2009 Record: 9-2
The Coach: Paul Petterson
The Players: Matt Santos (Sr., DB/RB), Jaleel Green (Soph., WR/DB), Cameron Davis (Sr., RB/WR), Jimmy Von Thron (Sr., DB), Bennett Blanton (Jr., K/P), Kory Williams (Jr., RB/DB), Isaiah Bruce (Sr., LB/RB), Jonathan Watt (Sr., LB), Christian Dicks (Jr., RB/WR), John Marshall (Sr., DB), Paul Axtell Jr. (Sr., OL/DL), Will Barefield II (Jr., DL)
The Word: Former Bolles assistant coach Paul Peterson has built a solid program at Providence, guiding the Stallions to a 17-4 record the last two years. This season shouldn’t be any different either as Petterson is loaded again with players like Green, Williams, Bruce and Dicks. The only hole Peterson needed to fill in the spring was finding a replacement for quarterback Kade Bell, who transferred to Fletcher after the season ended. The Stallions took NFC to the wire last season losing 14-7 in a game that settled the district runner-up spot. There is no reason to think the Stallions won’t be able to push both NFC and Trinity Christian again for a playoff spot.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
No. 22 Suwannee Bulldogs
2009 Record: 4-6
The Coach: Willie Spears
The Players: Andre Zanders (Sr., WR/DE), Tre Robinson (Sr., DT), Jimmy Taylor (So., QB), Alex Falleck (Sr., LB), Greg Swinson (Sr., RB), Marcus Lane (Jr., DE)
The Outlook: Spears takes over after reviving a dormant Jefferson County program, in which he led them to a district title and second round playoff appearance. Zanders, Swinson and Taylor will lead the offense while Robinson, Falleck and Lane will take charge of the defense. Spears made an emphasis to tell the team in the spring, 4-6 is acceptable at Suwannee, will see if they get the message.
The Coach: Willie Spears
The Players: Andre Zanders (Sr., WR/DE), Tre Robinson (Sr., DT), Jimmy Taylor (So., QB), Alex Falleck (Sr., LB), Greg Swinson (Sr., RB), Marcus Lane (Jr., DE)
The Outlook: Spears takes over after reviving a dormant Jefferson County program, in which he led them to a district title and second round playoff appearance. Zanders, Swinson and Taylor will lead the offense while Robinson, Falleck and Lane will take charge of the defense. Spears made an emphasis to tell the team in the spring, 4-6 is acceptable at Suwannee, will see if they get the message.
No. 23 Palatka Panthers
2009 Record: 0-10
The Coach: Kyle Rice
The Players: Lavarius McCullough (Sr., QB), Donte Roberts (Jr., QB), Stephen Eader (Sr., LB), Ricky Gibbs (Sr., LB)
The Word: What a first year for former Lincoln coach Kyle Rice. From a state runner-up finish at Lincoln to a winless season at Palatka. As if that wasn’t enough, Rice also has to deal with the loss of his quarterback JD Kaymore to graduation, his tailback Kion Williams transferred to nearby Interlachen and saw his tightend AC Leonard, a Florida commit, transfer.
The Coach: Kyle Rice
The Players: Lavarius McCullough (Sr., QB), Donte Roberts (Jr., QB), Stephen Eader (Sr., LB), Ricky Gibbs (Sr., LB)
The Word: What a first year for former Lincoln coach Kyle Rice. From a state runner-up finish at Lincoln to a winless season at Palatka. As if that wasn’t enough, Rice also has to deal with the loss of his quarterback JD Kaymore to graduation, his tailback Kion Williams transferred to nearby Interlachen and saw his tightend AC Leonard, a Florida commit, transfer.
No. 24 Pedro Menendez Falcons
2009 Record: 5-5
The Coach: Keith Cromwell
The Players: Tony Steward (Sr., LB), Ryan Bryson (Sr., DE), Zach Brown (Sr., QB), JD Stalvey (Sr., DE/LB), Levi Fairbanks (Sr., DT/OL), Steven Packo (Sr., DL), Fred Whitehead (Jr., RB)
The Word: Tony Steward stock went to astronomical heights over the summer, being named the No. 2 player in the country by Rivals.com Steward, who holds more than 31 offers, hopes to lead his team to their first ever playoff berth before deciding which college to attend. Brown (1051 yards, 9 TDs) is back to lead the offense while Steward and Stalvey man the defense.
The Coach: Keith Cromwell
The Players: Tony Steward (Sr., LB), Ryan Bryson (Sr., DE), Zach Brown (Sr., QB), JD Stalvey (Sr., DE/LB), Levi Fairbanks (Sr., DT/OL), Steven Packo (Sr., DL), Fred Whitehead (Jr., RB)
The Word: Tony Steward stock went to astronomical heights over the summer, being named the No. 2 player in the country by Rivals.com Steward, who holds more than 31 offers, hopes to lead his team to their first ever playoff berth before deciding which college to attend. Brown (1051 yards, 9 TDs) is back to lead the offense while Steward and Stalvey man the defense.
No. 25 Wolfson Wolfpack
2009 Record: 2-8
The Coach: Greg Meyer
The Players: Darrin McPherson (Sr., WB/SS), Evan Cisero (Sr., LB/CB), Jasper Sasser (Soph., WR), Lonnie Jones (Soph., DT), Keaton Parker (Sr., OL/DT), Taurus Simmons (Sr., DE/TE)
The Word: Former Tampa Plant assistant coach Greg Meyer takes over the Wolfson job and hopes to take some of the winning with him. Meyer will have his hands full with a Wolfpack team that hasn’t been playoff bound in nearly a decade.
The Coach: Greg Meyer
The Players: Darrin McPherson (Sr., WB/SS), Evan Cisero (Sr., LB/CB), Jasper Sasser (Soph., WR), Lonnie Jones (Soph., DT), Keaton Parker (Sr., OL/DT), Taurus Simmons (Sr., DE/TE)
The Word: Former Tampa Plant assistant coach Greg Meyer takes over the Wolfson job and hopes to take some of the winning with him. Meyer will have his hands full with a Wolfpack team that hasn’t been playoff bound in nearly a decade.
No. 26 Mandarin Mustangs
2009 Record: 3-7
The Coach: Robert Dean
The Word: To say it’s been a difficult two year period at Mandarin would be an understatement. A month before the 2007 season was to start, longtime coach JD Hall shockingly passed away. His replacement Jason Robinson was brought in 2008 from Orlando Olympia and had to deal with another blow when tailback Jarell Stewart drowned a few weeks into the 2009 season. This past summer, Robinson was fired a week before the spring game after sending explicit photos to his girlfriend over the cell phone. A week later, after the Mustangs were beat 26-0 to Ponte Vedra in the spring game, several players transferred out of the program.
The Coach: Robert Dean
The Word: To say it’s been a difficult two year period at Mandarin would be an understatement. A month before the 2007 season was to start, longtime coach JD Hall shockingly passed away. His replacement Jason Robinson was brought in 2008 from Orlando Olympia and had to deal with another blow when tailback Jarell Stewart drowned a few weeks into the 2009 season. This past summer, Robinson was fired a week before the spring game after sending explicit photos to his girlfriend over the cell phone. A week later, after the Mustangs were beat 26-0 to Ponte Vedra in the spring game, several players transferred out of the program.
No. 27 Forrest Rebels
2009 Record: 3-7
The Coach: Dennis Clemmons
The Players: Jarvis Guthrie (Sr., TE/DE), Jake Englishbee (Jr., K)
The Word: Longtime coach Dennis Clemmons must replace most of his offensive line and defensive line and his go-to-guy athlete Robert Brown. For the Rebels to get back to winning they must be able to finish games and be competitive in them as five of seven losses were blowouts by at least 18 points.
The Coach: Dennis Clemmons
The Players: Jarvis Guthrie (Sr., TE/DE), Jake Englishbee (Jr., K)
The Word: Longtime coach Dennis Clemmons must replace most of his offensive line and defensive line and his go-to-guy athlete Robert Brown. For the Rebels to get back to winning they must be able to finish games and be competitive in them as five of seven losses were blowouts by at least 18 points.
No. 28 Terry Parker Braves
2009 Record: 0-10
The Coach: Randy Glass
The Word: The roller coaster program continues to go up and down going from 7-3 two years ago to winless last season. Parker forced out veteran coach Jim Scible due to the economy and brought in former Lee coach Randy Glass. The program that has provided stepping stone for players like Tavadius Glenn (Miami) and Sam Barrington (South Florida) should have more to come.
