MIAMI GARDENS – For the third year, CBS4 Miami, Florida Power & Light and the Miami Dolphins have made a night special for a local football prospect. Congratulations to Miami Central High defensive end Rueben Bain, who is the winner of the 2022 CBS4 Nat Moore Trophy.
The CBS4 Nat Moore Trophy is awarded to the player who stood a cut above the rest.
The four finalists were:
Rueben Bain, DE, Miami Central.
Ohio State bound Plantation American Hetritage WR Brandon Inniss.
Two-way Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna standout Edwin Joseph.
University of Miami commit and student/athlete Nathaniel “Ray-Ray” Joseph.
Bain rose to the occasion in his senior season, recording almost double his sacks and tackles from his last season with the Miami Central High Rockets.
At 6-foot-3-inches and weighing 250 pounds, Bain's superb efforts lead the Rockets to a perfect 13-0 record.
After having a total of 27 scholarship counts, Bain announced Bain announced where he will be going for his collegiate years. The University of Miami.
CBS4's Jim Berry spoke to Bain after his win.
"This certainly is a proud moment for you and your family," said Berry.
"Yes, it is. Just to have this chance and be on this stage right now, I'm in shock, I am in awe right now, I can't even explain how I feel," said Bain.
Berry pointed out that Bain's coach said that even though he's received a lot of accolades and a lot of success, he never stopped putting in the hard work.
"I know about the accolades, but I always want more for myself because if you keep that kind of mindset, keep that kind of motivation, you will be the best and you will go down in history," said Bain.
When asked why he decided to go with the Hurricanes, Bain replied "just a hometown team really. To have that chance to be great in the city where I was born and raised is amazing. Really, to just overall be a 'Cane is something I have been dreaming of as a kid."
Bain will have plenty on his plate Friday night as he and Miami Central take on American Heritage in the 2022 FHSAA Football State Championship final.
The event was held at Hard Rock Stadium and sponsored by Florida Power & Light and the Miami Dolphins.
Former Miami Dolphins Joe Rose and Kim Bokamper along with CBS4 Sports anchor Mike Cugno played a huge role in the presentation.
The event was also attended by head coaches Luther Campbell (Miami Edison), Dameon Jones (Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), Miami Central DL coach Jamal Sheffield, who was representing head coach Jube Joseph, and Plantation American Heritage head coach Mike Smith.
Bain follows in the footsteps of previous winners Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna/Ohio State University) and Henry Parrish Jr. (Miami Christopher Columbus/University of Miami).
St. Thomas Aquinas travels four exits on I-95 this evening to finish off another impressive season.
The second week of the 2022 Florida State High School Football Championships get started tonight (7:00) at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale and the 13-0 Raiders come in as big favorites to win another state crown and run their winning streak to 27 games.
While head coach Roger Harriott and his staff will take tonight’s matchup with 11-2 Homestead as the biggest game of the season, the objective for the two teams are much different.
As this title game is pretty much routine for the three-time defending state champions, head coach Philip Simpson and the Broncos are headed to the finals for the first time ever in the first ever meeting between Miami-Dade and Broward in the title game.
A win by the Raiders will give them a chance to make a claim for a national title. The Broncos are in their biggest football game in school history and are after a state title. A win against this national powerhouse will be cause for a parade down Lucy Street.
The Raiders are led by seniors Jayvant Brown (LB, 6-1, 225), Justin Coles (LB, 6-2, 195), Harrison Green (OL, 6-3, 295), Jason Hammond (DL, 6-3, 280), Isaiah Hardge (WR, 5-11, 165), Hezekiah Harris (QB, 6-2, 185), Rashad Henry (LB, 6-2, 225), Conrad Hussey (DB, 6-1, 190), Tekai Kirby (TE, 6-4, 220), King Mack (DB, 5-10, 180), Ryan Mickow (OL, 6-6, 300), Zakaih Saez (DL, 6-5, 230), Gemari Sands (RB, 6-0, 190), Ethan Shawn (WR, 5-11, 160) and running back Xavier Terrell (5-9, 180) have guided this team.
There are also juniors Justin Bodford (DL, 6-1, 285), Semaj Jackson (DB, 5-10, 170), Michael Kern (P, 6-3, 170), Jordan Lyle (RB, 6-2, 195), Ryan Mack (DB, 5-11, 175), James Madison III (WR, 6-3, 205) and defensive lineman David Pein (6-0, 278) to name a few.
