-8. Top players: WR-DE Julian Noriega, 6-3, 190, Sr.; ATH Tarik Peters, 5-3, 125, Sr.; ATH Tariq Peters, 5-3, 125, Sr.; QB Michael Cox, 5-11, 165, So.; RB Javier Zuniga, 5-7, 155, Jr.

8. Mourning (coach Trevor Harris, 2nd year at ATM, 1-9; 7th overall, 14-44). Last year: 1-9. Top players: ATH Donte Charles, 6-0, 175, Sr.; FB-DE Rashad Francois, 6-0, 220, Jr.; DB-RB Stephen Henderson, 5-9, 180, Sr.; LB-RB Edwin Emile, 5-9, 175, Jr.; DT-OL Carlens Coutard, 5-11, 235, Jr.

9. Westland Hialeah (coach Greg Southwood, 1st year). Last year: 0-10. Top players: QB-WR Esteban Saroza, Sr.; RB Amir Lopez, Sr.; LB-DE Nate Sato, Sr.; TE-LB Kevin Novoa, Sr.; LB Arturo Medina, Sr.

1. Central (coach Roland Smith, 3rd year at CEN, 29-2, Overall, 99-15). Last year: 14-1 (State champions). Top players: DE Keir Thomas, 6-3, 245, Sr.; LB Donovan Thompson, 5-10, 211, Sr.; DB Jamel Cook, 6-4, 190, Sr.; OL Navaughn Donaldson, 6-5, 300, Jr.; OL Mershawn Miller, 6-1, 305, Jr.; QB Jerrod Thomas, 6-2, 176, Sr.

2. Norland (coach Daryle Heidelburg). Last year: 3-7. Top players: LB Emmett Rice, 6-3, 195, Sr.; LB Vosean Joseph, 6-2, 210, Sr.; DB Val Mayes, 6-1, 175, Sr.; OL Kadeem Telfort, 6-6, 306, Jr.; QB Rodrick Robinson, 6-2, 180, Sr.

3. Carol City (coach Aubrey Hill, 3rd year, 11-10). Last year: 4-6. Top players: QB Steve Calvert, 6-3, 175, Sr.; OL David Hood, 6-1, 265, Sr.; LB Deandre Wilder, 6-2, 196, Jr.; RB-LB Darnell Rolle, 5-10, 200, Sr.; DB Keelen Roberts, 6-0, 170, Sr.

4. Northwestern (coach Max Edwards, 1st year). Last year: 5-6 (Regional quarterfinalist). Top players: RB Corey Lane, 5-10, 175, Sr.; QB Chatarius Atwell, 5-10, 165, So.; WR Cedrick Frazier, 6-0, 198, Sr.; LB Billy Joseph, 6-1, 210, So.; OL Trevon Gordon, 6-5, 280, So.

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, 2^nd 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, 3^rd 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, 17^th 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., 2^nd 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.

1. Booker T. (coach Earl Tillman). Last year: 15-0 (State champions). Top players: WR Darrius Scott, 5-10, 175, Sr.; DB Dedrick Mackey, Jr.; DE Jaquan Beaver, So.; K Jose Borregales, Sr.; OL Willa Pierre, Jr.

2. Gulliver (coach Earl Sims). Last year: 6-5 (Regional semifinalist). Top players: DE Joseph Jackson, 6-5, 245, Sr.; WR Dionte Mullins, 5-11, 179, Sr.; RB Robert Burns, 5-11, 210, Jr.; S Cedrick Wright, 5-9, 180, Sr.; WR Dontay Mayfield, 6-1, 180, Sr.

3. Edison (coach Herbert Herring). Last year: 4-6. Top players: OL Keldrick Cesar, 6-4, 295, Sr.; LB Gerald Payoute, 6-0, 198, Sr.

4. Monsignor Pace (coach Joe Zaccheo). Last year: 2-8. Top players: RB Stefon Francis, 5-6, 170, Jr.; DE De’Andre Rasin, 6-2, 205, So.; RB-LB Terrence Crittendon, 5-11, 175, So.; DB Divard Wilson, 5-11, 175, So.; OL Rey Dorta, 6-2, 260, Jr.