The Coach: Randy Glass
The Word: The roller coaster program continues to go up and down going from 7-3 two years ago to winless last season. Parker forced out veteran coach Jim Scible due to the economy and brought in former Lee coach Randy Glass. The program that has provided stepping stone for players like Tavadius Glenn (Miami) and Sam Barrington (South Florida) should have more to come.
No. 29 Creekside Knights
2009 Record: 5-5
The Coach: Greg Stanton
The Players: Dylan Sanders (Sr., RB), Josh Isacco (Jr., QB/RB), Adam Sandin (Soph., QB), Zach Higbea (Sr., WR), Darius Williams (Sr., DB), Deon Phillips (Jr., LB)
The Word: Beginning their third season of the program, Creekside now has the disadvantage of saying goodbye to several seniors from the first graduating class. Stanton must replace several starters on both sides of the ball including two year starting quarterback Kevin Payment (1421 yards, 13 TDs). Sanders looked impressive in the spring in a jamboree as did Sandin but Stanton was clear that nothing was decided in the spring and things could change in the fall.
The Coach: Greg Stanton
The Players: Dylan Sanders (Sr., RB), Josh Isacco (Jr., QB/RB), Adam Sandin (Soph., QB), Zach Higbea (Sr., WR), Darius Williams (Sr., DB), Deon Phillips (Jr., LB)
The Word: Beginning their third season of the program, Creekside now has the disadvantage of saying goodbye to several seniors from the first graduating class. Stanton must replace several starters on both sides of the ball including two year starting quarterback Kevin Payment (1421 yards, 13 TDs). Sanders looked impressive in the spring in a jamboree as did Sandin but Stanton was clear that nothing was decided in the spring and things could change in the fall.
No. 30 Ridgeview Panthers
2009 Record: 2-8
The Coach: Tom McPherson
The Players: Anthony Terry (Sr., RB), Darius Dorners (Jr., DL),
The Word: McPherson begins his tenth season at Ridgeview and again looks to be rebuilding the team with holes on both sides. Ridgeview will look to several inexperienced players on both sides of the ball to get them back to winning consistently.
The Coach: Tom McPherson
The Players: Anthony Terry (Sr., RB), Darius Dorners (Jr., DL),
The Word: McPherson begins his tenth season at Ridgeview and again looks to be rebuilding the team with holes on both sides. Ridgeview will look to several inexperienced players on both sides of the ball to get them back to winning consistently.
No. 30 Bradford County Tornadoes
2009 Record: 4-6
The Coach: Derek Chipoletti
The Players: Tramaine Harris (Sr., WR/DB), Adrian Mosley (Sr., WR/DB), John Clark (Sr., QB/LB), Justin McBride (So., OL/DL)
The Outlook: After a brief one year stint at Williston, Chipoletti moved closer to home to take over the Bradford job, along with the move, his father takes over the Athletic Director job. Harris and Mosley will provide Tornadoe fans plenty of excitement.
The Coach: Derek Chipoletti
The Players: Tramaine Harris (Sr., WR/DB), Adrian Mosley (Sr., WR/DB), John Clark (Sr., QB/LB), Justin McBride (So., OL/DL)
The Outlook: After a brief one year stint at Williston, Chipoletti moved closer to home to take over the Bradford job, along with the move, his father takes over the Athletic Director job. Harris and Mosley will provide Tornadoe fans plenty of excitement.
No. 31 Hamilton County Trojans
2009 Record: 1-9
The Coach: Mike Pittman
The Players: Deonte Simmons (Sr., QB), Gerald Bristol (Sr., WR), Anthony Ingram (Sr., RB), Anthony Turner (Sr., FB), LA Willis (Sr., WR/DB), William Hill (Sr., ATH)
The Outlook: Not many teams can becoming off a 1-9 season and have high expectations the following year but the Trojans are loaded on both sides of the ball. Simmons emerged in the spring as the starter and will have several weapons to choose from including Ingram, Turner, Willis and Hill.
The Coach: Mike Pittman
The Players: Deonte Simmons (Sr., QB), Gerald Bristol (Sr., WR), Anthony Ingram (Sr., RB), Anthony Turner (Sr., FB), LA Willis (Sr., WR/DB), William Hill (Sr., ATH)
The Outlook: Not many teams can becoming off a 1-9 season and have high expectations the following year but the Trojans are loaded on both sides of the ball. Simmons emerged in the spring as the starter and will have several weapons to choose from including Ingram, Turner, Willis and Hill.
No. 32 Fort White Indians
2009 Record: 4-5
The Coach: Demetric Jackson
The Players: Alex Blake (Sr., WR), Jonathan Dupree (Sr., DL), Zach Bentley (Sr., OL), Leonard Dixon (Sr., RB)
The Outlook: Three-year starting quarterback Alex Gilmer is gone and Jackson spent the entire spring rotating two guys to fill the role. Blake is a game changer and will carry the team.
The Coach: Demetric Jackson
The Players: Alex Blake (Sr., WR), Jonathan Dupree (Sr., DL), Zach Bentley (Sr., OL), Leonard Dixon (Sr., RB)
The Outlook: Three-year starting quarterback Alex Gilmer is gone and Jackson spent the entire spring rotating two guys to fill the role. Blake is a game changer and will carry the team.
No. 33 Yulee Hornets
2009 Record: 7-4
The Coach: Bobby Ramsay
The Players: Derrick Henry (So., RB/LB), Kevin Rainey (Jr., TE), Connor Petty (Sr., QB), Derrick Peterson (Sr., WR), Antario Rainey (Sr., WR/DB), Jeremy Deberry (Sr., DE), Jake Green (Sr., DB), Chris Rumsey (Sr., WR), Kenny Stewart (Sr., OL), Abe Gingery (Sr., OL), Jose Guilarte (Sr., OL)
The Word: Derrick Henry came out on nowhere to lead the area in rushing as a freshman with 2480 yards and 22 touchdowns, including two 300-yard plus games. Through 11 games only two teams (Bolles, West Nassau) held Henry out of the end zone. The good news is Ramsay won’t have to rely just on Henry on offense as the Hornets return explosive players Kevin Rainey, Petty, Peterson and Antario Rainey. The offense may have to outscore teams as the Hornets must replace as many as eight defensive starters.
The Coach: Bobby Ramsay
The Players: Derrick Henry (So., RB/LB), Kevin Rainey (Jr., TE), Connor Petty (Sr., QB), Derrick Peterson (Sr., WR), Antario Rainey (Sr., WR/DB), Jeremy Deberry (Sr., DE), Jake Green (Sr., DB), Chris Rumsey (Sr., WR), Kenny Stewart (Sr., OL), Abe Gingery (Sr., OL), Jose Guilarte (Sr., OL)
The Word: Derrick Henry came out on nowhere to lead the area in rushing as a freshman with 2480 yards and 22 touchdowns, including two 300-yard plus games. Through 11 games only two teams (Bolles, West Nassau) held Henry out of the end zone. The good news is Ramsay won’t have to rely just on Henry on offense as the Hornets return explosive players Kevin Rainey, Petty, Peterson and Antario Rainey. The offense may have to outscore teams as the Hornets must replace as many as eight defensive starters.
No. 34 Lafayette Hornets
2009 Record: 7-4
The Coach: Joey Pearson
The Players: Antwan Brown (Sr., ATH), Mel Jones (Jr., OL), Andre Hall (Sr., ATH), Dylan Harrelson (Sr., ATH)
The Outlook: Replacing three-year starting quarterback Nick Bracwell (FIU) is big shoes to fill but Pearson is getting more confident with his replacement. Brown will be the featured weapon on both sides of the ball and will carry the team.
The Coach: Joey Pearson
The Players: Antwan Brown (Sr., ATH), Mel Jones (Jr., OL), Andre Hall (Sr., ATH), Dylan Harrelson (Sr., ATH)
The Outlook: Replacing three-year starting quarterback Nick Bracwell (FIU) is big shoes to fill but Pearson is getting more confident with his replacement. Brown will be the featured weapon on both sides of the ball and will carry the team.
No. 35 West Nassau Warriors
2009 Record: 8-3
The Coach: George Nelson
The Players: Christian Copher (Sr., RB/DB), Konnor Thomas (Sr., RB/DB), Trevor Velez (Sr., QB/DB), DeAnte Simmons (Jr., QB), Seth Velez (Sr., WR/QB), Earl Youman (Sr., RB/DB)
The Word: West Nassau came out of nowhere to steal the runner-up sport away from Episcopal and Yulee. Head coach George Nelson looks to keep that winning momentum going but will have to do so without tailback Garrett Hammett (1,872 yards, 24 TDs). The Warriors have plenty of weapons on offense but must rebuild a stellar defense.