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS RAIDERS (13-0)
ST. JOSEPH’S PREP, W 48-37
Fort Myers, W 42-0
COCOA, W 42-14
Davie Western, W 38-0
Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast, W 21-7
Fort Lauderdale Dillard, W 24-6
FORT LAUDERDALE, W 49-13
COCONUT CREEK MONARCH, W 37-6
Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson, W 44-0
COCONUT CREEK, W 59-14
DELRAY BEACH ATLANTIC, W 63-14
POMPANO BEACH BLANCHE ELY, W 35-7
TAMPA JESUIT, W 45-3
The Broncos also feature a solid senior class with With a senior class that includes Ryan Bullard (RB, 5-10, 175), Richard Dandridge (WR, 5-10, 165), Kavaursea Jerry (DE), David Jester (DB, 6-3, 180), Javon Robinson (WR, 5-8, 160), Markwon Strong (DL/DE, 6-0, 250) and linebacker Marcus Woodley (6-1, 215).
Juniors Lonnie Brady (OL, 6-4, 250), versatile Isaac Brown (Athlete, 5-9, 180), Jameel Carter (OL/DL, 6-3, 290), Amen Mackey (OLB, 6-0, 190), Eduardo Nunez (LB, 6-1, 200), Jamari Stokes (WR/DB, 5-9, 160) impressive quarterback Joshua Townsend (5-10, 205), Santonio Wallace (LB, 5-11, 175) and Fraquan Warren (WR, 5-8, 150). The 2025 class has also contributed with Kevin Cascudo (WR, 5-9, 150), Lance Grant (DB, 5-10, 175), Cortez Mills (6-0, 170) and offensive lineman Luis Pruneda (OL, 6-3, 250) to name a few.
THE BRONCOS (11-2)
Miami Killian, W 46-7
Miami Palmetto, W 19-7
HOMESTEAD SOUTH DADE, W 47-0
St. Petersburg Lakewood, W 24-12
SOUTHWEST MIAMI, W 44-0
SOUTH MIAMI, W 22-6
MIAMI CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS, L 21-6
Miami Southridge, L 20-8
Miami Northwestern, W 44-28
MIAMI BELEN JESUIT, W 18-7
North Miami, W 40-0
MIAMI DR. KROP, W 35-12
MIRAMAR, W 33-13
ORLANDO JONES, W 30-24
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While we will continue to spotlight and promote Miami-Dade and Broward high school football prospects throughout the course of a year – like we have for 52 years – during the state playoffs we have brought you talented players who have made a difference all year.
With Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, Homestead, Miami Central, Plantation American Heritage and Miami Christopher Columbus all being among the final 10 teams to play this weekend, we will give you one player on each team that has continued to impact their respective program.
2023 – Jayvant Brown, LB, 6-1, 225, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. This Michigan State commitment has had quite the career, starting as a running back at University School and then on to Deerfield Beach before moving over to play for the Raiders. Has turned into an elite football player for the head coach Roger Harriott and his team as they get ready for the 3M state title on Thursday night (7:00) against Homestead at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/12729297/Jayvant-Brown
2023 – Richard Dandridge, WR, 5-10, 175, Homestead. This Temple University commit is one of the players who may not get the publicity that some of the other receivers get, but this is a very productive talent who has given the Broncos and head coach Philip Simpson an opportunity to advance to their first ever state title game – on Thursday night against Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas at DRV PNK Stadium. Dandridge will definitely be a player that the Raiders will need to keep an eye on.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/12879385/Richard-Dandridge
2023 – Daemon Fagan, SS, 6-3, 180, Plantation American Heritage. Headed to North Carolina State next season, if you have followed his career you already know what an impact he has made for head coach Mike Smith and the Patriots, who have a chance to play against unbeaten and No. 1 Miami Central. What Fagan represents is a true football talent that makes a difference.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/12832972/Daemon-Fagan
2024 – Lawayne McCoy, WR, 6-1, 170, Miami Central. After losing Joshisa Trader made his move from Miami Central to Chaminade-Madonna, first year head coach Jube Joseph and his Rockets were searching for another weapon to go along what they already had, received a huge prospect and playmaker in McCoy who has emerged into one of the top underclassmen. An outstanding football player who has truly sparked a very talented football team that will be looking for their fourth straight state title on Friday night (7:00) at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale against 13-1 Plantation American Heritage.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15403723/Lawayne-McCoy
2024 – Daylen Russell, DE, 6-3, 255, Miami Christopher Columbus. On a team stacked with talent, here is a junior who has been huge for the 13-1 Explorers who head into Saturday night’s 4M state championship game against Apopka at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. His improvement in every game is something that head coach Dave Dunn and the Explorers have needed during the season. He has helped to lift a defense that is easily one of the best in south Florida. Keep your eye on this young man because he is very special.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9810163/Daylen-Russell
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For senior football players in south Florida, this weekend will bring this season to an end.
With so much work in the off-season, it has paid off for five programs who are all vying for a state title at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.
