MIAMI GARDENS - The Miami Dolphins hosted the Junior Dolphins High School Kick-Off in collaboration with NIKE for 475 high school student-athletes from Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties to provide youth football players with an enriching gameday experience on Saturday, August 27.
As part of preseason game-day programming before the Miami Dolphins took on the Philadelphia Eagles presented by AmeriSave, ten South Florida high-school football programs participated in pregame activations including educational discussions on technology led by Grover and nutritional programming led by FARE.
“The Junior Dolphins High School Kick-Off event was an excellent opportunity to partner with NIKE in uniting local student-athletes of our community to enjoy the game of football while preparing them for their own upcoming season,” Miami Dolphins Senior Director of Community Relations & Youth Programs RaShauna Hamilton said. “We appreciate the variety of programming coming together for this event including partners like Grover and FARE to maximize our impact on the youth health and wellness.”
Participating high school football and flag football programs from Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties included Charles W. Flanagan High School, Dillard High School, Everglades High School, Fort Lauderdale High School, J.P. Taravella High School, McArthur High School, Miami Carol City Senior High, Miami Norland Senior High School and Santaluces Community High School.
“We’re really enjoying the environment and atmosphere and it’s good to see teams interacting off the field and building that comradery,” said Everglades High School Varsity Football Head Coach Rodney Rumph. “The educational programming is very important because young athletes need to know it’s not just what you do on the field, but also what you do in the classroom.”
“It was an honor for the Miami Dolphins to bring us out. It was cool to learn from Grover because they focused on education, electronics and also having fun. I’m looking forward to doing more events with the Dolphins.” Fort Lauderdale High School WR Travaughn Robbins-Hall said.
The Junior Dolphins program encourages youth players and coaches to teach, learn and play football in a fun and safe environment. As stewards of the game, Junior Dolphins strive to grow participation in the game, impact the football community and build the next generation of Dolphins fans. Through strong community partnership and strategic resource distribution, all aspects of the Junior Dolphins program work to emphasize character building to increase the overall experience in youth football.
After the opening week of the 2021 high school football season, we already see what kind of a year it will be.
From the Inaugural Broward County Showcase to Miami Central and Miami Northwestern winning on the road, the season started off with plenty of enthusiasm.
You will see throughout this year that every week will feature some of the top matchups that you will see anywhere in the nation.
As week 2 is here we have five games to keep an eye on:
No. 7 Dillard (1-0) at No. 2 Chaminade-Madonna (1-0), 7:00. The marquee game of the week – matchup up a pair of programs who have plenty in common – with Panthers’ head coach Tyler Tate being a part of the Lions’ success two years ago. Plenty of big-time talent will be on display in Hollywood as these two south Florida powers look to make a statement as not only one of the best in the region and state, but the entire country – where the state is now taking their spot among the best nationally. Head Coach Dameon Jones and his Lions look to remain unbeaten in this very challenging season.
Calvary Christian Academy (1-0) at No. 4 Cardinal Gibbons (1-0), 7:00. On the surface this may not look like one of the best games this week, but you may not want to sell head coach Kirk Hoza and his Eagles short after soundly beating Miami Belen Jesuit in the opener. For head coach Matt Dubuc and his two-time defending state champions, coming off a win against national power Hyattsville, DeMatha gives this program confidence. The Chiefs have proven that they can stand toe-toe with anyone. Now, they need to step it up on offense.
Lakeland Lake Gibson (1-0) at No. 6 Plantation American Heritage (2-0), 7:30. After two solid road games, scoring 94 points, head coach Mike Smith and his team return home against a team that lost plenty in the off-season, has a new coach and is in the rebuilding stages. But that being said, the Braves did win their opener and have looked good during the summer. That all being said, the Patriots continue to look for national exposure and will be out to do everything possible to maintain that.
No. 14 Miami Palmetto (0-1) at Clearwater Academy International (0-0), 7:00. Another of those games that on the surface may appear to be a lock, but this week’s opponent for head coach Mike Manasco and his football team, but the Knights are coming off a 10-win season, are loaded with elite talent and have a schedule that is second to none. The Panthers are coming off an opening-night loss to Homestead and do not want to start the season out 0-2. This is a bigger test than anyone in south Florida believes.