The Coach: George Nelson
The Players: Christian Copher (Sr., RB/DB), Konnor Thomas (Sr., RB/DB), Trevor Velez (Sr., QB/DB), DeAnte Simmons (Jr., QB), Seth Velez (Sr., WR/QB), Earl Youman (Sr., RB/DB)
The Word: West Nassau came out of nowhere to steal the runner-up sport away from Episcopal and Yulee. Head coach George Nelson looks to keep that winning momentum going but will have to do so without tailback Garrett Hammett (1,872 yards, 24 TDs). The Warriors have plenty of weapons on offense but must rebuild a stellar defense.
No. 37 Middleburg Broncos
2009 Record: 3-7
The Coach: Robbie Justino
The Players: Corey Williams (Jr., RB), Desmond Sullivan (Jr., TE), Mike Williams (Sr., OL), Kris Boatright (Sr., LB), Corey Armont (Sr., DE)
The Word: Over the last two years, Justino has brought in former Bronco players as assistant coaches perhaps to rub off some of their success. Losing do everything athlete Austin Sweat over the summer to nearby Clay was a shock, for Justino's sake hopefully someone else will step up and fill his shoes.
The Coach: Robbie Justino
The Players: Corey Williams (Jr., RB), Desmond Sullivan (Jr., TE), Mike Williams (Sr., OL), Kris Boatright (Sr., LB), Corey Armont (Sr., DE)
The Word: Over the last two years, Justino has brought in former Bronco players as assistant coaches perhaps to rub off some of their success. Losing do everything athlete Austin Sweat over the summer to nearby Clay was a shock, for Justino's sake hopefully someone else will step up and fill his shoes.
No. 38 Crescent City Raiders
2009 Record: 8-3
The Coach: Quintin Lewis
The Word: Longtime coach Al Wisnoski retired turning the program over to longtime assistant coach Quintin Lewis. Lewis must replace big time athletes Andre Addison and Brian Baker lost to graduation. Luckily for him, there is usually not a shortage of athletes in Crescent City and he should be able to keep the program going in the right direction.
The Coach: Quintin Lewis
The Word: Longtime coach Al Wisnoski retired turning the program over to longtime assistant coach Quintin Lewis. Lewis must replace big time athletes Andre Addison and Brian Baker lost to graduation. Luckily for him, there is usually not a shortage of athletes in Crescent City and he should be able to keep the program going in the right direction.
No. 40 Hilliard Flashes
2009 Record: 5-4
The Coach: Paul Whittenburg
The Players: Marcus Allen (QB), Josh Connor (RB), Antwan Moore (RB), Devron Whigham (HB), Jay Farris (RB/DB), Jason Ray (ATH), Ian Spencer (QB), Matt Johnson (DB)
The Word: The move to 5-1A was tough having to compete against Chiefland, Dixie County, Hamilton County, Trenton, Villages and Wildwood. The Flashes showed signs of excellence at times and ended their season on a three game winning streak.
The Coach: Paul Whittenburg
The Players: Marcus Allen (QB), Josh Connor (RB), Antwan Moore (RB), Devron Whigham (HB), Jay Farris (RB/DB), Jason Ray (ATH), Ian Spencer (QB), Matt Johnson (DB)
The Word: The move to 5-1A was tough having to compete against Chiefland, Dixie County, Hamilton County, Trenton, Villages and Wildwood. The Flashes showed signs of excellence at times and ended their season on a three game winning streak.
No. 39 Keystone Heights Indians
2009 Record: 5-5
The Coach: Chuck Dickinson
The Players: Ryan Latner (Sr., WR/CB), Brantley Lott (Sr., QB/LB), R.J. Buxton (Jr., QB/DE), Reginald Thomas (Sr., RB/CB), Chase Julius (Jr., CB/WR), Zack Lambert (TB/DB), Tyler Jolley (Sr., OL/DL), Robert Johnson (Sr., LB/OL), Nick Verschaeve (Jr., DL/OL)
The Word: Chuck Dickinson begins his twelfth season at Keystone and has his sights on getting back to the playoffs again. Offensively, the Indians should be potent with the return of Latner (25.0 ypc), Lott, Buxton and Thomas. Defensively, the Indians will need to fill some holes but do have some experience with Johnson, Verschaeve and Julius.
The Coach: Chuck Dickinson
The Players: Ryan Latner (Sr., WR/CB), Brantley Lott (Sr., QB/LB), R.J. Buxton (Jr., QB/DE), Reginald Thomas (Sr., RB/CB), Chase Julius (Jr., CB/WR), Zack Lambert (TB/DB), Tyler Jolley (Sr., OL/DL), Robert Johnson (Sr., LB/OL), Nick Verschaeve (Jr., DL/OL)
The Word: Chuck Dickinson begins his twelfth season at Keystone and has his sights on getting back to the playoffs again. Offensively, the Indians should be potent with the return of Latner (25.0 ypc), Lott, Buxton and Thomas. Defensively, the Indians will need to fill some holes but do have some experience with Johnson, Verschaeve and Julius.
No. 36 Mandarin Christian Eagles
Mandarin Christian Eagles
2009 Record: 6-4
The Coach: Dennis Thompson
The Players: O’shay Carter (Soph., QB/DE), Tyrese Gamble (Sr., OL/DL), Travis Makausas (Sr.,, WR/DB), Vincent Stipper (Jr., OL/DL), Eric Durham (Sr., DB), Trey Tiechdon (Sr., WR), Colby Wilkens (Sr., DL), Jimmy Carter (Sr., DL), Drew Harden (Soph., LB)
The Word: Second year coach Dennis Thompson has the Eagles fifth year program heading in the right direction and confident he can compete with Hawthorne and Lafayette for a potential playoff spot. In his first season, Thompson guided the Eagles to their first winning season and a Big 10 Conference Divisional title. Thompson’s west coast spread offense must replace four year starter Josh Tylski, but won’t miss a beat with the addition of Arlington Country Day transfer two-year starter O’shay Carter. Carter is one of several ACD transfers including Gamble and Makausas, who averaged 40 yards a catch last season.
2009 Record: 6-4
The Coach: Dennis Thompson
The Players: O’shay Carter (Soph., QB/DE), Tyrese Gamble (Sr., OL/DL), Travis Makausas (Sr.,, WR/DB), Vincent Stipper (Jr., OL/DL), Eric Durham (Sr., DB), Trey Tiechdon (Sr., WR), Colby Wilkens (Sr., DL), Jimmy Carter (Sr., DL), Drew Harden (Soph., LB)
The Word: Second year coach Dennis Thompson has the Eagles fifth year program heading in the right direction and confident he can compete with Hawthorne and Lafayette for a potential playoff spot. In his first season, Thompson guided the Eagles to their first winning season and a Big 10 Conference Divisional title. Thompson’s west coast spread offense must replace four year starter Josh Tylski, but won’t miss a beat with the addition of Arlington Country Day transfer two-year starter O’shay Carter. Carter is one of several ACD transfers including Gamble and Makausas, who averaged 40 yards a catch last season.
Friday, July 16, 2010
No. 41 Eagle's View Warriors
Eagle’s View Warriors
2009 Record: 7-3
The Coach: Ryan Keith
The Players: Rashod Byers (Sr., ATH), Tre Rainey (Sr., WR), Tevin Stewart (Sr., WR/DB), Bial Kemp (Sr., LB), Cody Chambers (Sr., DB)
The Word: The move up in class from 1B drew mixed reactions finishing 2-2 in the district, not to mention nearly upsetting 2B power North Florida Christian. Keith will have big shoes to fill with the loss of athlete Frantanzy Bryant and quarterback Austin Morris, Rashod Byers and Tre Rainey are back and will be two of the most sought after players.
Aug 26 at Ribault
Sept 3 at Baldwin
Sept 10 at Paxon
Sept 17 at Englewood
Sept 24 at Trinity Christian
Oct 8 at North Florida Christian
Oct 22 at Providence
Oct 29 at Bishop Snyder
Nov 5 PK Yonge
Nov 12 at University Christian
2009 Record: 7-3
The Coach: Ryan Keith
The Players: Rashod Byers (Sr., ATH), Tre Rainey (Sr., WR), Tevin Stewart (Sr., WR/DB), Bial Kemp (Sr., LB), Cody Chambers (Sr., DB)
The Word: The move up in class from 1B drew mixed reactions finishing 2-2 in the district, not to mention nearly upsetting 2B power North Florida Christian. Keith will have big shoes to fill with the loss of athlete Frantanzy Bryant and quarterback Austin Morris, Rashod Byers and Tre Rainey are back and will be two of the most sought after players.