5. Keys Gate (coach Roger Morgan, 4th year, 15-13). Last year: 3-8. Top players: WR-FS Angelo Gonzalez, 6-2, 180, Jr.; RB-OLB Demetrius Mingo, 5-8, 175, Jr.; QB-WR Roger Morgan, 5-7, 150, Jr.; OLB Devin Hardy, 5-9, 165, Fr.; DE-OLB Jack Collins, 6-3, 220, Jr.; WR-FS Deandre Williams, 5-11, 170, Jr.

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.

1. Glades Day (coach Eric Pitts). Last year: 10-3 (State semifinalist). Top players: QB Cory Surles, Sr.; K-P Christian Ellison, Jr.

2. Champagnat (coach Dennis Marroquin, 1st year). Last year: 6-4. Top players: LB Donovan Georges, 6-1, 220, So.; S De’Vante Mitchell, 5-10, 187, Jr.; QB Ed Mendez, 6-2, 190, Sr.; DL Thierry Lafortune, 6-3, 230, Sr.

3. Dade Christian (coach Nick Martinez, 1st year). Last year: 6-5 (Regional quarterfinalist). Top players: WR DeWayne Terry, 6-1, 175, Jr.; RB Calvin Hart, 6-1, 185, So.; DL Jose Valdivia, 5-10, 215, Jr.

4. Village Academy (coach Donald Hanna). Last year: 3-7. Top players: QB Roudnes Louissaint, Jr.

Archbishop Carroll (coach Larry Moyer, 1st year). Last year: 1-5. Top players: QB Jesse Perez, Jr.; RB Brandon Walcott, Sr.; OL-DL Joshua Zedan, Sr.; DL-OL Dustin Ramirez, Jr.; DE-WR Jordan Trigoso, Sr.

Archbishop Curley (coach Greg Magner). Last year: 0-10. Top player: WR-DB Aaron Ashe, Sr.

Florida Christian (coach Chris Rivera). Last year: 4-6. Top players: LB-RB Paul Gonzalez, 5-9, 180, Sr.; LB-RB Arthur Lievano, 5-11, 178, Sr.

La Salle (Coach Matt Dillon, 1st year). Last year: 4-6. Top players: RB-DB Josten Borgella, 6-1, 190, Sr.; OG-DT Giancarlo Dago, 6-1, 260, Sr.; DT Elmer Hernandez, 6-1, 280, Sr.; WR-DB Ryan Brown, 6-2, 185, Sr.; LB Charles Mickens, 6-1, 200, Jr.

Miami Community Charter (coach Don March). Last year: 1-9. Top players: QB-S Ashante Appleby, 5-8, 160, So.; WR-DB Michael Brown Ogletree, 6-1, 175, Jr.

Miami Country Day (coach Sean Hill, 2nd year, 3-6). Last year: 3-6. Top players: ATH Owen Wesley, 5-11, 190, Jr.; ATH C-Jay Charles, 5-7, 155, Sr.; ATH Sam Cohen, 5-7, 185, Sr.; ATH Carlos Ortega, 5-10, 185, So.; ATH Hector Estupinan, 5-6, 155, Jr.

Palmer Trinity (coach Rudy Fernandez, 2nd year at PT, 6-4; 3rd overall). Last year: 6-4. Top players: WR-S Guillermo Bonet, 6-4, 210, Sr.; RB-S Blake Miller, 5-7, 180, Sr.; QB Dylan DiBello, 5-10, 175, Jr.; DB-WR Daniel Erixon, 5-11, 180, Sr.; WR-DB Tyler Farias, 5-11, 155, So.

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.

Pinecrest Prep (coach Ricky Cruz). Last year: 0-8. Top players: OG-DT Jose Ramirez, 6-1, 305, Sr.; OT-DT Robert Denmark, 6-0, 245, Sr.; RB-DB Nigel Newton, 5-9, 160, So.; C-DT Gabriel Cuadrado, 5-10, 240, Sr.; OT-DE Anthony Gonzalez, 6-3, 225, Jr.

Ransom Everglades (coach Joseph Mancuso). Last year: 8-2. Top players: RB O’jhonte Armstrong, 5-9, 150, Jr.

Scheck Hillel (coach Mike Norman). Last year: 5-2.

SJB Leadership (coach Vick Evans, 1st year). Last year: First-year. Top players: S Nadab Joseph, 6-2, 173, So.; WR Quentin Woody, 6-2, 180, Jr.

This story was originally published September 1, 2015 at 1:00 PM with the headline "Miami-Dade high school football team and district outlooks."