No. 14 Doral Academy (1-0) at Rockledge (1-0), 7:00. This is a matchup that is one that you may want to watch, as the Raiders welcome their second straight (Gulliver Prep) Miami-Dade County team. Coach Eddie Delgado brings his high-powered offense to play against FIU graduate Wayne Younger and his team that looked sharp on both sides of the ball – and are loaded with talent. This is an intriguing game because the Firebirds are searching for big game respect.
THURSDAY’S SCORBOARD
Atlantic (Delray Beach) 28, Monarch 14’
Booker T. Washington (Miami) 28, Miami Edison 20
Christopher Columbus (Miami) 42, Killian 0
Fort Lauderdale 31, Hallandale 6
Hialeah 21, Miami Springs 14
Hialeah Gardens 14, Reagan 7
Marathon 35, Miami Country Day 13
Miami Coral Reef 56, Varela 0
Miami Norland 31, Carol City 12
Pembroke Pines Charter 40, Coral Springs Charter 35
Plantation 41, Stranahan 19
Pompano Beach 21, Northeast 14
FRIDAY’S GAMES
Boyd Anderson at No. 12 Coconut Creek, 7:00
Bradenton Christian at Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy, 7:00
Cooper City at Nova, 7:00
Coral Glades at Deerfield Beach, 7:00
Coral Park at Coral Gables, 4:00
Coral Springs at Piper, 7:00
Cypress Bay at Blanche Ely, 7:00
Hialeah Barbara Goleman at Miami Archbishop Carroll, 3:30
Hollywood Hills at Boca Raton Spanish River, 7:00
Hollywood McArthur at Flanagan, 7:00
Marathon at Miami Country Day, 7:00
Miami High at Miami Beach, 7:30
Miami Jackson at No. 5 Miami Northwestern (Traz Powell), 7:30
Miami Palmer Prep at Coral Shores, 7:00
Miami Southridge at Dr. Krop (Ives Park), 3:30
Miami St. Brendan at Ransom Everglades, 7:30
North Broward Prep at Archbishop McCarthy, 7:00
North Miami Beach at Lowndes County, Georgia, 8:00
Palm Glades Prep at Alonzo Mourning (North Miami Stadium), 3:30
Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy at LaSalle Immaculata, 7:00
Somerset Academy South Homestead at BridgePrep Village Green, 4:00
Somerset Silver Palms at Miami Monsignor Pace, 7:30
South Dade at No. 10 Homestead (Harris Field), 7:30
South Miami at Hialeah American (Milander), 7:30
South Plantation at Taravella, 4:00
No. 3 St. Thomas Aquinas at Fort Myers, 7:00
True North Classical Academy at Belen Jesuit, 7:30
SATURDAY’S GAME
Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy at Westland Hialeah (Milander), 7:00
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After one of the most memorable opening weeks in recent history, the action continues in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties in Week 2.
With the Inaugural Broward County Football Showcase in the books – and an exciting Miami Central win against national powerhouse IMG Academy, it’s time to turn the attention to the second week.
While several teams have this week off – others will continue to make a push into the spotlight – with key games unfolding in both counties.
Here is a look at the games to keep an eye on this Thursday, Friday and Saturday:
THURSDAY’S GAMES
Hallandale at Fort Lauderdale (DRV PNK – Lockhart), 7:00
Hialeah Gardens at Doral Ronald Reagan, 3:30
No. 13 Miami Booker T. Washington at Miami Edison (Curtis), 7:00
Miami Carol City at No. 11 Miami Norland (Traz Powell Stadium), 7:00
Miami Killian at No. 9 Miami Christopher Columbus (Tropical), 7:00
Miami Springs at Hialeah (Milander), 7:00
Miami Sunset at Miami Ferguson, 3:30
Miami Varela at Coral Reef, 7:00
No. 17 Monarch at Delray Beach Atlantic, 6:30
Pine Crest at NSU University School, 7:00
Pembroke Pines Charter at Coral Springs Charter, 7:00
Stranahan at No. 6 Plantation, 7:00
FRIDAY’S GAMES
Boyd Anderson at No. 12 Coconut Creek, 7:00
Bradenton Christian at Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy, 7:00
Calvary Christian Academy at No. 4 Cardinal Gibbons, 7:00
Cooper City at Nova, 7:00
Coral Glades at Deerfield Beach, 7:00
Coral Park at Coral Gables, 4:00
Coral Springs at Piper, 7:00
Cypress Bay at Blanche Ely, 7:00
No. 7 Dillard at No. 2 Chaminade-Madonna, 7:00