Aug 26 at Ribault
Sept 3 at Baldwin
Sept 10 at Paxon
Sept 17 at Englewood
Sept 24 at Trinity Christian
Oct 8 at North Florida Christian
Oct 22 at Providence
Oct 29 at Bishop Snyder
Nov 5 PK Yonge
Nov 12 at University Christian
No. 42 Episcopal Eagles
Episcopal Eagles
2009 Record: 6-4
The Coach: David Hess
The Word: After a season opening loss to Trinity Christian, Episcopal rolled off six consecutive wins on its way to a possible playoff spot. Unfortunately, the Eagles ran into Bolles which set them off into a three game losing streak to end their playoff hopes. A showdown with West Nassau in Week 9 was for the runner-up berth but the Eagles fell short.
Aug 27 at Creekside
Sept 3 Trinity Christian
Sept 10 at Ponte Vedra
Sept 17 Nease
Sept 24 at Yulee
Oct 1 Interlachen
Oct 8 Fernandina Beach
Oct 15 at University Christian
Oct 29 Bolles
Nov 5 at West Nassau
Nov 12 at Bishop Kenny
2009 Record: 6-4
The Coach: David Hess
The Word: After a season opening loss to Trinity Christian, Episcopal rolled off six consecutive wins on its way to a possible playoff spot. Unfortunately, the Eagles ran into Bolles which set them off into a three game losing streak to end their playoff hopes. A showdown with West Nassau in Week 9 was for the runner-up berth but the Eagles fell short.
Aug 27 at Creekside
Sept 3 Trinity Christian
Sept 10 at Ponte Vedra
Sept 17 Nease
Sept 24 at Yulee
Oct 1 Interlachen
Oct 8 Fernandina Beach
Oct 15 at University Christian
Oct 29 Bolles
Nov 5 at West Nassau
Nov 12 at Bishop Kenny
No.. 43 University Christian Christians
University Christian Christians
2009 Record: 5-5
The Coach: Heath Nivens
The Players: Caleb Anderson (Sr., RB/DB), Nick Smith (Jr., DB/WR), Gunnar Cox (Soph., LB/FB), Oreion Cobbs (Sr., RB/DB), Caleb Hill (Sr., QB/FS), Diavontay Wiggins (Jr., RB/LB)
The Word: University Christian has plenty of athletes to chose from, what will determine their fate is finding solid lineman. UC has been a consistent playoff contender since the 1980’s and could find themselves in the mix again this season.
Aug 27 at Paxon
Sept 4 at Andrews, NC
Sept 17 Hamilton County
Sept 24 Atlantic Coast
Oct 1 at West Nassau
Oct 8 at Bolles
Oct 15 Episcopal
Oct 22 Yulee
Oct 29 at Fernandina Beach
Nov 5 Interlachen
Nov 12 Eagle's View
2009 Record: 5-5
The Coach: Heath Nivens
The Players: Caleb Anderson (Sr., RB/DB), Nick Smith (Jr., DB/WR), Gunnar Cox (Soph., LB/FB), Oreion Cobbs (Sr., RB/DB), Caleb Hill (Sr., QB/FS), Diavontay Wiggins (Jr., RB/LB)
The Word: University Christian has plenty of athletes to chose from, what will determine their fate is finding solid lineman. UC has been a consistent playoff contender since the 1980’s and could find themselves in the mix again this season.
Aug 27 at Paxon
Sept 4 at Andrews, NC
Sept 17 Hamilton County
Sept 24 Atlantic Coast
Oct 1 at West Nassau
Oct 8 at Bolles
Oct 15 Episcopal
Oct 22 Yulee
Oct 29 at Fernandina Beach
Nov 5 Interlachen
Nov 12 Eagle's View
No. 44 Fernandina Beach Pirates
Fernandina Beach Pirates
2009 Record: 2-8
The Coach: Ed Brown
The Word: Two steps forward, two steps back seems to summarize the Fernandina Beach program. A winless season in 2006 was followed by a playoff run in 2007, a 6-4 season in 2008 was follow by a 2-8 season last season. Brown will have his hands full again losing both Tahj Kimble and Tairhon Alford not to mention having to fight Bolles, Episcopal, West Nassau and Yulee for the two playoff spots.
Aug 27 at Union County
Sept 3 Hilliard
Sept 10 at Bradford County
Sept 17 at Providence
Sept 24 West Nassau
Oct 1 at Bolles
Oct 8 at Episcopal
Oct 22 at Interlachen
Oct 29 University Christian
Nov 5 Yulee
Nov 12 Matanzas
2009 Record: 2-8
The Coach: Ed Brown
The Word: Two steps forward, two steps back seems to summarize the Fernandina Beach program. A winless season in 2006 was followed by a playoff run in 2007, a 6-4 season in 2008 was follow by a 2-8 season last season. Brown will have his hands full again losing both Tahj Kimble and Tairhon Alford not to mention having to fight Bolles, Episcopal, West Nassau and Yulee for the two playoff spots.
Aug 27 at Union County
Sept 3 Hilliard
Sept 10 at Bradford County
Sept 17 at Providence
Sept 24 West Nassau
Oct 1 at Bolles
Oct 8 at Episcopal
Oct 22 at Interlachen
Oct 29 University Christian
Nov 5 Yulee
Nov 12 Matanzas
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
No. 45 Bishop Snyder Cardinals
2009 Record: 5-6
The Coach: Bobby Harrison
The Players: John Neloms (Jr., DB, WR), James Johnston (Sr., RB/DB), Travis Ballard (Sr., RB/DB/WR), Brandon Garland (Sr., RB/DB), Jerame Harris (RB/DB), Dan Taylor (Sr., LB/FB), Austin Wheatley (Sr.LB/TE)
The Word: Harrison must replace several holes on all three phases of the game, but should have enough weapons to compete for another Big Ten Conference Divisional title. Priority one was finding a replacement for quarterback Garrett Naughton, which will be either Andrew Neswiacheny or Luke Liedman. Offensively the Cardinals will be led by Johnston, Ballard Garland and Harris. Neloms is a force on defense having picked off four passes, including two of them for touchdowns.
Aug 26 Mandarin Christian
Sept 3 at St. Joseph
Sept 10 Bronson
Sept 17 Branford
Sept 24 at North Florida Christian
Oct 1 Tallahassee Maclay
Oct 7 Providence
Oct 15 at Bell
Oct 22 at PK Yonge
Oct 29 Eagle's View
Nov 5 Trinity Christian
The Coach: Bobby Harrison
The Players: John Neloms (Jr., DB, WR), James Johnston (Sr., RB/DB), Travis Ballard (Sr., RB/DB/WR), Brandon Garland (Sr., RB/DB), Jerame Harris (RB/DB), Dan Taylor (Sr., LB/FB), Austin Wheatley (Sr.LB/TE)
The Word: Harrison must replace several holes on all three phases of the game, but should have enough weapons to compete for another Big Ten Conference Divisional title. Priority one was finding a replacement for quarterback Garrett Naughton, which will be either Andrew Neswiacheny or Luke Liedman. Offensively the Cardinals will be led by Johnston, Ballard Garland and Harris. Neloms is a force on defense having picked off four passes, including two of them for touchdowns.
Aug 26 Mandarin Christian
Sept 3 at St. Joseph
Sept 10 Bronson
Sept 17 Branford
Sept 24 at North Florida Christian
Oct 1 Tallahassee Maclay
Oct 7 Providence
Oct 15 at Bell
Oct 22 at PK Yonge
Oct 29 Eagle's View
Nov 5 Trinity Christian
No. 46 Branford Bucs
2009 Record: 9-2
The Coach: Bill Wiles
The Word: Not since the 1970's has Branford football been this good. The independent Bucs are going for their fourth consecutive winning season and came within one win over Bishop Snyder last season from winning the Big Ten Conference. Wiles must replace his go to guy John Perry, whom is heading to Tusculum University.