While we bring you this week’s Top 20 rankings with no change from last week, next week’s final listing will crown a No. 1 team. Last year it was St. Thomas Aquinas. Who will take it home this year?
Here is a look at this week’s teams in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties:
1. Miami Central (2M, 13-0). NEXT GAME: The State Finals against No. 4 Plantation American Heritage on Friday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. – DRV PNK Stadium, Fort Lauderdale.
2. Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (1M, 13-0). THIS WEEK: A trip to Las Vegas to play national power Bishop Gorman in the Geico Post Season Classic on Saturday. LAST WEEK: The Lions won their fourth state title in the past five years, 48-14, against Clearwater Central Catholic.
3. Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (3M, 13-0). NEXT GAME: The state championship game on Thursday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m. – DRV PNK Stadium, Fort Lauderdale against No. 6 Homestead.
4. Plantation American Heritage (2M, 13-1). NEXT GAME: A state title game on Friday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. – DRV PNK Stadium, Fort Lauderdale against No. 1 Miami Central.
5. Miami Christopher Columbus (4M, 13-1). NEXT GAME: A state championship contest on Saturday, Dec. 17, 7 p.m. – DRV PNK Stadium, Fort Lauderdale against Apopka.
6. Homestead (3M, 11-2). THIS WEEK: A Miami-Dade vs. Broward matchup with No. 3 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas on Thursday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m. – DRV PNK Stadium, Fort Lauderdale.
7. Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (2M, 10-2). SEASON OVER.
8. Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (3M, 10-1). SEASON OVER.
9. Miramar (3M, 10-2). NEXT GAME: SEASON OVER.
10. Miami Norland (2M, 9-3). SEASON OVER.
11. Miami Northwestern (2M, 6-5). SEASON OVER.
12. Doral Academy (4M, 7-5). SEASON OVER.
13. Miami Booker T. Washington (2M, 9-3). SEASON OVER.
14. Miami True North (1M, 8-4). SEASON OVER.
16. Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian (2M, 8-3). SEASON OVER.
17. Davie Western (4M, 7-4). SEASON OVER.
18. Fort Lauderdale Dillard (3M – 6-5). SEASON OVER.
19. Miami Palmer Trinity (1M, 7-6). SEASON OVER.
20. Parkland Douglas (8-4, 4M). SEASON OVER.
OTHER TEAMS WHO MADE AN IMPACT IN 2022: Coral Gables (4M, 5-4, SEASON OVER), Fort Lauderdale (3M, 6-5, SEASON OVER), Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest (2M, 8-3, SEASON OVER), Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (2M, 4-6, SEASON OVER), Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy (1M, 6-2, SEASON OVER), Hialeah Barbara Goleman (4M, 5-5, SEASON OVER), Hialeah (3M, 4-5, SEASON OVER), Hollywood Avant Garde (1M, 6-4, SEASON OVER). Hollywood Hills (3M, 4-6, SEASON OVER), Hollywood McArthur (3M, 5-5, SEASON OVER), Hollywood South Broward (3M, 5-5, SEASON OVER), Miami Archbishop Carroll (1M, 8-3, SEASON OVER), Miami Belen Jesuit (3M, 5-6, SEASON OVER), Miami Braddock (Independent, 8-3, SEASON OVER), Miami Carol City (2M, 5-6, SEASON OVER), Miami Coral Reef (GMAC Independent Champion, 9-2, SEASON OVER), Miami Dr. Krop (3M, 7-5, SEASON OVER), Miami Edison (2M, 5-5, SEASON OVER), Miami Ferguson (Independent, 5-, SEASON OVER), Miami Gulliver Prep (2M, 5-5, SEASON OVER), Miami Immaculata LaSalle (2M, 4-6, SEASON OVER), Miami Palmetto (4M, 6-6, SEASON OVER), Miami Ransom Everglades, Miami Southridge (3M, 7-5, SEASON OVER), (Independent, 6-3, SEASON OVER), Miami St. Brendan (2M, 7-4, SEASON OVER), Miami Westminster Christian (1M, 6-3, SEASON OVER), Miramar Everglades (3M, 4-6, SEASON OVER), North Miami (3M, 5-6, SEASON OVER), North Miami Beach (2M, 4-6, SEASON OVER), Pembroke Pines Charter (3M, 6-4, SEASON OVER), Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy (4M, 6-5, SEASON OVER), Pembroke Pines West Broward (4M, 6-5, SEASON OVER), Plantation (3M, 7-4 – SEASON OVER), South Miami (2M, 5-4, SEASON OVER), South Plantation (3M, 7-3, SEASON OVER), Sunrise Piper (3M, 5-4, SEASON OVER), Westland Hialeah (2M, 4-6, SEASON OVER), Weston Cypress Bay (4M, 6-5, SEASON OVER).