No. 14 Doral Academy at Rockledge, 7:00
Hialeah Barbara Goleman at Miami Archbishop Carroll, 3:30
Hollywood Hills at Boca Raton Spanish River, 7:00
Hollywood McArthur at Flanagan, 7:00
Lakeland Lake Gibson at No. 6 Plantation American Heritage, 7:30
Marathon at Miami Country Day, 7:00
Miami High at Miami Beach, 7:30
Miami Jackson at No. 5 Miami Northwestern (Traz Powell), 7:30
Miami Palmer Prep at Coral Shores, 7:00
No. 14 Miami Palmetto at Clearwater Academy International, 7:00
Miami Southridge at Dr. Krop (Ives Park), 3:30
Miami St. Brendan at Ransom Everglades, 7:30
North Broward Prep at Archbishop McCarthy, 7:00
North Miami Beach at Lowndes County, Georgia, 8:00
Northeast at Pompano Beach, 7:00
Palm Glades Prep at Alonzo Mourning (North Miami Stadium), 3:30
Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy at LaSalle Immaculata, 7:00
Somerset Academy South Homestead at BridgePrep Village Green, 4:00
Somerset Silver Palms at Miami Monsignor Pace, 7:30
South Dade at No. 10 Homestead (Harris Field), 7:30
South Miami at Hialeah American (Milander), 7:30
South Plantation at Taravella, 4:00
No. 3 St. Thomas Aquinas at Fort Myers, 7:00
True North Classical Academy at Belen Jesuit, 7:30
SATURDAY’S GAME
Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy at Westland Hialeah (Milander), 7:00
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MIAMI CORAL PARK FOOTBALL 2022
Head Coach: Vernon Wilder III
2021 Record: 5-4
2022 Schedule:
8/27 - SOUTHWEST MIAMI, W 36-6
9/2 – At Coral Cables, 4
9/9 – At Miami Varela, 3:30
9/16 – Off
9/22 – HIALEAH MIAMI-LAKES, 3:30
9/29 – At Doral Ronald Reagan, 3:30
10/6 – At Miami Braddock, 7
10/13 – HIALEAH GARDENS, 3:30
10/21 – Off
10/27 – ALONZO MOURNING, 3:30
THE RAMS
When Vernon Wilder III arrived on campus, he represented something this program hasn’t had in a long time.
With an opening week win against Southwest Miami, the Rams embarked on a new era of football, and a feeling that if things are to turn around, Wilder, who has had college coaching experience, would be exactly what was needed.
Along with former Miami Booker T. Washington standout Alwan Lee (Offensive Coordinator), and assistant coaches Ryan King and Javier Yanes, this is a program that looks to build back a winner and contend for a title.
For a school that has long climbed the mountain on the football field, this new coaching staff has put things in place – where the future is wrapped around 35 underclassmen, which includes 14 freshmen.
Combined with some experience in the senior class with Leonardo Leon, a 6-1, 210-pounder, junior Dariel Rodriguez, a 5-11, 180-pounder, and freshman Brandin Mincey (5-9, 150) and sophomore Nicholas Garcia (5-9, 210), things are in good shape for this season.
Here are some Rams to keep an eye on this season, which has started out 1-0:
2023
Tarrod Dickson (WR/DB)
Brian Giron (OL/DL)
Aaron Gonzalez (OL/DL)
Joel Holness (WR/DB/K)
Leonardo Leon (OL/DL/TE)
Sebastian Martinez (RB/LB)
Tahir Murphy (OL/DL)
Andrew Vega (RB/LB)
2024
Jorge Agulia (WR/DB)
Matthew Arencibia (QB)
Anthony Budyszewick (WR/DB)
Andy Calzada (OL/DL)
Lucas Demler (OL/DL)
Lucas Diana (WR/DB)
Nicholas Garcia (RB/NT)
Kareem Glass (WR/DB)
Andy Guevara (LB)
Giancarlo Martinez (WR/DB)
Pablo Ramos (OL/DL)
Dariel Rodriguez (RB/LB)
2025
Xavier Bravo (RB/LB)
Benito Dragustinovis (OL/DL)
Mekhi Edwards (RB/LB)
Daniel Fuentes (OL/DL)
Demetrius Henry (Athlete)
Rolly Hernandez (OL/DL)
La’Damion Jeune (RB/LB)
Azriel Rivera (WR/DB)
William Sacasas (OL/DL)
2026
Jan Alonso (WR/DB)
Raymond Diaz (WR/DB)
David Fresco (Athlete)
Kevin Garcia (WR/DB)
Alejandro Gonzales (OL/DL)
Ivan Gort (OL/DL)
Tyler Gottlied (OL/DL)
Rafael Izquierdo (QB)
Roberto Martinez (WR/DB)
Brandin Mincey (QB)
Malik Quintana (OL/DL)
Johnathan Soto (WR/DB)
Sebastian Torres (WR/DB)
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By now, you already know that Miami Central’s win over national powerhouse Bradenton IMG Academy was something that does not happen too often.