Aug 27 at Dixie County (Kickoff Classic)
Sept 3 St. Francis
Sept 10 Trenton
Sept 17 at Bishop Snyder
Sept 24 at Tallahassee Maclay
Oct 1 at Paxon
Oct 7 Florida Deaf
Oct 22 at Bronson
Oct 29 St. Joseph
Nov 5 Bell
Nov 12 at Lafayette
The Coach: Bill Wiles
The Word: Not since the 1970's has Branford football been this good. The independent Bucs are going for their fourth consecutive winning season and came within one win over Bishop Snyder last season from winning the Big Ten Conference. Wiles must replace his go to guy John Perry, whom is heading to Tusculum University.
Aug 27 at Dixie County (Kickoff Classic)
Sept 3 St. Francis
Sept 10 Trenton
Sept 17 at Bishop Snyder
Sept 24 at Tallahassee Maclay
Oct 1 at Paxon
Oct 7 Florida Deaf
Oct 22 at Bronson
Oct 29 St. Joseph
Nov 5 Bell
Nov 12 at Lafayette
No. 47 Englewood Rams
2009 Record: 3-7
The Coach: Theo Denson
The Word: When Englewood and Paxon met in Week 7 many called it the Winless Bowl as both teams entered the game winless. Englewood held off the Eagles 45-42 to stop a 17 game losing streak and propelled that into a three game winning streak. The Rams look to carry that momentum over into this season. Replacing quarterback Chris Lampley (2,150 yards, 24 TD’s) and wide receiver Andrew Faulk (1280 yards, 13 TD’s) won’t be easy either.
Aug. 27 Pedro Menendez (Kickoff Classic)
Sept 3 West Nassau
Sept 10 at Yulee
Sept 17 Eagle's View
Sept 24 at Jackson
Oct 1 Baldwin
Oct 8 at Bishop Kenny
Oct 15 Paxon
Oct 22 at Stanton
Oct 28 Terry Parker
Nov 5 Forrest
The Coach: Theo Denson
The Word: When Englewood and Paxon met in Week 7 many called it the Winless Bowl as both teams entered the game winless. Englewood held off the Eagles 45-42 to stop a 17 game losing streak and propelled that into a three game winning streak. The Rams look to carry that momentum over into this season. Replacing quarterback Chris Lampley (2,150 yards, 24 TD’s) and wide receiver Andrew Faulk (1280 yards, 13 TD’s) won’t be easy either.
Aug. 27 Pedro Menendez (Kickoff Classic)
Sept 3 West Nassau
Sept 10 at Yulee
Sept 17 Eagle's View
Sept 24 at Jackson
Oct 1 Baldwin
Oct 8 at Bishop Kenny
Oct 15 Paxon
Oct 22 at Stanton
Oct 28 Terry Parker
Nov 5 Forrest
Friday, July 9, 2010
No. 49 St. Joseph Flashes
2009 Record: 9-2
The Coach: Frank Andrea Jr.
The Players: Anthony Gueron (Sr., QB/DB), Blake Benedict (Jr., RB/LB), Matt Sperry (Jr., RB), Mike Ryan (Jr., QB/LB), Shane D’errico (Jr., WR/DB), Stephen O’Connell (Sr., RB/DB), Josh Raynor (Sr. OL/DL), Logan Bass (Jr., WR/DB)
The Word: Fleming Island assistant coach Frank Andrea Jr. becomes the eighth coach since 1999. Andrea must replace several key players including tailback Scott Jones (RB/DB), quarterback Kevin Engmann (1277 yards, 17 TD’s) and kicker Cairo Santos (Tulane), one of five players who signed on national signing day. Spring was a challenge with just 18 players out, meaning Andrea must hit the hallways to find more depth.
Aug 26 St. Johns Country Day
Sept 3 Bishop Snyder
Sept 10 at Lake Mary Prep
Sept 17 at Deland Lighthouse Christian
Sept 24 Quincy Munroe
Oct 1 Pierson Taylor
Oct 8 at Bell
Oct 15 Bronson
Oct 22 OPEN
Oct 29 at Branford
Nov 4 at Florida Deaf
Nov 12 Mandarin Christian
The Coach: Frank Andrea Jr.
The Players: Anthony Gueron (Sr., QB/DB), Blake Benedict (Jr., RB/LB), Matt Sperry (Jr., RB), Mike Ryan (Jr., QB/LB), Shane D’errico (Jr., WR/DB), Stephen O’Connell (Sr., RB/DB), Josh Raynor (Sr. OL/DL), Logan Bass (Jr., WR/DB)
The Word: Fleming Island assistant coach Frank Andrea Jr. becomes the eighth coach since 1999. Andrea must replace several key players including tailback Scott Jones (RB/DB), quarterback Kevin Engmann (1277 yards, 17 TD’s) and kicker Cairo Santos (Tulane), one of five players who signed on national signing day. Spring was a challenge with just 18 players out, meaning Andrea must hit the hallways to find more depth.
Aug 26 St. Johns Country Day
Sept 3 Bishop Snyder
Sept 10 at Lake Mary Prep
Sept 17 at Deland Lighthouse Christian
Sept 24 Quincy Munroe
Oct 1 Pierson Taylor
Oct 8 at Bell
Oct 15 Bronson
Oct 22 OPEN
Oct 29 at Branford
Nov 4 at Florida Deaf
Nov 12 Mandarin Christian
No. 52 Paxon Eagles
2009 Record: 3-7
The Coach: Marquis Landry
The Word: Assistant coach Marquis Landry takes over at Paxon and will guide a program that has become a coaches revolving door with seven different coaches in seven years as Landy replaces Willie Offord, who resigned to take the Interlachen job. Making Lundy’s job even more difficult is replacing do it all player Ryan Lankford, who played seven different positions
Aug 27 University Christian (Kickoff Classic)
Sept 3 Ponte Vedra
Sept 10 Eagle's View
Sept 17 Baldwin
Sept 24 at Stanton
Oct 1 Branford
Oct 8 OPEN
Oct 15 at Englewood
Oct 22 OPEN
Oct 29 at Tallahassee Maclay
Nov 5 Stanton
Nov 12 at Yulee
The Coach: Marquis Landry
The Word: Assistant coach Marquis Landry takes over at Paxon and will guide a program that has become a coaches revolving door with seven different coaches in seven years as Landy replaces Willie Offord, who resigned to take the Interlachen job. Making Lundy’s job even more difficult is replacing do it all player Ryan Lankford, who played seven different positions
Aug 27 University Christian (Kickoff Classic)
Sept 3 Ponte Vedra
Sept 10 Eagle's View
Sept 17 Baldwin
Sept 24 at Stanton
Oct 1 Branford
Oct 8 OPEN
Oct 15 at Englewood
Oct 22 OPEN
Oct 29 at Tallahassee Maclay
Nov 5 Stanton
Nov 12 at Yulee
No. 55 Arlington Country Day Apaches
2009 Record: 6-4
The Coach: Lashawn Highsmith
The Word: The roller coaster saga at ACD continues to get interesting and not disappoint. Longtime coach James Sims left to take the Hawthorne job, with him leaving several of his players left and enrolled at Mandarin Christian. The Apaches hired former Bolles assistant coach Stan Wrubluwski but he resigned the first day of spring practice. An assistant coach was named interim coach but he two resigned and the Apaches were forced to close down spring practice. One of Smith’s assistant coach Lashawn Highsmith was named the new coach in June and will take over a program in financial and athletic shambles, despite making the playoffs three of the last four years.
Sept 3 at Yulee
Sept 10 at St. Johns Country Day
Sept 17 Mandarin Christian
Sept 24 at St. Francis
Oct 1 OPEN
Oct 8 Aucilla Christian
Oct 15 Oak Hall
Oct 22 OPEN
Oct 29 Lafayette
Nov 5 at Hawthorne
Nov 12 at Baker County
The Coach: Lashawn Highsmith
The Word: The roller coaster saga at ACD continues to get interesting and not disappoint. Longtime coach James Sims left to take the Hawthorne job, with him leaving several of his players left and enrolled at Mandarin Christian. The Apaches hired former Bolles assistant coach Stan Wrubluwski but he resigned the first day of spring practice. An assistant coach was named interim coach but he two resigned and the Apaches were forced to close down spring practice. One of Smith’s assistant coach Lashawn Highsmith was named the new coach in June and will take over a program in financial and athletic shambles, despite making the playoffs three of the last four years.