WEEK 1 MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD RANKING. https://larryblustein.com/news/south-florida-top-20-it-all-gets-started-this-week
WEEK 2 MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD RANKING. https://larryblustein.com/news/miami-dade-broward-top-20-central-shoots-into-the-top-spot
WEEK 3 MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD RANKING. https://larryblustein.com/news/miami-dade-broward-top-20-new-teams-enter-this-week-s-rankings
WEEK 4 MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD RANKING. https://larryblustein.com/news/miami-dade-broward-top-20-more-changes-this-week
WEEK 5 MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD RANKING. https://larryblustein.com/news/miami-dade-broward-week-5-is-here-already
WEEK 6 MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD RANKING. https://larryblustein.com/news/miami-dade-broward-week-6-brings-on-new-challenges
WEEK 7 MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD RANKING. https://larryblustein.com/news/miami-dade-broward-top-teams-are-putting-it-together
WEEK 8 MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD RANKING. https://larryblustein.com/news/miami-dade-broward-booker-t-washington-moing-on-strong
WEEK 9 MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD RANKING. https://larryblustein.com/news/miami-dade-broward-games-get-tougher-over-the-next-two-weeks
WEEK 10 MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD RANKING. https://larryblustein.com/news/miami-dade-broward-playoff-spots-remain-open
WEEK 11 MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD RANKING. https://larryblustein.com/news/miami-dade-broward-the-final-week-has-arrived
WEEK 12 MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD RANKING. https://larryblustein.com/news/miami-dade-broward-let-the-playoffs-begin
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WEEK 15 MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD RANKING. https://prepredzone.com/2022/12/down-to-the-final-18-teams/
TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA (MIAMI-DADE & BROWARD) PROSPECTS – CLASSES 2023-2026. https://larryblustein.com/prospects/tracking-south-florida-prospects
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The eye of the Florida high school football world will be directly on south Florida this week.
With national implications and impressive matchups, DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale will be the place to be for five games that many will be watching.
This week is a time where several south Florida schools want to let those in California and in other places that they continue to severely underestimate the teams in this region of the state – and with two schools – along with 1M Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, who will play against Las Vegas Bishop Gorman in the Geico Bowl on Friday – having a chance to claim the national title – the focus will be right here.
The weekend gets started on Thursday night at 7:00 when the first ever Miami-Dade and Broward schools have a chance to play for a state title against each other, showing how much talent the two counties have.
The 3M state crown will either by taken home by unbeaten and national power Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (13-0) or 11-2 Homestead, which will be making its first ever state championship appearance.
Coach Roger Harriott and Coach Philip Simpson head into the game with plenty of optimism and are looking to give the football fans of the #305 and #954 something to cheer about.
MUCH-AWAITED MATCHUP
On Friday evening, it’s the game that has been on everyone’s mind since the changes were made in the classifications throughout the Sunshine State.
The nation’s No. 1 team Miami Central (13-0) will take on 13-1 Plantation American Heritage at 7:00 in the 2M state championship.
First year head coach Mike Smith (American Heritage) and Jube Joseph (Central) are meeting in a #305 vs. #954 thriller that will not only have the football fans of south Florida watching, but this will receive national attention as two of the Florida’s elite teams will meet.
Both of these schools are loaded with big time talent and have been rolling through the season in anticipation of this gigantic clash.
On Saturday night another of the games that everyone has been looking forward to when a rematch of three years ago will take place at 7:00.
Miami Christopher Columbus (13-1), which won a miracle game against Apopka (10-4) in Daytona Beach three years ago, will meet in a game that promises to be interesting.
Head Coach Dave Dunn has been amazing since returning to guide the Explorers three seasons ago, and Jeff Rolson has kept the Blue Darters in the spotlight, reaching the finals three of the past four years.
TWO AFTERNOON GAMES WILL ALSO TAKE CENTER STAGE
In addition to the marquee Metro games that will certainly bring the fans in to watch, there are two Suburban contests that will be thrilling as well.
Class 3-Suburban
STATE FINAL
No. 1 Lake Wales (14-0) vs. No. 4 Daytona Beach Mainland (10-3), Friday, Dec. 16, 1 p.m. – DRV PNK Stadium, Fort Lauderdale. The Highlanders have maintained that they are as good as any team in the state and will have the chance to prove it against a team that also benefits from being a Suburb team, avoiding teams that have stood in their way for years.
Class 4-Suburban
STATE FINAL
No. 1 Venice (9-3) vs. No. 1 Lakeland (13-0), Saturday, Dec. 17, 1 p.m. – DRV PNK Stadium, Fort Lauderdale. Last year’s 8A state champion will face off against an unbeaten state power who returns to the state title game for the first time in several years.
This is a game that came about because neither school had to play Metro programs.
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