That 20-14 victory pushes the Rockets into first place as we begin Week 2.
Much of the Top 20 stays the same with a few teams shifting around, but staying among the elite in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties for another week.
A few new teams enter this group, but with the understanding that one loss could knock them back.
Remember, two losses this early – no matter who it is will push teams down the ladder if the schedule is not up to par with the rest of the schools.
Here is a look at this week’s Top 20 programs in the area:
1 Miami Central (2M – 1-0). THIS WEEK: Off. NEXT GAME: Miami Booker T. Washington, Sept. 9. LAST WEEK: The Rockets knocked off the state’s No. 1 team, IMG Academy, 20-14 in Bradenton.
2. Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (1M – 1-0). THIS WEEK: No. 7 Fort Lauderdale Dillard, Sept. 2. NEXT GAME: At No. 7 Miami Northwestern, Sept. 9. LAST WEEK: The Lions held on in the Inaugural Broward Showcase to beat national power St. John’s Prep, Washington DC, 35-28.
3. Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (3M – 1-0). THIS WEEK: At Fort Myers, Sept. 2. NEXT GAME: No. 23 Cocoa, Sept. 9. LAST WEEK: The Raiders kicked off the season at home in the Broward Showcase with a win against national power, St. Joseph’s Prep, Philadelphia, 48-37.
4. Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (2M – 1-0). THIS WEEK: Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian, Sept. 2. NEXT GAME: Miami Gulliver Prep, Sept. 9. LAST WEEK: The Chiefs got off to a great start with an 11-6 win against national power Hyattsville DeMatha, Maryland in the Inaugural Broward Showcase.
5. Miami Northwestern (2M – 1-0). THIS WEEK: Miami Jackson, Sept. 2. NEXT GAME: Against No. 2 Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, Sept. 9. LAST WEEK: The Bulls avenged last year loss against Venice, beating the Indians, 32-26.
6. Plantation American Heritage (2M – 2-0: THIS WEEK: Lakeland Lake Gibson, Sept. 2. NEXT GAME: Belle Glade Glades Central, Sept. 9. LAST WEEK: The Patriots were impressive in the Inaugural Broward Showcase with a 56-27 win against Los Alamitos, California.
7. Fort Lauderdale Dillard (3M – 1-0). THIS WEEK: At No. 2 Chaminade-Madonna, Sept. 2. NEXT GAME: At Miramar, Sept. 9. LAST WEEK: The Panthers started the season out with a Broward Showcase win at home against Rock Creek Christian, Maryland, 35-0.
8. Davie Western (4M – 1-0). THIS WEEK: The Wildcats will have the week off. NEXT GAME: At Coconut Creek, Sept. 9. LAST WEEK: The Wildcats opened the season at home in the Broward Showcase with a 33-14 win over Johns Creek of Georgia.
9. Miami Christopher Columbus (4M – 1-0). THIS WEEK: Miami Killian, Sept. 2. NEXT GAME: No. 5 Tampa Jesuit, Sept. 9. LAST WEEK: The Explorers started out 2022 with a win at home against Benedictine, Georgia, 41-15.
10. Homestead (3M – 1-0). THIS WEEK: South Dade, Sept. 2. NEXT GAME: At St. Petersburg Lakewood, Sept. 9. LAST WEEK: The Broncos opened with an impressive win against Miami Palmetto, 19-7.
11. Miami Norland (2M – 0-0). THIS WEEK: Miami Carol City, Sept. 1. NEXT GAME: Miami Southridge, Sept. 10. LAST WEEK: The Vikings had the first week of the season off.