Sept 3 at Yulee
Sept 10 at St. Johns Country Day
Sept 17 Mandarin Christian
Sept 24 at St. Francis
Oct 1 OPEN
Oct 8 Aucilla Christian
Oct 15 Oak Hall
Oct 22 OPEN
Oct 29 Lafayette
Nov 5 at Hawthorne
Nov 12 at Baker County
No. 56 St. Johns Country Day Spartans
2009 Record: 4-5
The Coach: Merlin Smith
The Players: Sean Bowles (Sr., QB), Daniel McCarthy (Jr., RB), Victor Fetchero (Jr., WR), Antonee Lilliard (Sr., WR), Connor Vansandt (Sr., WR)
The Word: St. Johns Country Day continues to build its young program unfortunately for Merlin Smith, the student body isn’t giving him much to work with. Two years ago the Spartans barely had 22 players out, while this spring they played with 17.
Aug 26 at St. Joseph
Sept 3 Warner Christian
Sept 10 Arlington Country Day
Sept 17 Oak Hall
Sept 24 OPEN
Oct 1 at Aucilla Christian
Oct 8 Hawthorne
Oct 15 at Mandarin Christian
Oct 22 at St. Francis
Oct 29 Seacoast Christian
Nov 5 at Lafayette
Nov 12 Quincy Munroe
The Coach: Merlin Smith
The Players: Sean Bowles (Sr., QB), Daniel McCarthy (Jr., RB), Victor Fetchero (Jr., WR), Antonee Lilliard (Sr., WR), Connor Vansandt (Sr., WR)
The Word: St. Johns Country Day continues to build its young program unfortunately for Merlin Smith, the student body isn’t giving him much to work with. Two years ago the Spartans barely had 22 players out, while this spring they played with 17.
Aug 26 at St. Joseph
Sept 3 Warner Christian
Sept 10 Arlington Country Day
Sept 17 Oak Hall
Sept 24 OPEN
Oct 1 at Aucilla Christian
Oct 8 Hawthorne
Oct 15 at Mandarin Christian
Oct 22 at St. Francis
Oct 29 Seacoast Christian
Nov 5 at Lafayette
Nov 12 Quincy Munroe
No. 57 Peniel Baptist Crusaders
Peniel Baptist Crusaders
2009 Record: 5-5
The Coach: Marcos Bosque
The Word: Year one was a learning experience for the Crusaders under first year coach Marcos Bosque, who previously was an assistant at University Christian. On the field the Crusaders were 4-3, as three other games were won or loss via forfeits. Offensively, the Crusaders were solid scoring at least 36 points three times including a season high 58 in a win over Cedar Creek; however defensively the Crusaders gave up 40 or more points in four games. Good news for Bosque is that he returns nearly all of his players and can continue to build the program. Bosque only had 13 players out for the spring and it showed in a 20-0 loss to Florida Deaf.
Aug 27 Windermere Prep (Kickoff Classic)
Sept 2 Orangewood
Sept 10 at Rocky Bayou
Sept 17 at Lake Wales Vanguard
Sept 23 at Florida Deaf
Oct 1 at Cedar Creek Christian
Oct 30 at Windermere Prep
Nov 12 Lake Mary Prep
2009 Record: 5-5
The Coach: Marcos Bosque
The Word: Year one was a learning experience for the Crusaders under first year coach Marcos Bosque, who previously was an assistant at University Christian. On the field the Crusaders were 4-3, as three other games were won or loss via forfeits. Offensively, the Crusaders were solid scoring at least 36 points three times including a season high 58 in a win over Cedar Creek; however defensively the Crusaders gave up 40 or more points in four games. Good news for Bosque is that he returns nearly all of his players and can continue to build the program. Bosque only had 13 players out for the spring and it showed in a 20-0 loss to Florida Deaf.
Aug 27 Windermere Prep (Kickoff Classic)
Sept 2 Orangewood
Sept 10 at Rocky Bayou
Sept 17 at Lake Wales Vanguard
Sept 23 at Florida Deaf
Oct 1 at Cedar Creek Christian
Oct 30 at Windermere Prep
Nov 12 Lake Mary Prep
Thursday, July 8, 2010
No. 54 Baldwin Indians
2009 Record: 2-8
The Coach: Steve Shields
The Players: Austin Kennedy (Jr., QB/DB), Taylor Hogan (Sr., OL/LB), Zaybreion Gunter (Jr., RB/DB), Eric Maddox (Sr., RB/DB)
The Word: Defensive Coordinator Steve Shields was named interim coach after Andy Giddens resigned in June to pursue his Masters Degree. The move up to Class 2A hasn’t been kind so far being placed in a district with Raines, Ribault, Santa Fe, Suwannee and Baker County. The wing-T offense is led by Kennedy (708 passing yards) and Gunter (463 rushing yards). Hogan a versatile two-way standout leads the defense.
Aug 27 at Yulee (Kickoff Classic)
Sept 3 Eagle's View
Sept 10 Stanton
Sept 17 at Paxon
Sept 24 Raines
Oct 1 at Englewood
Oct 8 at Baker County
Oct 15 OPEN
Oct 22 at Santa Fe
Oct 29 at Ribault
Nov 5 Suwannee
Nov 12 Hilliard
The Coach: Steve Shields
The Players: Austin Kennedy (Jr., QB/DB), Taylor Hogan (Sr., OL/LB), Zaybreion Gunter (Jr., RB/DB), Eric Maddox (Sr., RB/DB)
The Word: Defensive Coordinator Steve Shields was named interim coach after Andy Giddens resigned in June to pursue his Masters Degree. The move up to Class 2A hasn’t been kind so far being placed in a district with Raines, Ribault, Santa Fe, Suwannee and Baker County. The wing-T offense is led by Kennedy (708 passing yards) and Gunter (463 rushing yards). Hogan a versatile two-way standout leads the defense.
Aug 27 at Yulee (Kickoff Classic)
Sept 3 Eagle's View
Sept 10 Stanton
Sept 17 at Paxon
Sept 24 Raines
Oct 1 at Englewood
Oct 8 at Baker County
Oct 15 OPEN
Oct 22 at Santa Fe
Oct 29 at Ribault
Nov 5 Suwannee
Nov 12 Hilliard
No. 53 Stanton Blue Devils
2009 Record: 2-8
The Coach: Joe Sigfried
The Players: Sam Wood (Sr., QB), Karim Harris (Sr., WR/CB), Ricky Floyd (Sr., WR/DB), Geoff Fin (Sr., K/P), Wayne Moyer (Sr., DB), Xzavier Griffin (Sr., DB)
The Word: Former Parker assistant coach Joe Sigfried takes over the program after former coach and athletic director Kelly Blount left to take the inaugural Atlantic Coast job. Like every previous coach there, Sigfried battles a consistent problem of its players having to maintain high academic standards. The move to independent hasn’t gone as easy as it should either.
Aug 27 at Sandalwood
Sept 3 Providence
Sept 10 at Baldwin
Sept 17 Ponte Vedra
Sept 24 Paxon
Oct 1 Eagle's View
Oct 8 at Creekside
Oct 15 at Wolfson
Oct 22 Englewood
Oct 29 OPEN
Nov 5 at Paxon
Nov 12 at Fletcher
The Coach: Joe Sigfried
The Players: Sam Wood (Sr., QB), Karim Harris (Sr., WR/CB), Ricky Floyd (Sr., WR/DB), Geoff Fin (Sr., K/P), Wayne Moyer (Sr., DB), Xzavier Griffin (Sr., DB)
The Word: Former Parker assistant coach Joe Sigfried takes over the program after former coach and athletic director Kelly Blount left to take the inaugural Atlantic Coast job. Like every previous coach there, Sigfried battles a consistent problem of its players having to maintain high academic standards. The move to independent hasn’t gone as easy as it should either.
Aug 27 at Sandalwood
Sept 3 Providence
Sept 10 at Baldwin
Sept 17 Ponte Vedra
Sept 24 Paxon
Oct 1 Eagle's View
Oct 8 at Creekside
Oct 15 at Wolfson
Oct 22 Englewood
Oct 29 OPEN
Nov 5 at Paxon
Nov 12 at Fletcher
No. 48 Atlantic Coast Stingrays
2009 Record: N/A
The Coach: Kevin Sullivan
The Word: Former Jackson coach Kevin Sullivan was brought in to start the inaugural program at Atlantic Coast. Sullivan inherits underclassmen mostly from Sandalwood and Mandarin, with a few from Wolfson, Englewood and Parker. Atlantic Coast could easily finish with a winning season as they play a handful of first year programs like Oakleaf and University (Deland) along with small schools like Mandarin Christian, University Christian and Father Lopez in addition to scheduling neighboring feeder bigger schools Fletcher, Parker and Sandalwood.
Aug 26 at Fletcher (Kickoff Classic)
Sept 3 Mandarin Christian
Sept 10 at Oakleaf
Sept 17 Yulee
Sept 24 at Orange City University
Oct 1 Terry Parker
Oct 8 at Father Lopez
Oct 15 Orange City University
Oct 22 at Paxon
Oct 29 OPEN
Nov 5 Oakleaf
Nov 12 at Sandalwood
The Coach: Kevin Sullivan
The Word: Former Jackson coach Kevin Sullivan was brought in to start the inaugural program at Atlantic Coast. Sullivan inherits underclassmen mostly from Sandalwood and Mandarin, with a few from Wolfson, Englewood and Parker. Atlantic Coast could easily finish with a winning season as they play a handful of first year programs like Oakleaf and University (Deland) along with small schools like Mandarin Christian, University Christian and Father Lopez in addition to scheduling neighboring feeder bigger schools Fletcher, Parker and Sandalwood.
Aug 26 at Fletcher (Kickoff Classic)
Sept 3 Mandarin Christian
Sept 10 at Oakleaf
Sept 17 Yulee
Sept 24 at Orange City University
Oct 1 Terry Parker
Oct 8 at Father Lopez
Oct 15 Orange City University
Oct 22 at Paxon
Oct 29 OPEN
Nov 5 Oakleaf
Nov 12 at Sandalwood
No. 50 Oakleaf Knights
2009 Record: N/A
The Coach: Chrys Bullock
The Word: Newly opened Oakleaf begins year one under Fleming Island assistant coach Chrys Bullock. Bullock will have his hands full no doubt starting a program from scratch that will take kids from Orange Park, Ridgeview and Middleburg. The schedule is set up nice with two games against first year Atlantic Coast and one against first-year University (Deland), along with games against Hilliard, Matanzas, Palatka, Hawthorne and Fleming Island. Like Atlantic Coast, Bullock was able to get ahead by having spring practice and an inter squad scrimmage game.
Aug 27 OPEN
Sept 3 OPEN
Sept 10 Atlantic Coast
Sept 17 at Matanzas
Sept 24 at Palatka
Oct 1 at Orange City University
Oct 8 OPEN
Oct 15 Hawthorne
Oct 21 Fleming Island
Oct 29 at Hilliard
Nov 5 at Atlantic Coast
Nov 12 OPEN
The Coach: Chrys Bullock
The Word: Newly opened Oakleaf begins year one under Fleming Island assistant coach Chrys Bullock. Bullock will have his hands full no doubt starting a program from scratch that will take kids from Orange Park, Ridgeview and Middleburg. The schedule is set up nice with two games against first year Atlantic Coast and one against first-year University (Deland), along with games against Hilliard, Matanzas, Palatka, Hawthorne and Fleming Island. Like Atlantic Coast, Bullock was able to get ahead by having spring practice and an inter squad scrimmage game.
Aug 27 OPEN
Sept 3 OPEN
Sept 10 Atlantic Coast
Sept 17 at Matanzas
Sept 24 at Palatka
Oct 1 at Orange City University
Oct 8 OPEN
Oct 15 Hawthorne
Oct 21 Fleming Island
Oct 29 at Hilliard
Nov 5 at Atlantic Coast
Nov 12 OPEN
No. 51 Interlachen Rams
2009 Record: 1-9
The Coach: Willie Offord
The Players: Brett Smith (Sr., QB), Erik Clemons (Sr., WR), Javon Porter (Jr., OL/DL), Maurice Simon (Sr., RB/DB), D.J. Lawrence (Sr., DB/RB)
The Word: Interlachen ended a 24 game losing streak with a win over Pierson Taylor last season in Week 6 and looks to build on that despite a current five game losing streak. The Rams have been one of the worst programs in the state going 11-68 over the last eight years, including a 38 game losing streak form 1998-2001. In steps in former Palatka great Willie Offord to take over the program, seeking their first playoff berth since 1986.
Aug 26 at P.K. Yonge (Kickoff Classic)
Sept 3 Agape Christian
Sept 17 at Port St Joe
Sept 24 Bolles
Oct 1 at Episcopa
Oct 8 Pierson Taylor
Oct 15 West Nassau
Oct 22 Fernandina Beach
Oct 29 at Yulee
Nov 5 at University Christian
Nov 12 Keystone Heights
The Coach: Willie Offord
The Players: Brett Smith (Sr., QB), Erik Clemons (Sr., WR), Javon Porter (Jr., OL/DL), Maurice Simon (Sr., RB/DB), D.J. Lawrence (Sr., DB/RB)
The Word: Interlachen ended a 24 game losing streak with a win over Pierson Taylor last season in Week 6 and looks to build on that despite a current five game losing streak. The Rams have been one of the worst programs in the state going 11-68 over the last eight years, including a 38 game losing streak form 1998-2001. In steps in former Palatka great Willie Offord to take over the program, seeking their first playoff berth since 1986.
Aug 26 at P.K. Yonge (Kickoff Classic)
Sept 3 Agape Christian
Sept 17 at Port St Joe
Sept 24 Bolles
Oct 1 at Episcopa
Oct 8 Pierson Taylor
Oct 15 West Nassau
Oct 22 Fernandina Beach
Oct 29 at Yulee
Nov 5 at University Christian
Nov 12 Keystone Heights
No. 58 Florida Deaf Dragons
Florida Deaf Dragons
2009 Record: 0-9
The Coach: Johnny Samuels
The Word: Another winless season pushed the Dragons losing streak to 20 games. The goal is quite simple win and stop the streak. Florida Deaf should be better on defense with the return of eight starters.
Aug. 26 Seacoast Christian (Kickoff Classic)
Sept. 2 at Merrit Island Christian
Sept. 9 at Mount Dora Bible
Sept. 18 at Alabama Deaf
Sept. 23 Peniel
Oct. 7 at Branford
Oct. 14 Lake Wales Vanguard
Oct. 29 Solid Rock
Nov. 4 St. Joseph Academy
Nov. 11 Windermere Prep
2009 Record: 0-9
The Coach: Johnny Samuels
The Word: Another winless season pushed the Dragons losing streak to 20 games. The goal is quite simple win and stop the streak. Florida Deaf should be better on defense with the return of eight starters.
Aug. 26 Seacoast Christian (Kickoff Classic)
Sept. 2 at Merrit Island Christian
Sept. 9 at Mount Dora Bible
Sept. 18 at Alabama Deaf
Sept. 23 Peniel
Oct. 7 at Branford
Oct. 14 Lake Wales Vanguard
Oct. 29 Solid Rock
Nov. 4 St. Joseph Academy
Nov. 11 Windermere Prep
Monday, July 5, 2010
No. 59 Cedar Creek Christian Soldiers
To get us through the rest of the summer, I will rank all the teams in my viewing area (Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Duval, Hamilton, Lafayette, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns and Suwannee counties) a total of 60 schools.
No. 59 Cedar Creek Christian Soliders
Head Coach: Randy Howell (fourth season)
2009 Record: N/A
Last time in playoffs: None
Key returners: Scott Armstrong (Sr., LB/QB/RB), Brandon Hodges (So., LB), Hezekiah Lucas (Jr., QB/DE), Domique Davis (Sr., CB/WR)
News: Howell’s west coast offense has fared better showing steady improvement as the Soldiers put up points and even managed a 50-12 win over Lake Wales Vanguard. Three years ago in the inaugural season, the Soldiers were shut out five of their six games and was outscored 269-6. After two years of playing in the independent league, the Soldiers made the move last season to district play joining 1B and were pounded by every team. Howell made the move in the off-season to go back to independent play, a smart move.
Schedule
Aug. 27 Eastland Christian (Kickoff Classic)
Sept. 3 at Seacoast Christian, 7
Sept.10 at Bell, 7
Sept. 17 Harvest Community, 7
Sept. 24 at Gainesville Oak Hall, 7
Oct. 1 Peniel Academy, 7
Oct. 8 at Gainesville St. Francis, 7
Oct 15 OPEN
Oct 22 OPEN
Oct 29 at Seffner Christian
Nov. 5 at Aucilla Christian, 7
Nov 12 OPEN
No. 59 Cedar Creek Christian Soliders
Head Coach: Randy Howell (fourth season)
2009 Record: N/A
Last time in playoffs: None
Key returners: Scott Armstrong (Sr., LB/QB/RB), Brandon Hodges (So., LB), Hezekiah Lucas (Jr., QB/DE), Domique Davis (Sr., CB/WR)
News: Howell’s west coast offense has fared better showing steady improvement as the Soldiers put up points and even managed a 50-12 win over Lake Wales Vanguard. Three years ago in the inaugural season, the Soldiers were shut out five of their six games and was outscored 269-6. After two years of playing in the independent league, the Soldiers made the move last season to district play joining 1B and were pounded by every team. Howell made the move in the off-season to go back to independent play, a smart move.