12. Coconut Creek (3M – 0-0). THIS WEEK: Boyd Anderson, Sept. 2. NEXT GAME: No. 8 Davie Western, Sept. 9. LAST WEEK: The Cougars exploded at Bradenton Southeast, 50-0.
13. Miami Booker T. Washington (2M – 1-0). THIS WEEK: Miami Edison, Sept. 1. NEXT GAME: At No. 1 Miami Central, Sept. 9. LAST WEEK: The Tornadoes opened the season with a convincing 48-14 win against Miami Killian.
14. Miami Palmetto (4M, 0-1). THIS WEEK: At Clearwater Academy International, Sept. 2. NEXT GAME: Miami Killian, Sept. 9. LAST WEEK: The Panthers dropped the season opener to No. 10 Homestead, 19-7.
15. Miramar (3M, 1-0). THIS WEEK: The Patriots are off this week. NEXT GAME: No. 7 Fort Lauderdale Dillard, Sept. 9. LAST WEEK: Coming from behind they beat No. 16 Plantation, 26-21.
16. Plantation (3M – 0-1). THIS WEEK: Stranahan, Sept. 1). NEXT GAME: At Parkland Douglas, Sept. 8. LAST WEEK: The Colonels had the lead but let it slip away against No. 15 Miramar, 26-21.
17. Coconut Creek Monarch (4M – (1-0). THIS WEEK: At Delray Beach Atlantic, Sept. 2. NEXT GAME: Hallandale, Sept. 8. LAST WEEK: The Knights got it going on both sides of the ball against Boca Raton, 38-8.
18. Gulliver Prep (2M – (0-1). THIS WEEK: Off this week. NEXT GAME: At No. 4 Cardinal Gibbons, Sept. 9). LAST WEEK: After having the game postponed on Friday, the Raiders kicked it off at Rockledge only to lose. 37-0.
19. Doral Academy (4M, 1-0). THIS WEEK: A trip to play Rockledge is on tap for Sept. 2. NEXT GAME: A home game against Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy on Sept. 9. LAST WEEK: Behind a high-powered offense, the Firebirds rolled over Hollywood South Broward, 48-21.
20. Hollywood Avant Garde (1M, 1-0). THIS WEEK: Roar Prep & Vocational Academy, Sept. 1. NEXT GAME: At Delray American Heritage, Sept. 9. LAST WEEK: The season opened with a convincing 68-3 win against Deerfield Somerset Academy Key, 68-3.
OTHER TEAMS TO WATCH: Coral Gables (4M, 1-0), Deerfield Beach (3M, 0-1), Fort Lauderdale (3M, 1-0), Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian (2M, 1-0), Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest (2M, 1-0), Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (2M – (0-1), Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy (1M, 0-0), Hialeah Barbara Goleman (4M, 1-0), Hollywood South Broward (3M, 0-1), Miami Archbishop Carroll (1M, 1-0), Miami Braddock (Independent, 1-0), Miami Carol City (2M, 1-0), Miami Dr. Krop (3M, 1-0), Miami Edison (2M, 0-0), Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace (2M, 0-1), Miami Immaculata LaSalle (2M, 1-0), Miami Jackson (2M, 0-0), Miami Southridge (3M, 0-0), Miami St. Brendan (2M, 1-0), Miami Westminster Christian (1M, 1-0), Miramar Everglades (3M, 1-0), Miami Ferguson (Independent, 1-0), North Miami Beach (2M – (0-1), Parkland Douglas (4M, 1-0), Pembroke Pines Flanagan (4M, 1-0), Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy (4M, 1-0), Pembroke Pines West Broward (4M, 1-0), Pompano Beach (Independent, 1-0), Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (3M, 0-0), South Miami (2M, 1-0), South Plantation (3M, 1-0), Sunrise Piper (3M, 1-0), Westland Hialeah (2M, 1-0), Weston Cypress Bay (4M – (0-1).
TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA (MIAMI-DADE & BROWARD) PROSPECTS – CLASSES 2023-2026. https://larryblustein.com/prospects/tracking-south-florida-prospects
MIAMI-DADE AND BROWARD TRANSFERS. https://larryblustein.com/news/transfer-season-continues-in-miami-dade-broward
TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA FOOTBALL TEAMS. https://larryblustein.com/news/tracking-south-florida-2022
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