Schedule
Aug. 27 Eastland Christian (Kickoff Classic)
Sept. 3 at Seacoast Christian, 7
Sept.10 at Bell, 7
Sept. 17 Harvest Community, 7
Sept. 24 at Gainesville Oak Hall, 7
Oct. 1 Peniel Academy, 7
Oct. 8 at Gainesville St. Francis, 7
Oct 15 OPEN
Oct 22 OPEN
Oct 29 at Seffner Christian
Nov. 5 at Aucilla Christian, 7
Nov 12 OPEN
No. 60 Seacoast Christian Eagles
To get us through the rest of the summer I will rank all the teams in my viewing area (Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Duval, Hamilton, Lafayette, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns and Suwannee counties) a total of 60 schools.
No. 60 Seacoast Christian Eagles
2009 Record: N/A
Head Coach: Damon Jones
The Word: Former Jacksonville Jaguars Damon ‘Sofa’ Jones and Aaron Beasley were picked to start up the inaugural season of Seacoast Christian football. The program will begin as an independent one before attempting to join Class 1B district play.
Schedule
Thursday (Aug. 26)
at Florida Deaf, 7 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 3
at Cedar Creek, 7 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 10
at Eastland Christian, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 24
at Pierson Taylor, 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 1
at Quincy Monroe, 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 15
at Palatka Peniel, 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 22
at Lake Wales Vanguard, 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 29
at St. Johns Country Day, 7 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 5
at Deltona Trinity Christian, 7 p.m.
No. 60 Seacoast Christian Eagles
2009 Record: N/A
Head Coach: Damon Jones
The Word: Former Jacksonville Jaguars Damon ‘Sofa’ Jones and Aaron Beasley were picked to start up the inaugural season of Seacoast Christian football. The program will begin as an independent one before attempting to join Class 1B district play.
Schedule
Thursday (Aug. 26)
at Florida Deaf, 7 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 3
at Cedar Creek, 7 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 10
at Eastland Christian, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 24
at Pierson Taylor, 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 1
at Quincy Monroe, 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 15
at Palatka Peniel, 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 22
at Lake Wales Vanguard, 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 29
at St. Johns Country Day, 7 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 5
at Deltona Trinity Christian, 7 p.m.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
2010 Prep Zone Final Baseball Poll
PREP ZONE POWER POLL - FINAL 2010 POLL
(Final record, followed by total voting points)
1. Bolles (Jacksonville) (29-3) - 60
2. Dunnellon (24-6) - 56
3. Trinity Catholic (Ocala) (23-7) - 48
3. Eagle's View (Jacksonville) (20-11) - 48
5. Ponte Vedra (18-14) - 38
6. Providence (Jacksonville) (20-10) - 31
7. Sandalwood (Jacksonville) (21-7) - 27
8. Columbia (Lake City) (24-6) - 26
9. Suwannee (Live Oak) (20-10) - 25
9. Mandarin (Jacksonville) (21-9) - 25
11. PK Yonge (Gainesville) (24-5) - 24
12. Baker County (Glen St. Mary) (20-10) - 18
13. Santa Fe (Alachua) (22-4) - 15
14. Bishop Kenny (Jacksonville) (17-9) - 12
15. Buchholz (Gainesville) (18-11) - 6
Also receiving votes (in alphabetical order): Chiefland (18-8).
(Final record, followed by total voting points)
1. Bolles (Jacksonville) (29-3) - 60
2. Dunnellon (24-6) - 56
3. Trinity Catholic (Ocala) (23-7) - 48
3. Eagle's View (Jacksonville) (20-11) - 48
5. Ponte Vedra (18-14) - 38
6. Providence (Jacksonville) (20-10) - 31
7. Sandalwood (Jacksonville) (21-7) - 27
8. Columbia (Lake City) (24-6) - 26
9. Suwannee (Live Oak) (20-10) - 25
9. Mandarin (Jacksonville) (21-9) - 25
11. PK Yonge (Gainesville) (24-5) - 24
12. Baker County (Glen St. Mary) (20-10) - 18
13. Santa Fe (Alachua) (22-4) - 15
14. Bishop Kenny (Jacksonville) (17-9) - 12
15. Buchholz (Gainesville) (18-11) - 6
Also receiving votes (in alphabetical order): Chiefland (18-8).
2010 Spring Game results/schedules
Thursday, May 20
Bolles 17, Clay 7
North Marion 21, Dunnellon 9
Santa Fe 21, Union County 14
St. Augustine 20, Bishop Kenny 10
Trenton 45, St. Francis Catholic 0
Friday, May 21
Bishop Snyder 9, Baldwin 6
Hamilton County 8, Fort White 6
Hernando (Brooksville) at Newberry
Lake Weir 20, Citrus 0
Lecanto 14, Belleview 10
Oak Hall 21, Heritage (Palm Bay) 20
Taylor County 54, Dixie County 16
Williston 14, Crystal River 7
Saturday, May 22
Atlantic Coast scrimmage, 10 a.m.
St. Joseph 14, St. Johns Country Day 14
Wednesday, May 26
Ponte Vedra 17, Mandarin 0
Thursday, May 27
Bell 14, Branford 6
Eastside 17, Buchholz 14
Florida Deaf 20, Peniel Baptist 0
Forrest, Lee, Fletcher at First Coast
Gainesville 40, Deland 27
Lafayette 36, P.K. Yonge 20
Paxon at Stanton
Port Orange Atlantic 18, West Port
Raines, Jackson, Trinity Christian at Ed White
Ribault, Parker, Creekside at Sandalwood
Trinity Catholic 8, Columbia 0
Vanguard 17, Forest 0
Wolfson at Englewood
West Nassau, Yulee at Fernandina Beach
Friday, May 28
Central (Brooksville) at Bradford
Episcopal at Providence
Fleming Island 14, Nease 14
Hawthorne 38, Bronson 14
Interlachen 27, First Baptist (Naples) 7
Palatka 14, Crescent City 0
Palm Coast 23, Bartram Trail 21
Pedro Menendez 28, Keystone Heights 14
Ridgeview 14, Middleburg 0
Suwannnee 21, University Christian 0
Saturday, May 29
Chiefland Blue/Gold game
Bolles 17, Clay 7
North Marion 21, Dunnellon 9
Santa Fe 21, Union County 14
St. Augustine 20, Bishop Kenny 10
Trenton 45, St. Francis Catholic 0
Friday, May 21
Bishop Snyder 9, Baldwin 6
Hamilton County 8, Fort White 6
Hernando (Brooksville) at Newberry
Lake Weir 20, Citrus 0
Lecanto 14, Belleview 10
Oak Hall 21, Heritage (Palm Bay) 20
Taylor County 54, Dixie County 16
Williston 14, Crystal River 7
Saturday, May 22
Atlantic Coast scrimmage, 10 a.m.
St. Joseph 14, St. Johns Country Day 14
Wednesday, May 26
Ponte Vedra 17, Mandarin 0
Thursday, May 27
Bell 14, Branford 6
Eastside 17, Buchholz 14
Florida Deaf 20, Peniel Baptist 0
Forrest, Lee, Fletcher at First Coast
Gainesville 40, Deland 27
Lafayette 36, P.K. Yonge 20
Paxon at Stanton
Port Orange Atlantic 18, West Port
Raines, Jackson, Trinity Christian at Ed White
Ribault, Parker, Creekside at Sandalwood
Trinity Catholic 8, Columbia 0
Vanguard 17, Forest 0
Wolfson at Englewood
West Nassau, Yulee at Fernandina Beach
Friday, May 28
Central (Brooksville) at Bradford
Episcopal at Providence
Fleming Island 14, Nease 14
Hawthorne 38, Bronson 14
Interlachen 27, First Baptist (Naples) 7
Palatka 14, Crescent City 0
Palm Coast 23, Bartram Trail 21
Pedro Menendez 28, Keystone Heights 14
Ridgeview 14, Middleburg 0
Suwannnee 21, University Christian 0
Saturday, May 29
Chiefland Blue/Gold game
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